Mom's Day Out

Today, it's a big day.

I left the house for a non-appointment.

I'm dressed in normal clothes. I'm putting on shoes and socks. I'm even "doing my hair."



3 Brothers with my family. Philly cheesesteak sammie, fresh cut fries.  A little Browns action on the big screen.  How about a Browns W?!?

It was a good day.  Chemo tomorrow. Pray for  a good night"s sleep tonight, an easy IV start tomorrow, and few side effects this week.

This is day 133.

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