What Charlie does when he's really bored

Well, It's the weekend again. We are going to The Melting Pot tonight for my Mother-in-law's Birthday. I think there's going to be 16 of us. Yikes, that's a lot of hot oil and pointy fondue forks, and kids! It will be nice to see Rick's sister, her husband and their kids. Got to get my boys haircut, make Sarah wear a dress and put her hair in a barrette. Should be a struggle. Rick's still in bed. He'll be up soon. He makes me the best cappuccino's on Saturday. I love that guy, so much. I have to say, I have an awesome husband.
Betty and I took our girls to her church last night to see their production of Fiddler on the Roof. It was very nice but we only stayed for half because it went very long. It was 9pm at intermission. The girls probably could've handled it but I think Betty and I were wiped out.
Sarah had a little party at school yesterday and they sang a couple of songs. It was wonderful. She has had a terrific teacher this year, and she did a wonderful job with the kids. I got a little emotional after. I am so thankful to be here to see things like that. I have to always remember how fortunate I have been, dealing with this disease. yes, it stinks that it has come back so many times, but each time , God teaches me more and more about His sufficiency. I have to lean so hard on Him, and He has been, slowly and patiently, strengthening my faith and trust in Him. I think it's pretty miraculous that my disease has not spread at all, after having 20 positive lymph-nodes 3 yrs ago. I know that's God's hand holding it back. I don't know if or when it will, I still plan on beating this thing, and living a long time. But so far, He's done some amazing things, I know it's Him and I am very comforted by that. "No Fear, Joann". That's what I hear, when I get panicky. Well, I suppose I'm rambling once again. I wish Rick would get up. I sure could use a cappuccino. I will definitely post this evening to puts some pictures of our dinner. I really love you guys, my friends. Thank you for your encouragement.
especially Kathy. I miss you and love you very much. I can't wait to see you. I do appreciate all the comments you guys send. It helps me more that you could know.

Breakfast of Champions

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Hello, friends.
It's almost dinner time, but it's left-over night, so I can chill a bit, before Rick gets home. Do I sound like the world's laziest Mom, by saying that I "chill" a lot? I am kinda lazy, I can't dispute that..., but I did have a fun day.
I am so blessed to be able to "chill" and go out to lunch with my friends. I can't dispute that either! Anyway, I did have a fun day.
I went to Starbuck's with my friend Kim, this morning and had a lovely Chai Tea Latte. It was very tasty because, it's usually too sweet, but this time it was nice and spicy! We had a nice chat and I was going to take her picture , but the battery in my camera was dead, because my little girl likes to walk around the house using it as a video camera. Little stinker. After that I came home and Betty called and asked if I wanted to go out to lunch..."of course " I said, but where to go? Then My mom called and asked if I wanted to out to lunch! I'm so loved! We all went to Island Pasta and had a great lunch, but no pictures. Then I did a little shopping with my Mom. I bought two summer dresses, 50% off. My Mom only bought one. She came over for a while, then I brought my daughter and her friend home so they could play for a while. Exciting, Huh? Normal. That's what I like.
I am slowly learning to live day-to-day. Not quite there yet, and it's true, you do have to plan ahead and be realistic. But I am trying not to worry about things that haven't happened yet. Easy for me to say with no Dr. appt. or scans coming up real soon. It might be a different story in a month or so, when my new ones are scheduled. Please remind me of that statement.
Oh, another cool thing is, I found out that I can get the Neupogen needles mailed to my home so I can do the injection here instead of going to the clinic. We did this before, when I first had cancer in 2001. A nice on-line friend (you know who you are) reminded me of that. I will definately take pictures of that. Rick will do it. He used to practice on an orange before he let me have it. It's a bonding experience between husband and wife (he,he). I have to go make some sense of our leftovers. Have a nice evening.
Here's a scripture for today Psalm 103:17-18

a long Wednesday

Boy, it's been a long day. It's not even 9pm as I write this, and i am tired. Thank you , Kathy, for the spinach recipe. It sounds yummy. My nurse told me today that my platelets were low and that eating fresh watermemlon and pineapple helped to get the level back up. We go through a ton of watermelon in this house, so bring it on!
I am very cranky today. I had chemo and it went fine, but, boy, did I have a bad attitude. I was very fidgety and uncomforatble. I try to be nice and encouraging to the people sitting next to me, but today I just didn't feel like it. I keep thinking about how long I will have to do this treatment , and it really brings me down. My hair hurts and I'm too skinny. Wah-wah-wah, boo-hoo. Ok pity -party's over. Nothing much to write about. Rick went out for a walk by himself tonight, I'm in bed and the boys are watching some kinda cartoon in the front room. Sarah and Blue are asleep in her room. Rick just came home. I'm turning in. G'night

I can't think of a clever title for today

My new shoes, they're Crocs!
Strawberries from North Carolina,yum
My mother-in Law, Carol, at Salsa's
My Sope, I can only eat one, but it's good


Hi.How is everyone? ...((silence..))
Well, I hope you guys are ok. I'm well, thank you , very much. I had a nice lunch with my Mother-in-Law, Carol, at Salsa's, downtown. Their guacamole is so good. She bought me a pair of shoes too! They are crocs, can you believe it. They are very comfortable, and cute. I have to paint my toenails though. I have a foot problem. I get wigged out when I get a pedicure, and even when I paint them myself, I get all shaky. I have issues.
I am going to Cancer Overcomers at my church tonight. It's a very nice group of ladies, and we just chat. That's at 7. Gee, I don't have much to say. Maybe I should do something productive...like laundry. Does anyone else have problems with laundry? It never ends. You seem to finally get all the hampers emptied, clothes folded and put away, then there's like three more loads to do the next day. Do you think we'll have to do laundry in Heaven?
I am going to church tomorrow night, our Pastor is talking about Spiritual Deception. There's a healing/revival thing going on in Lakeland and it is pretty weird. If anyone has heard of it or is thinking of going, please don't. It's pretty creepy. Take it from someone who really, really wants to be healed...it's not of God. Look it up on the internet if you like. The guy's name is Todd Bentley and I think it's pretty scary. Yikes, I'm getting the willies even thinking about it. That's not my Lord, He doesn't give people he willies, he gives them love, grace, forgiveness and salvation. Well, my boys will be home shortly and I'm sure there will be homework tonight.
I have chemo in the morning, so I am praying that my white count will be high. If it's not I guess I'll get more neupogen. I think I did pretty good this week as far as side effects go. I pretty much had none. Just a little tired. I only had a slight headache, so I think the new nausea medicine worked well. I think I need to eat more green food though. Anybody have any good recipes for spinach or kale, or green stuff?
If anybody isn't busy tomorrow and wants to go to chemo with me let me know. I'm usually fine on my own though.
Talk to you soon.
Joann