Sort of as expected

This was Rory's "week off" meaning no chemo meds. For once this wasn't her WORST week of the cycle. Her side effects seemed to be better under control leading up to this week, so maybe we've found the correctly-dialed-in dosage? And this week has been relatively "good" other than we're all trying to fight off colds. I guess if she's going to have a non-cancer-related illness, it's best to have that when she's not also on heavy duty chemo? Kind of a crummy thing to be thankful for.

Thanksgiving was good. We had dinner with my parents and sister and another couple from the ward. Later that evening we maintained a family tradition by going to see a movie together; this year was Frozen II. Kelsianne is already asking when it's going to be available on Disney+! The show got good reviews from all of us.

I took Rory to another movie on Friday: It's a Beautiful Day. We thought Tom Hanks played Mr Rodgers very well. The storyline was interesting, intertwined in several layers, and definitely not too fast. Rory was still wiped out from the day before and napped a little bit during Friday's show, but still saw enough to enjoy the time.

By Saturday Rory's cold and the past two days' activities had taken their toll; she wasn't able to participate in the family party. We had previously purchased tickets to see Gentri that night, so she mustered the energy to attend that amazing show. We went with my parents, and all were absolutely wowed by the music, showmanship, production, and uplifting stories. A really good night.

I think the week caught up with all of us, since everyone except Kelsianne wound up sleeping after getting home from church. That girl reports being tired during Sacrament Meeting (when she can't talk or walk or play around), but then won't sleep at all the rest of the day. :) Also Rory has a low-grade fever that we'll have to keep an eye on. Because of her blood thinner medications, she's no longer able to take ibuprofen so hopefully Tylenol will be sufficient to keep her temperature down.

Well, we're back on "Week 1" again. Looks like a relatively slow week for medical appointments (Rory does have a huge PET scan on Friday) and I'm slammed with work and Army. Going to be interesting!