Some of This and Some of That

Ok, I have to be honest and confess that I'm feeling a little bummed today.  On my Facebook feed, I got the daily suggestion to share a memory ... and the memory chosen was a post from our visit to Hilton Head May 2012.  That reminded me that we've visited Hilton Head every May for the last 9 years (except the year we went to Disney World with DD and her family).  Obviously we had to cancel our reservation for two weeks in Hilton Head this year because I'm still in treatment.  We would be in "packing mode" right now, with plans to leave this coming Sunday. We cancelled several months ago when it became obvious that my treatment would extend beyond May, but it really didn't hit me until I saw that memory suggestion on Facebook.  The good news is that, God willing, we're still on for our trip in September.

Tuesday was chemo #3. It was, as usual, very uneventful. But God made sure that I realized just how blessed I am. There was a woman in the chair to my left who was going to have to be there most all the day. And there was a frail older woman two cubicles down who looked to be 95. She must have just been diagnosed today as I could hear them explaining everything in great detail to her and her son.  Please pray for all of us who are fighting this horrible beast.  

We finished up with chemo a little after 12:00, so of course DH and I "had" to stop somewhere for lunch ... we drove to the Hill for lunch. Yum!  I couldn't eat all my tortellini, so I had leftovers for dinner.  Double yum!

Wednesday morning was spent in the sewing room where I finished my tumbler flimsie.  It's almost ready for quilting ... I need to square up the sides and choose the backing.  The quilt will finish approximately 36"x36" so a yard of fabric should be enough.  I need to go through my stash to see if I have a yard of something suitable (I usually grab fat quarters if I'm supplementing my stash). I have enough leftover tumblers to make a smaller wall hanging or table topper, so I started piecing that together.  I'm not sure just what I'll do with that ... right now I'm considering gifting it to an old friend.  We'd grown apart but had made a little bit of peace last fall.  But once I was diagnosed, she's been such a faithful friend ... I'd like to let her know how much her encouragement and support has meant to me.  

DH and I went for a nice walk after lunch Wednesday. I continue to pick up a little speed and walk a little further.  It was such a delightful day (even if it was very windy) for a nice walk so we did a walkabout in the yard, checking out our garden and our blooming plants.

Variegated weigelia (which has overgrown its spot ... it's double the size that the planting instructions indicated it would be). 

One of three of our azaleas ... the other two are lagging behind a little

One of our tomato plants ... beefsteak variety ... blooming already!

I spent Wednesday evening with DD and my Ts.  We went to Build-a-Bear to build Star Wars bears to celebrate ... May the 4th be with you!  I wish I'd thought to take pictures of their bears.  Our dinner that evening was Star Wars themed ... including a 7 Leia dip.  DD is so creative.  

I plan to spend my Thursday in the sewing room ... with another nice long walk this afternoon as it's supposed to be even nicer today (although it's still very windy). And of course I'll be watching Game 4 of the conference semi-finals tonight. Let's go Blues!

I hope that whatever you have planned for today includes a little something that brings you joy ... have a great day!
Kathy