I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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Common Things
JJ’s rescheduled Chemo appointment was for this morning at 10:30 a.m. Just before 9 a..m., EJ went out to start the truck to warm it up. It cried in protest at starting on such a cold morning: the temperature was -16F degrees, and I… Continue Reading “Common Things”
Hunkering Down
First thing this morning I got dressed and went outside to care for the outside cats. I was worried about the cats being too cold in this weather, but we can’t risk them bringing any illnesses into the house with JJ’s immune system so… Continue Reading “Hunkering Down”
The Snow Storm
It started to snow last night. About 10:30 p.m., EJ and I got on our coats, hats, boots, and mittens and went out into the snow. I like taking pictures of the snow at night using the flash on my camera. The flash reflects… Continue Reading “The Snow Storm”
Dashing Through the Snow
We made it through the night ok. I woke JJ at 3:30 a.m. to give him his anti-nausea medication, and I don’t think he slept well after that, but he wasn’t so ill that he woke me up. And shortly after I got up… Continue Reading “Dashing Through the Snow”
Comforts of Home…Almost
We didn’t have to leave for the Cancer Center until 10:30 a.m. so we had time to get a few things done this morning. EJ went outside and shoveled the walks and driveway. A Good Samaritan plowed out most of our parking areas yesterday.… Continue Reading “Comforts of Home…Almost”
Home Sweet Cancer Center
Last night I was so tired that I fell asleep on the loveseat at about 8:30 p.m. I sleep on the loveseat during JJ’s difficult weeks of Chemo so that I’m available if he isn’t feeling well. I slept until my alarm went off… Continue Reading “Home Sweet Cancer Center”
New Year’s Day Infusion
We actually stayed up to greet the New Year last night. I cared more about sleep than staying up, but JJ wanted to so we did. We got up at 7 a.m this morning. Today the Cancer Center was closed because of New Year’s… Continue Reading “New Year’s Day Infusion”
New Year’s Eve
Yesterday was JJ’s first day of his second cycle of Chemo. We had to be at the Cancer Center at 10:30 a.m. We were again taken to Room 8, which is our favorite Infusion Room because it is bigger than the others and has… Continue Reading “New Year’s Eve”
Chemo Cycle 2
Yesterday morning I got up early, wrote a post for this blog, and then fell back to sleep on the loveseat. I slept until noon. So did JJ. EJ slept pretty late too. We spent a very lazy day–none of us even changed out… Continue Reading “Chemo Cycle 2”
Vladimir and a Thousand Terrible Things
Yesterday we had to go to the lab for JJ’s weekly blood test. The drive to the lab was very beautiful. Last weekend’s ice storm was worse just north of us and there is still a lot of ice remaining on the trees there.… Continue Reading “Vladimir and a Thousand Terrible Things”
Oh, My Goodness!
Today was spent doing routine chores. EJ brought in firewood, fixed the floor near the washer/dryer, and other tasks. I did dishes, cleaned the house, and reconciled the checkbook–a task I do not enjoy. We walked to the bank together, and then to the… Continue Reading “Oh, My Goodness!”
Bad Hair Day
Yesterday was a busy day. JJ’s laptop was ready to be picked up at the repair shop, so EJ went and got it for him. With JJ vulnerable to illness, I stayed home with him. He suffered terrible body aches from the injection he… Continue Reading “Bad Hair Day”
Ice Storm, Yoopers, and Chemo
This morning we had to be at the Cancer Center at 9 a.m. for a 90 minute chemo session. I was afraid the roads would still be slippery from this weekend’s ice storm, but EJ drove skillfully, as always. There is a gate at… Continue Reading “Ice Storm, Yoopers, and Chemo”
Ice Storm
Yesterday our country was hit with terrible storms. The south had bad rain storms and tornadoes. The north was hit by bad snow and ice storms. Yesterday in our area it rained and as the day darkened into night, the temperatures fell and the… Continue Reading “Ice Storm”
Odds & Ends
Yesterday JJ had to get a blood test, so we drove the hour (or so) to the lab. The blood test didn’t take long. We managed to time it just right so we were the only ones in the waiting room. Before we left,… Continue Reading “Odds & Ends”
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