May 15, 2009
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I noticed my title for Wednesday was "Shaky Thuday" and now realize it wasn't Thursday, nor did I even spell it correctly. Welcome to the world where I now abide!!!
I didn't get as much sleep as I would have liked last night, but almost 6 hours. I'm feel okay today, it's usually Saturday through Tuesday when I feel the most weak.
I know I had pictures loaded yesterday and added some more this morning. But I'm not sure what's been shown - so forgive me for duplicates. I say that a lot lately, "Forgive me if I've shared this already!" "Forgive me if I've already told you about this." (rolling eyes)
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We've had storms several nights and JoAnn was spooked enough with her bed under the window and "asked permission" to move the furniture around. No problem on this end. I laughed when I saw the double bed as far away from the window as she could get it and the twin bed moved slightly away, with the dresser and mirror blocking the possibility of flying window glass through the 2" wood blinds!
Due to her allergies, she locks the cats out of her room with a ribbon wrapped around the double set of doors. Ribbons hold the door securely shut, but they don't keep Chirper from trying to untie them!
It is just too tempting (being a cat) to not mess with that dangling ribbon!!!By the way, Sushi is now trying to open the back door (to get out and in) with the door knob. She knows we use that gold metal thing to make the door open and close, but she hasn't figured out exactly how we do it! Pretty comical to watch her outside the glass door with her paws on the door knob, shaking it!
The clouds were so interesting 2 nights ago. From the south things were clear with a dark cloud line, but from the southwest there were clouds that look like black puffs of cotton.
Can you see the white cross in the middle of the picture?==============================
Yesterday was a long, long visit at chemo therapy. They were very busy and I was in no hurry. They expressed their appreciation for my being so patient. I told them I usually dedicated the whole day to chemo and and hour wouldn't make any real difference. They weren't quite an hour past due - but very close! It's very boring to sit there. I read my Bible and bring Christian CD's and my boom box. I had a snack of Triscuits, canned spreadable cheddar cheese, red grapes, cashew halves, and their complimentary ice water. The grapes felt like they were stinging my tongue, and the cheese made me feel a little queasy; so I ate the bare minimum to keep up my blood sugar and longed to be home.
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I don't think I every shared my Mother's Day cards. I received store bought cards and one on Monday from my cousin Claire (THANKS, Claire!!!).
The girls made me one at their therapy session. Julie helped with the cover and then each child had a double page inside the card.
Rissy had the first set of pages.
Next was someone who remains unknown turn. From the curly "a" - I'm guessing Annamarie!
After the mystery person's greeting, it was Annamarie's chance (for sure!!!) at the pages!
And Luci brought up the rear of the booklet with her greeting and party streamers she glued in the top & bottom!
Notice the glittery stickers and the red rhinestone under the "p's" in "Happy"? Leave it to Luci to find the sparkle and glitz. She's such a Diva at times!I thought it was so nice of our therapist to do this for them/me. She's such a neat person!
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This afternoon, I have to go back for my shot ("build 'em up white cells" shot). Don the painter just called to see if he could to the touch up painting in our bedroom. One side of a vent was missed and a small piece of the ceiling caved in when they blew the insulation into the attic. About a 12 inch crack was seamed and prepared and had to dry before painting. Hopefully that won't take long because JoAnn needs to get in the shower and wash her hair and then *I* have to take a bath. I can't do that with Don in the bathroom painting. (update: well never mind, he's here and neither one of us made it to the bathroom!!!)
I have some questions about my surgery around September 1st. I'm having nightmares, so I think it best for me to call my surgeon's nurse and have the facts. Funny, cancer doesn't scare me, but surgery definitely does. I'm frequently praying and battling with my mind and its imagination. Facts surely will help me. It always helps me to know the truth.
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I was messing around with my camera the other day. I know it's capable of much more than I use it for and so I played with sepia and black & white settings. I like the black & white and think if the sepia was used in a more formal setting, I'd like the authentic antique look.
I see pictures as stories, but my skill level is no where near what I'd like it to be. Since my pictures are used to narrate my stories, I haven't really worried about their quality. I don't feel like I have lots of time to read, read, read and take test pictures. Now I have the time, but lack the concentration. Oh well, such is life!
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JoAnn is fixing spaghetti for dinner, which sounds really good. Last night, Jesse made me two burgers - one with lettuce & tomato and the other with barbeque sauce & dill pickles. It doesn't really matter what I eat - I can't taste the flavor. I told the oncologist, yesterday, that I felt like I was eating styrofoam packing popcorn or slices of cardboard. The difference between roast beef and a hamburger is the one is thin sliced cardboard and the other is a thick piece of cardboard!!!
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I guess that's about all for today. It's too hot to do the girls' laundry (or ANY laundry) after 12 noon. Very, very muggy today with more storms moving in tonight through tomorrow.
Yay! Yay! It's May! It's May!
Thunderstorms and tornadoes abound.
Oh, and by the way, I do know it's Friday. Finally got my days straightened!
AND, I've posted the new book I'm reading. It's a bunch of short stories in one book. I think it's geared toward teen readers. Makes for a fast read.
Be Blessed ~
Comments (9)
Love the girls' card - a treasure.
"Thud" day gives whole new meaning to your Wednesday! Those are interesting looking clouds. Lots of Mother's Day cards for you!
I'll be praying about those nightmares and your lack of "taste"--kind of takes the fun out of eating!!
Prayers and hugs~Dawne
Loved the clouds pic! I've been thinking about taking my birthday money & buying a simply point & shoot camera to carry around w/ me. I feel like I miss out on so much b/c I never record anything except words & they just don't quite do justice. On the other hand, I still need some new clothing items (that I just can't make myself
), so... in the meantime, I've done nothing w/ it.
Anyway... hope you have a great, restful weekend!
Those clouds are very cool! The girls did a nice job on their card for you. I am sure that one is a keeper!
What a beautiful card the girls gave you. I love their heartfelt messages. You are truly blessed. Amazing cloud pic and I did see the cross..how cool. Blessings.
That card is such a treasure that you'll look back on for years and years. I miss those days, I really do. One question, how does JoAnn keep the cats out and tie a ribbon on the outside of her door?? I could see if she tied it on the inside of her door, but the outside? Am I missing something?? And I love the wooden blinds in that bedroom - those are soooo cute! Hope you're resting and getting some relaxation ~
@Bethrusso -
JoAnn puts a piece of luggage on the inside of the door when she is in the room. She moved the double bed in front of one of the doors and that helps. When she is OUT of the room, she ties it closed with the ribbon. ALTHOUGH, helpful little Luci, one day this past week, saw a dangling ribbon and tied the door closed while JoAnn was IN the room. Oops!
I love you too, Cher, and thank you for the prayers. My issues are not as serious as yours, just my in-laws making me clinically insane. We're heading down there tomorrow. Please pray for me to just keep my mouth shut!
I can relate to the tasteless food, too. It will get better, I promise! Those Mother's Day cards are the most precious, aren't they? I received one like that in the mail from my grandbabies this year--almost-5-year-old twin girls. I always loved them when my girls made them, too.
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