Today is quiet. The morning started out that way; light fog, no wind, not even much for frost. This is so unlike a typical late November that I can't help but feel we are being given a gift. I welcome the gift and I am thankful.
We have not done much today and that has been good. Karen is sewing, the joy of complete concentration and happiness fills her face. I walked for three miles this morning and put up a rude platform bird feeder. Then I froze some Italian sausage we had made from the doe I shot last week. The radio is off and when the breeze can muster enough energy the wind chimes sing and hum. Otherwise the space around us is one of stillness and peace and feels like the old days under the canvas. All we are missing is stew cooking on the woodstove.
Tomorrow we go to Duluth. I contacted a genetic counselor last week because I want to follow up on the implications that come with my Lynch's Syndrome. I don't know much about the syndrome and even less about what we will find. I am expecting blood work that will be used to determine if my mismatched genes are limited to my tissue, (my tumor) and hence, not inheritable; or if the whole thing is systemic, meaning it can be inherited by Justine and Meredith and may already be in my siblings. I dragged my feet on this for awhile, partly because I was just trying to recover from my own surgery and partly because it was just another medical hoop to jump through. I am glad I have started on the process and hope most of it will be covered by insurance and be done before I start my new deductible next year.
Chemo went alright this week. I am tired today and Erin said that would happen after the steroids wear off. But overall I am doing well.
Time is so slow today. The sky is light with a haze of cloud that makes the afternoon endless. We are living in a dream and I relish this peace. It is good to feel the tipi again.
Peace and love to all of you.
Mike
2 comments:
I envy you the good weather and lazy day. Rain and wind here all day and temp is in the 40's now. Feels like snow but that won't happen. Good luck in Duluth tomorrow, we will keep you in our prayers. Question! Could this syndrome thing be in or a part of my being also? Just curious.
luv u 2 terry. . . . & Judy
Ohh...I can still hear those deep wind chimes echoing deep inside me. Glad Karen's already using and enjoying her new sewing machine. Time for you to regress to your childhood and wear a big, thick scarf over your face when going outdoors so you won't freeze it. It's in the 40's here, is windy so feels much colder. On days like this I enjoy being indoors and keeping warm, hoping the rain will somehow transform into snow. Your home will be cozy inside listening to the wind and watching the snow cling to the branches of the pines outside the windows where the Juncos will find shelter. Warm hugs to you both! J
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