Happy St. Valentine’s Day to everyone! And thank you.

Nora has had first chemotherapy session today and came through just fine. The “port” she had put in last week is fantastic. Pop the stuff in there and you’re set.

Nora is being treated at the Nancy C. and J.C Lewis Cancer Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in  Savannah, a first rate facility. Her chemo doc is Dr. Jennifer Yannucci, top drawer, 5 star.

Today, Nora was “fed” Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide. Check it out on chemocare.com if you are so inclined. We were given more info on side effects and diet. Actually, since moving to “The Ridge,” we’ve been eating better than ever. Now, it gets gourmet! That, of course, means more fresh fruits and veggies (nothing acidic like oranges).  My dear friend Walter Palmer and I went to Food Lion (closest “big” grocery – 14 miles) when Nora and I returned from Savannah, in search of almond extract, which we found. Walter helped make my day. More on that later.

I promise to leave my office and take long walks with my bride every day. We now have plenty of places to go.

All side effects will probably become apparent in the next two days, but we’re prepared. We live in an astounding place. Our friends and neighbors are so wonderful. Melanie’s lily bouquet is awesome! Wayne’s tests make my(our) day. Karen’s dog-walking (plus gardenia bouquet AND split soup) remind Nora and I just how lucky we are. Then there are your texts and calls to me and comments on the blog – Nora, my semi-Luddite wife, actually reads the blog. Next treatment is 2/28/2013.

Whenever you want, whisper to Nora through all these tools. Though she’s one tough cookie (others have use the “b” word, she actually appreciates your thoughts and prayers. So do I.

Paul