A Visit From Brena

How was I so lucky to have two such fabulous daughters? Whitney was here for a few days in late January, and Brena just left after a few days visit. Both pampered me, especially with fabulous meals and left me with a refrigerator full of lots of delicious things to eat.

Oh, and with both girls we had endless talks, lots of laughter and love, and a few tears.

Brena convinced me to pay more attention to my nutrition. Over the last several years I think I've eaten a pretty healthy diet -- lots of fruits and veggies and not a lot of meat -- but Brena came armed with lots of information about things I should be paying more attention to. I'll admit I was a bit resistant -- I don't like to be told what to do. (A trait, I might add, that was inherited by both of my daughters.) But after doing some of my own research, especially at the website for my beloved Harmony Hill, I had to admit she was right. So I'll be increasing the "good foods" I eat and scaling back on the not-so-good. Sadly, that includes sugar.

Sometimes life can be very hard.

Marcee's Super Strong Support 

Many thanks to my dear friend Sherri, who set up Marcee's Super Strong Support on the website Lotsa Helping Hands. I can post a notice of things I need help with, and those who are wanting to help can sign up for what fits with their interests and schedule.

The next medical procedure is the biopsy of the lymph nodes in the esophagus. This will be done at
Swedish Hospital in Seattle on Wednesday, Feb 20, and I'm covered for transportation for that day. If the results a negative, meaning no cancer there, the next procedure will be the biggie, the removal of one lobe of my lung, but I may not get much notice for when that will be scheduled. They may tell me the biopsy results AND the schedule for the surgery on Wednesday, and the second surgery may be as soon as Friday 2/22, but maybe not until early the following week.

And of course, the biopsy result may show cancer in the esophagus, which means no further surgery for a while.

But let's think positive, okay? Let's assume that I'll have only a day or two to find someone who can take me to Seattle. I'll post an update here as well as on the Marcee's Super Strong Support site.

I continue to feel physically well, though tired, and my spirits are good. Thank for all your love and support and good wishes!