Friday, January 11, 2008

TGIF

I am always glad to see Friday roll around. My favorite tennis group has been playing on Friday morning since forever ago and it is so nice to get out and whack away at the tennis ball without thinking about anything else for an hour and a half. It is great to have friends that understand my sometimes less than composed mood when they ask me whats new and I start crying. It has been an emotional week but I think we are all comfortable with the new plan and that helps to keep the mind focused on hope. The hardest times are between therapies because there is nothing to focus on except the fact that the last plan didn't work.

I am beginning to look forward to Florida to recharge the physical and mental Linda. I have always loved the adventure of a road trip with Steve and next week will be no exception. We have the advantage of spending time with friends and family along the way which will add to the enjoyment this year. Having such good communication tools at hand will ease my mind that we are in constant contact if necessary. It is hard to imagine how people used to be out of contact for long periods while vacationing. Surely emergencies happen and they were contacted but it must have been much harder to leave home during periods of uncertainty.

Todays chuckle:
Smart is when you believe only half of what you hear. Brilliant is when you know which half to believe.

Have a great weekend!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

So how did you do on the tennis court this day?? Do you ever play indoors or only outdoors?

Hope all your travel plans hold together with no last minute snafu's (I wonder how you really spell snafu). Just be sure to let me know where you are going and when you might be free. Glad that your spirits sounded better.

Anonymous said...

Tom loved your "chuckle for the day" - words to live by.

I continue to appreciate your blog and the ability you have to communicate so beautifully this heart-tugging gut-wrenching journey
with so much insight, tenderness, and strength! You are an awesome lady.
Both Tom and I look forward to our time with you Thurs. night-Friday morning and hope to provide some refreshment for you on your way to Fla!
I think the Stanford-Smiths have good times down to a science.
Feel my prayers.
Love you