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This morning, I was upset to read an email about my cousin having ovarian cancer. She will have to have chemo. I just cried. I hope and pray that everything will turn out all right for Donna. To me the chemo was like taking Ted to the Chamber of Horrors. He didn’t seem to mind it. He always was fascinated with things. The side effects were terrible though. Food tasted terrible and the numbness in his feet was awful.
I took Blue Velvet aka Dasher2 to the Honda dealer for its six month check up and oil change. Everything checked out OK except it needs new tires. Ted told me last Fall it would need new tires but the last check up they were OK. I liked the Dunlap tires I got last time but the garage I got them from does not have transportation to take me to work. I looked on the internet at the tire reviews and they people liked the Kumho tires. The Honda dealer has them and they will take me to work and pick me up. Everyday I find something that Ted did for me such as following me to drop off the car and taking me to pick it up.
I went down to Millville and did some shopping. I went to Pet Smart to look at car seats and restraints for dogs. One halter needed his girth size so I’ll have to go back. I think I may get Danny the car seat so he can sit and look out the window. I have a halter but it is awkward to use and he cries when I put him in it.
I went to Kohl’s but didn’t like their running shoes that were on sale. The insole was not removable and I have to take it out and put my orthotics in. I saw were Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening there soon so I’ll wait. Next, I went across the highway to Wal-Mart. I got a box of fish filters, a light bulb for my Tiffany Lamp, toner for the deskjet printer, and some wallpaper paste for a repair I have to do in the living room. It was well past lunchtime when I got home and Danny needed to be walked.
We both had our lunch and I vegetated on the sofa. I made some phone calls but no one was home.
I am arranging my weekend away. I will be going to a dinner theatre in PA with my brother and my friend. My cousin Scott will be singing there. I will be taking Danny Boy with me. I don’t know how I’m going to pack up the car and get to PA in time for the show. I’ll have everything ready in the morning but I’ll have to work Friday. I still have to pack up the car with my stuff and Danny’s stuff. He will stay at my brother’s during the show then I will get him and go to my friends to say overnight.
I didn’t go the Grief Support tonight. I went to the Women’s Service Circle with my church friends. I am the Secretary and I missed last month when I went to Grief Support. I’ll go to Grief Support next week. It meets weekly whereas the Service Circle meets monthly.
Danny was waiting at the door for me to come home and take him out. He wanted to chase some cats but there disappeared quickly. He kept walking back and forth trying to pick up their scent.
I ran downstairs when I was getting his eardrops ready. I hope he is back on the bed so I can get that job done.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
Dear Karol,
I can only imagine how painful that is to you when you think about all the things you and Ted did together. You were definitely Yin and Yang. We just have no idea how many things we help each other with and enjoy each other until it is taken away from us. I'm so sorry that is something you have to deal with.
And, I'm so sorry about your cousin having ovarian cancer. You know the routine so very well and it won't be an easy road for her. I wish her the very best outcome possible.
That's a neat idea about the car seat for Danny Boy. I didn't know something like that was available. But, certainly our pets are very important to us and we need to protect them too. He's one lucky pup having you for his mommy.
Have a very nice weekend in PA with your family and friends. A well deserved time for you. Enjoy! Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at May 2, 2007 10:54 AM