12 Weeks Ago

So…I had planned to create a little art today. That didn’t happen. I was just too busy. How can I be so busy when I don’t have any deadlines to meet….no real work responsibilities (for now). I’ll try again tomorrow.

Overall it was another good day. Jon pointed out that as of today I am now 4 weeks post my last radiation treatment. I can’t believe it has been that long already. When I look back at these last four weeks I vividly recall that 2+ of them were the worst of my life, but then I see that the past week has seen the most positive changes in my recovery. The radiation recovery road is long, but each day seems to get a little better.

It was also 12 weeks ago today that I received my cancer diagnosis. What a whirlwind this time has been. We have accomplished so much.

We visited Brandon and Amber today, at their home, so Brandon could show us his back yard. It was amazing. I wish I had taken some pictures. It’s like a mini self-sustaining eco system. My description will not do it justice. There were apple trees, along with peach, cherry and pear. All kinds of other food producing vegetation including a raspberry patch on a trellis system that Brandon designed. In the center was a chicken coop with what looked like 5-7 hens. The area included English gardens, strawberry patches, and paths that wove through all the plantings. I am in awe of all the thought and work that went into this.

Late in the afternoon (after a vet trip with Milton) we went for a walk with our friend Sue Caulfield. It’s always good to get to spend time with Sue.

By the way….Milton is fine. He had an exposed quick on one of his toes that we needed help with. He is now good as new and even completed his walk tonight with no complaints (unlike me, who was a little whiny tonight 😁).