My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer
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@mara51506 Hi and. I’m glad you are straightened out with your washer issues. Take care of that cold, ans get some rest😉
I’m reading along and just wanting to say Hi to @cookie54 @goldensrbest @sondraf @chicagoan . Thinking of @candy-678 and also @micmel @tanya_djamila and @threetree🩵 Yikes what. a dark gloomy day here on the. Jersey Shore. DH ran to get some groceries. I’m just. lazing around with my “Barefoot Dreams” soft robe I wears like a blanket on the bed. Just watching TV. here with the Pugs and my IPad keeping up with you all. I feel really tired today but giving in to it. Love to all of you.🥰
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Mara Hope your resting and staying cozy with your kitties today.
shanagirl You sound like your snug as a bug cozy with your babies. Sometimes a peaceful relaxing day is needed for a reset. Sometimes I just enjoy the peacefulness of my bedroom as a relaxing escape from everything!
Was a good day, met a old friend for a quick lunch. Always nice to catch up in person rather than texting. Sinuses are telling me rain is on the way. Anymore I feel like I'm always as I say "sinusy" grateful for sudafed that gives me relief. Plus a neighbor just dropped off a tray of delicious cookies which was a very nice surprise. Wishing all a restful evening.
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Good morning (barely) to any night owls still up. Hope you are finding peace and comfort and the spirit of the season.
Mara, that dizziness worries me. I hope it passes quickly and you get back to your usual busy self. Hope your cane has a good rubber stopper on the bottom. I find the rollator works much better. Plus I can sit on it for a break, though not recommended. As long as I don't move around while sitting on it, I feel safe.
I am in awe of the strength in decision making for kbl, sunshine and any others. I don't know exactly how my life will end, but I know I don't want it to be in a hospital with tubes shoved everywhere in an effort to prolong things. It's not easy for any of us to keep our spirits and fortitude up and going. As Rosann rosanna dana said, "It's always something".
We now have an unidentifiable critter in our yard. Nix the spider monkey. This creature runs so fast that we can't identify it. We caught it on security camera, but again it moved so fast we could only make out a small tail, grey body, doesn't hope like a rabbit or run like a squirrel. It's enjoying the dry cat food, apples and peanuts. You all are welcome to come sit and watch these animals that bring so much joy and entertainment. I asked for quality bird seed, sunflower seed and peanuts for Christmas. Hmm, wonder who that could be for. lol In pockets for scans and life in general.
Laurel
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Irish What's going on down in Florida lol? You have your own wildlife reserve it seems. It's because your so sweet to all the animals and the word is out on the street! Can't wait to hear what this one is!
Hey Mara, thinking of you hoping your feeling a little better today. Will check on ya later.
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Cookie, I slept well last night, cold is still around but nothing too major, no dizziness today thankfully. The dizziness yesterday subsided after some food as well. Thank you for checking in.
Not sure what is on the go if anything today with DB, he will let me know. As far as my own day, just have to vacuum and mop the floor. Washed the inside of the wet dry vac in the washer as well then wiped down with rubbing alcohol as a quick disinfectant. There was a lot of lint that needed to come out so tossed the inside of the wet dry vac into the washer to give it a good cleanout and dried with a towel. Looks good now. My lint collectors in the washer had a lot of lint. I have 3 so that nothing goes down the drain, two of them that float and the one that came with the washer.
I am going out with DB, we do not need too much grocery wise so perhaps there will be time to look at Christmas lights around the block or elsewhere.
I am going to open another can of lentils and make up the lentils almost fried in my butter, garlic and cooking spray in the fry pan, once that is done, add some chopped shredded cheese, that is just shredded cheese chopped in with croutons and wheat bran and add some beefless ground, heat all in the pan and just put a lid on after I turn off the heat on the burner, should be good. Later, I could take a quesadilla, chop it with a normal can to make a quesadilla later in my mini griddle. We will see about that.
I hope everyone has a good day, in pockets for anyone who needs me.
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Shana - Like Cookie, I'm just so glad you are comfy and relaxing - especially at this time of year, and with the dreary weather you described. Always so nice to hear how you are doing.
Cookie - I've never heard of sinuses indicating a weather change before, but I sure believe it could. I get all sorts of aches and pains and even chills sometimes and I know a front of some kind is coming in, but my sinuses have never "foretold" anything. I'm going to pay attention to that one.
Irish - Yes, it sounds like you live in a wildlife preserve - so nice. I just read that there are some sort of "not normal" monkeys on the loose at various locations in Florida right now and that residents are being asked not to feed them, etc. I don't know if it's your area or not. I totally agree with the old, "It's always something!" thing. It's sure that way for me.
Mara - So glad to hear that you seem to be on the mend. So often when we get what seems to be a cold, it can turn into something worse, but yours does indeed seem like an "just" an annoying, but passing cold. Here's to ongoing improvement and a pleasant day!
Have a wonderful day everyone. Always thinking of you when I come here, Mel. Hope you are having more peaceful days and enjoying some holiday time with quiet reflection.
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Checking in. In Houston for scans and results are good. Brain MRI shows nothing new and the two recently treated spots are “less conspicuous”. The CT body is great too, nothing going on there. After my next CT, Bone scan and echo, we’ll move those from 3 to 6 months.
Since we’re in the big city, DH and I are going out to a nice steakhouse for an early anniversary dinner (24 years on Christmas Eve).
I’m not fully caught up but wish everyone well.
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I am going out tonight so needed a quick supper. Just put some beefless ground, shredded cheese, mixed those by hand and then added a good amount of garlic spread, heated for 4 mins 30 seconds in the wee microwave. Letting it cool off for a few minutes and will eat. Going to change afterward and take 3 bags of garbage out. Tossing over the side of the stairs and picking up as I can do it. Would be nice if a neighbour showed up to help me but need to rely on myself too.
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@illimae Congratulations on 24 years of marriage. Enjoy your dinner! (I will forget so I'll say it now.) Also congratulations on stable scans. You should have a good Christmas.
@mara51506 Sounds like you are feeling better. In a perfect world you would get the help you need. Stay safe!
I had my last PT until the new year. I went from 2.8 ability to 3.8. (out of 10) It is self-reporting so not very scientific, but what it means is I can walk further and longer, before extra fatigue sets in, and do more. We know I will never have full motion etc., but any improvement strengthens my core also. I will change to one time a week in January for six weeks then I am on my own. That is doable. My DH wants me to start going with him to the gym…I don't know about that but we'll see in February…
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Mae, congrats on you anniversary!
I started out wearing the midsole cleats but took them off when I got home. I almost pitched forward due to one of the cleats sliding off my foot, luckily I got hold of myself and no fall happened. I did get all the garbage bags out which makes me happy. I also used a lot of ice salt on the front step as it looked icy to me but I have two more bags of the ice salt that I can use though.
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@illimae That’s very good news on stable scans! I love to hear that. Good Reason to celebrate your 24 yr anniversary over a a nice dinner together at that Steakhouse.♥️ Sounds. great. Early Happy Anniversary. wishes to you & DH.🥰
@cookie54 my body always let’s me know whenever there is a significant weather system coming. through. usually the daybefore. it’s due to the barometric change. My sinuses and joints are always affected…When I start feeling like that I always as my DH. is it going to rain this week and he always says yes, a storm is coming tomorrow…😉
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Illimae - Congratulations on good scans and your anniversary! How nice to be able to go out and celebrate all, while you're there in Houston. Have a great dinner!
Mara - Sounds like you continue to get better - yay!
Intolight - So nice to hear that PT has been helping. Also glad you are updating us, because the idea of cancer specific PT is very interesting to me.
Shana - So you're another one whose sinuses tell you about the weather. That's really interesting to me, as I've always had the joints thing, and then I can get chills as a weather system comes in too, but never noticed the sinus stuff. I am going to be on alert for that one.
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@mara51506 Glad to hear you're feeling better! Stinks that you didn't get out for a drive tonight but glad you got the trash out safely.
@illimae Awesome news, happy for you! Perfect time to celebrate stable and your anniversary. Cheers to you and DH on 24 years!
@intolight Yea seems weird right? My friend also swears by the same sinus issues. We believe we are affected by the barometric pressure. Glad you have improved your stamina with PT. New year new goals , you'll get there a little at a time.
@shanagirl You too huh…maybe it's a "Jersey thing" lol. Definitely agree with the barometric pressure. Big chill coming this weekend stay cozy.
Wishing all a peaceful and restful night.
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I did wind up going out for a drive and checked out a new grocery store, it is a lower cost store across the street from the hospital, when weather is decent and I have a hospital appointment, figure I can go pick stuff up that I need after the appointment and book the return trip home. SIL thought I could just call from the grocery store but I told her I would have to book a ride home separately since the hospital and return trip from the hospital are considered a complete trip.
We did go and drive up and down parts of town that have the most lights to see, that was really nice to do and of course really enjoyable. I did get more than I thought I would but that is OK too. More meat pie and cheese.
I have laundry on the go, got regular cloths and will be washing a blanket as well once first load is gone, regular chores, floor dusting and mopping. My cat Tigger eats enough but he is skinny so looked up how to get a cat to gain weight and it turns out kitten food can help with that so he will get kitten food and Ava who is a bit chunky will get the regular food. I am also planning to pull out the step bench I used to use in the tub under the washer which does not hold it in place and start using it for a gentle workout, mainly to assist in going down steps, increase the confidence I have in doing that.
I will be doing something with lentils and salad this morning. Take the frypan, put cooking oil and some butter and fry up the lentils and put together an actual salad. May also take some beefless ground with the lentils, add taco seasoning and mix a small amount of caesar dressing with sour cream and go with the salad vibe. I will see about that, got plenty of food, did get a couple of frozen pasta as well.
I do hope everyone has a good day and I am in everyone's pocket who needs me as well.
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Mae - 🎉🎉 for the stable scans! And an early happy anniversary🍾🥂! May you celebrate many more together❤️.
Went to the Milwaukee Symphony Christmas concert last nite with DD. Had a wonderful dinner before. The orchestra as part of outreach takes the program to communities throughout the SE. The concert was at our local Performing Arts Center 2 miles away. I love Christmas music and could listen to it for months. I especially like a Christian station out of Madison. It plays a great mixture of music you don’t normally hear, and thankfully I’m not subjected to Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas. So very, very over that diddy. Although I read that she makes $3-4 million in returns each year. And for a recommendation may I suggest one of the many Mannheim Steamroller Christmas selections. My favorite out of all recorded artists🎄🎄
Oh, we also got 8-9 inches of snow yesterday. May have a white Christmas after all.
With Mara on the mend, I’m praying we all stay as healthy as possible. My hubs just got over a nasty cold (when my ANC was .7). Don’t know how I managed to avoid catching it. Hope all bugs stay away from each and everyone one of us so we can enjoy the holiday season.
Here’s the pups photo with🎅🏻 from Sunday. I wanted to do some editing but that will have to wait for later.
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Mara - Out to see the Christmas lights - good for you. That is always so nice. A friend of mine told me that she and another one of her friends tried to do that here the other night, but the weather was just too nasty, so they were half way to a neighborhood known for light displays and turned around and went back. Thought they might try it later. I just enjoy whatever I can see of my neighbors' from my apartment window anymore. It's not as good as getting out, but it does make the holiday a little brighter.
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Yes, I do enjoy the ride through looking at the lights as well.
OMG, there is a lot being built where the wee grocery store was built, there will be a Wendy's, already have a Tim Hortons and there will be a Dollar Tree going in. Our dollar Trees do not have freezer sections, good storage though. Once the snow is gone, can take Paratransit and look around. It is milding up next week though so snow will definitely do some good melting as well. A discount store may be going in as well. Interesting, I like where I am located as there are many places to go grocery shopping within a couple of square kms or a square mile.
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Thank you everyone, I appreciate all the happy congrats 😁
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Well, Tigger is liking the kitten food which is good, really am trying to fatten him up a bit since he is thinner than he used to be. Ava is still getting regular food since she would just puff out like a marshmallow on kitten food.
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