Hopefully today Saturday we will go and visit Rob and I’m sure that will help too!
I will definitely update you all over the next two days especially as I have my London based secretary, therapist, confidant, and of course big sister back! What a deal. Phil, who holds equal status, may come visit from New York on Sunday. In some ways I am the luckiest son, brother, husband and father anyone could imagine. In other ways it's just damn unfortunate luck!!!
I really didn’t feel that great today but it seems that this is no longer an excuse for ‘she who must be obeyed’ aka my big sister! I was allowed a small extra nap after my 100th bath …it’s my keep warm method and it also mellows me for about ten seconds!. Anyway nap I did and then it was time for an outing. I really had to dig deep and force myself out so I booked a massage and Russ had a manicure! I did feel good after…good enough to drive around Baltimore looking for the Tulip Gardens that are hidden in an amazing area of a beautiful suburb! Just being out was good for us both but second time around we didn’t find the Tulips…!? Maybe tomorrow?
Another nap guaranteed post lunch and then off we went to see Rob on campus. Today is the Cancer Walk. Scores of young students walking round a track all night raising money for Cancer. The atmosphere was incredible,tents pitched to keep the walkers dry and rest the weary, food to feed the masses and all this on a Saturday night when they would all normally be out partying. I was really proud and appreciative of all their efforts. Once it started raining we left for home. Not a bad day considering how I felt in the morning!
Sunday and it’s Philly day! My little (middle) sister arrived at 10:30am and it was so good to be together. She came down on the early train from NY to play with us and she is no fool! She’d looked up the exact location of the Tulips and we were armed with a map! Now why had I not thought of that? Mike joined us for a breakfast at Lennies and then the three of us and Max went to see the Tulips! This is a huge area between some gorgeous properties that is planted by the neighbourhood each year and is filled with amazingly coloured Tulips and totally stunning azalea bushes. It was magical especially as it did not stop raining!
Phil left later that afternoon and Russ and I went to see Earth. What a great movie! Makes you glad to be alive in such a magnificent world!
Tomorrow Chemo and dentist! Did I mention that I broke a tooth eating PASTA!! Called Dr. Brewster (Diana’s boss) and she kindly fitted me in on Monday am. I’m just taking it calmly…never rains, just pours!!!
Carpe Diem.
Your challenge is huge...that is sure. I'm sorry you've had such difficulty over the last few days and from your postings, it's more than understandable. But please know -- even though you are sometimes flying solo -- you are in our hearts and prayers every day.
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ReplyDeleteBeen thinking about you. Not gonna bother with my reasons for why it may have appeared that I dropped off the face of the earth. But, I hope you know that even when you don't see me, I am here and my thoughts often go to you.
The road you've been on has been quite bumpy and windy--I know it's been rough. It is understandable, more than understandable, that it is hard to maintain your emotional equilibrium under the circumstances you are in. It makes the most sense in the world that you are getting help from a professional whose expertise is in that field. I believe in that stuff!!! So many bring their cars in to the mechanic when they hear a funny noise, but don't even think of talking to a specialist when they are struggling emotionally.
Ade, you are amazing. That you managed to prank Diana with that mice story was too much!! You really are a creative and funny guy! But, I've said that so many times before!
Please hang in there, Bud. You're the best! Sending you love and good vibrations!
broke a tooth on pasta! Are you using pebbles instead of mushrooms?
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