Holiday Update
My Dear Friends,
Had a bit of computer trouble. It was a CONFIG SYS error. It’s like walking into a library and suddenly forgetting how to read. All of our files are intact but the computer couldn’t read anything. Mark has to reload all the programs when that happens.
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Ours was great. The ladies really provided a wonderful feast. Mark’s younger brother Rolf was in from St. Louis so the kids played chess and video games with him. The mood was cheerful and we had lots of laughs. It was a welcome diversion.
The last few days have been better. Been using an ice pack to control the swelling during the day. My gut is turning different shades of yellow, green and brown as the bruises from the shots heal up. Mark says I’m improving in my mobility but it’s still hard considering a few weeks ago, I was walking 1.5 miles, three times a week.
Took a nap early this evening. It was one of those feel-more-tired-when-you-wake-up type of naps. The kids came back from sledding with friends and the house got louder. The laughter of babies is a happy sound, like I always say.
Today was actually productive as I folded some laundry and wrote out the bills.
Been receiving get-well cards from all over the place. My aunt is a Sister of St. Francis and has spread my name through that group. I got a card from a nun in Florida today! It’s touching that so many people are praying for me.
Made an executive decision about chemo. Will probably delay it another week. I’ve been walking around with this cancer for 9 months unbeknownst to me, so what can another week hurt? The Beaumont oncologist just said to start sometime before Christmas. We may go to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Dec 9th and I may have something going on that Saturday. That won’t work if chemo starts on Dec 5th. I’m going for quality of life here and I don’t feel a bit bad about it!
The people from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church have been very supportive, just like last time I was sick. The meals network is in full swing, providing us with food so Mark doesn’t have to cook. We’re really grateful. Friends have also been helping in that regard. We’re so lucky.
Mark continues to be wonderful. I keep apologizing that he married a bum steer. I really thought the “in health” part would last another 50 years before the “in sickness” kicked in. He takes it all in stride and has not complained once.
The kids continue to shower me with hugs. Played Go Fish with Mikey last night. Little stinker beat me three times in a row! We all played Scattergories tonight. It’s better than watching TV, that’s for sure.
Tomorrow is Sunday, then it’s back to work for Mark. He had Friday off. Not sure what I’ll do next week. Probably head to Dad’s again. I’m not quite ready to be home by myself. If I drop my crutches, I’m screwed. I also keep thinking of that old “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” lady from a few years back.
It’s getting late. In my next entry, I’ll try to describe the contents of the “hip kit” I bought from the hospital. It’s a collection of tools designed to make life easier when you’re recovering from hip surgery,
Have a good night!
Jeanette
Had a bit of computer trouble. It was a CONFIG SYS error. It’s like walking into a library and suddenly forgetting how to read. All of our files are intact but the computer couldn’t read anything. Mark has to reload all the programs when that happens.
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Ours was great. The ladies really provided a wonderful feast. Mark’s younger brother Rolf was in from St. Louis so the kids played chess and video games with him. The mood was cheerful and we had lots of laughs. It was a welcome diversion.
The last few days have been better. Been using an ice pack to control the swelling during the day. My gut is turning different shades of yellow, green and brown as the bruises from the shots heal up. Mark says I’m improving in my mobility but it’s still hard considering a few weeks ago, I was walking 1.5 miles, three times a week.
Took a nap early this evening. It was one of those feel-more-tired-when-you-wake-up type of naps. The kids came back from sledding with friends and the house got louder. The laughter of babies is a happy sound, like I always say.
Today was actually productive as I folded some laundry and wrote out the bills.
Been receiving get-well cards from all over the place. My aunt is a Sister of St. Francis and has spread my name through that group. I got a card from a nun in Florida today! It’s touching that so many people are praying for me.
Made an executive decision about chemo. Will probably delay it another week. I’ve been walking around with this cancer for 9 months unbeknownst to me, so what can another week hurt? The Beaumont oncologist just said to start sometime before Christmas. We may go to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Dec 9th and I may have something going on that Saturday. That won’t work if chemo starts on Dec 5th. I’m going for quality of life here and I don’t feel a bit bad about it!
The people from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church have been very supportive, just like last time I was sick. The meals network is in full swing, providing us with food so Mark doesn’t have to cook. We’re really grateful. Friends have also been helping in that regard. We’re so lucky.
Mark continues to be wonderful. I keep apologizing that he married a bum steer. I really thought the “in health” part would last another 50 years before the “in sickness” kicked in. He takes it all in stride and has not complained once.
The kids continue to shower me with hugs. Played Go Fish with Mikey last night. Little stinker beat me three times in a row! We all played Scattergories tonight. It’s better than watching TV, that’s for sure.
Tomorrow is Sunday, then it’s back to work for Mark. He had Friday off. Not sure what I’ll do next week. Probably head to Dad’s again. I’m not quite ready to be home by myself. If I drop my crutches, I’m screwed. I also keep thinking of that old “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” lady from a few years back.
It’s getting late. In my next entry, I’ll try to describe the contents of the “hip kit” I bought from the hospital. It’s a collection of tools designed to make life easier when you’re recovering from hip surgery,
Have a good night!
Jeanette
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