I am very lousy at taking my own advice. I knew this weekend I needed to chill out, I had planned on just hanging out and laying low, but NO…how can life go on without me up and at ‘em and doing all kinds of stupid things. The lovely weather didn’t help me out one bit. The ants are making their annual spring march into our home so of course I had to empty and clean every single dang drawer and cabinet in our kitchen. I had to find all the crumbs before the ants did…that was exhausting and ridiculous! But, please, come open my kitchen drawers and just look at them!

Then Monday, such a beautiful day, I had to clean the deck and deck stuff in the 90 degree heat (I’m sure it was not that hot, but if you add deck reflection and hot flashes, I’m sure I am underestimating!). Now I can go out on the deck without being completely grossed out with the winter scum. I did not pace myself or use common sense, that does not come naturally to me when I’m hell bent on getting a job done. I way overdid it and by Monday night I was less than useless and felt like shit.

Oh well, I made up for it yesterday. The most strenuous thing I did yesterday was take down a light load of laundry and sort it…not do laundry mind you…just sort a bit. Yesterday was my down day and I felt so good at days end. I was able to have a great visit with Genya yesterday afternoon, cook a decent healthy meal and feel a little human. Aaaaahhhh…

I have put myself into quarantine away from any children in the hopes of staying healthy and free of colds this time round. I have resisted multiple opportunities to go and squeeze our little June bug next door, missed having Ian or Noa with Genya yesterday, missed an invitation to 7 year olds playing softball just down the street. Hopefully this quarantine will pay off! Last night I felt a bit of a scratchy throat and ran to the remedies. Today my throat is just a little tight…but I’m clearly not ill. I am so ready to feel better, I am so ready to feel well! And if that was really my last chemo, then hell, I’m ready to BE WELL!!

June 7, in the morning (not to interrupt any possible afternoon plans one might have) there is a walk sponsored by Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center. It is called the Shore Run/Walk. My friend Gaby’s family is creating a team to call attention to stomach cancer in particular and Mike and I are planning to join them for the event. If you are interested in joining us, mark your calendar and I’ll keep you posted here when I know a bit more about joining Gaby’s team to fight stomach cancer.

Be well my friends!

Love to you all,

Janet