Living in the relief of no nausea!

 Hi! 

I'm still feeling really good. Thank you, Lord! I am weak and walk slowly and still want to lay down to rest periodically, but I can deal with that by trying to do more and more each day. 

I have extremely dry itchy skin. I keep debating if my face has a rash or just dry skin that is irritated from me scratching and rubbing it. We will see Monday when I see an MD or NP at my regularly scheduled appointment. 

I had some time with my wonderful daughter-in-law today after she went grocery shopping for us. My son cleaned up the place, kept me company, and saw some needs like groceries and met them. Then my big sis, Ter, flew into town. She already came to the hospital for 4 days to give Andy a break and had the fun of  experiencing me hallucinating. We really rested together with lots of time in our jammies and eating what sounded good at the time. 

What a good day! 

My hubby is still in CA. I'll have time now with my sister to talk talk talk and hang out. 

It's an embarrassment of riches. 

Ter and I on a hike. We've been on this cancer trail together - she was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year before me. To say it's been a time of faith and discovery for each of us just doesn't capture it. 

I love this picture of Ter and me with our oldest brother who passed away February of 2023. 

                                         

Nolan and Lexie took Ter to the airport while Lexie and I got some time together. 

She also went grocery shopping for us. So many blessings! 

night night. xoxo

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