I had 3 things I needed to get done this weekend, and I did! Yay! Yesterday I got my hair done. Today I got the trim put on our bedroom curtains. I like that it adds just enough gray to tie into the wallpaper.

I also got a new screen protector on my phone—not exciting, but I needed it.

I also worked more on a couple of angels. I think they’re coming together.

I’m thankful today for sunshine and getting out of town. After sleeping in for a bit, Patrick and I checked out a town about an hour away. We ended up seeing someone from town, too. Small world.

I’m also thankful that Brianna and Noah moved into a new place today, and their move went well. And the snow is melting. And I can sleep in again tomorrow.

Stupid Spring. I feel like it’s Christmas again after all the snow. And our neighbors have what looks like Christmas lights on. At least it’s cozy for a Friday night. And I’m thankful the snow won’t last long.

We are supposed to get snow tomorrow. Boooo. I know it won’t last long, but I’m not looking forward to stepping back into winter, no matter how briefly. The upside is that we had our first lawn treatment this week, and the water will be helpful.

I’m thankful for the sunshine we’ve had this week, for getting my desk halfway cleaned off, for dreaming pups and their wiggles, and for a cookie stop on the way home.

I thought today was the first day of spring but it was yesterday. Oh, well. It’s been cold this week so now it doesn’t feel like spring anyway. But happy Spring!

Today my colleague had surgery to remove some of the tumor on his brain. It ended up being a shorter surgery than planned and went well. I’m so thankful and happy for him. 🎉

I’m thankful today for a massage after an incredibly busy day, for good medical news for yet another friend dealing with health issues, for regular funny texts, and for a good work lunch getting to know my colleagues.

Am I the only one who feels like there is doom and despair at every turn? I honestly am not sure I can handle one more bit of sad news. Today it was finding out that a dear colleague, who is the nicest guy ever, just found out he has a brain tumor. At 30 years old. He and his wife are expecting their first child in a couple of months. I just don’t even know how to process this, and I’m fully aware that it isn’t my crisis.

I think after having my own brush with mortality and its stupid consequences, my heart breaks every time I hear of someone else’s struggle. Just like every time I sit in the oncology waiting room and see all the people dealing with cancer. The older folks who look so frail I wonder how they’ll survive the treatments. The younger folks who seem so out of place. It breaks my heart. All of it.

My bucket is empty. My prayer list gets longer every day. I keep looking for things to sustain my empathetic nature. Tonight it was wine and dark chocolate. And a comedy on tv.

I’m thankful for a day sewing curtains, running errands, and painting angels (just a little). Oh! And going to the gym. No green beer. No cabbage and corned beef, although we had that the other day. We did have beer, though, so we kind of celebrated.

I got so much done today! Well, cleaning stuff, like vacuuming and laundry and bathrooms and stuff. And I got rid of some old clothes. Patrick worked in the yard, dethatching, so we rewarded ourselves with dinner out and a movie in. We watching Wonka, which was cuter than we expected. I’m thankful for being productive and having fun.

I had my 3-month oncology appointment today, which got moved from the afternoon to mid-morning. Sadly, the morning at the oncology unit is BUSY. It took half an hour of waiting to get in for my labs. My normal doctor was out today, so I saw a different one. It’s weird seeing a different doctor because they don’t really know you, so it becomes a meeting of the basics. I did have him look at the rash I keep getting on my radiated side, and I’m thankful he said it wasn’t anything to worry about. At least from a cancer standpoint. I’m also thankful that my favorite nurse was able to give me my injection. It barely hurts when she does it.

I also left work early because it was a lovely day out and I’ve not slept well all week. I needed the small break. Patrick and I ran a few errands and then got dinner early. It was a good call.