Gosh, two weeks can go by so fast when you're having fun! We have had a wonderful time in Palm Desert. I've taken lots of photos and I'll share them when I get home. I think this is the longest I've been away from blogging since I started, but we've stayed busy. We leave in the morning and will spend one day in LA before we fly home on Friday. It's sure hard to say goodbye.
We love you Palm Desert and look forward to returning next March.
Hugs from the desert,
Kat
"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."
Everyone everywhere has been sick lately, or so it seems. I was amazed that somehow it didn't catch me.
Until Friday morning.
And then it JUMPED on me...full force.
Since we leave for California early Friday morning I don't have time to fool around. I needed help.
Like NOW.
So, I went to the doctor this afternoon. I was given a Decadron injection (in the tuckus), an antibiotic and a strong cough syrup. And told to drink plenty of liquids and rest.
Rest? Who has time for that when you're getting ready for a trip? Not me.
But my hubby doesn't understand. He pulled the covers down on the bed and ordered me (???) to get in bed. If I wasn't so weak, I'd put up a fight.
Luckily, I have an iPad so here I lay. Resting and checking on the world until I fall asleep.
At 6PMRidiculous. And kinda nice.
Hugs from the beach,
Kat
"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."
The old saying "I'm sick and tired" fits perfectly. I'm (still) sick. I'm tired.
Angela and the children left this morning. We had a wonderful time and I was able to enjoy myself by keeping meds going all the time, but today it has caught up with me. My throat feels a bit better, but now I'm coughing more and I feel congestion in my chest. Ugh! No time for this since we leave for California on Friday. So tired. I have lots to do, but I think I'll take the next 24 hours to give in to whatever has grabbed a hold of me.
Hugs from the beach,
Kat
"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."
Bad sore throat! Hate it. I would rather have a stomach bug anytime rather than a sore throat. Sneezing too. I hope it's because of the heavy pollen we have and not a cold starting, especially since our daughter-in-love and grandchildren are arriving today.
I hate to complain though after hearing the terrible news about the earthquake in Japan and the tsunami warnings for Hawaii, Oregon and California. Scary and so sad.
My blog friend Tonja at Gatherings is in Hawaii with a friend and her sister. Also, my friend Beth who recently moved to Marina Del Rey evacuated this morning.
Praying!
Hugs from the beach,
Kat
"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."
Our daughter-in-love and grandchildren are arriving tomorrow! So excited! Sure wish our son could come too...darn work!
It's going to be a good weekend for us. I hope yours is too.
Hugs from the beach,
Kat
"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."
Today is a day I have looked forward to...
the magic 5 year mark of being a breast cancer survivor.
Cancer is kind of up there with weddings, births and deaths—the dates tend to stick with you.
I found out I had cancer on February 27th, 2006.
I had my surgery on March 9th, 2006. (lumpectomy)
I finished my radiation on June 8th, 2006. (I had no chemo since I had no lymph node involvement and my cancer was caught so early.)
The National Cancer Institute defines a cancer survivor this way:
"An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of his or her life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also impacted by the survivorship experience and are therefore included."
The decision is a personal one, and you can choose which day you want to observe as the day you joined the ranks of survivors. I personally celebrate all three days, but especially the day of my surgery since that is the day the cancer was removed.
Five years ago today was a VERY scary day.
Today is important to me. I doubt any of my family (besides George) or friends will actually remember the date. In one way, that's good. It lets me know that they don't think of cancer every time they think of me.
But in another way, I want to celebrate.
Big time.
You know....a big bash....
With fireworks
And balloons
A cake (chocolate, of course, with pink icing)
Dancing and music
Family and friends everywhere
A real celebration!
And even though it won't happen, believe me I'm celebrating.
And thanking God for these 5 years!
Hugs from the beach,
Kat
"Father, please let me be a blessing to someone today."
Gosh, two weeks can go by so fast when you're having fun! We have had a wonderful time in Palm Desert. I've taken lots of photos and I'll share them when I get home. I think this is the longest I've been away from blogging since I started, but we've stayed busy. We leave in the morning and will spend one day in LA before we fly home on Friday. It's sure hard to say goodbye.
