Holly, her sister and I spent the long w-e in Asheville doing all the fun Asheville things-eating out, visiting a brewery or two, attending Shindig on the Green ( a weekly bluegrass event put on by the city complete with "pickers tents" for those who brought their own instruments), doing some lovely wildflower hikes, and hanging out in the backyard to enjoy the last of my flowers in the garden. We were blessed with good weather and even got some rain, which is desperately needed out there in Western NC.
Over the w-e, I got an email from Marty letting me know that her good friend Gillian had made me a mug. We met Brian and Gillian (and their adorable twins Iris and Trevor) briefly at Deb's son's wedding (that is alot of degrees of separation I know, but that is how these things go). Anyway, when we got back to town last night, we met Marty and Deb for dinner in downtown Hillsborough at the Wooden Nickel. They brought the ceramic mug that Gillian had made for me-a Beautiful, cool blue pottery piece decorated with long, long dachshunds peering at each other. It is so cute and functional. I used it for my coffee this morning. Again I am touched and amazed at all the kindness and generosity of our friends, and Gillian who is really a friend of a friend. Thank you very much.
I delivered Jill, Holly's sister, to the airport this morning for her flight back to Kansas City. It was a delightful visit with lots of fun outings. I was fortunate to have her help if I had needed it and even more fortunate that I didn't. I'll see Dr Long tomorrow at his clinic and get my marching orders for the next round of chemo which I am told will be next week.
Enjoy the beautiful clear day.
3 comments:
Good to see the Mug. Love Dad
Have had some work in the yard today and it is great to work outside. We are doing great. Love Dad & Lynn
T, I have been thinking of you , only recently learned about your diagnosis, and then this blog from Pulliam. reading your chronicles gives Me strength
You are amazing
Paula (now is Siler)
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