Friday 7/10 Update

For the first year since 1988, I am missing the Muncie Endurathon this year. Cody is making some money today by helping vendors set up at the Expo. Today is registration and a sports expo where you can get some good deals on shoes, bike shorts, bike parts, etc. I started my run with Endurathon when I was pregnant with Tommy, handing out water and directing the athletes. Since then, I was Volunteer Coordinator for many years -- even managed 5,000 volunteers during the World Championships we hosted in 1996. Tom served as race director in the early nineties and I served as race director in 1998 and 1999. Two and three years ago I managed registration and last year I just hung out with Marlene and handed out plaques. It's a great time to catch up with the committee. My doctor, Dr. Adrian, has been involved just as long -- we've all raised our children volunteering so when I received an abnormal pancreas test, and didn't have a doctor, I went to Dr. Adrian and asked him what I should do. He took me on as a patient and had to be the one to show me the scan and tell me I had cancer. I still remain a Board Member, but I think it's just because no one wants to hurt my feelings.

I haven't heard from Dr. Marruccio yet. She is the liver surgeon we met with last Tuesday. She said she would call in a few days so I didn't expect to hear from her until next week, but I had hoped.

I've been doing well at home, but it takes me FOREVER to do basic needs -- getting dressed, moisturizing constantly so my skin doesn't break down, etc. so my day is definitely full. It's taken me 3 days to balance my checkbook and begin to pay bills (tomorrow yet) and I haven't opened my book since I've been home.