Me: "Bear, what number is this?"
B: "mustache"
Me: "Try again."
B: "w"
Me: "son, I know you know this"
B: "um, nunu's" (it's been over a month since he last nursed by the way) "a butt"
Me: "Really, what number is this?"
B: "Ok Mom, it's 3!"
This is scaring me. I can see how he got those images from the number, but to name them off that fast blew me away.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Nature Walk Along the Beach- **Pic's added**
I started my day unusually. My eyes opened with the blue glow of daylight. Instantly, I started singing the cadence "Up in the mornin' with the risin' sun..."
I got my Mommy chores done and chatted away with a dear friend of mine in Japan before the monsters woke. Wrote a very nice letterto the CO 'To Whom It May Concern' in regards to military paperwork and got that sent out before packing the kids up to spend a day visiting our friends at their Beach House. What a relaxing afternoon. We took a short nature walk along the beach in the afternoon and another walk as the sun set. God made my classroom! ;) We talked about different sand textures, shells, high tide/low tides, erosion, sea plants, and inspected several sand crab holes. This opens a whole new can of questions which will lead us to Googling things like 'what do sand crabs eat' and 'what eats them'. Endless possibilities. I love every question and every moment spent with them....even if it involves Kalee hanging on my arm screaming and running from the sea crabs. Bear on the other hand stopped at every hole, got down on his knees to inspect it and asked "Hello? Is anybody in there?".
Yes, I love my babies...and I love the endless possibilities of using what God has created as learning material.
I got my Mommy chores done and chatted away with a dear friend of mine in Japan before the monsters woke. Wrote a very nice letter
Yes, I love my babies...and I love the endless possibilities of using what God has created as learning material.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Relay Fun!
A couple weeks ago on a Friday night we went to the local Relay for Life. It was not the same as the one we attended 8 years ago here at Little Creek but let me tell you... it was just as touching.
Dina and I. When she walks her dogs by our house and we aren't outside to show our love, they get stubborn and lay down in front of our driveway. We get dog therapy from her. ;)
Listening to a story from one of the committee members. Her daughter who is now my age, had the same kind of cancer when she was 19.
Had to get a pic with "Jack". He wants you to wear sunscreen. Instantly made me think of a friend Rachel, who went to dance in Heaven this past January at the age of 31 after a long battle with melanoma cancer. Rachel would want me to 'block' myself. ;)
And my wonderful husband. The only thing you ever find him wearing properly are underwear and is his uniform. That was supposed to be a sash, not a belt...but he still proudly wore it ;)
I held off in posting this because I knew a story was going to come out in the local paper. Unfortunately I was not able to find the link for you...but an awesome reporter friend of mine sent me the text. :)
Dina and I. When she walks her dogs by our house and we aren't outside to show our love, they get stubborn and lay down in front of our driveway. We get dog therapy from her. ;)
Listening to a story from one of the committee members. Her daughter who is now my age, had the same kind of cancer when she was 19.Had to get a pic with "Jack". He wants you to wear sunscreen. Instantly made me think of a friend Rachel, who went to dance in Heaven this past January at the age of 31 after a long battle with melanoma cancer. Rachel would want me to 'block' myself. ;)And my wonderful husband. The only thing you ever find him wearing properly are underwear and is his uniform. That was supposed to be a sash, not a belt...but he still proudly wore it ;)I held off in posting this because I knew a story was going to come out in the local paper. Unfortunately I was not able to find the link for you...but an awesome reporter friend of mine sent me the text. :)
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Survivors, caregivers rally and honor those who lost the battle
By Vicki L. Friedman
The Virginian-Pilot
By Vicki L. Friedman
The Virginian-Pilot
SUFFOLK
LIKE MANY at last weekend’s Rockin’ Relay for Life, Averi Pino has a story.
Standing next to the survivors tent at the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy track, she laughed with her husband, who poked fun at her bright-pink bandana.
“She’s so cute with no hair,” he said, and she lit up with a brilliant smile.
Watching her 6- and 3-year-old children play, she said, “God wouldn’t give me anything I couldn’t handle. I feel fortunate this happened to me. I can handle it. I may not understand the reason for this now, but I will.”
Pino is 26. On March 16 she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her chemotherapy treatments began in April.
Pino and hundreds of others were part of the American Cancer Society’s Rockin’ Relay for Life on May 15 and 16. For 12 hours people represented nearly 60 teams in the fight against cancer. Each team had a representative on the track at all times.
The event promotes awareness – signs reminded folks that one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer, breast cancer doesn’t strike only women, and fruits and vegetables are integral parts of prevention.
“Don’t be stubborn like Jack,” one sign read near an oversized donkey. “Use sunscreen.”
Early figures indicate that $155,074 was raised, and more proceeds are expected.
Relay for Life also remembers those who have been lost to the disease and brings together the survivors and their caregivers.
Many from the congregation at East End Baptist Church in Suffolk honored Karen D. Croston, wife of Pastor Marc Croston. Karen Croston, 48, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998 and died in November. Church members wore pink T-shirts with her image while they walked laps around the track in her memory.
“She was a very loved woman,” said Tamara McBride, the administrative assistant at the church. “She was passionate about the American Cancer Society, passionate about her health. We’re walking for her and other church members who died of this disease.”
For $15 folks could pick up a copy of “Cooks for the Cure,” the cookbook produced by Nansemond River Baptist Church. The offerings include brownie cake, tomato pudding and cheese fondue. Katherine Pond, diagnosed in 2001, has her pecan pie recipe in the book among others.
“Life is so good,” said the 69-year-old from Bennett’s Creek. “It’s so much richer. I’ve gotten so much love and support from my church family. I feel wonderful.”
Alicia Bowman, 60, of Smithfield was used to taking care of everybody else, then she was diagnosed with kidney cancer. She was moved by how much support she received from her community during her recovery, and she marveled at the outpouring of financial support at the Relay for Life.
“A lot of people are cutting back in these hard economic times,” she said. “It shows in this climate that people really do care about other people’s suffering.”
Bowman was at a booth where purple cream pies and purple chocolate ribbons were favorites, given that purple is the official color of Relay for Life. Nearby face painting was a favorite for kids of all ages, while the James River Jazz Band kept the mood festive in the infield. Mini golf and an oversized water slide kept the younger set entertained.
Lyn Roberts took a seat at Bowman’s booth, “Luau Party,” to enjoy a snack and was happy to share memories of her daughter, Rhiannon, whose face was on her shirt. Rhiannon was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s at age 8 and by 17 died of an advanced form of lung cancer.
“I love to talk about her. It keeps it close,” she said. “This is inspiring because it brings back memories, and you see the survivors. It’s also bittersweet.”
Girl Scout Troop 946 was involved, too, behind the push of Elizabeth Campbell, who attends Forest Glen Middle School. She used to walk in the event with her mother, Sandra. Now she wears a button show ing her mom’s picture that reads “My reason to relay.”
“I feel like I’m representing her,” Elizabeth said. “I know she would want me to do this. I know she’s watching me.”
A luminaria ceremony, featuring the glow from candles in paper bags, surrounded the track and provided a circle of light once dusk began. Every bag had a name tag attached – Oscar Eure, George Ellis, Lizzie Dorshal, Linda Drake. Some were in celebration, some in memory. New this year was a special section honoring pets with cancer.
The sight of it all reduced Dee Carlsen to tears the first time she circled the track with her husband.
The 61-year-old survivor from Churchland wore a button showing what once was her bald head painted in brilliant shades of purple. The artwork was done by a street vendor in San Antonio, Carlsen said.
“The doctor gave me three years to live. I’m going on four. This is all very, very touching. Faith and attitude have so much to do with everything.”
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LIKE MANY at last weekend’s Rockin’ Relay for Life, Averi Pino has a story.
Standing next to the survivors tent at the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy track, she laughed with her husband, who poked fun at her bright-pink bandana.
“She’s so cute with no hair,” he said, and she lit up with a brilliant smile.
Watching her 6- and 3-year-old children play, she said, “God wouldn’t give me anything I couldn’t handle. I feel fortunate this happened to me. I can handle it. I may not understand the reason for this now, but I will.”
Pino is 26. On March 16 she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her chemotherapy treatments began in April.
Pino and hundreds of others were part of the American Cancer Society’s Rockin’ Relay for Life on May 15 and 16. For 12 hours people represented nearly 60 teams in the fight against cancer. Each team had a representative on the track at all times.
The event promotes awareness – signs reminded folks that one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer, breast cancer doesn’t strike only women, and fruits and vegetables are integral parts of prevention.
“Don’t be stubborn like Jack,” one sign read near an oversized donkey. “Use sunscreen.”
Early figures indicate that $155,074 was raised, and more proceeds are expected.
Relay for Life also remembers those who have been lost to the disease and brings together the survivors and their caregivers.
Many from the congregation at East End Baptist Church in Suffolk honored Karen D. Croston, wife of Pastor Marc Croston. Karen Croston, 48, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998 and died in November. Church members wore pink T-shirts with her image while they walked laps around the track in her memory.
“She was a very loved woman,” said Tamara McBride, the administrative assistant at the church. “She was passionate about the American Cancer Society, passionate about her health. We’re walking for her and other church members who died of this disease.”
For $15 folks could pick up a copy of “Cooks for the Cure,” the cookbook produced by Nansemond River Baptist Church. The offerings include brownie cake, tomato pudding and cheese fondue. Katherine Pond, diagnosed in 2001, has her pecan pie recipe in the book among others.
“Life is so good,” said the 69-year-old from Bennett’s Creek. “It’s so much richer. I’ve gotten so much love and support from my church family. I feel wonderful.”
Alicia Bowman, 60, of Smithfield was used to taking care of everybody else, then she was diagnosed with kidney cancer. She was moved by how much support she received from her community during her recovery, and she marveled at the outpouring of financial support at the Relay for Life.
“A lot of people are cutting back in these hard economic times,” she said. “It shows in this climate that people really do care about other people’s suffering.”
Bowman was at a booth where purple cream pies and purple chocolate ribbons were favorites, given that purple is the official color of Relay for Life. Nearby face painting was a favorite for kids of all ages, while the James River Jazz Band kept the mood festive in the infield. Mini golf and an oversized water slide kept the younger set entertained.
Lyn Roberts took a seat at Bowman’s booth, “Luau Party,” to enjoy a snack and was happy to share memories of her daughter, Rhiannon, whose face was on her shirt. Rhiannon was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s at age 8 and by 17 died of an advanced form of lung cancer.
“I love to talk about her. It keeps it close,” she said. “This is inspiring because it brings back memories, and you see the survivors. It’s also bittersweet.”
Girl Scout Troop 946 was involved, too, behind the push of Elizabeth Campbell, who attends Forest Glen Middle School. She used to walk in the event with her mother, Sandra. Now she wears a button show ing her mom’s picture that reads “My reason to relay.”
“I feel like I’m representing her,” Elizabeth said. “I know she would want me to do this. I know she’s watching me.”
A luminaria ceremony, featuring the glow from candles in paper bags, surrounded the track and provided a circle of light once dusk began. Every bag had a name tag attached – Oscar Eure, George Ellis, Lizzie Dorshal, Linda Drake. Some were in celebration, some in memory. New this year was a special section honoring pets with cancer.
The sight of it all reduced Dee Carlsen to tears the first time she circled the track with her husband.
The 61-year-old survivor from Churchland wore a button showing what once was her bald head painted in brilliant shades of purple. The artwork was done by a street vendor in San Antonio, Carlsen said.
“The doctor gave me three years to live. I’m going on four. This is all very, very touching. Faith and attitude have so much to do with everything.”
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Leave your eyes open and your ears turned on at these events. It will do nothing but open you up, tear you up, pump you up and make you smile.
So tell me...do you Relay?
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Popsicle
Stupid funky taste buds. My tounge feels dead...burnt... heck I dono how to explain it. Nothing sounds appetising but a whole fruit coconut popsicle. I was trying to avoid eating the things I love so they still tasted good after I went through chemo...but Max just brought me one. ;)
Speaking of good Popsicle's. That is one thing I do miss about living in SoCal. I miss the Carlos dude with a huge sombrero on, pushing a little white cart down the street, ringing the bell and selling the delicious fruit bars...Mmmm, mango, banana and coconut were my favorites.
Those not from a southern border state have no clue what I'm talking about...do ya?
Speaking of good Popsicle's. That is one thing I do miss about living in SoCal. I miss the Carlos dude with a huge sombrero on, pushing a little white cart down the street, ringing the bell and selling the delicious fruit bars...Mmmm, mango, banana and coconut were my favorites.
Those not from a southern border state have no clue what I'm talking about...do ya?
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Thumbs Up!
Had my 3rd treatment today. Sat in the obnoxious corner with four other wonderful ladies who like me, loved to sleep and laugh. ;) I meet some pretty awesome people at that place.
Max had to go to the ship today but my dear friend Susan provided a taxi service to treatment, her loving supervision for our children and a huge smile when all the kids acted out Swan Lake.
When Max came by to pick me up I gave him the good news. My white blood count is high enough to do a little cardio when I am on my 'up' days. Cycling, Walking or the Pre-Cor are all thumbs up. I do have to take obvious sanitary precautions such as going to the Y when they are not busy, wiping equipment down myself to know it's clean and hand washing. I can also take my antioxidant filled juice (Jus) on days not surrounding treatment (will be selling it too after I type out my testimony from last week... I fessed up and told both of my providers who agreed that it was good to go). Oh, and my blood count is so good I can eat thoroughly washed fresh produce too, something I have been doing sparingly and totally miss eating raw red or orange bell peppers. Mmmm.
Now, I'm slipping out. Off to down some water and flush my system.
Max had to go to the ship today but my dear friend Susan provided a taxi service to treatment, her loving supervision for our children and a huge smile when all the kids acted out Swan Lake.
When Max came by to pick me up I gave him the good news. My white blood count is high enough to do a little cardio when I am on my 'up' days. Cycling, Walking or the Pre-Cor are all thumbs up. I do have to take obvious sanitary precautions such as going to the Y when they are not busy, wiping equipment down myself to know it's clean and hand washing. I can also take my antioxidant filled juice (Jus) on days not surrounding treatment (will be selling it too after I type out my testimony from last week... I fessed up and told both of my providers who agreed that it was good to go). Oh, and my blood count is so good I can eat thoroughly washed fresh produce too, something I have been doing sparingly and totally miss eating raw red or orange bell peppers. Mmmm.
Now, I'm slipping out. Off to down some water and flush my system.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Pick One
While a friend was on a business trip he sat next a lady with cancer. They got to talking about me. She ended the conversation with "Tell her, if she believes in God then pray...if not then worry." Pick one. I'd rather pray!
Right now I pray for guidance- and am listening for Him. I pray for strength- and am finding it in Him. And understanding, because I know He has a plan and is in control.
Regardless, I know that sacrifices are constantly going to be made while we are a Military family, sick or not.
"What Christ cares about is our hearts, our complete love and devotion. And he will create crisis in our lives to show us what holds us. As I looked closely at myself, I began to see I had been given a most awesome gift, the gift of crisis, to see what was in my soul." -Sheila Walsh
Right now I pray for guidance- and am listening for Him. I pray for strength- and am finding it in Him. And understanding, because I know He has a plan and is in control.
Regardless, I know that sacrifices are constantly going to be made while we are a Military family, sick or not.
"What Christ cares about is our hearts, our complete love and devotion. And he will create crisis in our lives to show us what holds us. As I looked closely at myself, I began to see I had been given a most awesome gift, the gift of crisis, to see what was in my soul." -Sheila Walsh
Monday, May 18, 2009
We Watched....
Fireproof!
Finally. Max bought it for me in March and we just watched it today. That movie was awesome! If you have not seen it you must. Not even 10 minutes into the movie it had me in tears. We allowed Kalee to watch it (figured since the Duggar kids seen it we were safe) and funny enough my 6 year old followed it pretty well. That kid amazed me when we talked about it and she put the pieces together quicker then I did. That will be watched again, for sure!
I know, it's just a movie. But it's a big deal for me to sit in front of the TV for anything other then the evening news, the occasional "John & Kate Plus 8" or "18 and Counting". I sat in front of the whole movie without getting up. That in itself was a major accomplishment my friends. ;)
Now if you haven't seen it... do so, otherwise your missing out.
Finally. Max bought it for me in March and we just watched it today. That movie was awesome! If you have not seen it you must. Not even 10 minutes into the movie it had me in tears. We allowed Kalee to watch it (figured since the Duggar kids seen it we were safe) and funny enough my 6 year old followed it pretty well. That kid amazed me when we talked about it and she put the pieces together quicker then I did. That will be watched again, for sure!
I know, it's just a movie. But it's a big deal for me to sit in front of the TV for anything other then the evening news, the occasional "John & Kate Plus 8" or "18 and Counting". I sat in front of the whole movie without getting up. That in itself was a major accomplishment my friends. ;)
Now if you haven't seen it... do so, otherwise your missing out.
Wet Screen Mak-a Me Scream
Seriously guys, don't get it.
I couldn't figure out why the screen door was wet. It was just one part of the screen, not the whole thing. Max got to thinking and asked "Bear, why is the screen door wet?"
Bear: "I like to go potty outside!"
What? First of all, I guess I don't have all this 'mom of a boy' mind stuff down like I should.... otherwise I would have put wet circle on the screen and his height together myself. Second of all, since when have you become too lazy to push the door open and walk out to the grass? Or better yet, to the bathroom!!! You have got to be kidding me!
Back to square one. "Son, this ceramic bowl is called a toilet...." We had this conversation before, I know we did because I vividly remember doing so after this incident and this one and...I can go on.
One of these days I might go a whole year without blogging about pee. Oh, one of these days...
I couldn't figure out why the screen door was wet. It was just one part of the screen, not the whole thing. Max got to thinking and asked "Bear, why is the screen door wet?"
Bear: "I like to go potty outside!"
What? First of all, I guess I don't have all this 'mom of a boy' mind stuff down like I should.... otherwise I would have put wet circle on the screen and his height together myself. Second of all, since when have you become too lazy to push the door open and walk out to the grass? Or better yet, to the bathroom!!! You have got to be kidding me!
Back to square one. "Son, this ceramic bowl is called a toilet...." We had this conversation before, I know we did because I vividly remember doing so after this incident and this one and...I can go on.
One of these days I might go a whole year without blogging about pee. Oh, one of these days...
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Why?
Bear: I be right back, I go potty.
I heard the front storm door close and walked to the landing to get the perfect view....of him watering my flowers.
Why my front porch doesn't smell like pee is beyond me.
I heard the front storm door close and walked to the landing to get the perfect view....of him watering my flowers.
Why my front porch doesn't smell like pee is beyond me.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Touching Tuesday
As a baptised disciple, Max baptized Russ, who in turn baptised his son Cameron. This past weekend I as a baptized disciple, baptized Nikkie (Russ' wife)...and then they dedicated their kiddos. It's amazing to see such a change right in front of us. What a moving month! We love that family so much and have been blessed to have them as neighbors. It's amazing, for the amount of times we have moved (last time I counted it was 7) we have great memories of great neighbors at every location. The Darnell's will always be near and dear to our hearts. ;)
I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit!
Words can not express the feeling in our hearts.
Hair Be Gone
Let me tell you, I have some of the best friends that spent a few hours of their Mothers Day at my house. When the Doctor told me I'd loose my hair with the chemo drugs I was on, I started talking to my kiddos about it. Kalee decided we should have a party. After talking to my friends, I thought it would be an easier transition for all the kids to
a.) see my hair fall out literally in my hands
b.) take part in cutting it
c.) see the final result
So, all hands reported to the back yard with clippers and scissors. Every child had the opportunity to cut my hair.
Cuttin' away!
Max gave me a hawk...
You can see some of the patches where it was coming out in chunks.
Ummm, yeah. In case you didn't know, he's a dork!
Final product!I must say, I love it! I don't have to worry about humidity...need I say more?!?! I'm still trying to get used to the draft from the ceiling fan...but I won't complain about my hair blowing when the car windows are down. ;) Seriously, when else in my life can I get away with this? What better excuse then cancer! I'm aerodynamic now!
I have experimented with bandannas, cut up t-shirts, wigs, and scarves. The wig shop brought me back to my high school wig wearing days...yeah, y'all forever fuscha lipstick, wig wearers know what I'm talking about! Good ol' colorguard days. So far I'm favoring bandannas. Good thing my Step-Mom and Dad sent me a different one for every day of the month. Today I'm sporting an orange one. ;) I'll model them for ya another time.
But the toeleg hair....I'm not loosing fast enough.
Monday, May 11, 2009
The P-Pack!
My Lovely Familia! The only credit I can take on these pictures are providing cute offspring for her to shoot. ;) Thanks Julie for the time you spent on this. Priceless!!! (I'll be glad to pass on her info to locals, just call me.)
... these are all before!!! I am headed out to go wig shopping. ;) I'll post more pics of the cutting ceremony and wig trial later this afternoon. Watch out.... I might bust out with a bee-hive, pixie or Dolly Parton wig.
... these are all before!!! I am headed out to go wig shopping. ;) I'll post more pics of the cutting ceremony and wig trial later this afternoon. Watch out.... I might bust out with a bee-hive, pixie or Dolly Parton wig.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
What's Going On?
What's going on with Averi?
I'm here. Just tired.
A few weeks ago, Julie a photographer friend from Church offered her services to do family pictures. I thought about it for a second...and decided to take her up on it. I have seen lots of her work and let me tell you, it was instant love. It has been difficult to catch up with her because of either me not feeling well or the weather was nasty...but this morning we managed! ;) I got to see some of the shots and can't wait to see em' all! I'm relieved to have accomplished something that means so much to me.
Why was it so important to do it now? Because, the rats nest is going. Soon!
Back to curl up on my left side, and sleep.
I'm here. Just tired.
A few weeks ago, Julie a photographer friend from Church offered her services to do family pictures. I thought about it for a second...and decided to take her up on it. I have seen lots of her work and let me tell you, it was instant love. It has been difficult to catch up with her because of either me not feeling well or the weather was nasty...but this morning we managed! ;) I got to see some of the shots and can't wait to see em' all! I'm relieved to have accomplished something that means so much to me.
Why was it so important to do it now? Because, the rats nest is going. Soon!
Back to curl up on my left side, and sleep.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Cycle 1
Part 2 of 1 is DONE!!!
I got hooked up! Literally. :) I also got chips, sandwich and a drink from a volunteer. Finished a book about homeschooling. Read up on more natural ways of cleaning...because I'm not crunchy enough. Took a nap...and for the record I'm eating so good that I gained 1lb in 2 weeks.
Amazing how the little things make me smile.
But you know what made me cry? My neighbor giving me a wake up call this morning telling me she's made the decision herself and is ready to get baptised...her husband and step-son are the ones that got baptised last weekend AND they want to dedicate their 2 younger children. Yes I cried. To see this family grow right in front of us is a huge blessing.
Say it now: GOD IS GOOD!!! ALL THE TIME!!!
I got hooked up! Literally. :) I also got chips, sandwich and a drink from a volunteer. Finished a book about homeschooling. Read up on more natural ways of cleaning...because I'm not crunchy enough. Took a nap...and for the record I'm eating so good that I gained 1lb in 2 weeks.
Amazing how the little things make me smile.
But you know what made me cry? My neighbor giving me a wake up call this morning telling me she's made the decision herself and is ready to get baptised...her husband and step-son are the ones that got baptised last weekend AND they want to dedicate their 2 younger children. Yes I cried. To see this family grow right in front of us is a huge blessing.
Say it now: GOD IS GOOD!!! ALL THE TIME!!!
Laundry Appreciation Day
What a great Girls Gone Godly Bible study we had tonight. I do have something to say about it, but the book I want to take it from is down stairs...and I'm not. :) Another time.
Tomorrow is my second treatment and it marks the completion of my first cycle of chemo. Only 5 more cycles to go. These past few great feeling days have made me appreciate things differently. Like laundry. Imagine that! Washing laundry is almost therapeutic now...but I still want nothing to do with putting it away unless it somehow burns 600 calories per load. And ironing...not even in the contract unless a European vacation is dangling from the cord. Will my opinion change after this is all over with? Eh. Probably not.
I'm trying to stay up late so I'll sleep during treatment. Heck, the amount of Benadryl they pre-med me with should do the job.
Until tomorrow...
Tomorrow is my second treatment and it marks the completion of my first cycle of chemo. Only 5 more cycles to go. These past few great feeling days have made me appreciate things differently. Like laundry. Imagine that! Washing laundry is almost therapeutic now...but I still want nothing to do with putting it away unless it somehow burns 600 calories per load. And ironing...not even in the contract unless a European vacation is dangling from the cord. Will my opinion change after this is all over with? Eh. Probably not.
I'm trying to stay up late so I'll sleep during treatment. Heck, the amount of Benadryl they pre-med me with should do the job.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, May 4, 2009
Light Bulb
AH-HA!
I figured out why my blog has an excess of 100 hits per day from 8 different countries... when I only know 20 people that probably check it once a month. Your waiting for me to post a bald picture aren't you? :) Well I still have hair! Bummer I know. I'm secretly waiting to loose it and sport some cute do-rags.
I have enjoyed feeling this great. Yesterday I helped Max install ceiling fans. Oh, don't get on my case for doing something productive. I got under Max's F150 when I was 4 months pregnant to help him install nerf bars. Cancer may slow me down at times.... but it ain't stoppin' this Momma! :P
I figured out why my blog has an excess of 100 hits per day from 8 different countries... when I only know 20 people that probably check it once a month. Your waiting for me to post a bald picture aren't you? :) Well I still have hair! Bummer I know. I'm secretly waiting to loose it and sport some cute do-rags.
I have enjoyed feeling this great. Yesterday I helped Max install ceiling fans. Oh, don't get on my case for doing something productive. I got under Max's F150 when I was 4 months pregnant to help him install nerf bars. Cancer may slow me down at times.... but it ain't stoppin' this Momma! :P
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Good Day's...Good Day's
I have had a fantastic weekend! Not quite sure if the bad days are making my good days that much better or what...but I have been feeling fabulous. I made it to Church this morning and the best part about my day....our neighbor Russ and his son Cameron got baptised! Isn't that just awesome? As it usually does, it put me in tears...of joy. ;) We are so happy to have them as a part of the 'family'.
To answer a frequently asked question...my next treatment is this Thursday (given my blood count is high enough).
While I'm feeling great I need to utilize my time wisely and put laundry away. :)
To answer a frequently asked question...my next treatment is this Thursday (given my blood count is high enough).
While I'm feeling great I need to utilize my time wisely and put laundry away. :)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
F.R.O.G
Mrs. Cindy taught Kalee how to do this with FROG (Finished room over Garage but my fave is Fully Rely On God) and Kalee took off with it. Check out what my girl did. ;)
Great gft
Over the Earth
Died for us
Apple of our eye
Very special
Exercise
Remarkable
I love my Mom
Kind
Athletic
Lovely
Enjoyable
Energetic
Had a great day today! I was feeling well enough to even get out of the house. Hopefully tomorrow I feel good too. ;)
Great gft
Over the Earth
Died for us
Apple of our eye
Very special
Exercise
Remarkable
I love my Mom
Kind
Athletic
Lovely
Enjoyable
Energetic
Had a great day today! I was feeling well enough to even get out of the house. Hopefully tomorrow I feel good too. ;)
Ogar?
I can hear it now.... "Oh my gosh she didn't blog for 2 days!"
I'm listening to a conversation between Max and Kalee.
M: blah-blah-blah...Ogar
ok, so maybe I didn't hear the whole conversation...
K: Daaaaad, there's no such thing as an Ogar!
M: Yes there is. Have you seen your Grandpa?
What?
There is no nice way of saying it...Thursday and Friday I was flat out miserable. I was not nauseous but my stomach felt like someone socked me right under my sternum. My back was throbbing. Yesterday morning I woke in pain. Max made me coffee thinking I was justfull of constipated... because everyone but Averi knows vicadin stops ya up. Until cancer, I have never taken anything stronger then Motrin. So my body is not only adjusting to the chemo meds but to all the meds I'm taking for the side effects of chemo. It went from my mouth to my shoulders and arms...to my back and stomach...I'm hoping it will just be my big toe today.
So about the swine flu. Go figure there would be a pandemic while I was going through chemo. I'm not a huge germ-a-phobe...ok, I lied...but I'm not one that wears gloves, masks or carries around Purell on my belt like Mr. Humberfloob on Cat in the Hat. Yesterday Max was on a mission to find one of the wall mount Purell dispensers and masks. Lowes and Wal-Mart were out so he decided to improvise.
He took one of these:
I'm listening to a conversation between Max and Kalee.
M: blah-blah-blah...Ogar
ok, so maybe I didn't hear the whole conversation...
K: Daaaaad, there's no such thing as an Ogar!
M: Yes there is. Have you seen your Grandpa?
What?
There is no nice way of saying it...Thursday and Friday I was flat out miserable. I was not nauseous but my stomach felt like someone socked me right under my sternum. My back was throbbing. Yesterday morning I woke in pain. Max made me coffee thinking I was just
So about the swine flu. Go figure there would be a pandemic while I was going through chemo. I'm not a huge germ-a-phobe...ok, I lied...but I'm not one that wears gloves, masks or carries around Purell on my belt like Mr. Humberfloob on Cat in the Hat. Yesterday Max was on a mission to find one of the wall mount Purell dispensers and masks. Lowes and Wal-Mart were out so he decided to improvise.
He took one of these:
...and turned it into one of these. He told me they weren't out of rubber bands or coffee filters.
*notice the unfinished recessed lighting and white walls. With all this time off the kitchen might be completed one day. ;)
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