It was so warm today. So warm. But the breeze made it easy to be outside, at least in the shade. Instead of doing our normal Saturday chores, we ended up going to an outside outlet mall where Patrick got a huge planter on major clearance at Restoration Hardware. I think it was about 99% off. We even asked someone working there if the price tag was missing a number, which was probably a clear sign that we couldn’t afford to shop there. Haha. But we had a fun time searching for bargains. I’m thankful for our little trips out.
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June 4, 2021
It’s Fri-day! I’m thankful it’s the weekend. I’m thankful for dinner outside at one of our favorite places while it was perfectly warm and breezy. I’m thankful for cake and a beer. And I’m really thankful to whomever has been praying for me (looking at you, mom!) because my leg soreness is better.
June 3, 2021
It’s been a quiet, rather uneventful day, although we did run into a friend while getting dinner at a food truck. That was a happy surprise.
We’ve been watching some funny sitcoms at night, and I have to say once again that I’m thankful for laughter. It’s good to laugh. For instance, I found the following on Pinterest. Not only is it funny, but it’s true! Especially since tomorrow is Friday. Yay!
June 2, 2021
So…the last week or so I’ve been struggling with extremely sore legs. Like keep me up at night, need to put menthol on them, sore. If I sit too long, it becomes hard to walk. Mix the leg soreness with the stupid rash that doesn’t want to seem to leave my face and my neuropathy that’s even more present, and I feel like my chemo effects have ramped up for a last hurrah. Man, I hope it’s short-lived.
No what, though, there’s always something to be thankful for. for example, just as we were wondering what to have for dinner, our neighbor showed up with homemade egg rolls just out of the fryer. They were delicious.
June 1, 2021
I was worried today when I could hear the baby birds chirping all day long, but I didn’t see the mama bird anywhere. I was half afraid that the dogs had done something terrible. I even checked the yard for feathers after work. However, when I ran to a store after dinner, Patrick texted that the mama had been sighted. What a relief. I’m thankful I don’t need to raise baby birds.
May 31, 2021
Today is Memorial Day in the US, when we remember those soldiers who lost their lives while serving. It’s a national holiday, so many of us had the day off work. Like most folks, we grilled out today and just hung out at home.
I didn’t realize it in time, but in 2000 Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance that calls for all Americans to pause for one minute at 3:00 pm to remember those who have died. Apparently, Major League Baseball games will halt and Amtrack trains will sound their whistles at this time too. I’ll try to remember this next year.
I’m thankful I don’t have any close family members who have died in the military, but I’m also grateful for those who have served this country.
May 30, 2021
I’m thankful today for getting done what I needed to, for time outside in the sun, for grilling out, for warm cookies, and for hearing these sweet baby birds nesting by our deck.
May 29, 2021
Today Patrick and I decided we were each on our own for dinner. So I made myself a favorite, a plate of snacks, but I tried to make it somewhat healthy. I’m thankful because I sat in the sunshine with my dinner, a glass of wine, and a book. Some days it’s the little things.
May 28, 2021
Today I had an appointment with an ear, nose, throat specialist to check on my sinus issues. He asked how long my issues have been going on, and I told him I couldn’t remember a time that I didn’t have them. I have post nasal drip constantly and year round. It’s annoying.
My main reason for seeing the doctor is to make sure I don’t have the same sinus issues that I had during the last surgery. I was hoping to preemptively figure it out before my next surgery gets scheduled. After a brief check of (not surprisingly) my ears, nose, and throat, the doctor says I have non-allergic rhinitis and prescribed me a nose spray. He says it has great success in drying up the excess drainage. Yay! I’m thankful it’s a potentially simple fix and will keep my fingers crossed it works for me.
May 27, 2021
Yesterday it was warm and 80 degrees. Today it was rainy and 48. What an abrupt and disappointing change! I’m thankful for these two keeping me company all day and keeping me warm while watching the Friends Reunion tonight.
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