My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

Have not eaten yet, heated up the 1 lb pasta which I thought was beef and tomato but was a lasagna. It is the great value so not expensive. Letting it cool, planning on putting into a container in the fridge. My thought was just taking 1/2 cup measures of it and found riced veggies in bottom of fridge so add that and some beans that I chop up, toss in the air fryer with some garlic spread, milder flavour as well, probably add some burger sauce, maybe 1/2 tsp or 1 tsp, some sour cream and onion seasoning, queso and a bit of ranch, getting good at not covering stuff in binders and such. I like all the flavours but need to keep track of amounts. Not looking for big crunch, just a faster heat up of my meal.

I also want to add been making calls to DB and SIL every couple weeks and todays call gave me a new saying to tell myself if thinking I am too tired. SIL without too many details is on meds being titrated up, kind of like chemo we go through where we feel better until next appointment. The saying is what would Kelly do, she continues her day through all the nonsense and if she can do it, I can too. I told her that today when I called her. I just updated on my more realistic approach to my situation. WWKD, she would go day by day until she could not. Not telling her that saying everyday and not yet going tell her she is an inspiration with all she does because she is not mushy. She is more straight forward. Also not mentioning the thought all the time, I told her today. Need to keep different things in mind to keep my own mind sitting easier when stuff comes, this new one is good for if I do not feel like doing stuff or wimping out even if I could do something for 5 mins. I am also going to start making a schedule on doing stuff as my day can get wasted watching stuff on streaming, being on the computer. Oh well, lunchtime.

Lunch is some of the riced veggies, 2 vegan meatballs that have been in the freezer a long time, some of the lasagna heated up and black beans. Just occurred to me I could use my masher to shrink down the beans instead of always chopping. Used 1/2 cup of the lasagna, 1/2 cup riced veggies and 1/2 cup of black beans. Added garlic spread and sour cream before filling everything up, am doing for 15 mins and see how it looks from there.

EDIT The riced veggies, 2 vegan meat balls, lasagna and riced veggies was super good. All incredients were 1/2 cup of each. The garlic spread was good. Did stir everything and once the meatballs heated through I did mash those and the beans along the way. I ran the air fryer for the 15 mins with interruptions for mashing the meat balls and every 3 to 4 mins of removing tray and stirring. I did add white cheddar dry seasoning and sour cream and onion as well. So very good, the fiber is good as well.

Well, pulled a WWKD and took out 3 rather large garbage bags. Did use a cane and tossed the bags down the stairs. Had to put them out one at a time, no help from anyone nor do they owe me help. Got the minimal out and may take some more after supper, I will see about my energy level, I can take out a blue bag of containers, litter and a laundry container and perhaps one more black bag but light. Still have to check my set up out back and see about giving more space to myself out back, SIL added some stuff out there and it is sitting on top of my personal garbage container. Still keeping it all looking neat so no complaint from property manager.My stuff also does not impede or take up space that neighbours may need either, no tripping hazard either. I did attempt to check on my own garbage can at back of driveway but no way to open the latch that I could find.

Supper meal locked in. Use a big bowl, spraying it with cooking spray, add 1/3 cup of black beans, mash them up with the meat masher, add some more garlic and butter then the egg, possibly 2 eggs, mix those first then put a mini beef pot pie, with the beans and the eggs, don't want leftovers. Microwave longer since microwave is not super powerful, probably 6 or 7 mins on high. I will see what condiments are needed but I believe will be good. I will post good or bad.

Meal 2 with the beans, mashed up and garlic with butter pats as well as spray, used two eggs with the beans whipped up the egg then just plunked a mini pot pie in the middle. Covered with a lid and heated up for 7 mins, since my microwave is 700 watts I tend to add 2 mins or so to cooking times as most instructions give 1000 to 1200 W. I will say this meal was super good as well, liking to be able to mash the beans vs the chopper. Although my choppers work, less work to mash up beans and less dishes. I will continue making meals this way.

Hi all. Beautiful flower cart idea for the bridal shower @cookie54. Never heard of it before and I'm so glad that it turned into a wonderful day for everyone. I'd say that photo deserves a magazine cover and Martha Stewart thumbs up.

Hi @mara51506 I really appreciate how you break things down in living every day. Sometimes trying to much is overwhelming and so the next day I spend in bed. On the other hand, you are always working on a project which is admirable. Just have to find the energy and health to do bigger projects. Gonna dry giving girls a bath tomorrow whilst I sit on a kids plastic chair and DH helps. They are past due and I really want to get flea control on them.

Well went to Palatka to see Optometrist again. They ran visual fields and photographed the interior of my eyes. Plus finally did the tonometry reading regarding glaucoma concerns. Very good news, all was normal with minor deficits in my left field of vision. No need to be concerned. The readings were ok, 18 on right eye, 15 on left. Wish it was a bit lower on right eye but this is not an outrageous reading. So many chemo drugs can induce glaucoma, so I will stay on top of this. My DD took me to give her dad a break. It was a good trip to just talk and boy did we do that. Ate at the historic dinette in Palatka, enjoyed steak sandwich with a good hoagie roll and rootbeer float. Repeat of last weeks trip and order at restaurant. When it's good, it's worth returning.

My birdwatching joy bought a mated pair of bluebirds to the birdbath. It was so stunning to see the colors and a pair together. Usually I see just one.

IN pockets for all my sweet friends here and may you have a lovely day tomorrow.

Irishlove

Yeah, I mentioned that WWKD saying to her and DB. I empathize with feeling drowsy on certain drugs but to have to get titrated up every couple of weeks to a high level is something else entirely. I called them and plan to every couple of weeks or so.

Today is Herceptin day, went from sunny yesterday to heavy rain today but as luck would have it, no need to wait outside, my phone tells me when ride is expected and arrives.

Simple meal before I go. I have a container of lasagna left over, got beans as well, thinking have some mashed up beans, they come out close to ground beef. May put some rice in the mix as well. Got laundry on to start with. May also try the yogurt, sour cream and water. Not time for food yet but could prepare stuff earlier, laundry on the go. Doing a disinfect cycle first with lysol laundry disinfectant then doing regular cycles. Had some really super dirty window wipe up among other things. Since have 3 cycles going on, going to take them all down to 10. I use vinegar to keep stuff from staying heavily soapy feeling even though I barely use a couple of drops and a spray if need stain treatment. I did buy some bounce dryer sheets helping to lower the static cling feeling. Since my dryer is small, I will cut the dryer sheets in half at least and smaller if only couple of things than use the used one as a cloth to clean window sills and as a general duster.

I am thinking of beans mashed, 1/2 cup of lasagna and some garlic bread. Does not take long to heat up, got plenty of english muffins. Decided to scrap the rice as there is already pasta to have and want at least half an english muffin with garlic spread. Will post if I have good meals.

EDIT first meal will be a couple of bean and beef burritos, I want simple. After I get home, meal above may enter the fray. Right now would appreciate a simpler meal.

Putting a wig and make up usually do not take that long to do. I do not do my eyes, just a contour underneath on cheeks and side of nose, then take a bit of bb cream and moisturizer, put on my face, add concealer under eyes, powder and blush and a hint of colour on my lips, freshly brushed wig and Bob's your uncle.

I do hope all have a good day, in pockets for everyone as well. We are getting some heavy rain that is for sure.

Mara, in your pocket for your Herceptin appointment today. Stay warm.

Keywestfan, you have me beat by 20 years! And I thought I was doing well at 73.

I had to miss my chemo appointment yesterday as I have developed a cough and runny nose. My MO had me go in and get a virus panel as I was scheduled for an EKG and had to be out anyway. They checked for 17 different viruses and they all came back negative. My MO said to rest and see if it develops into anything more. Four years ago I got very sick with pneumonitis (different state and medical system) and was in the hospital for five days and sick a couple of months afterwards. It took my third trip to the ER before they diagnosed it. I'm not messing around like that this time. I have a PET scan scheduled for Monday and an MO appointment Tuesday and I will advocate for some answers if need be.