It's hard to believe that we're already into the first week of May. I'm hoping that that means we are finally finished with snow and we can very soon start buying flowers! I'm not much of a gardner, but I love hanging baskets & pots of flowers. The color just makes me happy! I'm excited to have lots of flowers at our new home!
Easter was everything we'd hoped for and more! Having Mike and Jenny here for the weekend was wonderful! Don and I really love their company and Jenny was such a big help getting things ready for Easter dinner! Thank you Jen. We were so happy that the Heins and Patty joined us, and that the day was so gorgeous (70 + degrees) so we were able to be outside all afternoon!
The next weekend Don and I took a long weekend and made our way to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and all of the other fun touristy things to see in that area. Not only did we love all of that, but it was simply wonderful to spend three whole days of uninterrupted time together. No work stress, no housework nothing! It was Heavenly. We both desperately needed it and enjoyed every aspect of our getaway!
This past week has been a recuperation week for me. Although I slept in the SUV a lot, and took several naps at our hotels, I was exhausted upon our return. I hate that part of my life...but it is what it is! As of today I'm starting to feel like normal.
The fentanyl patches that I've been prescribed for pain seem to be working well! I only have to take 1/2 to 1 Percocet each day for breakthrough pain which is amazing to me! I had been taking 5-6 Percocet per day which can be really hard on a persons liver...so this is much better! I see my oncologist the first week of June for bloodwork my Zometa infusion, and overall assessment. I will be requesting updated scans at that time just to be safe...if he doesn't suggest them first!
I can't believe that Don & I are reaching another milestone this week. On Wednesday May 07, we will be celebrating our 9 year wedding anniversary! Hard to believe isn't it...the years have gone by so quickly. We feel so blessed to have met each other in our 40's...he is after all my best friend and my soul mate! We do not ever take a single day for granted...each day is very precious to us! That's not to say that everything is always perfect folks :-)...but we work at it...and it's the most worthwhile thing we'. ever worked at it our entire lives! It adds a different dimension to a marriage when one spouse has a terminal illness however. It's kind of like the white elephant in the room at all times...you don't want to or have to talk about it all the time, but you both sure as hell know it's there! I hate that I've brought that elephant into our home...even though I know I didn't purposely do it. I still hate the pain that it causes my family...especially Don & Mike. That's why I believe so strongly that each day is a gift...and I celebrate very b-day, anniversary, or holiday with gusto! Trust me when I say...don't wait until you or someone you love is ill to celebrate life with gusto...ok!
Thank you as always for your prayers, friendship & love! They are deeply appreciated! I wish only the best for each of you!
Blessing and sunshine...Kathy xoxo
