Rough Road

Things have been a little rough since returning from the beach. I have had fluid filling up space around my lungs making it difficult to breath. In addition the fluid pushes on other parts of my innerds causing my appetite to be impacted which we don’t need and I need to eat as much as possible.

Love my pesto and my Alex salad and a huge shout out to the Fresh Market crab cakes they are so good!

After having drainage done twice and one overnight in the hospital we decided to put in a permanent catheter so now we can drain at home when I need it. Steve has become a Dr in a short period of time and has learned how to do the draining because of the location I cannot do myself. Just another issue cancer brings into our life. Beth and Dawn have learned as well so we have lots of hands if needed.

Had such a nice visit with Matt and Betty and we have our new bucket hats from Matt for ride weekend!

“Maagnificant” picture of us all!

This week I have been working on getting ready for our trip to California and making sure we have all our ducks in a row and all meds ready to go. Hoping to ride some kind of mileage on ride day but also know I need to be mindful of my strength and balance. Please keep us in your prayers that I am able to make this trip happen as it is so important to me and with almost the whole family riding I don’t want to miss out on this special ride. We also have a few days of relaxation built in on the forefront that is so important to us to be with our family and friends.

Let’s remember to be thankful for all the love and support we are getting from all our friends! With this we can find our way to a blessing and a miracle. Dear lord please help me find a way to a miracle so I am feeling better as well as comforted by your grace and your glory.

This is my plan for tomorrow – a little vitamin d for the soul always makes one feel better. Take the time to enjoy the sunshine and bring loads of love into your heart and soul. Then after a little sunshine we will have to pack and get ready for our flight Monday morning to San Fran. Can’t wait to see my family and my ride friends – it is going to be a remarkable trip. Till next time my friends. I promise to post loads of pictures!