Today I’m thankful that Emma made it back home safely. It’s a long drive to North Carolina, especially when you’re driving alone. I’m thankful for some time crafting. I’m getting close to getting my Etsy store open. And I’m also thankful that Patrick got me a better foot spa. I was able to use it while doing a little sewing this evening, and it was so much better than the one I got.
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July 10, 2021
Well, I’m the worst. Emma and I spent most of today together, and once again, I took NO photos. What the actual heck. My excuse is that we were having too much fun to think about it.
We went antiquing and planned to have lunch at a winery in the country, but it was packed with people when we got there. We drove in, saw everyone outside, and drove back out and found a different lunch spot. We finished the day by getting her snacks for her drive back home tomorrow and then having a hard cider out on the deck until it started to rain.
I’m so grateful to have been able to spend some time with her this week since I’m not sure when we will see each other in person again.
July 7, 2021
Over the last year Patrick and I have joked occasionally that after the pandemic, people will start taking vacations on their own. Everyone will be tired of being cooped up with their significant others and need time apart. Of course, we plan to take a vacation together after all my treatments are done, and we can figure out a time that works with Patrick’s teaching schedule.
In the meantime, however, today I planned a vacation without him. My mom and sisters suggested we go on a cruise together next year, so we booked one today for March while the deal was good. I hope by then the booster shot is available and the world is a bit more normal, but we got insurance just in case. It would be great if all my sisters can go, but a couple are still thinking about it.
I’m thankful that Patrick encouraged me to go without him, and I’m thankful to have something fun to look forward to after this year.
July 6, 2021
My youngest daughter is in town for her best friend’s wedding. Yay! Today she brought me lunch. I think I need to convince her to move back to the area. It’s good to have her around. We laugh a lot, and I miss that. Happily, she’ll be in town all week, so I’ll be able to see her again before she leaves. I’m thankful for this added time to see her.
July 5, 2021
I’m thankful to have had the day off work today. While it was extra warm, there was a fabulous breeze and a lot of sunshine. I spent as much time outside as I could. Even so, I was able to get some items listed on my Etsy shop. Finally! It’s been a bit frustrating and I’ve been a bit lazy. I needed to take more photos and figure out shipping. I have a few more items to go before I can open the shop, but I’m happy to have it started.
July 4, 2021
I’m thankful today for the freedom I have and for those who fought for it.
July 3, 2021
The other night I met up with a friend whom I’ve not seen in person for months. It was impromptu and overdue. While sipping drinks on an outdoor patio, we discussed cancer treatments (mine and her mom’s), jobs, and family. It was great to catch up.
I left our get together feeling uneasy, though. Until I realized that she reminded me of how stalled I still feel right now. She’s constantly on the go, and she has a lot going on—meeting up with people, making work connections, traveling. I feel like the last 8 months for me have been like trying to run on sand. Eventually you get somewhere, but it’s not going to be fast.
I’m not saying that I could change much looking back. Chemo and COVID were a lousy mix. It was necessary for us to hibernate, and it’s still necessary to be a little cautious until my surgery and radiation is over. (Gah! When will surgeons get this scheduled already?!) But I’m so ready for movement again. Not that Patrick and I have ever been THAT busy outside our house, but we used to see other people on the regular. At least at work.
I’m thankful for these steps back into socializing and I look forward to the days we can stop being fearful that living normally will postpone my treatments.
July 2, 2021
I’m thankful for a long holiday weekend, a beautiful sunny day, and having dinner outside.
July 1, 2021
It’s probably not natural to be as excited as I am to see nose hair. I should clarify—my own nose hair. In just the last week, I’ve seen a substantial increase in hair growth in both my nose and my eyebrows. In fact, my eyebrows are becoming visible to the naked eye. Yaaas.
I don’t even care that my eyebrows are growing in a wild, haphazard way. I’m going to give them free reign for a while. I’ll restrain them later when I can no longer feel the lack. Right now I’m thankful for the return of all that was lost. I am hoping I don’t sprout a mustache though. That would be too much.
June 30, 2021
melissagratitude 