Interesting Weather

We had some snow. Some meaning five to six inches thereof. That happened Thursday night into Friday morning. It was really heavy wet snow, the kind which makes getting around a little less than easy.

¶ I had a scan with radiation oncology at 8:15 Friday morning. Foolishly thinking that I would make the appointment with the medics on Friday morning I didn’t worry too much. My trust snow plower would have the job done when I was ready to leave. Well, the job was not done, but I needed to leave. Is was not pleasant getting out of the drive and was probably worse out in the cul de sac. The car informed me that it was overheating. It’s lovely having all that information. I finally achieved my goal only a few minutes late. ¶ I had related some of my problems the day before. Enough to bring concern to those involved. It was determined that I should have labs before I left. It sounded like my sodium might be off again. It turned out that my liver enzymes were in need of adjustment. ¶ Now I’ll need to see the the oncologist on Monday to find out what this new problem is and what to do about it.

¶ A friend usually accompanies me to each scan. She was with me on Friday. The problem on Friday was what to do about the parking. I could not make it back to the garage. I had thought there was no school but that was a wrong thought. We tried the local schools although what we would do in the school parking lot was a mystery lookin for a clue. ¶. After discussion we opted for a shopping center parking lot about three blocks from my house. From thence we would leave our cars and walk south for a bit. The problem was we did not take into account the distance, only three blocks, but part of it was uphill. ¶ About two blocks from home I went down and could not get up again. I knew that my snow people had gone by, so I sent my mobile friend to fetch the men and plead for help. No one struck me as I lay in the street, for which I was grateful. ¶ It only took two men and a woman and a truck to get me back home. I am truly grateful for the help provided.

Not the Best

I can’t say that this week has been my best. I’ve felt tired most of the time. All this began with the first whole brain radiation on Wednesday. The side-effects were to be mild. Most of the time they have been but with some irritating deviations. I’ve been nauseas nearly every afternoon. It’s one of those things that is predicted to happen but I am tired of it. I know that this was a particular thing that was forecast to happen, I’m just tired of it. ¶ Perhaps when the whole series is over and done with then I can relax again and get back to life in the normal sphere of things.

¶ Aside from the weariness of the perpetual exhaustion, life has not been bad. I have kept up with nearly everything. Although the trip to the mailbox seems to be exhaustion without any form of redemption, I’ve vowed I will persevere. ¶ Most of today has been spent in the recliner. I’m grateful for that. My place there seems to be good and comfortable and I see very little need to stray from that place. My place there turns out to be a place of rest and refreshment which I have needed to recover from the past three days. ¶ Tonight I’ll meet someone at the Pavilion of Arts and Science to view a program based on C. S. Lewis’s Christmas experience. It looks like it will be an interesting journey into the mind of one who began his Christmas celebrations early in his life. ¶ The week past has been a mixture of cold and warm days. The warm days have been pleasant. The cold days not so much. We have had enough snow to measure and enough cold to make us uncomfortable.

¶ I get to the point in these writings when I have to admit there’s not much more to say. When I look at the garden there is nothing to photograph anymore. It’s pretty much a wasteland. Perhaps I can find a picture of Sophia to bring a little cheer. ¶ I will certainly try my best. ¶ Thanks for all you do for me for which I am most grateful. Thanks for all you do for others. I hope they appreciate your efforts. Thank you.