June 17, 2009 11:00 PM

Not too much of interest today.

But I did want to mention that the deacon who was diagnosed with leukemia back in April will be coming for dinner on Friday night with her husband. This will be a new experience for me to have so much time to share our experiences, our feelings, our hopes, and our dreams while fighting this battle. Of course, you come in contact with a number of people with leukemia at the Dana-Farber clinic but you don't have a lot of time to share and, given the fact that these are complete strangers, you don't necessarily share it all either. I am looking forward to seeing her.

Other than shaking her hand after church the few times that she was there, I have never really spoken to her all except by telephone. Of course, our common bond draws us close together. She and her husband are giving a joint birthday party for the 2 of them as they both reach 70 this year. The party is June 27th and I just cannot go(too many people). It's another in a string of events that I would so dearly like to attend - but I can't.

I am continuing my effort to undertake some constructive work around the house every day as I am able. I did more today but, of course, I got tired so I stop. But I think that this will help me to build up my strength and my stamina - and it gets needed tasks accomplished. It appears to be win-win. Only time will tell.

Healthwise, it's the usual - no problems.

I didn't miss Boston at all today. But I won't be able to say the same for next Wednesday.

Until tomorrow...

Bob