Doctor Day

Well, doctor day came and went two weeks ago.  I am a little behind on my updates which is intentional on my part.  Again, I failed the lovely PFT tests.  Of course, I was a little frazzled and stuck in traffic before I attempted the test.  I can't say that resulted in my ugly scores.  However, we determined that I felt pretty good and I looked good so we would wait and see.  So, I set about trying to have some fun and living large until next time.

I had a really fun weekend with two of my darling nieces.  I am amazed how well they get along with my daughter and how long it is possible to play Polly Pockets.  We also managed to play at the waterpark, play mini golf, watch my husband's race, and take a trip to the zoo.  It reminds me that I need to plan a lot more fun in between the not so fun parts.  My youngest niece was worried that she didn't want to get me sick.  I think it is a sign that we might discuss my health a little too much when even the three year old is worried.

This brings up the complicated issue of germs and how to avoid them.  One of my very favorite people ended up in an ambulance last week with pneumonia.  It is not my gift to keep my distance and not really be able to help.  So, when another of my favorite people got sick with the junk this week, I again kept my distance.  Of course, my Grandma told me very directly to "stay away from him." 

I was also exposed to some germs that I wasn't aware of this week.  If you come to visit with germs that are not medicated, you should be advised that my husband really will make you leave.  He will be nice about it but firm.  So, please use common sense and stay home if you are sick.  My Pastor called me last night to cancel a meeting with me as she is on her third antibiotic and didn't want to risk it. 

So, we have one day of school left and then we are going to set out to have fun and stay as healthy as possible.  Our garden adventures could also use some love.  I think our house might possibly be overrun by the raspberry bushes.

Blessings,

Cindy

Sell, sell, sell

In the past few weeks, we have been busy wrapping up fun activities for the academic year.  We had dance recital last week and are officially back in "retirement".  My husband has started his racing season and is not in retirement. 

Last week, my daughter got a great package of magazines from her great aunt.  You can't imagine how excited one girl can get over mail.  Well, we might have mentioned it.  Mail is still one of the best ways to put your prayers into action.

We had some great news about the summer schedule.  My mom is going back to working four days a week in the summer which gives us a day to play with Grandma.  Most of the time, we schedule appointments around her schedule and have some extra help.  Either way, it was very exciting news!

In other news, we are heading to plant the garden with our friends in the morning.  In the afternoon, we will be helping my mom with her garage sale to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Her friends and some family donated "treasures" to be added to her own treasures.  My daughter gained even more sale experience working the cashier table last year with her lady friends at church.  Whenever someone made a sale, she would say really loudly, "Thanks for coming!"  Our experience was the same at the food shelf this week as we sorted food.  For some reason, people remember me but I think it is more about my assistant.  I am sending her to help Grandma again on Friday and see if she can help increase sales.

Blessings,

Cindy

Doctor Day

My daughter and I spent last Friday at the U.  She wore her pink tiara so we were easy to spot.  The PFTs went up slightly and my weight is stable although a little too light.  So, we made the decision to give it a go to be IV free.  I had to finish up what I had left which kept it going through Saturday.

On Sunday, I had to drop off my daughter and her friend at a Princess party.  When I got back home, the nurse was waiting to deaccess my port.  I guess it is actually ports since I have two.  I am officially free of sleeping with my IV pump and have no tubes.  Yesterday, I got to take my first shower without plastic on my arm.  Of course, we can always change our minds and hook it all back up.  However, I will take what I can get.

So, now it is back to fun exercise and lots of eating.  My daughter has big plans for me at the swimming pool.  We also have a garden to plant and are working on our list of more fun.  You know it has been a long run when your friends and family are just as excited to take a break.

Blessings,

Cindy