A friend of mine told me you’re supposed to ask people dealing with illness how they are doing TODAY. It makes sense because having an illness is like being on both a physical and emotional roller coaster. I don’t know what to expect from one day to the next.
Some things about today … I thought about naming my tumor Donald Trump because it’s a pain in the ass, won’t go away, and just keeps growing! Today I have serious pain in my abdomen that is only relieved if I am sitting or laying down. I am basically housebound (Hello, Orange is the New Black!). Today I am grateful for my Mom because she knows what I need without even asking and she takes care of Sadie when I can’t. Maybe today I’ll write two blog posts. Today I am trying not to think about tomorrow because my life is unpredictable; I want to live in the moment without worrying about what comes next.
Today isn’t such a bad day.
the whipped cream conundrum 
July 13, 2015 at 8:38 pm
Sadie looks like she knows how to have a good time and is a good companion. Our dog, Mac, would like to meet her. I hope you are having a good afternoon, Lisa. I’m glad you got to talk with Ursula this afternoon. We’ve got to visit you soon. Be strong and stay in touch.
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July 14, 2015 at 2:03 am
Hi Lisa, I am so sorry that I was not in touch sooner. I was aware of your initial diagnosis though Facebook. I never wrote for it sounded as if things were under control. I lost track of your following diagnoses but i knew you were back at Hyde for a time. I am a voyeur on Facebook and rarely respond, just view photos of my grandchildren. As I write I remember your visit with us in Shelburne over Christmas and the time that you came to CA to visit Mills college. I have not forgotten the” Hyde experience” especially when I was there as a temp. school nurse.
I volunteer in the oncology infusion area at UVMH and have a difficult time asking patients “how are you?” These patients are not feeling that great emotionally or physically so asking how they are feeling TODAY focuses on the present and makes the question less awkward.
This is the first blog I have answered. I had to have my grandson help guess it really isn’t that difficult.
What breed of dog is Sadie? My good friend had a lobectomy recently. Her pit bull Bela slept on her bed during all of her post op recovery.
Hope this was a good day and tomorrow is good maybe in a different way. Give my best regards to your mom. She may remember being in a family retreat with my daughter who was a clueless 21 year old at the time.
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July 15, 2015 at 1:29 pm
I saw I’m checking in . Hope that’s ok. It’s too late now been doing it for years lol . Always here for you Lisa. Love what you write. Think it’s great to do this.
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July 23, 2015 at 1:06 am
Hi Lisa!
Just saw this blog. What a great idea and an excellent way to stay connected. Still hoping to see you for coffee and other low impact, bookstore browsing adventures, sometime soon.
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July 23, 2015 at 2:47 pm
Loved the fact that you had a good day. Loved the Target and Dairy Queen
part. Two of my favorite places. See you soon, Carol
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