Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Sorry for the rant in the previous post. I'm all better now!

Don and I took the opportunity last Friday of driving over to Texarkana. Joe and his flight instructor flew in from Enid, and we took them to lunch. It was quite a treat to see the baby boy looking like "top gun".

We got home around 4:00, and my borrowed grandson was here with the weed eater. I now have the perfect family! A grand-daughter to bake cookies with, and a grand-son to help me with the heavy lifting. I could not have gotten this yard back in control without Cody. He is a god-send. My yard has been pretty much neglected for the past year. Other than a regular mowing and trimming, that's all the attention it's had. The flower beds had all gone back to their natural state, of berry vines, and a beautiful crop of weeds. Anyone who knows me, knows how much satisfaction I get out of a neat yard, plus where we live, weeds=snakes, and that's not acceptable!

We went over to Barry & Lana's Friday night, and then to Luigi's for dinner. It was a blast. Kryznechi, the owner, was training his nephew, so we had appetizers on the house, yum!
It seems that my weight has ALL come back on. Tammy, Don's cook told me I was getting some junk in my trunk. WHAT? She said it's a good thing! Don won't let me forget it!!!!!!!!!

Don and I hosted circle out here on Saturday night. We had 7 couples, and a really good time. Don cooked ribs, everyone brought a dish, and we had a little wine and great fellowship. Don had the brilliant idea of throwing the left over rib bones over the deck into the side yard. The dogs loved it, and are still enjoying the party. They haven't left the yard since that night, they have a "bone-hunt" every afternoon.

I haven't left the house this week. I've spent the last 2 days out by the pool. It's been so relaxing. Sam and Janet stopped by last night, and we had a nice visit. I love it when people drop in. I think that our lifestyles don't promote visiting like we used to do. Of course, we don't have any neighbors, and our place is a little out of the way for most people, but I do miss seeing folks.

I'm doing career day at a local elementary school on Friday morning. I've done this before, and it's so much fun to see all the eager little faces looking up! Who knows, the next great designer might be in the audience.

Friday afternoon, I'll be going to Paris for the PET/CT scans. I'm already dealing with a little scanxiety. I've been warned by many cancer patients and doctors, that I'll always get a little anxious before scans. Is it back, is it still gone? I won't know until Tuesday. I hope that Don will be able to go with me. I called the business office girl a blood-sucker last week, just before I accused her of withholding treatment, and slamming the phone down. I don't want to face her alone!

We don't have any plans for Memorial Day this year. Last year, I had just learned that I had breast cancer, and then on Friday, colon cancer. What a year it's been. I can't help but wonder what this year will bring, where we'll be at this time next year.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are right Annaleisa, it has been quite a year. Praying that the scan is all clear. I think the feelings you have are status quo for anyone that has been through cancer or had a family member do so. Don't apologize for the rant. It is hard on your health to bottle all that up!!
Love, Kathy Spann

Anonymous said...

You never have to say you are sorry, you have every right to vent your feelings, it is good for healing..I just want to say, you remain in my prayer life,and may God bless you with good news..live and be who you are,and know that many people do love the Boggs'..Mary Anne

Joe said...

Baby boy looking like top gun? Hahaha, nice...