Wow I can't believe I have a son that old!!! I'm really too young for that. It's cloudy here but I hope the sun in shining in Naperville, and you have a HAPPY DAY!
Was a quiet day at the cabin, but I did get the laundry done (only 1 load) straightened things up and finally left around 1:30 p.m. and headed home. It was hot and sooooo humid out side and cold in the cabin still when I left. I had even opened the sliding patio door to warm it up. When I got home, the inside of the house was as cold as the cabin....being all closed up in the cold damp weekend.
Arriving home was so nice.....Nicole had mowed the lawn, and her dad had swept the garage floor and trimmed a small branch that had been hanging on the roof. So not only did they work all weekend at the cabin, but then they came to my house and continued. Love you guys, it all looks so nice.
Unfortunately all the sand that they shoveled and swept off the pavers by the lake, all returned on Sunday night in the two storms that went through. It's an unending problem. We need to get a professional to figure out what to do down there.
When I headed for bed last night I was exhausted, had a sinus headache and was having problems with gas! I didn't fall asleep like I thought I would, as I couldn't even keep my eyes open watching the news. I was awake several times during the night, and finally had to get up this a.m. at about 7:15. My sinus's are still pressing against my teeth, but otherwise I feel okay I'm sure it's the weather!!! Where is that sun?
Please pray for two elderly women in their last days, that they and their families be in peace. Love and prayers, m
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Rain, Rain, Go Away! Come When I'm Not at the Cabin!
I'm sure it helped all the planting I did this weekend, but yesterdays cloudy dreary day led to Thunder and lighting at 4 a.m. and then again at about 6 a.m.....but luckily neither time did it last very long....or I fell back to sleep fast.
They say it will be 85 today, but I won't believe that till I see it either, yesterday it never made it to 60 on my thermometer outside the cabin window. Don't have big plans for the day, have to run into town and get some laundry detergent so I can wash some bedding that Annie found in the boat house that needs it. I may then leave fairly early in the afternoon, and do some planting of my front step pots with the flowers I didn't have room for up here.
Yesterday, even in the cold, Jack and Nick came up with their new Jet Skiis and talked Nicole, Allie and Matthew into taking a ride. Okay, Matthew didn't need any encouraging, he didn't even think it was cold when he did ride. The rest were freezing but they did it anyway. Some excitement for the otherwise cold and dreary day.
Annie and Doug continued to work like Dogs (where does that saying come from? Do Dogs work?) anyway, they worked really hard, Saturday they had a huge bomb-fire and got rid of a lot of brush from the fallen trees that went down last fall. Doug mowed and weed wiped everything standing a foot off the ground, and it all looks so nice. Then they moved down by the lake and cleaned out the gardens and shoveled and swept off the patio of the sand that washes down the hill all the time. After that Annie tackled the boat house which hadn't been touched since last fall, and she said it was a pit!! But everything is sparkling clean now! We should be all set for the 4th of July Week gatherings. My thanks to both of them....and the rest of you guys owe them big time.
Oh, I added a picture to my blog later yesterday, so go back and check that out. That's me and Tommy 48 years ago when he was about a month old...probably 4th of July Weekend, 1963. Love and prayers, m
They say it will be 85 today, but I won't believe that till I see it either, yesterday it never made it to 60 on my thermometer outside the cabin window. Don't have big plans for the day, have to run into town and get some laundry detergent so I can wash some bedding that Annie found in the boat house that needs it. I may then leave fairly early in the afternoon, and do some planting of my front step pots with the flowers I didn't have room for up here.
Yesterday, even in the cold, Jack and Nick came up with their new Jet Skiis and talked Nicole, Allie and Matthew into taking a ride. Okay, Matthew didn't need any encouraging, he didn't even think it was cold when he did ride. The rest were freezing but they did it anyway. Some excitement for the otherwise cold and dreary day.
Annie and Doug continued to work like Dogs (where does that saying come from? Do Dogs work?) anyway, they worked really hard, Saturday they had a huge bomb-fire and got rid of a lot of brush from the fallen trees that went down last fall. Doug mowed and weed wiped everything standing a foot off the ground, and it all looks so nice. Then they moved down by the lake and cleaned out the gardens and shoveled and swept off the patio of the sand that washes down the hill all the time. After that Annie tackled the boat house which hadn't been touched since last fall, and she said it was a pit!! But everything is sparkling clean now! We should be all set for the 4th of July Week gatherings. My thanks to both of them....and the rest of you guys owe them big time.
Oh, I added a picture to my blog later yesterday, so go back and check that out. That's me and Tommy 48 years ago when he was about a month old...probably 4th of July Weekend, 1963. Love and prayers, m
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Calm but Overcast
But the radar map looks like this will pass soon and I'll have sun!
Yesterday turned out great! Annie and Doug came up with the kids in the afternoon, and went right to work cleaning up the yard, started a hugh bombfire from the downed trees that fell last fall, then mowed what little grass we have left. But even so, it looks so much better than it did yesterday morning. Thanks Annie and Doug for a great job, well done.
I planted all my pots of flowers and actually have some left over with no where to go, so I'm taking them home and planting them in town tomorrow. But it is finally starting to look like the cabin, and it makes me feel good. I had planned to take pictures for all of you....but my camera is dead and the charger is at home, so next week!
Phil and Jason were up fishing, and left me some fish which I immediately fried, and Matthew and I ate, well Matthew had two, I ate the rest of the plate of fish....I didn't count....but it was a lot and they were delicious.
This weekend brings up lots of memories, (the dates fell on the same days of the week as 48 years ago) I was 9 months plus pregnant, and it was hot and all I had was a black wool jumper maternity top to wear over my shorts, and I got burnt to a crisp. Then on Tuesday when I went to the hospital to have my first born, the nurses were all worried about my sunburn....I was more interested in the labor!!...don't think I could even feel my legs! The other funny memory is that the doctor had tickets to the Twins game, and had to miss it to deliver Tommy!.....But I think Tom has made up for watching games for Dr. Bittick!
So far day 5 of the chemo is going well, but it's still early.... I've done so well all week, I think today will be good too. Doug is going to help me plant some trees I got for my birthday from cousin Judy, and do a little weed wacking where he couldn't get the mower to go, so we will continue to spruce the place up on the outside!! Love and prayers, m
Yesterday turned out great! Annie and Doug came up with the kids in the afternoon, and went right to work cleaning up the yard, started a hugh bombfire from the downed trees that fell last fall, then mowed what little grass we have left. But even so, it looks so much better than it did yesterday morning. Thanks Annie and Doug for a great job, well done.
I planted all my pots of flowers and actually have some left over with no where to go, so I'm taking them home and planting them in town tomorrow. But it is finally starting to look like the cabin, and it makes me feel good. I had planned to take pictures for all of you....but my camera is dead and the charger is at home, so next week!
Phil and Jason were up fishing, and left me some fish which I immediately fried, and Matthew and I ate, well Matthew had two, I ate the rest of the plate of fish....I didn't count....but it was a lot and they were delicious.
So far day 5 of the chemo is going well, but it's still early.... I've done so well all week, I think today will be good too. Doug is going to help me plant some trees I got for my birthday from cousin Judy, and do a little weed wacking where he couldn't get the mower to go, so we will continue to spruce the place up on the outside!! Love and prayers, m
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Windy but Sunny
Actually it's gotten windier as I've been up this morning....was hoping it would go the other way....I love waking up to a clear glass surface on the lake. Haven't seen any birds this morning yet either. I did have my orioles and a hummingbird feeding yesterday, but the wind must be too much for them. I also have seen a cat prowling around each day, and I am worried that it is killing all my chipmunks....haven't even seen a squirrel in 2 days up here....that's really rare...cause they love my bird feeders!
I got lots of work done yesterday after going out for breakfast with my friends they took off for the city, and I did a few errands before returning to the cabin. I had to return a keg from the party here last weekend, but unless someone claims the deposit I'm a little richer for that! hehe
I then went and bought a bunch of flowers, but the afternoon was cloudy and cold, so I haven't planted any of them yet. I did go to the hardware store in town and bought a bigger galvanized can for my bird food, and some other little odds and ends before returning to the cabin.
I hung a picture in the new bathroom, put up a towel bar, rearranged several drawers, and organized my closet with a hanging shelf thing I got at Target last week. I'm starting to settle in for the summer....have remembered to bring almost everything that had been taken home for the winter back, and have replemished the cupboards with the necessities.
My chemo this week has gone well, haven't had any problems with nausea or gas or diarrhea either. But tomorrow is day 5, and that is usually when I notice something, so we'll see how this new drug they gave me this week works. My nose is almost totally healed since I started the antibiotics and my head doesn't itch, so that is working as well.
Hope I get some company today....or I'll go stir crazy. I think Phil and Jason are out on the lake fishing already this morning, or at least last nights email said he would be, and if they caught anything they'd bring we some for supper.
Hope you all have a Happy Day, Love and prayers, m
I got lots of work done yesterday after going out for breakfast with my friends they took off for the city, and I did a few errands before returning to the cabin. I had to return a keg from the party here last weekend, but unless someone claims the deposit I'm a little richer for that! hehe
I then went and bought a bunch of flowers, but the afternoon was cloudy and cold, so I haven't planted any of them yet. I did go to the hardware store in town and bought a bigger galvanized can for my bird food, and some other little odds and ends before returning to the cabin.
I hung a picture in the new bathroom, put up a towel bar, rearranged several drawers, and organized my closet with a hanging shelf thing I got at Target last week. I'm starting to settle in for the summer....have remembered to bring almost everything that had been taken home for the winter back, and have replemished the cupboards with the necessities.
My chemo this week has gone well, haven't had any problems with nausea or gas or diarrhea either. But tomorrow is day 5, and that is usually when I notice something, so we'll see how this new drug they gave me this week works. My nose is almost totally healed since I started the antibiotics and my head doesn't itch, so that is working as well.
Hope I get some company today....or I'll go stir crazy. I think Phil and Jason are out on the lake fishing already this morning, or at least last nights email said he would be, and if they caught anything they'd bring we some for supper.
Hope you all have a Happy Day, Love and prayers, m
Friday, May 27, 2011
Good Morning
Just a short note this morning, I need to get dressed and go out for breakfast with Bonnie and Val who stayed overnite at the cabin with me last night. I had 6 or the 8 here, but only two stayed the night. We had a great afternoon of conversation and games and then a potluck....with way too much food. After everyone else left just 4 of us, we played more games, and then we were down to three so we went to Cut Throat a game that can be played with three and played that till about 10 p.m. but we didn't go to bed till about 11. It was a lot of fun. Loved showing off my new lake home, and was so happy to see the great shape the boys had left it last weekend after their fishing weekend.
My chemo is going well got unplugged and noon and headed up here and even got beat by Sandi and Dawn who were waiting in the driveway for me. Hope you all have a great weekend. Love and prayers, m
My chemo is going well got unplugged and noon and headed up here and even got beat by Sandi and Dawn who were waiting in the driveway for me. Hope you all have a great weekend. Love and prayers, m
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Happy Birthday Kim!
The sun is shining and it's going to be a Happy Day!
My day yesterday went great.....cause I messed up and took two of the steriods by mistake with my handful of pills I have to take in the morning.....also took the evening pills then too! I don't know where my head was....but the antibiotic can not be taken with the vitamins and calcium...should be on an empty stomach....so I have to take it about an hour before I eat....so this has messed up my old habits....of walking to the sink popping all my pills and eating my oatmeal. Creature of habit!!!
Anyway I felt terrific all day, no gas, no diaarhea, no tiredness....and the nose is looking a lot better. Also I haven't mentioned my butt of recent time, and the report there is great too! When I left the hospital after surgery in October sitting was like sitting on a grapefruit between my butt cheeks along with nunbness and pain....and I lived on Ibuprofen for months up to about two weeks ago. I also had a constant drainage which had me at times wearing super long sanitary napkins 24/7. Now the spot is about the size of a marble and I barely drain at all. So that's the last I'll say about my butt.
Met with Rosie, Tom and Jim and about 8 or 9 others for the 25th Anniversary of these 3 celebrating their birthdays together. We tried to figure out all the locations they celebrated over the years, and think we came up with all 25 locations and lots of fun past memories.
Today I get unplugged at noon, and then I'm heading straight to the cabin for the long weekend. My card club is coming for a potluck this afternoon, and a couple are staying overnite and leaving in the morning. I'm really looking forward to the day.
Say some prayers for my cousins mother-in-law who is in late stages of cancer of the jaw, right now they are asking for peace for her. Louie can also always use prayers, and is now rehabing his second knee replacement. (both knees are now done).
Love and prayers, m
My day yesterday went great.....cause I messed up and took two of the steriods by mistake with my handful of pills I have to take in the morning.....also took the evening pills then too! I don't know where my head was....but the antibiotic can not be taken with the vitamins and calcium...should be on an empty stomach....so I have to take it about an hour before I eat....so this has messed up my old habits....of walking to the sink popping all my pills and eating my oatmeal. Creature of habit!!!
Anyway I felt terrific all day, no gas, no diaarhea, no tiredness....and the nose is looking a lot better. Also I haven't mentioned my butt of recent time, and the report there is great too! When I left the hospital after surgery in October sitting was like sitting on a grapefruit between my butt cheeks along with nunbness and pain....and I lived on Ibuprofen for months up to about two weeks ago. I also had a constant drainage which had me at times wearing super long sanitary napkins 24/7. Now the spot is about the size of a marble and I barely drain at all. So that's the last I'll say about my butt.
Met with Rosie, Tom and Jim and about 8 or 9 others for the 25th Anniversary of these 3 celebrating their birthdays together. We tried to figure out all the locations they celebrated over the years, and think we came up with all 25 locations and lots of fun past memories.
Today I get unplugged at noon, and then I'm heading straight to the cabin for the long weekend. My card club is coming for a potluck this afternoon, and a couple are staying overnite and leaving in the morning. I'm really looking forward to the day.
Say some prayers for my cousins mother-in-law who is in late stages of cancer of the jaw, right now they are asking for peace for her. Louie can also always use prayers, and is now rehabing his second knee replacement. (both knees are now done).
Love and prayers, m
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Some Sun Out There
.....with promises that the Sun will come out tomorrow.....supposed to be the best day of the week.....and that's a good thing....cause Card Club is coming to the cabin. So say some prayers the weatherman doesn't change his tune!
Yesterday went very well. I went over and saw Dr. Londer (1st time since he ordered the chemo to start, as he was on vacation inbetween) and I specifically asked how long I could expect to go through this chemo regiment. He said the letter from Mayo says to use this radical regiment for about 2 months and then to do a CTscan......so that sounds to me like 4 (2 week rounds) and then the scan and if it's clear....and those two small spots are gone....we'll just watch me....which is scans every 3 months. Now I hope this is not just a pipe dream.....but it is what the doctor at Mayo said too! So my July looks good. and I'm already into the 2nd round....almost half done.
Jimbo came in with lunch about 11 a.m. or so, and all the nurses salivated over our salads....I think they sent someone out to get them some too! After lunch Jimbo and I settled into a game of Gin....didn't have a cribbage board....and he was also mercyless. I did have several Gin's but he always managed to get more points then me. But it did keep me entertained, and we did get a lot of conversation in about the cabin....and the fun they had last weekend. I hear they even got some work done...like fixing the leaky facett (luckily Sulivan is a plumber) and Rob Aase brought a better saw blade and they were able to cut up those two downed trees....now we have one more left in the driveway that I just gave them permission to take down too.
Last night was not a good sleep night for me....between the restless leg, night sweats and just plain insomnia, I got up at 2:30 and took a second Ativan and then played Spades on the computer for an hour before going back to bed. I finally fell asleep around 4 a.m. and was awake again at 8 am.
Even so....I'm feeling great today. They changed some of my medications that they give me IV added a 5-day version of Zofran (anti nausea) and took away the Benedril and then added an antibiotic for help with the funny rash I have which has spread onto my scalp....at least you can't see it there like the point of my nose...but it itches.
Today I have an appointment to have my teeth cleaned and then this afternoon we will be celebrating Rosie Mortenson, Jim Nieswaag and Tom Lux's birthdays. This is a long standing party and we meet at the Green Mill at Riverdale this year....if you'd like to join us....it's open to the public.
Got an email from Carol Kline yesterday, and she if doing better....not great but better. Please continue your prayers for both of us! Also friend Twylla Parther and her husband Paul totaled their Expedition on Saturday and she is now feeling the after effects and they are going to do tests tomorrow to see just how much damage was done to her neck and back....so prayers for them too. Love and prayers, m
Yesterday went very well. I went over and saw Dr. Londer (1st time since he ordered the chemo to start, as he was on vacation inbetween) and I specifically asked how long I could expect to go through this chemo regiment. He said the letter from Mayo says to use this radical regiment for about 2 months and then to do a CTscan......so that sounds to me like 4 (2 week rounds) and then the scan and if it's clear....and those two small spots are gone....we'll just watch me....which is scans every 3 months. Now I hope this is not just a pipe dream.....but it is what the doctor at Mayo said too! So my July looks good. and I'm already into the 2nd round....almost half done.
Jimbo came in with lunch about 11 a.m. or so, and all the nurses salivated over our salads....I think they sent someone out to get them some too! After lunch Jimbo and I settled into a game of Gin....didn't have a cribbage board....and he was also mercyless. I did have several Gin's but he always managed to get more points then me. But it did keep me entertained, and we did get a lot of conversation in about the cabin....and the fun they had last weekend. I hear they even got some work done...like fixing the leaky facett (luckily Sulivan is a plumber) and Rob Aase brought a better saw blade and they were able to cut up those two downed trees....now we have one more left in the driveway that I just gave them permission to take down too.
Last night was not a good sleep night for me....between the restless leg, night sweats and just plain insomnia, I got up at 2:30 and took a second Ativan and then played Spades on the computer for an hour before going back to bed. I finally fell asleep around 4 a.m. and was awake again at 8 am.
Even so....I'm feeling great today. They changed some of my medications that they give me IV added a 5-day version of Zofran (anti nausea) and took away the Benedril and then added an antibiotic for help with the funny rash I have which has spread onto my scalp....at least you can't see it there like the point of my nose...but it itches.
Today I have an appointment to have my teeth cleaned and then this afternoon we will be celebrating Rosie Mortenson, Jim Nieswaag and Tom Lux's birthdays. This is a long standing party and we meet at the Green Mill at Riverdale this year....if you'd like to join us....it's open to the public.
Got an email from Carol Kline yesterday, and she if doing better....not great but better. Please continue your prayers for both of us! Also friend Twylla Parther and her husband Paul totaled their Expedition on Saturday and she is now feeling the after effects and they are going to do tests tomorrow to see just how much damage was done to her neck and back....so prayers for them too. Love and prayers, m
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me.....
but please make it come up! I thought it was supposed to be a beautiful week....what's with these clouds?
I don't have long to write....I over slept.....and need to shower before I leave. My son Jimbo is coming to my rescue this noon and bringing me lunch....so I won't have to spend the whole day there by myself....not that I don't spend everyday alone at home.....but somehow it's different when your tethered to a pole and can't leave. I will bring my computer....so I'll have that.
Yesterday was a good day health wise. Sad at the wake, but nice to see some of the people I haven't seen in ages. Sorry I won't be at the funeral today....I'm sure it will be huge. Last night you couldn't even find a parking spot. I had to park on a side street across Main St. and inside it was just as I thought.....packed like sardines. Not much chance to talk to Cindy, so I'm glad I did on Sunday. But everytime I waslked near her, she grabbed my hand and thanked me again for the food. She even took me to the back room to see and tell the people in there that the card club and donated the food they were eating. So I'm sure they appreciated it.....thanks Card Club.
Must go.....Love and Prayers, m
I don't have long to write....I over slept.....and need to shower before I leave. My son Jimbo is coming to my rescue this noon and bringing me lunch....so I won't have to spend the whole day there by myself....not that I don't spend everyday alone at home.....but somehow it's different when your tethered to a pole and can't leave. I will bring my computer....so I'll have that.
Yesterday was a good day health wise. Sad at the wake, but nice to see some of the people I haven't seen in ages. Sorry I won't be at the funeral today....I'm sure it will be huge. Last night you couldn't even find a parking spot. I had to park on a side street across Main St. and inside it was just as I thought.....packed like sardines. Not much chance to talk to Cindy, so I'm glad I did on Sunday. But everytime I waslked near her, she grabbed my hand and thanked me again for the food. She even took me to the back room to see and tell the people in there that the card club and donated the food they were eating. So I'm sure they appreciated it.....thanks Card Club.
Must go.....Love and Prayers, m
Monday, May 23, 2011
Some Sunshine......and more Rain
In everyone's life a little rain must fall....but this is getting ridiculous!!! We got nearly 3 inches on Saturday, and that was after two previous days with rain, and then yesterday we had those terrible tornados and lots more rain. I swear my lawn can't get any greener!! The sad part is that someone died in the tornado yesterday, and 30 injured seriously....not counting the hundreds of trees and homes and cars that were damaged. I on the other hand didn't even have a leaf down in my yard. I'm so lucky!!! But two nights in a row sitting in the basement is enough!
We must have made the national news....cause right after the storm hit, Joe from GA, called to see if we were okay....thanks Joe, it was so much fun talking to you. We did get a little discussion in about his 70th birthday in Oct. Hope everyone will come!! Sounds like it will be close to a family reunion.
I also went and shopped and got lots of food for Cindy and family to have at the wake this afternoon. I'm so happy I had the chance to take it over and visit with Cindy yesterday, cause I'm sure the place will be packed this afternoon, and you won't be able to get a word in edgewise!! Please keep the whole family in your prayers this week.....it will be a long one for all of them.
Once again I'm looking for someone to sit with me tomorrow.....I thought I had this all arranged two weeks ago, but someone went and got sick on me. Several of my old reliables have Tuesday events planned for the spring, so I'm running out of people to ask. If one of you would love to come and sit with me, or just bring a lunch and eat with me over the noon hour I'd take that too! They don't start chemo till 10:30, but I probably won't be done till 3 p.m. It's at the HHH Cancer Center near North Memorial Hosp. in Robinsdale. Please call if you can!
Love and prayers, m
We must have made the national news....cause right after the storm hit, Joe from GA, called to see if we were okay....thanks Joe, it was so much fun talking to you. We did get a little discussion in about his 70th birthday in Oct. Hope everyone will come!! Sounds like it will be close to a family reunion.
I also went and shopped and got lots of food for Cindy and family to have at the wake this afternoon. I'm so happy I had the chance to take it over and visit with Cindy yesterday, cause I'm sure the place will be packed this afternoon, and you won't be able to get a word in edgewise!! Please keep the whole family in your prayers this week.....it will be a long one for all of them.
Once again I'm looking for someone to sit with me tomorrow.....I thought I had this all arranged two weeks ago, but someone went and got sick on me. Several of my old reliables have Tuesday events planned for the spring, so I'm running out of people to ask. If one of you would love to come and sit with me, or just bring a lunch and eat with me over the noon hour I'd take that too! They don't start chemo till 10:30, but I probably won't be done till 3 p.m. It's at the HHH Cancer Center near North Memorial Hosp. in Robinsdale. Please call if you can!
Love and prayers, m
Sunday, May 22, 2011
After the Storms the Sun Will Shine
if only breifly. I hear that it may bring some more storms this afternoon. No Damage here or the cabin so all is well.....just lots of rain. Could the grass get any greener?
I did some calling and emailing yesterday and am arranging something for Cindy Nutter and her family, by the card club....but in doing so I left a message for Twylla Prather who doesn't have email.....and didnn't answer her phone. This morning she called me as I got out of bed, and said she totaled their truck yesterday! So please say some prayers for them too! She said she and her husband are okay....just bruised and sore.
Got lots of stuff done....a few loads of wash, and then tackled the computer room....which I rarely go into.....only because it is so overwhelming. But I cleaned off the desk of all the filing, and straightened the shoes etc...I'm really pretty proud of myself. baby steps!!!
Nothing else to report....must shower and get to church. Didn't sleep well last night...I suppose all the storms.....but I do feel okay, and will put makeup on my red nose so I don't scare anyone. Love and prayers, m
I did some calling and emailing yesterday and am arranging something for Cindy Nutter and her family, by the card club....but in doing so I left a message for Twylla Prather who doesn't have email.....and didnn't answer her phone. This morning she called me as I got out of bed, and said she totaled their truck yesterday! So please say some prayers for them too! She said she and her husband are okay....just bruised and sore.
Got lots of stuff done....a few loads of wash, and then tackled the computer room....which I rarely go into.....only because it is so overwhelming. But I cleaned off the desk of all the filing, and straightened the shoes etc...I'm really pretty proud of myself. baby steps!!!
Nothing else to report....must shower and get to church. Didn't sleep well last night...I suppose all the storms.....but I do feel okay, and will put makeup on my red nose so I don't scare anyone. Love and prayers, m
Saturday, May 21, 2011
I've Got Sunsine on a Cloudy Day
Rain, Rain Go Away.......I know that the sun in up there somewhere.....but sad how quickly we get spoiled with having it, and miss it so soon. So just put a smile on your face and it'll be there.
My yard looks so green!!! I love it! most all the fruit and flowering trees are doing that, and the smell in the air is fantastic. But my smeller is looking pretty funny. That acne like rash from the weekly drug is coming to furition....and it's centering itself right on the nose!! I'm beginning to look like bozo!! ....and I don't even need Janet's sponge red nose to look this way!! Luckily it really doesn't itch or burn....it just looks hideous. Gonna see if I can hide it with makeup for church tomorrow.
Enough about me.....I got some horrid news last night. My friend Cindy Nutter (Who I was just celebrating her upcoming retirement from the college) emailed that she wouldn't be able to come to the card club outing at the cabin this week, as on Wednesday her daughter-in-law died unexpectedly. After a couple of emails back and forth she explained that she had a GI aneurism like bleed, and died quickly. The even sadder part is that she was home with her 2 year old son when it happened. Please Please PRAY for that whole family. Obit should be in the Sunday paper.
On a happier note I talked to Aunt Loretta last night and she sounds good....was off to play domino's. I love getting a call from mom.....it always makes me smile....and laugh, Hope you can find someone to smile at and/or someone to laugh with today. Love and prayers, m
My yard looks so green!!! I love it! most all the fruit and flowering trees are doing that, and the smell in the air is fantastic. But my smeller is looking pretty funny. That acne like rash from the weekly drug is coming to furition....and it's centering itself right on the nose!! I'm beginning to look like bozo!! ....and I don't even need Janet's sponge red nose to look this way!! Luckily it really doesn't itch or burn....it just looks hideous. Gonna see if I can hide it with makeup for church tomorrow.
Enough about me.....I got some horrid news last night. My friend Cindy Nutter (Who I was just celebrating her upcoming retirement from the college) emailed that she wouldn't be able to come to the card club outing at the cabin this week, as on Wednesday her daughter-in-law died unexpectedly. After a couple of emails back and forth she explained that she had a GI aneurism like bleed, and died quickly. The even sadder part is that she was home with her 2 year old son when it happened. Please Please PRAY for that whole family. Obit should be in the Sunday paper.
On a happier note I talked to Aunt Loretta last night and she sounds good....was off to play domino's. I love getting a call from mom.....it always makes me smile....and laugh, Hope you can find someone to smile at and/or someone to laugh with today. Love and prayers, m
Friday, May 20, 2011
Maybe the Sun will Shine
.....maybe the clouds will float away! Bill played that song for me on our way home from the track meet last night, and it just happens to fit the cloudy sky we have this morning.
I had a super day yesterday.....health wise.....not many ill effects still lingering from the chemo of last week.....just that rash that it spreading.....slowly.....but surely onto my nose! right in the middle of my face....and every time I touch or rub it..... it reminds me it is there.
I started the day having breakfast with Judy at Panera in Knollwood Plaza....then the two of us progressed to shopping at Kohls, next door. Then Judy went on to a dentist appointment, and I got on a roll of shopping. Headed to the Target just down the road, and managed to buy several things I needed for the cabin, along with a present for Tom for his birthday next week or so. But still didn't have a couple of things on my list, so I moved back to Coon Rapids and went to Borders, then to the Coon Rapids Target and still couldn't find an item I thought I had seen earlier in the week....but at the Blaine Super Target. I may have to go back there today.
After all that shopping, I only rested a few hours, and then Bill picked me up to go to Elk River to the JV Track Meet.....it had been such a beautiful day, I thought it would be fun sitting in the stands.....however I should know it's always windy and cold sitting in the bleachers! Really got chilly....ended up wrapped in the blanket I brought to sit on.
While there I got a text that Nicole had mowed my lawn! So all the work in the yard I did earlier in the week, really looks complete now. Thanks Dole!
No big plans for the day.....Killebrew's funeral at noon....a must watch! Maybe some more hunting for that one item I can't find.....and maybe some vegging! Love and prayers, m
I had a super day yesterday.....health wise.....not many ill effects still lingering from the chemo of last week.....just that rash that it spreading.....slowly.....but surely onto my nose! right in the middle of my face....and every time I touch or rub it..... it reminds me it is there.
I started the day having breakfast with Judy at Panera in Knollwood Plaza....then the two of us progressed to shopping at Kohls, next door. Then Judy went on to a dentist appointment, and I got on a roll of shopping. Headed to the Target just down the road, and managed to buy several things I needed for the cabin, along with a present for Tom for his birthday next week or so. But still didn't have a couple of things on my list, so I moved back to Coon Rapids and went to Borders, then to the Coon Rapids Target and still couldn't find an item I thought I had seen earlier in the week....but at the Blaine Super Target. I may have to go back there today.
After all that shopping, I only rested a few hours, and then Bill picked me up to go to Elk River to the JV Track Meet.....it had been such a beautiful day, I thought it would be fun sitting in the stands.....however I should know it's always windy and cold sitting in the bleachers! Really got chilly....ended up wrapped in the blanket I brought to sit on.
While there I got a text that Nicole had mowed my lawn! So all the work in the yard I did earlier in the week, really looks complete now. Thanks Dole!
No big plans for the day.....Killebrew's funeral at noon....a must watch! Maybe some more hunting for that one item I can't find.....and maybe some vegging! Love and prayers, m
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Keep on the sunnyside of Life
Morning all, another beautiful day….I think I’m getting spoiled!
Yesterday went well, I got a lot accomplished….I set a goal to work outside in the yard at least 1 hour, and I did accomplish that, as well as scrubbing the bottom panel of the garage door that had been turning green…algae? Anyway I sprayed it down with some 4 in 1 cleaner, and scrubbed it with a scouring pad, and it looks pretty darn good if I say so for myself. I changed the batteries in my hanging chime that lights up at night, and I cleaned out and trimmed a few shrubs….I’m pretty proud of myself. Then this afternoon I went grocery shopping and managed to clip coupons and save $23 there, and got 22 cents off each of 15 gallons of gas while I was at it. Came home and put it all away and watched TV the rest of the afternoon.
The Prilosec I think is working, but I’m still burping after meals, and I did take a Compazine around 10 a.m. which seemed to help a lot…but I can’t say that I was feeling bad, cause I really was feeling good, all day. We’ll see how it goes today.
This morning I am meeting cousin Judy for breakfast at Panera in St. Louis Park, (halfway for each of us) and then I have a few errands to run and I hope to have the neighbor help load up all the leaves and sticks into my van and take them out to the compost site. So busy day ahead….Keep those prayers coming, they really seem to be working! Love and prayers, m
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Happy Birthday Phil!
Today my baby brother turns 56......I remember the day well, I was told by my mom, that if I got the message to come home from school, that I should run as fast as I could, so I could take care of brother John while dad took her to the hospital to have Phillip....and that's exactly what I did. Then while she was in the hospital with Phil, Kathleen made her first communion, and the nun's at St. Mary's snuck her into the hospital to see Mom and baby brother Phil.....the rest of us had to stand outside the hospital and wave through the window at mom.
So happy we have another day of sun....with promises for two more as well. Yesterday went very well. I saw the nurse practitioner before my IV drugs, and she analyzed all my side effects that I had experienced and came up with a few solutions (mostly that will be applied next week when I get chemo again), but also ordered Prilosec for me to take now, and hopefully get rid of that gassy feeling I've been having.....however I took it this morning 1/2 hour before I ate my oatmeal and coffee, and I'm still burping as I write this. Hopefully it will work better, as I keep taking it.
The drug they pumped into me yesterday was not chemo, but a drug that is targeted specifically to aide the chemo drugs in fighting metastatic colorectal cancer It only took about 1 1/2 hours but I didn't get back home till about 3 p.m. I stopped on my way in and picked up a Asian salad to go, and ate this while talking to Kathleen on the phone, so even though I was alone, I had company, and then turned the computer on and played some spades online, and checked out stories about Harmon.
It was a meloncoloy afternoon and evening, as TV covered Harmon's death, the computer and Facebook had tons of memorials, and even the nurses at HHH cried when we were talking about his death. So many memories filled my head and brought tears to my eyes all day. Then last night I switched between the Twins game (which we WON) and KARE11 news. Then after the game FOX did a Spotlight on Harmon, which I stayed up and watched and cried. Still tearing up today when I think about it.
No big plans for the day, must get out and work in the yard a bit, and need a few groceries....but that's it. Love and prayers, m
So happy we have another day of sun....with promises for two more as well. Yesterday went very well. I saw the nurse practitioner before my IV drugs, and she analyzed all my side effects that I had experienced and came up with a few solutions (mostly that will be applied next week when I get chemo again), but also ordered Prilosec for me to take now, and hopefully get rid of that gassy feeling I've been having.....however I took it this morning 1/2 hour before I ate my oatmeal and coffee, and I'm still burping as I write this. Hopefully it will work better, as I keep taking it.
The drug they pumped into me yesterday was not chemo, but a drug that is targeted specifically to aide the chemo drugs in fighting metastatic colorectal cancer It only took about 1 1/2 hours but I didn't get back home till about 3 p.m. I stopped on my way in and picked up a Asian salad to go, and ate this while talking to Kathleen on the phone, so even though I was alone, I had company, and then turned the computer on and played some spades online, and checked out stories about Harmon.
It was a meloncoloy afternoon and evening, as TV covered Harmon's death, the computer and Facebook had tons of memorials, and even the nurses at HHH cried when we were talking about his death. So many memories filled my head and brought tears to my eyes all day. Then last night I switched between the Twins game (which we WON) and KARE11 news. Then after the game FOX did a Spotlight on Harmon, which I stayed up and watched and cried. Still tearing up today when I think about it.
No big plans for the day, must get out and work in the yard a bit, and need a few groceries....but that's it. Love and prayers, m
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Rise and Shine
more sunshine.....coming our way!
Woke up feeling pretty well, but had problems with gas and diarrhea all evening, and gas all night.....it would blow my bag up like a balloon and I was up letting out the air every couple of hours. I did sleep well in between, but doesn't give you the kind of sleep you really need. I don't know if it was what I had for lunch yesterday, or if it's just results of the chemo.....I'll talk to the doctor and nurses about that today when I'm there. I've lost about 5 lbs, but I was actually about 8 lbs over my goal weight when I started last week, so I'm not worried about that. Also I have a small rash....about the size of a dime next to my mouth that appeared yesterday.....think that's also from the chemo. Luckily it isn't itchy or blatantly obvious.
Still looking for someone to keep me company today, several have responded that they can't, and I know I asked a little late.....well a lot late. I will be fine if I go by myself.
Other than chemo today, I guess I'll be watching "the Biggest Loser" and not much more. I did get some laundry done yesterday (well one load) and stopped and picked up a few things at Target and Kohls on my way home from lunch, but other than that I spent my time emptying my bag and taking Imodium every two hours.
Must take a shower and get dressed. Love and prayers, m
Woke up feeling pretty well, but had problems with gas and diarrhea all evening, and gas all night.....it would blow my bag up like a balloon and I was up letting out the air every couple of hours. I did sleep well in between, but doesn't give you the kind of sleep you really need. I don't know if it was what I had for lunch yesterday, or if it's just results of the chemo.....I'll talk to the doctor and nurses about that today when I'm there. I've lost about 5 lbs, but I was actually about 8 lbs over my goal weight when I started last week, so I'm not worried about that. Also I have a small rash....about the size of a dime next to my mouth that appeared yesterday.....think that's also from the chemo. Luckily it isn't itchy or blatantly obvious.
Still looking for someone to keep me company today, several have responded that they can't, and I know I asked a little late.....well a lot late. I will be fine if I go by myself.
Other than chemo today, I guess I'll be watching "the Biggest Loser" and not much more. I did get some laundry done yesterday (well one load) and stopped and picked up a few things at Target and Kohls on my way home from lunch, but other than that I spent my time emptying my bag and taking Imodium every two hours.
Must take a shower and get dressed. Love and prayers, m
Monday, May 16, 2011
Looking for Company
Is anyone interested in going to chemo with me on Tuesday (May 17) I need to leave about 10:55 and should be done about 2:30, with time for lunch in the middle. My treat! Sorry I didn't ask earlier....I don't know what I was thinking. m
Sunny Sunny Day!
I love it! Yesterday it was sunny, but I was queezy off and on most all the day....that and tired So day 5 continues to be my roughest day of chemo. I thought I was feeling great yesterday morning when I first wrote the blog, but signed off and went back to bed instead of going to church, about an hour or so later (after my meds took hold) I took my shower, dressed and went to the church picnic (Sorry God)....I know my priority should have been the other way around, but I just couldn't do it. After the picnic, I did a quick run through Kohls for a couple of birthday presents, and then came home and layed around the rest of the day.....taking meds appropriately through out the day. I have lost about 5 pounds even though I haven't had any diarrhea...I guess I am just going more often.
Today I feel so much better, rested, and not queezy at all....at least not yet. I've already made some business phone calls, and plan on going to lunch with the retiree's and wannabee's. I think I may run through a couple of stores againn on my way home, and then I'll veg or work in the yard or something like that.....It's so beautiful I need to take advantage of the sun.
I heard yesterday that friend Carol Kline still wasn't in church, so prayers for her too....along with my cousin Louie who is still in rehab from knee surgery and all the others I should be praying for. Love and prayers, m
Today I feel so much better, rested, and not queezy at all....at least not yet. I've already made some business phone calls, and plan on going to lunch with the retiree's and wannabee's. I think I may run through a couple of stores againn on my way home, and then I'll veg or work in the yard or something like that.....It's so beautiful I need to take advantage of the sun.
I heard yesterday that friend Carol Kline still wasn't in church, so prayers for her too....along with my cousin Louie who is still in rehab from knee surgery and all the others I should be praying for. Love and prayers, m
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Yeah! The Sun is Back!
I've heard it may be for 3 or 4 days straight. Looks a little windy, but can't complain when the sun is shining.....I'll take it.
My chemo session is going well, was a little tired last night but looked at the clock and it was after 10 p.m.....so justly so. I watched the news and the first 15 or 20 minutes of SNL ad headed for bed. Did get up to go to the bathroom a few times, but that is normal for me. Tuesday will be the interesting day, as I only had chemo everyother week last year, so don't know how this will effect me. Once I've gotten through these first two weeks, I'll be okay, at least I'll know what to expect. The pills they gave me work wonders, and I got quite a bit done at the cabin while there, as well as stopping and shopping along the way home.
Church is having a picnic this afternoon, that I may check out, but other than that nothing planned. Hope you all enjoy the sun, Love and prayers, m
P.S. I spoke too soon, my morning pills hadn't kicked in in time for me to get to church, I actually went back to baed for an hour and then took my shower and got dressed. Feeling fine now....I'll have to remember to take pills earlier next Sunday, so I don't miss church. m
My chemo session is going well, was a little tired last night but looked at the clock and it was after 10 p.m.....so justly so. I watched the news and the first 15 or 20 minutes of SNL ad headed for bed. Did get up to go to the bathroom a few times, but that is normal for me. Tuesday will be the interesting day, as I only had chemo everyother week last year, so don't know how this will effect me. Once I've gotten through these first two weeks, I'll be okay, at least I'll know what to expect. The pills they gave me work wonders, and I got quite a bit done at the cabin while there, as well as stopping and shopping along the way home.
Church is having a picnic this afternoon, that I may check out, but other than that nothing planned. Hope you all enjoy the sun, Love and prayers, m
P.S. I spoke too soon, my morning pills hadn't kicked in in time for me to get to church, I actually went back to baed for an hour and then took my shower and got dressed. Feeling fine now....I'll have to remember to take pills earlier next Sunday, so I don't miss church. m
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Openning Fishing?
I don't see a boat on the lake, and the temp is only 43 degrees in Annandale. It looks hazy and overcast and cold out the window....Don't think I'll be staying here long today....need some activitiy and life today. The birds are bringing some of that, along with the squirrels and chipmuncks. I have 4 orioles thtat arre continuously coming back for more grape jelly and even tried to get some nectar out of the hummingbird feeder. I've thrown some seeds and nuts on the ground and the squirrels and chipmunks are eathing that, along with a cowbird and some sparrows. I thought I saw a wren yesterday, but haven't seen him since. Life at the Lake!
Sad day yesterday hearing that Harmon Killebrew was entering Hospice. Especially being at the cabin, where cousin Jerry and Mom carried on an ongoing battle of who was better Harmon or Earl Batty. (We won't memtion the framed picture in the outhouse) Then it carried to Tom and Baseball cards and memoriblia of mostly Harmon that Tom collected over the years, He even got his autographed poster when he was in the hospital the summer before 6th grade. The neighbor of my folks new a scout for the Twins and managed to get him to bring it to Tom in the hospital, along with the fact that the neurosurgeon was Dick Seabert's son, the ledgendary coach of the Gophers. Say some special prayers for this great man, he's made lots of great memories for my family and fans far and wide.
My chemo is going well, no real side effects again today or yesterday for that matter. I'm still feeling strong and hope to fly through this! Love and prayers, m
Sad day yesterday hearing that Harmon Killebrew was entering Hospice. Especially being at the cabin, where cousin Jerry and Mom carried on an ongoing battle of who was better Harmon or Earl Batty. (We won't memtion the framed picture in the outhouse) Then it carried to Tom and Baseball cards and memoriblia of mostly Harmon that Tom collected over the years, He even got his autographed poster when he was in the hospital the summer before 6th grade. The neighbor of my folks new a scout for the Twins and managed to get him to bring it to Tom in the hospital, along with the fact that the neurosurgeon was Dick Seabert's son, the ledgendary coach of the Gophers. Say some special prayers for this great man, he's made lots of great memories for my family and fans far and wide.
My chemo is going well, no real side effects again today or yesterday for that matter. I'm still feeling strong and hope to fly through this! Love and prayers, m
Friday, May 13, 2011
Lazy Hazy Day!
Or damp and dull, but I just saw an oriole out in the trees, so I think it’s the first! I’m at the cabin and I can’t actually post this till the telephone company comes and fixes or replaces my wireless router….but the computer still allows me to type on it and save it…..sounds a little old fashion for a brand new high speed moddle…..it must be the operator that’s old.
I’m really feeling quite well, this first round is going good. I didn’t have any ill effects during the day yesterday before or after getting unplugged, and I think I only had one sorta hot flash last night….really mild.
I went shopping on my way up to the cabin, (Costco, Menards and Kohls) drove to the cabin, and then unloaded almost all of it….cept the 40 pound bag of birdfood, that I will leave there till someone comes to it’s rescue. I’m not completely out yet anyway. But I did bring in a case of water and bags of groceries and cleaning supplies with out any problems at all.
Work this morning around 7 and forced myself to stay in bed till 8:30 a.m. Combed my hair and got dressed (sorta) so I would be presentable to the work men who are supposed to show up today.
I think I will stay another day and note to those with empty tanks….Holiday in Annandale is still $3.84 while in Coon Rapids it was #3.94 and I saw it at $3.99 in Elk River. So wait and fill up in Annandale!
I heard that prayers are needed for Wil Bonine and his daughter-in-law who are both fighting cancer. Annie ran into his son Bob at a track meet last week, and passed the new onto me. Love and prayers, m
I stole this from my cousin Louie's Careing Bridge site...He saw a Cardinal....I got a Oriole to come to my feeder:
"Come then, my Beloved, my lovely one come. For see, winter is past, the rains are over and gone. Flowers are appearing on the earth. The season of glad songs has come, the cooing of the turtledove is heard in our land...""
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