Whew! Amy made it thru the week.............

Here's Amy's post from Facebook***‎8 of 10 radiation done, and I am feeling pretty good - PTL and all of you for your thoughts and prayers! Anxious to meet with dr. next week to hopefully devise my chemo treatment plan (pray for the chemo pill), as it won't require so much travel. Love you all, and again, THANK YOU for the prayers, I appreciate them more than I can say. XOXOXO, Amy***

A few other facts. Amy worked most of the week but did have to take one day to take her 9th radiation treatment, run some other tests and talk with a doctor. It's makes for a really long day. She's at the hospital (MD Anderson) by 6 am then when finished she comes to work. She admitted to me today that she was grateful when the weekend got here but at the same time she was so happy to be back to work and trying to get back into a routine. Catch 22 of course.

Amy continues to drain the fluid from her lungs daily. It's not a very pleasant process and it hurts like crazy (that's not exactly the way Amy described it) during the process and for another 30-45 minutes after she completes draining the fluid. Her mom started out helping her but now Amy does it by herself. But once a mom always a mom. Momma Finley shows up every day to help Amy. Even if it's to just cheer her on, give a hug or a kiss or sit quietly for support. 

Amy voiced her frustration regarding the wait while the doctors decide what method of chemotherapy she'll receive. She's ready to get this show on the road so she can move forward. Once she does start chemotherapy the doctors keep telling her the fluid will start drying up and they can eventually remove the catheter. Amy can't wait!

Hugs, Love and prayers to my friend Amy
Carla