Round 1 Chemo...trip to Seattle

My cousin Paul and his fiance Tiffany were getting married in Seattle. I had my first chemo treatment 3 days before the wedding. I was determined to feel well enough to enjoy the wedding and spend time with my family.

The wedding was small and intimate. It was heartfully warming to see my family again all in one place. All the cousins children are growing up to become beautiful young ladies and lads. I miss girl talk and time with Christine. My aunt is also going through a battle with cancer, so we compared notes and tears. I wish I felt better to participate in more of the social chatting, but the hotel room had other plans for me. I was the bedwarmer for a few hours.

I managed to take some time with Mom, John, Jeremy and Jill along the Ballard Locks followed by a stupendous lunch at Anthony's on the water. Fish and chips like I have never tasted! Getting a craving now. The gardens surrounding the locks are so beautiful and the flowers so stunning and large.

We also took time and went to the Space Needle. It was a clear day and we had a view of the entire city and mountain ranges surrounding the area. After taking in the great views, I took a view of the toilet as the chemo kicked in. There ended my fun day. The rest of the gang headed out with the bride, groom and family for a winery tour. Yes, I skipped out on a winery tour. Enough said there.

I was really feeling under the weather(Seattle drizzly)Sunday morning, but I was determined to see Pikes Market. The flowers they sell are the largest flowers I ahve ever seen, and cheap. The lobster tails are larger than two hands! I am so glad I felt somewhat human to enjoy a 1/4 pound of dungenous crab meat and a few bites of buttery pastries. Jeremy was on a chowder hunt and I think he had his share. We enjoyed as much fish and chips and chowder as the body can allow.

This trip also gave quality time to spend with John and Mom, Jeremy and Jill. It was great to have John as a tour guide and listed to his "true story I tell ya"s. Many thanks to Mom and John for a great trip and great memories.