Monday Minute

What's on tap this week:

Monday

Bible study chat group

Grief Share online group

Tuesday

Blood draw
AM Bible study

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Church

 

Last week's highlights:

Monday morning Mom got here for a short visit. We ran some errands, and then she helped me with some organizing and cleaning I was trying to finish. After school, Michael was here to do homework, and then the three of us went to Dairy Queen for dinner and dessert. Took Michael home, and then I had Bible study group check-in/chat, as well as a GriefShare group meeting. Watched some TV and went to bed.

Tuesday was an early morning, as I had to be at the hospital before 8am for a blood draw. Then I took Mom out to breakfast at Fairborn Family Diner. After a brief stop back at the house, it was time to go back to the hospital for an appointment with my oncologist and an hour wait in the pharmacy to get my cancer meds. More errands and cleaning after that, and then more time with Michael after school. Took Michael home, then went to Fairborn Goodwill and to Kroger. Talked to Amy on the phone and watched TV again.

Slept in a little on Wednesday morning. Picked Samantha up around 10, went shopping and out to lunch, then to my dental appointment. Dropped Samantha off at home, went to the base to get my Xgeva shot, and got home just before Michael got here to do homework. Took him home, made dinner, watched TV, and off to bed.

Thursday was a tough yet busy day. Mom left this morning, which made me feel sad and depressed. Jumped into getting stuff done so I didn't sit around thinking too much. Gathered all the trash and took it out, did a load of laundry, threw out all the boxes that had been sitting in the basement for too long, trimmed the tree in my front yard, filled my bird feeder, played with the cats, and binge watched some TV, all before lunch. I thought about taking a walk downtown, but it never warmed enough for that. Spent time with Michael, cooked dinner, took a shower, watched TV, and went to bed.

Friday I picked up prescriptions on base, picked up a book at the library, and stopped by the bank. Brought the trash cans back to the house, did a little cleaning up, had lunch, and took a short nap before Michael got here. We talked and watched TV, and then he headed home. I had dinner, watched more TV, and went to bed.
Saturday was another rough day. Woke up with bone pain from the Xgeva shot, which eased up for a little while after I took Allegra and Ibuprophen. Stayed on the couch most of the day, reading and watching movies. Took another dose of Ibuprophen with dinner. Did homework for my GriefShare group and my Tuesday morning Bible study group, watched another movie, listened to my "Goodbye" playlist and had a good cry, then went to bed.

Sunday morning Michael and I went to church. After a couple of burritos for lunch, I watched Pygmalion. I cleaned a bookshelf and re-arranged it, called Mom, had sloppy joes for dinner, and watched several episodes of Heartland, Season 8.

Monday Minute

What's on tap this week:
Monday

Mom is coming to town
Bible study chat group
GriefShare group online

Tuesday

Blood draw and EKG
Appointment with oncologist

Wednesday

Dentist appointment

 

Thursday

Mom heading home

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Last week's highlights

Monday morning was my regularly scheduled yearly mammogram. For the first time since I found a lump in my right breast in 2013, I went into the room not feeling scared or anxious. After all, I already have metastatic breast cancer, so what news can I get that's gonna be worse? That afternoon I found out that a beloved aunt had passed away...that makes 4 family members since the day after Christmas. 2024 needs to knock it off! Monday night was another session of GriefShare--and this week I made it through the entire session without crying, which is a major accomplishment for me!

On Tuesday I went to Bible study, where we are studying the Max Lucado book "They Walked With God." Spent the afternoon cleaning, and the evening watching movies.

Wednesday I vacuumed and dusted the entire first floor, walked to the library and back, sent St. Patrick's Day cards to Michael and Lucian, and watched movies. After dinner, went to women's Bible study at the church, where we studied the first two chapters of the book of James. Came home and watched another movie.

Thursday I slept in, then mopped the bathroom and kitchen. Took out the trash before the rain started. Watched the entire miniseries "Apples Never Fall" in the afternoon. Started a pot of black beans, which I can't wait to eat with some cornbread tomorrow. 

Monday Minute

What's on tap this week: 

Monday

Mammogram in the AM

Bible study chat group

GriefShare online group

Tuesday

Bible study in the AM--current study is They Walked With God, Max Lucado

Wednesday

Bible study in the PM--currently studying the book of James

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Church and small group

Last week's highlights

Monday night was the third session of GriefShare online. I'm finding it very helpful in dealing with my grief--it's good to know that I'm not the only one feeling the way I do. I just hate that I end up blubbering every time I share something with the group.  :(

Tuesday morning I went to a new Bible study with a couple of friends. Everyone was very welcoming. Then it was off to the hospital for bloodwork and an EKG. Once I got home, I started prep for the next day's colonoscopy. 

Wednesday I had to get up at 4am to continue the prep, and I arrived at 9:45 for my endoscopy (scope of the esophagus) and colonoscopy. Once that was over, I had lunch with a friend at Frisch's. Dinner was a comfort meal of garlic bread, lasagna, and coconut cream pie.

Thursday was errand day: picked up a prescription, got a book from the library, and went to the bank (got my income tax refund!) Got two packages through Pink Ribbon Good--nontoxic cleaning supplies and a super lightweight vacuum. I also set up my first free meal deliveries through them. 

Friday was a day of more medical news. My bone density test showed some issues with my bones, so the oncologist wants me to have an Xgeva injection once a month, but before I can start that I have to have a dental exam to make sure there are no issues with my teeth. So, on March 20th, it's time to see a dentist. Used my new vacuum today and swept the entire downstairs. Friday night I watched "Wonka" while dealing with bone pain---not sure if it's a med side effect or was from the temps getting cold again.

Saturday was laundry day, and I had to unclog a drain. (So much excitement--can you stand it? LOL) I also started decluttering and reorganizing my linen closet--completed 3 of 5 shelves. Hope to finish the rest on Monday.  Had a short visit from my grandson, Michael, this afternoon, and he brought me a Taco Bell quesadilla courtesy of his mom, Samantha. 

Sunday started out with pain in my neck that made it tough to get out of bed. Then a family issue had me crying like a baby---and all this was before 8:30 am. Went to church and small group, then came home and collapsed.