From Where I Sit

This is what happens when you spend too much time in the house.  The shelf of On Edge coins above has made our recovery hours interesting almost daily.  The wind or a shirt sleeve will make them flat and we are challenged to upright them again and again On their Edge.  Greg is recovering from his knee replacement and me from my 5th cycle of chemo.   Greg is doing awesome and everyday remarks that he can not believe that he has a new knee.  A new walk and a new life to look forward to.  He's being a bit impatient wanting to do everything right now this minute but at the same time he is being cautious as the incision is still pretty nasty looking. Thus, the "after" picture will have to wait until some of the swelling goes away and it looks pretty.  He is at his physical therapy hour now driving and walking up and down the stairs all on his own.  Pretty amazing really. I'm On the Edge of doing something different.  My last chemo...

No chemo today.  I have not had an infusion since June 10.  I should be feeling better by this time but that's not the case.  The June 10th infusion is still taking its time working through my system blowing holes in my hands and feet.  Even today I have a new one.  So the decision was made to lay off and try something different.  I'm happy with that. These blisters came unexpected just days before Greg had his knee surgery.  Great timing.  We had some help from our care giver friend and all went well and is well now.  Greg is up and at 'em but not ready for that "after" photo just yet.  These things take time. This Independence Day we had a family reunion also not great timing but it could not have been more perfect.  We enjoyed the weather, the food and the fun but we especially enjoyed each other.  It was wonderful having my brother with his children and grandchildren, my sister and her children and grandchildre...