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Today was a pretty ordinary day. Maryse had good energy, and it was warm & sunny, finally. We took the mother-in-law to Kalk Bay for lunch and then looking out to see if there were any whales visible in the bay. Saw a couple fins and maybe a tail. The whales clearly are attending to other things and must have forgotten our appointment to meet. Nice light lunch at the Olympia Cafe - Thai chicken soup, tasty. Looked through art galleries, bought a couple very low cost little pieces of creativity. Walked the street, enjoyed the first warm day in - how long? A fine thing to not feel chilled and our house is warm today, yea! Garden got cleaned, some visitors here, phone calls, and it was a good day overall.
And then, there is that 'C' shadow. Spent an hour putting up a spreadsheet to track Maryse reaction / response to chemo, blood count table, food intake, symptoms (if any) complimentary potions that she is taking (finding links to any verifiable research on those potions - if any), finding a physiotherapist to work with her on her back pain... stuff I have not had to think about before, or worry about before.
An ordinary day. A good day - but with a shadow. But ordinary is good. Someone is sure to remind me "One day at a time" - So before you do... I got it.
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So glad that you've got the warmth ... we've got the rain ... the first of the season and the timing was perfect!!
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed the whales, but maybe looking at Ashes and Snow will bring something of the peace and serenity that watching whales embues ... http://www.ashesandsnow.org/en/flash-popup.php
much love
It is raining in Hamilton but tomorrow Tony and I head for the sun as we fly to Fiji to spend 10 days crusing around the islands on our friend's yacht. Been long time in the planning and now it is here.... we take you with us and will keep you close by to view the sunrises and sunsets and endless mercurial waterscapes... blessings.
ReplyDeleteYes, about time spring arrived, been long delayed this year, hasn't it? The warmth and current explosion of flowers and new growth in our fairest Cape make us all feel renewed. I am looking forward to my first Sunday morning swim in Fish Hoek some time soon!
ReplyDeleteIn case this may interest you: I saw an article on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients during treatment. Having done yoga for more than 20 years myself, I am not surprised. My teacher tells me that one of her colleagues who has walked that journey herself is running a yoga class for people currently undergoing treatment to help them with the mind-body connection and all the aches and pains. Should this speak to you, let me know and I'll give you the details.
Lotsa love and spring hugs, Maryse, thinking of you. Gudrun
Smile of the day:
ReplyDeleteMy Next Life by Woody Allen
In my next life I want to live backwards.
You start out dead and get that out of the way
Then you wake up in an old people’s home
Feeling better every day.
You get kicked out for being too healthy,
Go collect your pension, and then when
You start work, you get a gold watch
And a party on your first day.
You work for forty years until you’re young
Enough to enjoy your retirement.
You party, drink alcohol and are
Generally promiscuous, then you
Are ready for high school.
You then go to primary school,
Y9u become a kid, you p-lay
You have no responsibilities
You become a baby until you
Are born. And then you spend
Your last 9 months floating in
Luxurious spa-like conditions with
Central heating and room service on tap.
Larger quarters every day and then, Voila!
You finish off as an orgasm!
I rest my case.