February 26

The first round of chemo should finish up later this evening for Karen.  Karen's parents, Glade and Georgia, arrived last night and have been with her most of the day.  Since changing her pain medication yesterday afternoon she is more of her usual self today.  She has been joking and smiling even though she is in pain.  Karen even requested to start walking some more since she hasn't been able to walk much in the last 2 1/2 weeks.