I was quite pleased to see that a photo I had sent to the local newspaper was published today! First one ever for me. I had emailed it to the newspaper earlier this week. It was a photo of the back of an Amish boy looking down the street at our local town festival last weekend. Notice that it was the back of his head. The Amish do not like to be photographed, and this was tastefully done. Honestly, I didn't even look through the lense when the picture was taken. I took the picture just by holding the camera in front of my waist and pushing the button, just hoping to get a good picture. It worked.
I have just one day left to work at my present job. Today was one of those days with no lunch break, hectic to say the least. My only comfort is I only have 8 hrs. left to work in that department. Today was supposed to be a party for me after work, but that had to be postponed until another day.
Next week Tim starts 2 weeks of soccer camp. He's also going to play golf for the school team. He's been asked by the golf coach to play and is looking forward to it. Has had clubs for a few years and has shown interest in playing. He's quite excited to have the opportunity to play another sport. Normally I would not allow him to play two sports at the same time, but since there is a shortage of players for golf this has been approved by our athletic department. I think he'll do fine. A chance for him to learn. And heck, most corporate deals are made on golf courses! A good sport to know.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Saturday, August 05, 2006
A song dedicated to us
This weekend our town is having a street festival. My neighbor had told me that she and her friend were going to be singing Christian songs in the afternoon. So I went down and got a front row seat. Unknown to me, she dedicated a song to "a neighbor who went through cancer, along with another family member and who always had a smile on her face while doing so." Can you believe that! I must admit, as I sat alone in the front row, that I shed tears as she so graciously sang the song. Once again, angels walk among us. I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends! Thanks, Terry and Mary
Friday, August 04, 2006
No SPAMMIN' on my blog
Spammin' my blog is when someone leaves an anonymous comment on the blog, just a few words. But in the short comment there is a hyperlink that they want you to click for you to be sent somewhere else. That somewhere else is a place they want to benefit from you visiting. This has happened to me, but now I'm in the driver's seat and am taking ownership of my blog. I have fought cancer, I don't need to fight spammers.
Tim's back home from band camp. He was gone all week. I sure did miss him. It's amazing how much these kids learn in just a few days. Memorization of the music and the marching that goes along with it. Truly wonderful to watch. House was too quiet.
Football season, here we come!
Tim's back home from band camp. He was gone all week. I sure did miss him. It's amazing how much these kids learn in just a few days. Memorization of the music and the marching that goes along with it. Truly wonderful to watch. House was too quiet.
Football season, here we come!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Trying to stay cool
Today I was told that they are having a going away party for me next week at my job. A bunch of us are going out after work to a Mexican restaurant. Am really looking forward to that. It was a choice between a food day at work or restaurant after work.
And since you can't really enjoy yourself at work with the phones ringing I chose the restaurant. Should be lots of fun.
Am so tired of the heat. Every day it's in the 90s with humidity. I guess next February I'll be wishing I had some of this heat.
I have gone two days this week to spinning. Today I felt a bit out of place though at this class. I think I was the oldest one there, others looked like they didn't need to exercise at all. Very young and in their workout attire. And the music that was played was not the type I would ever listen to. I don't think I'll go back to this day's class again. Too loud and I just had trouble keeping up with them.
Have been eating out a lot this week. Tomorrow I've been invited for a girl's night out at local restaurant. Unless something changes, I'll be there.
PS. Had my first follow-up visit with my radiation oncologist today. Everything looks great. Only thing he said I should do is to have colonoscopy. Had that on my "to do" list this year but... He gave me the name of a doctor who uses the pill camera for this exam. You swallow what is a small video camera (size of jelly bean) and it takes many many pictures in an 8 hr. period. You wear something around your waist that records the insides of your body as it makes it way through the dark tunnels. Will look into that. Just hard to think of making an appt. since I'm starting a new job shortly.
And since you can't really enjoy yourself at work with the phones ringing I chose the restaurant. Should be lots of fun.
Am so tired of the heat. Every day it's in the 90s with humidity. I guess next February I'll be wishing I had some of this heat.
I have gone two days this week to spinning. Today I felt a bit out of place though at this class. I think I was the oldest one there, others looked like they didn't need to exercise at all. Very young and in their workout attire. And the music that was played was not the type I would ever listen to. I don't think I'll go back to this day's class again. Too loud and I just had trouble keeping up with them.
Have been eating out a lot this week. Tomorrow I've been invited for a girl's night out at local restaurant. Unless something changes, I'll be there.
PS. Had my first follow-up visit with my radiation oncologist today. Everything looks great. Only thing he said I should do is to have colonoscopy. Had that on my "to do" list this year but... He gave me the name of a doctor who uses the pill camera for this exam. You swallow what is a small video camera (size of jelly bean) and it takes many many pictures in an 8 hr. period. You wear something around your waist that records the insides of your body as it makes it way through the dark tunnels. Will look into that. Just hard to think of making an appt. since I'm starting a new job shortly.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
I let Tim get in driver's seat
It's been so hot and humid lately. Have enjoyed staying inside after work. Have kept up with spinning exercise. This week I went twice after work. A lot of fun, a lot of sweat. It's about 45 minutes of high energy exercise listening to good music.
This evening Tim and I did head back to the local college track. I walked a little over a mile, he ran for quite a few laps more than I did! That's youth. It was such a beautiful site. There was a boat in the lake with a couple of guys in it. Had a small trolling engine on it. Something you don't see often. Usually only see people fishing there. It's not a large lake by any means. I did hear that a few years ago it was actually a swimming place. One of these days I have to bring my camera and take pictures of it.
Haven't written about Barry lately. He's been feeling some pain in his shoulder and liver area for past month. But you know, he never complains. I only know it because I ask him how he's doing. Takes the alleve and keeps on going. Knowing what he is going through, I try not to complain about any aches I have. One thing that amazes me, he has not lost his hair with this chemo treatment. Even though he's getting same adriamicin that I had. Strange but good.
Oh, one other thing. After Tim and I walked, I let him get in the driver's seat of truck and drive up the driveway! Can't believe that in February he'll be getting his learner's permit. He told me that I don't get out of my comfort zone (or something like that) and be daring. Then I let him back down the driveway. And you know, he did it by using the rear view mirrow. Pretty good. I always have to lean out the stupid window. Kid is growing up too fast.
Next chemo treatment for Barry, which is August 15th, I'm taking Tim with me. He'll be company for me. This way I won't have to worry how he is doing at home. And if there is accomodations for us at the local housing/hotel for patients' families. You don't know until the day of the hospital visit. I've put in a reservation already. And you know, it could be a good boost for Barry to have him there.
Tim heads to band camp tomorrow for the week, and Barry also is heading to a business training seminar all week. Sure am going to miss them both. It just happens that both are at the same time. Good thing is I don't have to cook! (not that I have been doing that much)
This evening Tim and I did head back to the local college track. I walked a little over a mile, he ran for quite a few laps more than I did! That's youth. It was such a beautiful site. There was a boat in the lake with a couple of guys in it. Had a small trolling engine on it. Something you don't see often. Usually only see people fishing there. It's not a large lake by any means. I did hear that a few years ago it was actually a swimming place. One of these days I have to bring my camera and take pictures of it.
Haven't written about Barry lately. He's been feeling some pain in his shoulder and liver area for past month. But you know, he never complains. I only know it because I ask him how he's doing. Takes the alleve and keeps on going. Knowing what he is going through, I try not to complain about any aches I have. One thing that amazes me, he has not lost his hair with this chemo treatment. Even though he's getting same adriamicin that I had. Strange but good.
Oh, one other thing. After Tim and I walked, I let him get in the driver's seat of truck and drive up the driveway! Can't believe that in February he'll be getting his learner's permit. He told me that I don't get out of my comfort zone (or something like that) and be daring. Then I let him back down the driveway. And you know, he did it by using the rear view mirrow. Pretty good. I always have to lean out the stupid window. Kid is growing up too fast.
Next chemo treatment for Barry, which is August 15th, I'm taking Tim with me. He'll be company for me. This way I won't have to worry how he is doing at home. And if there is accomodations for us at the local housing/hotel for patients' families. You don't know until the day of the hospital visit. I've put in a reservation already. And you know, it could be a good boost for Barry to have him there.
Tim heads to band camp tomorrow for the week, and Barry also is heading to a business training seminar all week. Sure am going to miss them both. It just happens that both are at the same time. Good thing is I don't have to cook! (not that I have been doing that much)
Thursday, July 27, 2006
YEAH... NEW JOB FOR ME!!!!
Got word this a.m. from Human Resources that I got the job in the other dept! After almost 3 1/2 years I'm moving on. Can't believe it. More to follow....
I start new job on Aug. 17th, my last day at present job will be the 14th. Barry's next chemo is the 15th/16th, and the new department is very accomodating for me.
The job is a lateral move but as you know, money is not everything. I've been unhappy way too long in the job that I've been doing. When I came home from work today, Tim greeted me with a big round the shoulder hug and a smile. Ask anyone, he knows. Life is too short not to be happy. And I need to be in a more positive environment. Now I will be able to focus on one specific department rather than a whole bank's department.
If you get the chance to talk with me directly, understand that I'm not on speeed when I talk: just truly excited! And I'm going to be working for my friend who also left my present department for bigger and better things. Can't wait until Aug. 17th.
I start new job on Aug. 17th, my last day at present job will be the 14th. Barry's next chemo is the 15th/16th, and the new department is very accomodating for me.
The job is a lateral move but as you know, money is not everything. I've been unhappy way too long in the job that I've been doing. When I came home from work today, Tim greeted me with a big round the shoulder hug and a smile. Ask anyone, he knows. Life is too short not to be happy. And I need to be in a more positive environment. Now I will be able to focus on one specific department rather than a whole bank's department.
If you get the chance to talk with me directly, understand that I'm not on speeed when I talk: just truly excited! And I'm going to be working for my friend who also left my present department for bigger and better things. Can't wait until Aug. 17th.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
WOW what a day...
It's been one of those uplifting days, even though that was not even planned. Today's sermon was about having plans, and how sometimes our plans change. We may have our own plans but God has HIS plans for us. It was one of those sermons that just hits you in the heart, and I get the pen and paper out to write down just a few words to remember later.
In the evening, after Tim and I went to local ice cream store, we went to the college track to do some walking/running. There was a lot of activity at the college. Tim told me that it was Missionary week there. I could not believe all the people walking around the campus. As I was walking I could hear music in the amphiteatre which quickly caught my ear. I'm a sucker for music. After we did our exercise, we headed up in the car to see what was happening. As we drove up, a girl's voice called "hey Tim K". I thought, geez a small world! Not knowing that it was a girl from his school who was attending the missionary event. She talked of a great speaker (Tony Campolo) they had, and invited us to attend the next event. We drove home, I did an online search of the college and the missionary conference and did find out that it was an evening open to the public, and that David Bailey (a Christian singer) was also going to perform. This man's name and story was told to me last year when I was going through chemo. Jody had mentioned to me that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor (now also a cancer survivor for 10 years) and had been told he only had months to live.
To make a long story short, Tim and I changed and went back to the concert and evening of prayer. It was full of Christian singing, the kind I adore. Words to the songs appeared on a large screen so you could raise your hands/clap your hands and sing/dance to the songs. This was followed by a very moving minister. I can't recall his name, but will look it up later. David Bailey was truly moving as he sang . After his performance I did go up to him and state that I was a cancer survivor along with my husband. I'm not ashamed to say that I shed tears this evening, tears that cleanse my soul. I truly get moved by song and do truly enjoy upbeat Christian music. For some reason the Catholics don't have that going, at least in our church. And for me, feeling the faith in song is so meaningful to me.
It's truly been a great day. One not planned at all, but aren't those the best kind of days.
The missionary conference is in town all week and I've been invited to be a part of the evening music whenever I can.
God bless you.
http://www.davidmbailey.com/
http://www.tonycampolo.org/abouttony.php
Tony Campolo, professor emeritus at Eastern University, is the founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education, an organization that develops schools and social programs in various third world countries and in cities across North America. He is the author of many books, his most recent being, "Speaking My Mind."
In the evening, after Tim and I went to local ice cream store, we went to the college track to do some walking/running. There was a lot of activity at the college. Tim told me that it was Missionary week there. I could not believe all the people walking around the campus. As I was walking I could hear music in the amphiteatre which quickly caught my ear. I'm a sucker for music. After we did our exercise, we headed up in the car to see what was happening. As we drove up, a girl's voice called "hey Tim K". I thought, geez a small world! Not knowing that it was a girl from his school who was attending the missionary event. She talked of a great speaker (Tony Campolo) they had, and invited us to attend the next event. We drove home, I did an online search of the college and the missionary conference and did find out that it was an evening open to the public, and that David Bailey (a Christian singer) was also going to perform. This man's name and story was told to me last year when I was going through chemo. Jody had mentioned to me that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor (now also a cancer survivor for 10 years) and had been told he only had months to live.
To make a long story short, Tim and I changed and went back to the concert and evening of prayer. It was full of Christian singing, the kind I adore. Words to the songs appeared on a large screen so you could raise your hands/clap your hands and sing/dance to the songs. This was followed by a very moving minister. I can't recall his name, but will look it up later. David Bailey was truly moving as he sang . After his performance I did go up to him and state that I was a cancer survivor along with my husband. I'm not ashamed to say that I shed tears this evening, tears that cleanse my soul. I truly get moved by song and do truly enjoy upbeat Christian music. For some reason the Catholics don't have that going, at least in our church. And for me, feeling the faith in song is so meaningful to me.
It's truly been a great day. One not planned at all, but aren't those the best kind of days.
The missionary conference is in town all week and I've been invited to be a part of the evening music whenever I can.
God bless you.
http://www.davidmbailey.com/
http://www.tonycampolo.org/abouttony.php
Tony Campolo, professor emeritus at Eastern University, is the founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education, an organization that develops schools and social programs in various third world countries and in cities across North America. He is the author of many books, his most recent being, "Speaking My Mind."
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Nice bloggin'
I would like to thank my new bloggin' person who took the time to post comments by reading archive records of the blog. It's the positive feedback that I get, that keeps us going. This blog was created as a form of therapy for me. Took too much time to write down things in a diary form. Typing is so much easier. There have been times that I have thought of stopping the blog but have told by a few people who read it not to do that. There truly are a lot of caring people in this world.
Had lots of rain last night and this morning. Farmers will truly like that. Not much sun is shining today. But it's a perfect napping kind of day...
Keeping fingers crossed for positive news on job I applied for.
Well, I did take a nice 2 hr. nap this afternoon. Even was able to dream. Felt so good. After waking from my late nap, I got hold of Barb (my new friend whose husband was recently diagnosed with cancer) and arranged to meet her 1/2 way to deliver a meal I had made her. It felt so good making her a nice meal since I have been on that receiving end. So many people made meals for us last year, and now I know how good those people also felt. A great feeling. I also gave her husband a Survivor bumpersticker that I had bought awhile ago. Always knew (unfortunately) that there was going to be another person diagnosed with this terrible disease. A very nice woman has once again entered into my life.
Had lots of rain last night and this morning. Farmers will truly like that. Not much sun is shining today. But it's a perfect napping kind of day...
Keeping fingers crossed for positive news on job I applied for.
Well, I did take a nice 2 hr. nap this afternoon. Even was able to dream. Felt so good. After waking from my late nap, I got hold of Barb (my new friend whose husband was recently diagnosed with cancer) and arranged to meet her 1/2 way to deliver a meal I had made her. It felt so good making her a nice meal since I have been on that receiving end. So many people made meals for us last year, and now I know how good those people also felt. A great feeling. I also gave her husband a Survivor bumpersticker that I had bought awhile ago. Always knew (unfortunately) that there was going to be another person diagnosed with this terrible disease. A very nice woman has once again entered into my life.
Friday, July 21, 2006
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