Category: Reflections
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September 27, 2022
It is officially now the calm before the storm as we await hurricane Ian. It is still uncertain of where he will land, but all the forecasts went to a very unsettling day on Wednesday and Thursday. we have brought the puppies and all the dog supplies up to the second level, which is between…
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September 25, 2022
I have high praises for meal train to share with you. Last week, good friends of ours delivered a wonderful fried rice with seared tuna, and baked apples for dessert. My stomach agreed with the menu! Last night, friends of ours came over with grouper and mushroom pilaf. We have a nice twist on meal…
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September 21, 2022
I am glad that I celebrated feeling good yesterday, because today is not starting out as well. I was up quite a bit over the night with pain, and even though I’ve been able to move my bowels, my stomach continues to gurgle and growl and hurt. I Suspect that the Vodka sauce was…
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September 20, 2022
Well, today’s the day I’ve been dreading. Back to Chemo! As I am sitting here, waiting to talk to the doctor regarding the pathology report from Moffitt, my resting heart rate is 100. Think I might be a little anxious ha ha. Fighting for your life is hard work especially when you don’t see an…
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September 16, 2022
In the spirit of making every second count, Hans and I went in search of an E bike for me. One of the activities that I miss a lot is bike riding with him to Emerson Point Park which has great bike trails and is only about 2 miles away from our home. We went…
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September 14, 2022
Today is our last day and night with Bunny. It has been a great 2 weeks and I’ll miss her terribly. Dinner tonight was hosted by Judith and Tom …penne pasta ala vodka. Take that tummy! This quote below is especially poignant today as we wait for the doctor to call back with the…
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September 13, 2022
Today was a lovely day for many reasons. First of all, I woke up next to Hans. Secondly, Bunny treated me to a spa treatment pedicure and manicure. Such luxury! A quick shopping stop, lunch at Sage Biscuit (1/2 burger and sweet potato fries) and home. The burger was kind of an experiment so we…
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September 12, 2022
The day took a lovely turn after a breakfast of blueberry pancakes and carnation instant breakfast boosted up with benecal. Judith came over for lunch and we all enjoyed grouper sandwiches from Pier 22. I am so happy to be able to eat food and not be on a strictly liquid diet. For dinner, Bunny…
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September 11, 2022
I am feeling weak today and my body shakes without my consent. Looking in the mirror this morning, I had to laugh at the size of my ears which seem to be growing. In reality, my head is probably shrinking ha ha. Anyway, my poor dad lost considerable weight during his struggle with pancreatic cancer.…
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September 10, 2022
Day 2 after the surgery. I am doing considerably better. I can sit up without too much pain and managed to stand for a while without tiring. While reading my journal back to myself, I noticed that I feature a lot of pictures and talk a lot about food and drink. Proper nutrition will play…
Dying with Debra 