WOW, WHAT A WEEK! MY UNCLE RAY (CHARLES BARRICK OF ADA, OK) HAS RETURNED HOME AND I AM FLYING SOLO AS OF SUNDAY MORNING (4/26). THE DAY WENT WELL. LET THE DOGS OUT JUST BEFORE BEDTIME AND LOUIE DISAPPEARS FOR NEARLY HOUR. WHEN HE RETURNS HE HAS EATEN AND ROLLED IN SOMETHING WHICH AHD BEEN DEAD A VERY LONG TIME. I WAS TIRED AND IN NO MOOD TO NEUTRALIZE THE SMELL. LOUIE SPENT THE NIGHT IN THE GARAGE. HE VERY GLAD TO SEE ME THIS MORNING. WITH A LITTLE SOAPY WATER AND A TOWEL HE WAS ABLE TO COME INSIDE AS LONG AS I STAYED UPWIND.
5 MASTER GARDENERS (MY TUESDAY MORNING HOTLINE GROUP) ARRIVED WITH TOOLS, FOOD, AND WINE SATURDAY MORNING AND WHIPPED MY FLOWER BEDS INTO SHAPE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO SHOW MASTER GARDENERS HOW TO USE A SHOVEL OR WHAT A WEED LOOKS LIKE. ANYTIME YOU CAN SHARE A MEAL WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS IT BECOMES A PARTY. SORRY NO PICTURES.
MY PARENTS WERE IN WICHITA THURSDAY FOR A DOCTOR'S APPT. REBECCA (MY SIS) DROVE THEM TO ASHLAND ON FRIDAY, BUT NOT BEFORE TAKING A BIG DETOUR THROUGH WINFIELD. HADN'T SEEN MY FOLKS SINCE THE HOLIDAYS. IT WAS REALLY REALLY GOOD TO SHARE A HUG WITH THEM.
I HAVE ACCEPTED THE FACT THAT THE GRAY HAIRS ON THE PILLOWCASE ARE NOT DODGER'S (MY GRAY AND WHITE CAT). THINGS ARE GETTING PRETTY BREEZY ON TOP. I'VE TAKEN TO COMBING MY HAIR OUTSIDE. THAT'S EASIER THAN TRYING TO SWEEP THE FLOOR. I CAN ALSO BRUSH THE DOGS AT THE SAME TIME.
MY APPETITE HAS FALLEN OFF. SO MUST REALLY CONCENTRATE ON GETTING THE CALORIES. AND YES, I'M DRINKING MY ENSURE.
Glad to hear you are doing better. I am jealous of your green thumb and your master gardener friends...I don't know a weed from a plant and I either water too much or too little : ) Keep getting stronger and better. Thinking of you! The Hopkins Clan
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that your flower beds are ready for the season. It was nice that you got to spend some time with your folks.
ReplyDeleteDo you need some rags to cover your head? I had some but gave them all away when I didn't need them anymore, but I am sure I can find some if you are needing them. I even gave my wig away. I hated wearing it but felt with my job I had to wear it at least to work.
Have you had your next chemo yet and if so how did it go? Remember even though you don't feel like eating, keep trying to get some nourishment, it will help with the healing.
If there is something that you need, don't hesitate to give us a call. Our prayers are with you daily. Marvis and Jim