More thinking
So slept on a new firm mattress last night. Finally back in my own bedroom! Not sure what that feeling means but I notice my back muscles more - they've stretched. My lumbar seemed well enough supported with the pillow under my knees. I snuck in a couple of side sleeps just to experience the pleasure of that position again. No aches during the night, back or side sleeping. Testing the waters this morning as I got up and my leg ache isn't too bad. Did the lying down exercises first.
That's that. Now for the rest of my day. Joanne comes at 10am for her 'business' consult on my property. Strong advice from her not to move, but down the road perhaps I or someone else taking charge will use her as an agent for resale. So its good to talk about these things now...I firmly believe.
Afterward I'm off to Hamilton to see my radiologist, Dr.McMillian. Nice guy. Perhaps a bit too engaged to be objective? But supportive and seems to want to ensure I have the right care. So I will negotiate for the right time to do radiation. If its the 'break week' then I will delay the portapath insertion. That will take me out for a day, and I want to heal in between.
Taking control of these things. I can say yes, I can say no. I need information first and a sense of what each option offers me. The portopath makes it easier for IV drugs, but is it easier for me? Will I still need to be poked anyway for blood tests for example? Yuke! Once a month drugs or will there be more to come more frequently? Dr. Ellis - thinking the long term.
After that. A visit with Sandy, Liz and Sheri. That is what I need really today. To touch base and see how everyone is. And to be with friends, not strangers. People who know me. People who love me and me them. We have history. I can talk about people we know. I can talk about the Fairholms, my kids, their kids. I can relax.
Liz was over yesterday. Frustrated over her iPad. But she will enjoy it once its done. I am worried about her. A lot of anxiety right now. Financial, but health too. I don't want to think the worst for her with this new breast issue - a lump that's been rubbing on the parcels she's been carrying. Then her weight gain, and the pain, and her worry for me! She is dear to me, and loving and generous and ... I almost feel like I am taking too much advantage of her. I am trying to let her know I have other supports, but at the same time should I include her more? Don't go down that path? If she becomes a caregiver, what then? How do I say no? Is there a way to help her too? Sure if I rent it will give her more security in keeping her home, but is that what is best for her too?
Planning for 'fun'. I need want Rachel and Owen to say yes to a weekend getaway before Christmas. I need to rent a cottage on Sauble Beach for next summer. I need to go to Cuba! I want to go to the rock.
That's that. Now for the rest of my day. Joanne comes at 10am for her 'business' consult on my property. Strong advice from her not to move, but down the road perhaps I or someone else taking charge will use her as an agent for resale. So its good to talk about these things now...I firmly believe.
Afterward I'm off to Hamilton to see my radiologist, Dr.McMillian. Nice guy. Perhaps a bit too engaged to be objective? But supportive and seems to want to ensure I have the right care. So I will negotiate for the right time to do radiation. If its the 'break week' then I will delay the portapath insertion. That will take me out for a day, and I want to heal in between.
Taking control of these things. I can say yes, I can say no. I need information first and a sense of what each option offers me. The portopath makes it easier for IV drugs, but is it easier for me? Will I still need to be poked anyway for blood tests for example? Yuke! Once a month drugs or will there be more to come more frequently? Dr. Ellis - thinking the long term.
After that. A visit with Sandy, Liz and Sheri. That is what I need really today. To touch base and see how everyone is. And to be with friends, not strangers. People who know me. People who love me and me them. We have history. I can talk about people we know. I can talk about the Fairholms, my kids, their kids. I can relax.
Liz was over yesterday. Frustrated over her iPad. But she will enjoy it once its done. I am worried about her. A lot of anxiety right now. Financial, but health too. I don't want to think the worst for her with this new breast issue - a lump that's been rubbing on the parcels she's been carrying. Then her weight gain, and the pain, and her worry for me! She is dear to me, and loving and generous and ... I almost feel like I am taking too much advantage of her. I am trying to let her know I have other supports, but at the same time should I include her more? Don't go down that path? If she becomes a caregiver, what then? How do I say no? Is there a way to help her too? Sure if I rent it will give her more security in keeping her home, but is that what is best for her too?
Planning for 'fun'. I need want Rachel and Owen to say yes to a weekend getaway before Christmas. I need to rent a cottage on Sauble Beach for next summer. I need to go to Cuba! I want to go to the rock.
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