Photos from Marcia's visit

Madrina Marcia and Lila

Can you believe we've been friends since 1st grade??!!

Jeanne, Beto and Lila at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch!

Best Buddies! Oscar, Lila and Molly!

Half way there!

Last Monday I had my 3rd round of Chemo and Dr. visit. All went well. This time around I got some benadryl to offset the allergic reaction I had last time. It seemed to work as it was only minor. I also got my shot on Tuesday with less meds...and it also seems to be working. It is Sunday now and I am feeling good. I had a few aches during the week, but nothing major.
My highlight this past week was having my dear friend, Marcia, and her two children, Oscar and Molly, come visit. They drove from McAllen and stayed with us for 4 days. Lila was in heaven...thinking she had a big brother and sister watching out for her and having unlimited playtime. I think her favorite time was convincing Molly to put on some gloves so they could go find worms...and boy they found some big ones!
I continue to find strength as I am surrounded by lots of caring people near and far. Lila continues to find new life in all the little things Spring keeps delivering to us. Hooray for Spring! Beto makes sure all of his "girls" (Lila, Polka-our dog, and Me!) are taken care of...I just want to say Thank you to all of YOU reading this. Stay Positive in all you do I know I will. xoxox.

Going, Going, Gone!

Before I begin info on Photos: The two right pictures were taken by Lila. Left pic. of me taken by Beto--my new "hair"!

As I mentioned in the Top 10...we know the meds. are working because the tumor is shrinking! The Dr. was very pleased last week with the progress we are making. We are going to adjust a few meds so I will not feel so achy next chemo round.
It has been a good week. My hair was rapidly falling and was a little stressful watching it fall out. So yesterday I decided to go for the new "look" and had it shaved off completely. My friend, Wendy , met me at the salon and assured me it will be ok. And it was. I feel better, my head has no surprises...just white! oh well. I can now show off my new "doos": bald, hats and scarves and stylish wig!
Tomorrow, Monday I have another 30 minute round of meds...and on the 16th we go in for Round 3..

We will continue to try and eat healthy, stay hydrated and celebrate each day as it comes. xoxoxo.

TOP 10 celebrations in the Elizondo home!

It has been a really good week. We are all feeling good. The only downer was saying "bye-bye's" to Mormor on Thursday....but we know she will be back! I have been admiring Lila and enjoying her zest for all lifes little treasures. So here is a list of our TOP 10 daily celebrations :

1. Life!
2. Laughter...Lila's daily giggles with Papi!
3. Determination: hearing Lila say "No, I can do it all my self !"
4. Success: Lila cheers and says " I did it!".....-Lo logre!-
5. Lila climbs up and sits on her chair and successfully gets down:)
6. Admiring the movements of worms and Rolypoly's.
7. Listening to nature: birds chirping!
8. Going for walks and seeing tiny flowers.
9. Family and friends that have kept us in their thoughts and prayers.
AND.....number 10 is......
10. Treatment is working: Tumor is shrinking !

This list could go on and on. Lila has put a new perspective on Life..enjoy every moment in each day!

Finally Marching into March!

It seems like Winter is never ending...we were back into the 20's this past weekend, which is chilly for us. For all of you in the NE...sorry! Hang in there Spring is around the corner.

Well, we are marching along..leaving February behind us and receiving March! This past weekend I did feel some side effects, I was very achy on Sat. and did have a little nausea...it was over by the time evening rolled in, but not a good feeling. So, it was a quiet weekend for us.

Today, Monday, I am feeling even better.. I am trying to get used to my new "look" as I wear my hats and scarves. My hair is continuing to fall out..Lila is trying to understand why I wear my hat indoors...she asks" Your head cold. Mami?"....she then tries them on too!

Tomorrow is another appointment with Dr., labs and 30 minutes of meds...so we keep on marching to the road of recovery.

Thank you ALL.