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On The Second Day of Chemo
When we got home from the Cancer Center yesterday, JJ immediately fell asleep and slept for several hours. After I got a few things done, I lay down too because I didn’t know how interrupted the night would be. JJ has been sleeping on… Continue Reading “On The Second Day of Chemo”
SOS Prayer
I try not to write more than one post a day, but there is an urgent need for prayer. Today when EJ went into work, he learned that a work friend was severely beaten up. She is in ICU and it is uncertain whether… Continue Reading “SOS Prayer”
On The First Day of Chemo…
My alarm was set for 6:30 a.m. this morning, but I woke before 5 a.m and couldn’t get back to sleep. So I made coffee, got the fire going in the woodstove, let Danny outside (and back in), did a load of laundry in… Continue Reading “On The First Day of Chemo…”
The Night Before Chemo…
I combined Saturday and Sunday’s events into this one post. Saturday Staying up until the wee hours of the morning was a mistake because EJ and I had to get up at 6:30 a.m. to take the car to the service center at the… Continue Reading “The Night Before Chemo…”
Backstory
I think there are people who are singers, and their language is song, so they need to sing. There are people who are dancers, and their language is dance, and they need to dance. There are people who are artists, or healers, or givers,… Continue Reading “Backstory”
Ema Dov’s Popcorn
When JJ was first diagnosed with testicular cancer, I talked to a woman from a cancer center in California. She was very caring and gave me some advice, including the fact that I must be our son’s advocate. “You must be a Mama Bear,”… Continue Reading “Ema Dov’s Popcorn”
A Fellowship of Friends
Yesterday evening JJ and I were relaxing at home when the power unexpectedly went out and we were plunged into deep darkness. Since there were no storms or anything, we weren’t prepared for a power outage. I used my cell phone to find a… Continue Reading “A Fellowship of Friends”
Mid-Week Rushing
Yesterday evening I was so tired that I fell asleep on the loveseat. I woke when EJ got home from work, and after chatting with him for a few minutes, I went to bed. As soon as the sun started to rise this morning,… Continue Reading “Mid-Week Rushing”
Port Surgery
We got up at 4:30 a.m. this morning to drive to the hospital. We left a little early because the weather was a “wintry mix” and there was ice on the roads. The roads were a bit slick and EJ drove slower than normal,… Continue Reading “Port Surgery”
The Very Big City
We got up before the sun did this morning to drive to the sperm bank in the Very Big City. This is JJ’s third trip there. I can appreciate that Very Big Cities have wonderful museums, performing arts centers, libraries, international restaurants, zoos, and… Continue Reading “The Very Big City”
The Prayer Blanket
Today was my and EJ’s anniversary. We have been married for 23 years. I am glad he is my husband and my very best friend. To celebrate, we ordered food from our favorite local restaurant, and they delivered it to our door. Other than… Continue Reading “The Prayer Blanket”
Whirlwind of Busyness
The last week has been a whirlwind of busyness. The busyness exhausts us, but mostly our spirits are good. Monday morning JJ had an appointment with the surgeon who will be putting in the port on this coming Tuesday. He showed us what a… Continue Reading “Whirlwind of Busyness”
The Adventurers
Writing about stories and adventures made me think of a couple of poems I wrote a couple of years ago. They were inspired by The Hobbit and my own life. I’ve really always been quite a Hobbit at heart. The Adventurer I sit by the fire… Continue Reading “The Adventurers”
In-Between Chapters
Today was extremely busy. This morning I washed our clothes at the laundromat. I told EJ that he didn’t have to go with me since he had just woke up and his back hurt, but when I got to the laundromat I realized I… Continue Reading “In-Between Chapters”
Appointment Controller
I am beginning to feel like an air traffic controller, only I am directing appointments instead of airplanes. So many appointments are being set up now, and I have to try to make sure they don’t collide with each other. It’s hectic. We had… Continue Reading “Appointment Controller”
I Love To Go A Gardening 