A quiet Saturday!
Though it was a beautiful day outside(for November), it was not a day that I could go anywhere - and so I didn't! Once Thanksgiving passes and the Christmas shopping and party season begins, it will be worse because the crowds will be very large indeed! Thus, December, I think, will be a month of even more hibernation for me.
Hibernation, as much as I hate to admit it, has worked. It has worked so well that even when other family members come down with the flu - it didn't strike me!
As the new week starts, it's time once again to gear up for our monthly visit on Wednesday and the 5 AM rise time that goes with it. As much as I hate rising at 5(especially now that it's pitch black outside), it's a small price to pay when you only go once a month. It fact, now that they submit my bills to the insurance company under that magic "Life Assurance" category, it really is a small price! The only thing that we really pay for is the gas and the parking- which is also reduced because I am a patient. The hospital visit is covered 100% by my insurance company - talk about miracles!
I hate to get political, but I don't see how Uncle Sam can do any better than that...
Bob
November 20, 2009 11:30 PM
Friends for dinner!
Well, obviously, we had friends over for dinner tonight. During the conversation, we talked about preventative health issues and how attitude plays an important role in restoring one to full health after an illness. Our friend commented that she was always impressed by the fact that I have remained so upbeat and positive throughout this whole experience - even when I did not know what the outcome would be.
I told her that the main reason was the comment that I made to all of you the other day - I was not afraid to die! That's the worst thing that could have happened to me and, as long as I did not fear it, then there was absolutely nothing for me to worry about. After that life was like the song that goes "Don't worry, be happy". And, if I was positive and upbeat, then there was no reason for everyone around me not to be positive and upbeat as well. And all of that aided me greatly in my recovery.
But, most importantly, your thoughts and prayers have contributed so much. I cannot thank you all enough.
So, another great day as my recovery continues apace and we look forward to a very special Thanksgiving Day next week...
Bob
Well, obviously, we had friends over for dinner tonight. During the conversation, we talked about preventative health issues and how attitude plays an important role in restoring one to full health after an illness. Our friend commented that she was always impressed by the fact that I have remained so upbeat and positive throughout this whole experience - even when I did not know what the outcome would be.
I told her that the main reason was the comment that I made to all of you the other day - I was not afraid to die! That's the worst thing that could have happened to me and, as long as I did not fear it, then there was absolutely nothing for me to worry about. After that life was like the song that goes "Don't worry, be happy". And, if I was positive and upbeat, then there was no reason for everyone around me not to be positive and upbeat as well. And all of that aided me greatly in my recovery.
But, most importantly, your thoughts and prayers have contributed so much. I cannot thank you all enough.
So, another great day as my recovery continues apace and we look forward to a very special Thanksgiving Day next week...
Bob
November 19, 2009
Out to dinner!
That was the highlight of the day. But it was a nice highlight as it was a chance to get out. Our choice of restaurant had very few people in it so that crowds were not an issue at all.
I also got a card today from long time friends(I won't say "old" friends, because at my age, that's understood). That's always a big pick me up as well. I know that life goes on for everyone and, fortunately for me, life seems to go on as well and we get wrapped up in our daily activities and things that we mean to do just never seem to get done.
I know that I force myself to get on the computer every day to blog even though, oftentimes, there is not an awful lot to say. But, I know that people do follow this blog - some on a constant basis and some less so. But, no matter what, if you are interested enough to log on, then you should have the latest "facts" at hand.
My progress continues to be phenomenal - I have been so blessed. Where this is all going to take me I don't know.
But I do know that I've been prepared and I'm ready for the ride...
Bob
That was the highlight of the day. But it was a nice highlight as it was a chance to get out. Our choice of restaurant had very few people in it so that crowds were not an issue at all.
I also got a card today from long time friends(I won't say "old" friends, because at my age, that's understood). That's always a big pick me up as well. I know that life goes on for everyone and, fortunately for me, life seems to go on as well and we get wrapped up in our daily activities and things that we mean to do just never seem to get done.
I know that I force myself to get on the computer every day to blog even though, oftentimes, there is not an awful lot to say. But, I know that people do follow this blog - some on a constant basis and some less so. But, no matter what, if you are interested enough to log on, then you should have the latest "facts" at hand.
My progress continues to be phenomenal - I have been so blessed. Where this is all going to take me I don't know.
But I do know that I've been prepared and I'm ready for the ride...
Bob
November 18, 2009 11:10 PM
Finished the CD!
It was nice to see that my granddaughter was so happy when the Christmas CD was completed. I put about 150 songs on it(and that's just a drop in the bucket)! The number of Christmas songs is staggering with so many versions of so many songs.
I completed the effort by making a personalized label and burning that onto the title side. So it made for a nice item to add to their Christams music collection.
Other that that(how many times have I used that phrase?), it was a quiet day. However, our oil burner got a cleaning today along with a clean bill of health(that's a relief)!
Nothing much happens as the days go by and the holidays rapidly approach. It is nice to be able to plan what to do on Thanksgiving rather than know that you will be confined to a hospital room as I was last year. You can say what you will, but the hospital just kept on running over Thanksgiving as though the holiday never existed. You have to give the doctors and nurses credit - they work hard!
As for me? Still no work...
Bob
It was nice to see that my granddaughter was so happy when the Christmas CD was completed. I put about 150 songs on it(and that's just a drop in the bucket)! The number of Christmas songs is staggering with so many versions of so many songs.
I completed the effort by making a personalized label and burning that onto the title side. So it made for a nice item to add to their Christams music collection.
Other that that(how many times have I used that phrase?), it was a quiet day. However, our oil burner got a cleaning today along with a clean bill of health(that's a relief)!
Nothing much happens as the days go by and the holidays rapidly approach. It is nice to be able to plan what to do on Thanksgiving rather than know that you will be confined to a hospital room as I was last year. You can say what you will, but the hospital just kept on running over Thanksgiving as though the holiday never existed. You have to give the doctors and nurses credit - they work hard!
As for me? Still no work...
Bob
November 18, 2009 12:30 PM
A longing returns!
I have spent the better of today putting together a CD of Christmas songs for my granddaughter. She'll use it at a Christmas "sleepover" that she wants to have with her friends. Since it is in MP3 format - about 200 songs will fit on one CD. That's all right with me except that it just reminds me, as I play the carols and songs, that Christmas is a time of great joy and singing.
At church, the choir is already ramping up for advent and the lessons and carols service that is held annually along with all the other seasonal anthems and hymns. And, once again, I'm going to miss it! I really can't go back until after the holidays. I guess that I should take comfort in the fact that I will be going back and that shortly thereafter it will be Easter. Again a lot of preparation involved - but it's different. Christmas has all the carols, anthems, and songs with which we are all so familiar. Easter, to give it its due, does have a few old standards but the seasonal joy is missing as it is preceded by lent. A time for introspection and reflection. A time for looking inward - not outward. Easter is a day - Christmas is a season!
So I'm a little bummed today. But, at least, I do have the time to commit to the project. My granddaughter had a specific list of songs which I was fortunate enough to be able to address and I've buttressed that with a lot of other selections to help fill out the disc.
As they say, there's always next year...
Bob
I have spent the better of today putting together a CD of Christmas songs for my granddaughter. She'll use it at a Christmas "sleepover" that she wants to have with her friends. Since it is in MP3 format - about 200 songs will fit on one CD. That's all right with me except that it just reminds me, as I play the carols and songs, that Christmas is a time of great joy and singing.
At church, the choir is already ramping up for advent and the lessons and carols service that is held annually along with all the other seasonal anthems and hymns. And, once again, I'm going to miss it! I really can't go back until after the holidays. I guess that I should take comfort in the fact that I will be going back and that shortly thereafter it will be Easter. Again a lot of preparation involved - but it's different. Christmas has all the carols, anthems, and songs with which we are all so familiar. Easter, to give it its due, does have a few old standards but the seasonal joy is missing as it is preceded by lent. A time for introspection and reflection. A time for looking inward - not outward. Easter is a day - Christmas is a season!
So I'm a little bummed today. But, at least, I do have the time to commit to the project. My granddaughter had a specific list of songs which I was fortunate enough to be able to address and I've buttressed that with a lot of other selections to help fill out the disc.
As they say, there's always next year...
Bob
November 16, 2009 11:10 PM
Just keep'em coming!
Another uneventful day(as the doctors so desire) in many ways. I am just marking time at this point and not doing too much.
I guess to fill up the void, my granddaughter gave me a huge list of Christmas songs that she wants me to put on a CD for her. It's going to take awhile to go through all my Christmas CD's and locate the songs that she wants. Some of the songs I have never heard of so I might have to forego them. At least it will keep me busy loading and sorting and configuring and burning...
Otherwise, how's the weather? That's about all that I can really comment on. It's still another 9 days until the next doctor's visit.
By the way, the weather has been great for a November.
Few clouds, temperature slightly above normal, limited rain.
Most importantly - NO SNOW...
Bob
Another uneventful day(as the doctors so desire) in many ways. I am just marking time at this point and not doing too much.
I guess to fill up the void, my granddaughter gave me a huge list of Christmas songs that she wants me to put on a CD for her. It's going to take awhile to go through all my Christmas CD's and locate the songs that she wants. Some of the songs I have never heard of so I might have to forego them. At least it will keep me busy loading and sorting and configuring and burning...
Otherwise, how's the weather? That's about all that I can really comment on. It's still another 9 days until the next doctor's visit.
By the way, the weather has been great for a November.
Few clouds, temperature slightly above normal, limited rain.
Most importantly - NO SNOW...
Bob
November 15, 11:45 PM
A do nothing day!
It's Sunday so the day was taken as a complete day of rest.
I just spent the time trying to get my computer back to where it was before my hard disk crashed. I guess that with old machines you have to expect that the hard drives will eventually crash. But, it's such a pain in the neck to have to put your computer back together twice within a month.
But I did watch some football - including the heartbreaking Patriot's game.
That doesn't do much for my health...
Bob
It's Sunday so the day was taken as a complete day of rest.
I just spent the time trying to get my computer back to where it was before my hard disk crashed. I guess that with old machines you have to expect that the hard drives will eventually crash. But, it's such a pain in the neck to have to put your computer back together twice within a month.
But I did watch some football - including the heartbreaking Patriot's game.
That doesn't do much for my health...
Bob
November 15, 2009 12:45 AM
A late night entry!
We were out visiting friends and playing cards(not for money!) and just kept on playing into the night. So we just got home.
At least this is one activity that has been restored to my life and is a lot of fun.
Not much else to say about the day except that our friends that we were to visit tomorrow canceled because of colds. I really do appreciate that everyone is concerned enough to not wish to risk that I might come down with something. From all that I read and hear, infections are still a big no-no for someone in my condition.
Still feeling great now that it's been over two weeks since I've been offo of the immuno-suppressants. But as our curate said the other day "we'll still on praying for you". That's something else that I also reallyappreciate.
Glad that today's rain looks like it's finally coming to an end...
Bob
We were out visiting friends and playing cards(not for money!) and just kept on playing into the night. So we just got home.
At least this is one activity that has been restored to my life and is a lot of fun.
Not much else to say about the day except that our friends that we were to visit tomorrow canceled because of colds. I really do appreciate that everyone is concerned enough to not wish to risk that I might come down with something. From all that I read and hear, infections are still a big no-no for someone in my condition.
Still feeling great now that it's been over two weeks since I've been offo of the immuno-suppressants. But as our curate said the other day "we'll still on praying for you". That's something else that I also reallyappreciate.
Glad that today's rain looks like it's finally coming to an end...
Bob
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