‘Twas the afternoon before Thanksgiving and all three were at my house.
Letting Connor in the pantry kept him happy and quiet as a mouse.
Madi frosted the cookies and Jack washed the dishes.
They each told me their long list of Christmas Day wishes.
By the time they leave my mind and house are in a state of disarray.
But that does not stop me from planning our next date to play.
We had another fun day together the three kids and me.
The next time they come I think we’ll make ornaments for the tree.
These pictures also help to tell the story:
Thanksgiving Day was filled with family, friends, and good food. I hope your day was also.
Last week all of my energy returned and it is good to feel like myself again. The cumulative effect of radiation has reached me and my skin has changed from pink to red. I have a very large red square on my chest and a thin rectangle of red that runs underneath my arm and down a few inches on my side. My neck and collar bone area only look tan. So far the ibuprofen and gels are keeping me comfortable.
I know that it is going to get tougher but I will get through this just as I got through chemo - one day at time. Remembering to be grateful for today helps me to remain focused. After all, it would be a terrible thing to waste today when there is not a guarantee of tomorrow. "I know that there is nothing better than to rejoice and to do good in one's lifetime; moreover that every man who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor - it is the gift of God." Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
Thanks for checking in on me.
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