Friday, December 08, 2006

Let it snow, let it snow , let it snow!

Oh I hated getting out of bed Thursday morning until Cindy glanced out the window and got my attention. This old New Hampshire boy took a look at that beautiful white dusting on the ground and had such a rush I think my tumor got re-oriented. I just couldn't wait to get in Jim's van. To me, snow and cold air are just so invigorating and fresh. Jim has years of experience avoiding the "others" who are the real perils of winter driving, so we had a beautiful drive to Blue Ash. No results from the brain scan yet, so everything went fast and we soon found our way to an old hanger where a group has been restoring an old B-17 found in Greenland years ago and brought here in pieces. What a marvelous job they have done and created a beautiful exhibit somewhat unknown to the public. Thanks Jim. Poor Cindy wasted most of her day downtown at the courthouse accomplishing nothing on a school case. Yesterday was a bit harder with the pain angle so I slept more than usual again. I did however read at least three of the pamphlets on cancer and chemo from my packet which was good. In reference to what they say, I think I'm pretty lucky, so keep those thoughts and prayers going everyone. I truly want to believe that any pain, ill effect, or other uncomfortable situation that I don't get to experience is due to your prayers and encouragement. Wonderful cards, emails and calls again yesterday made the rest of the day so much better. One in particular from a special hairy faced smoothy kind of character, was simply one of the nicest emails I think I have ever received. What a blessing you all are. God Bless you all, you are loved.

4 Comments:

At 3:42 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dear Mike!
I also know about fatigue. It also belongs to the Parkinsons Disease. I will try the resting methode you write about.
I came back from Egypt last night with a wrong suitcase. Have to administrate the change. Tinking of you often. Hugs from a raiiiiiiiiy Tønsberg. Do you really have snow?????

 
At 8:40 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Mike,
Really enjoy reading your Blog......I know, I love the cold and snow too.....growing up in Illinois, we had a ton and never got off of school for snow, etc. I can remember 1 day school was closed because of a broken boiler!!!!!! Let's go to lunch next week...you pick the place..
Best,
Cathy

 
At 10:11 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Mike
I finally caught up on the blog entries. This week has been busy.
Aw, I am so jealous, it's December 8th and we STILL do not have ANY snow!! It's unbelievable! We don't even have frost right now! Something is very, very wrong with the weather here. I love snow and the cold and it freshens me up, too. I hope we will at least have snow on Christmas Eve. I'm glad you can see the world in its white coat right now, though. Isn't it beautiful? I think the world - especially out in the country - looks so clean and pure and just beautiful with the white all over it - even more beautiful than usually. I love the sight of the mountains and fields and forests and just nature all year round though and I hope you can enjoy it as much as I do :)
As I can see from the blogs, you are doing very good fighting the cancer. I am so, so, so indescribably, infinitively happy because of that. I have been worried the past two days and I was wondering what I can do for you or what would help. I couldn't come up with anything but the idea to comment your blogs and send you some "Nimm 2" - Yes, I am going to be sending you some soon! :) Other than that I realized that I haven't kept in touch as much as I wanted to and could. I always think I am so busy but I know I can take out at least five minutes everyday to just check up on you. Why not. I really want to. - But in case I don't do that, I want you to know I think of you a lot and I have told many of my friends about my "IEC" (I always have to explain what that is) from Cincinnati, Mike, who was such a great friend and helper to us exchange students and who welcomed me so greatly with a visit from the group and who made me feel like it was going to be a great year - which it turned out to be - right from the first day on.
I read about going to LaRosa's and - oh - how I wish I could have joined you! I miss LaRosa's but I miss Skyline Chili even more! Oh Gosh. All those memories from Cincinnati.. They wouldn't have been possible without your help. I hope you can see my smile right now. :)
My mom always says happiness makes your body stronger, not only your mind. I hope you are happy and the strength of all the love from everyone - including me - and the strength of your own love are making you happy and are helping you, and I am guessing they are. I was especially delighted reading that you do cherish and enjoy the little things in life, which not everybody does. I am glad you appreciate all the little sparks of life which make it a beautiful sight in the world.
I hope you can feel the love streaming over the internet and flowing to Cincinnati, Ohio, and the memories that keep me smiling whenever I think of you, for example the pumpkin carving on Halloween or the Sushi making or just a call or a hug from you. You are very loved, too, as you know, and I am sure everyone is glad to be loved by you, too!
Always here for you,
with love,
Mai

 
At 12:04 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

sorry I'm so bad about calling. i love you, though! You are losing weight...I found it...
I'll call soon, I promise.
Love and kisses and Love and kisses and Love and kisses and Love and kisses and Love and kisses and Love and kisses and Love and kisses!!!!!!!!
karen

 

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