Wow can it really be January 31st? We have been gone for 2 full weeks now. It just doesn't seem possible. Things have settled into somewaht of a routine here. Steve works almost all of the time and I try to stay busy. It is not vacation for either of us rather it is living and working in a nice locale other than home. Not that I am not enjoying myself because I am, but I do miss home too. Or maybe I miss Steve being around while I am in such a nice resort situation. I have met some nice ladies and have been included in tennis games almost everyday. I have enjoyed spending time with my Mom and Dad too. I got to watch my Dad in a league shuffleboard match yesterday. There is a lot more to the game then I always thought. It was fun to see so many seniors competing so intensely. I did not get to stay until the end but Dad's team was ahead when I left.
I talked to John yesterday too. He was back in Perrysburg after seeing the oncologist in Columbus. His blood counts were ok, a little rise in one of the cancer markers but not enough to worry the doc. He has a couple of weeks off now and hopefully will start to feel a little better again. Tireness has been a problem as well as some side effect issues with the chemo meds. He sounded good though and seems to be enjoying being at the house.
I also talked with Mike and there is no news on the job front. He is struggling with eating well while we are gone. I need to work with him on that more if he ever hopes to live on his own. He is not a sweet eater but loves ice cream and popcorn and pizza. When we have been gone before I knew his diet was not healthy but always figured that a week of pizza, popcorn and ice cream wouldn't kill him. But now I am worried that a month of that type of diet has real negative implications. Being home, not working doesn't help although he tells me he has been going down to the treadmill and walking regularly.
I have just finished a tennis cardio clinic and I am headed to the beach cabanas now with yet another good book and my camera. I do love just sitting down by the ocean and listening to the waves. It is real Florida weather today.
"He who knows all the answers has not yet been asked all the questions."
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Greetings from where we await 6-10 inches of fresh snow. I am glad you are having Florida weather finally.
Hopefully February will bring good news on all fronts-especially for John and Mike.
Allison has accepted a job in Phoenix and starts on Feb. 18. Needless to say the time has already started flying since she has to find a place to live. The hospital is re-locating her so all they need is an address to deliver her furniture to. Now we will have a nice weather destination to visit.
I can't wait to see more pictures. Have a wonderful relaxing time. Read some good books and feel the good wishes sent your way.
Ahhhh, how wonderful a cabanna, good book, and listening to waves sounds to me! I couldn't be happier for you - you so deserve this time! Tennis-cardio workout sounds serious - I am impressed!
I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Loving you!
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