Hope For Holly

Like a total dolt, I forgot my camera, but we had an awesome time anyway. Holly and I spent the weekend, kid free, at Hotel Valencia in Santana Row. We thought about going to Carmel or San Francisco, but decided that, rather than wasting kid free time driving, we would go some place close. We also lucked into some money recently, so it was almost like it was a free vacation. It was an amazing time. Upon arrival, I went across the street and did some damage at Borders and we spent the rest of the afternoon basking in the beautiful, Bay Area weather (88 sunny, of course) sitting by the pool enjoying overpriced, watered down cocktails. Saturday night, we did a bit of shopping, enjoyed a nice dinner at the quite uncool Left Bank (8:00 and empty at Santana Row is never a good sign - but no line) and retired early. Sunday morning, breakfast in bed with the paper, a trip to the farmers market for lunch and off home. A short, much needed vacation. It was just perfect.

Like our Hawaii vacation, this one was cancer free. Like Hawaii, if the subject comes up, it is simply This Silliness. As in ‘Once This Silliness is over, we will take a long vacation.’ or ‘I’m tired of This Silliness and I don’t feel well.’

Right now, This Silliness is causing some major problems. The side effects of chemotherapy have been less than pleasant. Holly has been experiencing major stomach cramps and more than a bit of neuropathy, but still remains insanely positive and upbeat about beating This Silliness. We know that we will. We know that we are winning this fight. Unfortunately, This Silliness has gotten some punches in during this round.