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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Flowers, flowers mmmmmm :-)

Well, I had to think a minute to come up with  a  positive title.  It didn't take too long though.

The past days have been slow and tiring.  I don't accomplish much.  But the great news is how much love and care I am wrapped in.  Sunday and Monday I received flowers, chocolate covered strawberries, my friend Bunny brought me a healthy fruity lunch and took me on an errand, I've heard from all the kids, and even my yard has a bunch of flowers for me to look at. (this is Phoenix, so a "bunch" is relative and they will soon become crispy remnants, but it still brightens my day.) 

I heard from Danny that his yard is full of flowers, azaleas, rhododendron, dogwood (I think), etc. I would love to see it so lush and colorful.    I wish I could go see him now.  

Dan put up a gazebo in the backyard so I have lots of shade to sit under.  The pool is about 70 degrees and the air about 97 degrees today (?)   I won't be in the pool, but it is all very soothing and restful. 

I will get bloodwork done today to see how my white cells, etc, are doing.  If my energy level is any indication, the chemo is working.  I ate breakfast and was ready to rest........ I am looking forward to the  part of the week when the energy and enthusiasm all come bouncing back.  :-)   Every so often I see my reflection, and am surprised by the older bald woman walking around in our house.  Did you know that your hair and bangs hide a lot of little lines and wrinkles?   I still have eyebrows and lashes, so I am using mascara while I can....

Thanks for all the prayers and encouragement.  It works. It makes me cry but in a good way.  
I am praying for each of you, because I know that life is a challenge for us all, and I hope you are encouraged to keep making a difference in every part of your day.   Grace and hope to you,

Carmine

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