I appreciate:

• The Good News Network. There are days when just reading a couple of these articles can turn everything around.
• Candles. Pretty!
• Candle holders made of stone. This selenium one is one of my favorites!

I appreciate:

• The excellent care we’re getting at Abbott. Just met with with a NP yesterday and learned about some more excellent resources.
• GreenDarlene — one of the wonderful services we just learned about. What an amazing service for people undergoing chemo!
• Perspective. Though I’ve been bemoaning the challenges Pat’s had with chemo, we learned yesterday that many people undergoing this particular kind of chemo are sick for 7-10 days after treatment. 3-4 days we can do…especially given our…
• Amazing support network. You all are wonderful. People are still bringing us meals, and offering help. We are incredibly fortunate!

I appreciate:

• Playing with the Gorillas at HUGE last night. O. M. G. That was amazing!
• The awesome audience at HUGE last night — you made the set so much fun!
• The fact that I get to do it all over again on April 14, 21, and 28th. If you’re in town, come on out and see us!
• That yesterday, as I was leaving, Miss R took my hand to look at my fingernails and said, “I like your sprinkles!”

I appreciate:

• Getting to walk with Sarah this morning!! What a great laugh!
• The very cool yarn art we saw on our walk today.
• Crocuses! I saw some today — outdoors and everything! Finally!!

I appreciate:

My nieces, Abby and Melanie (and their respective spouses) for their tag-team plan for feeding us last night.  After a week like this, it was SO amazing to come home from our last errand to find dinner waiting for us!

Waking up with NO headache this morning.  What a relief!!

Trading sunny songs with Pam this morning!

Round 1
Pam – Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (Hugh Jackman)
Diana – Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (Ray Charles)

Round 2
Pam – Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella (Betty Clooney)
Diana – On the Sunny Side of the Street (Ella Fitzgerald)

I appreciate:

• That yesterday’s ER adventure (my turn) was short and provided easy, non-alarming answers.
• Smiley flowers and my amazing daughter (who took this photo).
• Bird songs outside my window before this busy, busy day.  

I appreciate:

• Luna, the talky cat, whose mews and squeaks and rumbles always amuse me.  Nothing like a good conversation with a cat in the morning.
• Getting done with chemo before noon. Feels like a miracle to be able to work for a change.
• Blue skies and warmer weather.  I’m looking forward to working in the yard and the garden.  Gotta melt the rest of that snow first!

I appreciate:

• Good news from the doc today: Pat’s responding well to chemo!
• The tasty food from the cafeteria. Wild rice, chicken & zucchini. Yum.
• Getting done with chemo early. We’ll be home before 3 today. Yay!

I appreciate:

• Sara, for bringing us the most amazing meal tonight.  Wow, were those chickpea patties delicious.  Plus that fancy sauce.  And mango!  And hummus and veggies! Yummers!
• The woman walking in front of me earlier today, who was wearing the most awesome stockings. 🙂
• Stripes are good.  My amazing dentist who is just so sweet and always makes going there a good experience.

I appreciate:

• The shuffle setting on iTunes, which reminds me of fabulous music I’d forgotten about.  Like Banana Moon by Zoe Lewis! 🙂
• Hair binders.  It’s true.  They’re super handy.
• Cinnamon jelly belly jelly beans.  Yum!