Sunday, June 15, 2008

Sunday, June 15,2008-- While the cat's away...

Good morning all! I am not going to begin by apoligizing for missing 2 days.
Margaret was here with Amanda and we had a great weekend!
Tom and Kevin took off this weekend for a Boy Scout hike through Harper's Ferry. It was a much needed respite for them, and I am thankful they had the opportunity to get away for a couple of days.

I am making progress... I feel a little stronger each day, and am following the exercises that PT has recommended. Post-op I feel really good, with just a few aches and pains. As you know, I started on the Neopoygen and completed that on Saturday.

My plans for the weekend were not huge but they were exhausting. We went to Kmart to shop for some personal care items, and things like hats to leave in the car, to walk the dog, etc.
My primary goal was to ride on one of those motorized carts for shopping, but once again Kmart left me empty handed! There were none to be had, so Amanda found a wheel chair and we shopped till I dropped.

Saturday's agenda included Cranial Prosthesis (Wig) shopping, a haircut, and a visit from our dear friends Fr. Michael and Sr. Angela from Holy Apostles, who brought Mass and the anointing of the sick to me. As 6 of us prayed for God's grace and strength to get through the challenges ahead, Arundel High School delivered a pizza fundraiser kit ordered several days before! I planned coffee and tea after mass, but suddenly we had pizza and beer. What a party!!!

As I crawl into bed each night, I am thankful for each of you. Next time :-) Bets

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Betsy,
Glad to hear you were out and about, shopping, hair cut, etc. With all that exercise your strength will return in no time.
Keep up the fight! We're thinking of you and praying for you, Tom and the boys.(Ginger too)
Our love to all,
Fluffy and Frank

PS Tom, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Anonymous said...

Hi Betsy -

Thinking of you!

Cheers~

Unknown said...

Hopefully the blue light specials at K-mart (love 'em!) will give you the blue light back to health, Betsy! You are truly amazing with your efforts and spirit....

Meanwhile, a happy Father's Day to you, since being a good "mum" is so important to a partnerhing with that successful Dad!

Best wishes,
Colorado Jo

Anonymous said...

Hi, Betsy,
Wondering about the choice you made for the cranial prosthesis, whether you matched your regular hairstyle, or decided to go a little wild. My docor's sister got 3 wigs: a blonde, a brunette and a redhead. She decided on a daily basis which one she was "feeling".

Hope it's a great week for you,
Pat

Anonymous said...

Good Morning, Betsy,
I can just picture your dilemma. Join the club. Glad your date for "port" was moved up. That's a major step forward for you and your treatment. My Prayers will continue in your behalf...as always.I think you are doing great..just take it easy, now.
Glad Ginger is resting and has you to help her recover. Holly sends her best ot her also.
This cooler weather is sure a blessing. I think it perks everyone up a bit.I look forward to your news letters every day .I thank Tom for his setting this up for you..So glad I can make use of this machine to keep in touch.
Glad you are getting out a bit and exercising.Your strength will return soon.
My best to Tom and the Boys. Love,always, Mom

Anonymous said...

hello elizabeth, your new hair style really does suit you. in terms of donating hair, can not help much ("at all" would be the more accurate word) in that domain.
glad to hear things are going much better and ginger is well.
kim arrived yesterday, she is staying at laura's last night, we are going up to g-burg today. will stop by to say hi this weekend. take care, G-d bless,
bernadette and ed

Anonymous said...

Tues . Good Morning. Hope all went well yesterday. Have been thinking of you and praying for your success.It's quiet without Amanda here. Marg. and I both miss her already. Glad I have Holly .She follows me everywhere and is proving to be good company. Hope Ginger is doing well again and resting as prescribed.
Coninue your blog when you can. It's great hearing from you. Love and prayers, as always, Mom