It felt good for a while.

The day started great, got up early and met with the Friday morning men's group at 6. Always an uplifting time for me. Back in bed by 7:30 and then up at around 9:30 because Tim was going to help me with some tasks around the house. Well we did just that, by 1:30 we had taken down the Christmas lights, cleaned out the gutters, organized the garage, closed up Raccoon holes under the deck and a few other little things that have been just lingering around here. Then Tim went up to visit Judge in Wilmington for a while. Judge is Cindy;s 100 year old grandpa who is doing just grand. Once Tim left, my gremlins all took over and sent me to bed under threats of war. The girls found me sound asleep when they came home and just had a good chuckle once they found out where Dad was. It is just amazing how little stamina and energy is available while on Chemo. I waited for the early evening to pump up with medicine so that we could have a late evening dinner at CanCun. Carrie, Tim, Cindy and I enjoyed a great Mexican meal and by that time it was 10 and i was done for the day. A long day at that. And the weather, I just couldn't believe the weather. It was so nice to sit outside and listen to the sounds of early spring, wave at the neighbors and watch Cindy and Carrie work on their cars, with me supervising. All in all, it was a wonderful day even with the a very uncomfortable segment. Family and friends and a good meal can distract me enough to ward off the pains. It really is a matter of focus and directing one's energy. I look forward to seeing a lot of you this weekend. With the weather staying spring like, we plan on a very pleasant weekend, including Steve and his family coming to visit Tim and to see Grandpa. Certainly a few days where I will be surrounded by my blessings. I ope each of you can take the time to notice all your blessings as well. You are all loved. May God bless you all.