Yesterday was a big day, first day that Harriet wore a wig. To be perfectly frank with you, it was kind of difficult to put on and then adjust properly. I'm sure that with time and practice, it will go better.
Harriet was able to go to church yesterday morning and I must tell you that everybody was very gracious and thoughtful with positive comments concerning the wig and how she looked. Our son Joseph and Hilda and boys were at church. It was very nice to be surrounded by so many loving friends.
A week from today Harriet goes in for her second chemo therapy. I was thinking about it on the way into work. It's going to be tough because now you know how bad these treatments make you feel. Yet on the other hand you know that if you persevere for a week, then you start feeling better.
Tomorrow is chemotherapy class and then an appointment with Dr. Chen the oncologist at 12:20 PM. If I remember correctly then on Wednesday there is an appointment with the hematologist. One thing that I will say that has held true, that people told us, once you see the oncologist, everything else starts happening in a very timely manner. It was just waiting three weeks to see him that was tough. So, if you or any of your loved ones ever get diagnosed with some type of cancer and they put you off for three weeks or so, go to Member Services right away and complain. That's the only way you're going to get your appointment moved up. Every time I went to member services, things happen in a more timely fashion. Of course this applies to Kaiser health care. I'm not sure how you would handle it at another facility.
Thank you so much for your continued prayers and support.
With love,
Frank and Harriet
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