Saturday's update

Hi Everyone:

Well, I'm doing well. Now I only have 5407825 things to do, so it's winding down.

I'm very excited to get back and see my Jumbo. This is the longest I have been separated from him in wayyyy to long and I miss him terribly.

Today, I actually found myself having about 3 thoughts that pertained to Jim and I and our future. And it was scary as H E double hockey sticks, and as exciting as our first kiss. Weird.

Jim's blood is still odd, but docs say it's where it should be. His kidney numbers are up and his ...what's it called uric acid, I think. That's up, too. Probably cause I'm not down there saying. "Drink. Drink. DRINK. DRINK.


I won't be there for the bone marrow biopsy, and I am sad/glad. It's the one thing I have not been able to learn to stomach. And I've learned alot lately. But I will be down there for my birthday, so that's fun.

Johnny and Leah got me an awesome goosedown vest, which is perfect for the climate down there. My sister and Mark spoiled me, too. I remember last year when Judy called everyone and told them to love on me for my birthday. I still carry that memory from last year and all the love you gave to me, and I just thank you again, and it was done so well, you all are off the hook for this year.

I will not get my lemon meringue pie that my Jumbo makes me. :( But he promises to make me one when he get home. He's thinking "future" too. Is it scary for you Hon?

It's kind of weird. Last year at this time was when we found out that Jim had cancer. He was getting his first round of chemo a year ago today. He came home on my birthday. This year, he will be getting his first round of chemo (and hopefully his last) as the prep for the SCT. Kind of weird, huh?

Well, I'm going to go finish doing my stuff. Hope you all are enjoying this WONDERFULLY warm weather. I know I can't wait to get back down there, not only to see Jim, but because it's a bit warmer down there, too. I'm bringing my bike, and I'm pumped. (pun intended) I want to cook some while I am at the lodge because Jim just isn't eating well with the yucky hopt. food, same stuff over and over. Years ago Jim put a basket on my bike for me. And everyone laughs cause I have a basket, but when I fill it with goodies from the Lodge and ride up to the hopt. with a basket full of goodies, won't my basket have redeemed itself....