i am still draining from the incision. my surgeon says it should stop soon, but if it doesn't he'll have to try something else. he says it healing well so hopefully it will stop in the next few days. i had my port flushed today. i had to go where i got my chemo treatments. it was nice being there and not getting chemo but it did bring back the reminders of that time. the smells and all made me anxious to be out of there. i start radiation on the 28th and go for about 6 weeks. i am looking into a program similar to the "make-a-wish" foundation called "memories of love". sid, the girls and i can go to orlando for 5 days, all expenses paid, including several theme parks and all meals and accomedations. we will probably go early next year. there is also a program for children of cancer patients to help them explore their thoughts and feelings on what is going on. i'm going to be doing that with elisabeth pretty soon. thanks so much for the continuing prayers and encouragement. when i feel weak, i think of what the has done for us and am able to gather my strength and go on. love you all, jennifer