Holly and I just returned from our trip out of town for Christmas and New Year's. I am so thankful that we got to travel, on a jet plane no less, to see family and friends before I restart my job tomorrow. My last day of work was June 4th, 2008 which seems an eternity ago now. It's been a difficult journey for sure, but one we have survived with humor, support, and love from so many people. I am especially glad that we got to see Holly's family on this trip since they have missed her (and me) while we went through all of this tethered to treatment here in NC. Now that we can move on to the next phase whatever that might be, I feel relieved. And grateful-so grateful that I went out and bought myself a new pair of running shoes today. Gotta celebrate that lifeforce.
Tomorrow I actually start back to work at my clinic. I'll be more part-time than usual this week so that I can build back up to my usual 4 workdays per week. I feel energetic even though we got in from California late last night, and I'm still on West Coast time. We had a terrific vacation seeing our friends Peggy and Naomi in Arcata (Northern Calif) after the Christmas celebrations in Kansas. We saw many new birds on our runs through the Arcata marsh and got to hike in the ever primordial Redwoods, always a treat. Ruby, their dog joined in on many of our jaunts. She is really a cool dog-calm, loving & gentle with the sweetest eyes. I included a picture of us heading up Hwy 101 to hike. Ruby is sitting on Peggy's lap while Naomi drives. Later in the day, we caught the most beautiful sunset over the beach near Trinidad.
On the health front, my next appointment is Monday Jan 12th for another bone marrow biopsy. Tomorrow will take care of itself, as they say.
2 comments:
Hi I am so glad you had such a terrific holiday with friends over the Christmas season. I love the pictures you have posted - that sunset is something else!- and the gooey eyed dog!
I wish you all the very best back in your work. It will be so strange to start with I am sure, and probably exhausting.Take care and take it easy. I think of you and find your blog full of hope and inspiration. with love and prayers.
Eleanor
So sweet of you to write back. I hope that you are doing well too. I value your advice as i am one of those who might push too hard. Thanks for the permission to take it easy a bit-taf
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