Thank you to my children, their spouses and partner who have been so good to me. They are always "doing what needs to be done".
Thank you to our friends and family who also "do what needs to be done". Bringing us meals is just one example.
It has been overwhelming to me to realize how much I am loved and cared for. We all feel closer and have a deeper connection for which I am very grateful.
The oncologist and I decided to try Avastin every four weeks instead of three to see if there is an improvement as it can contribute to fatigue. I am sleeping more and my right-sided weakness has increased. This may be due to the tumour, however.
I am still enjoying:
-listening to music
-my brother's foot massages
-working on photography projects with my son
-my beautiful grandchildren Sebastian, Forrest and Maeve
-going for wheelchair walks on warm, sunny days
-looking at photos and reminiscing about adventures with family and friends
-audiobooks and Netflix
On door my 41st wedding anniversary. We were so young and carefree 41 years ago. The whole world was wonderful. We had no idea then that getting married was really about what the future would bring. We always thought it was just fun, just the two of us, but it was really about finding out about being responsible to our children and family for the rest of our lives and weathering the storms along the way. In other words, we got better at it.
Thank you to our friends and family who also "do what needs to be done". Bringing us meals is just one example.
It has been overwhelming to me to realize how much I am loved and cared for. We all feel closer and have a deeper connection for which I am very grateful.
The oncologist and I decided to try Avastin every four weeks instead of three to see if there is an improvement as it can contribute to fatigue. I am sleeping more and my right-sided weakness has increased. This may be due to the tumour, however.
I am still enjoying:
-listening to music
-my brother's foot massages
-working on photography projects with my son
-my beautiful grandchildren Sebastian, Forrest and Maeve
-going for wheelchair walks on warm, sunny days
-looking at photos and reminiscing about adventures with family and friends
-audiobooks and Netflix
On door my 41st wedding anniversary. We were so young and carefree 41 years ago. The whole world was wonderful. We had no idea then that getting married was really about what the future would bring. We always thought it was just fun, just the two of us, but it was really about finding out about being responsible to our children and family for the rest of our lives and weathering the storms along the way. In other words, we got better at it.
Far out, man!
ReplyDeleteHi Keith, This is Di sending Hal's message.
ReplyDeleteThanks for always commenting on the blog. it is nice to know someone is reading it!
Hal is wondering from one of your comments if you went to Bishop's College School. He attended for Grade 10&11, 1967-69.
Hi Di and Hal,
DeleteI went to BCS 1962-66. Hal told me about his time there when he visited us in West Quebec some years ago ( he stayed a day or two, did a couple of house calls with me, toured the hospital, drove my truck around with Bob Dylan CD's when I was working). I was floored at Life's happy coincidences. If there was one thing I learned at BCS it was loyalty. Hal was very loyal to the SRPC right from the start and was of inestimable help to me at the beginning. He still is, in a way. I try to stay loyal to my buds.
Keith
Oh my! Happy 41st Wedding Anniversary!! Love the picture ;)
ReplyDeleteSending love and hugs xo
Happy belated anniversary to two very special people! Great photo! I must say our wedding picture is much more conservative-looking (boring!) - we were married in 1972. I enjoy very much reading this blog! Hope and pray that you continue to enjoy your activities.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Anniversary Hal & Di!! It was a fresh and clear Spring morning all those years ago, a wonderful celebration of love with friends and family. Di, you were beautiful; Hal, you were handsome but a little hairy; together you've always been great! Much fondness and love, Graeme
ReplyDeleteI must admit, that if not for the smile, I would never have recognized you Hal. What an accomplishment full of love and work and memories. More love to come. Doug
ReplyDeleteA belated HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you both! You are both wonderful, loving people and loved very much because of who you are and how you touch the people around you. Reading you blog shows such a determination and fight that does not surprise me about you Hal, yet it inspires me.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all!!
Debi