May 27, 2023
Lots of centering going on in this card and lots of points – I don’t think I have cut too many of them off. The colours are bright and cheerful and I hope Peggy’s day is as bright and cheerful. With the numbness in my fingers I am certainly making use of the pinking rotary cutter Stacia gave me (and the card making goes much faster).
Author: Isabel Allende
Another great find off the shelf at the Lodge. This was one that was also on my to-read list. I wasn’t sure I was ready for another Allende book but from the first chapter I was hooked.
Tété has been a slave since she was nine years old. Her story is told with the backdrop of the many uprising that took place in what is now known as Haiti. She was purchased by a wealthy plantation owner, Valmorain, and there lives were connected through the two children they had together and Valmorain’s dependence on her. Their travels take them to Cuba and then to the newly formed city of New Orleans in America. Hers is not a happy story, even after she is able to gain her independence.
Goodreads Rating: * * * * *
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
I had a very quiet day yesterday. I may have been a bit depressed. I fought back tears all through my treatment and then spent the rest of the day laying on the bed and reading. I gave myself a stern “talking to” this morning and it seems to have worked because I’ve had a better day today.
My treatment this morning was later than usual so I did some stitching until it was time to go. Being later they were a bit behind and I was probably ten minutes late getting in. We still had lots of time to walk the couple of blocks to see my oncology doctor. The waiting room was packed and I expected we’d be waiting a long time but I think we actually got in a bit early.
We have spoken to Dr. Mitri a few times over the phone and it was nice to meet him in person. He is really a nice man and I was impressed that he knew my history without referring to a chart, notes, or his computer. I’ll see him again in about six months but he assured us we could call him anytime. He’ll continue to work with Dr. Burns in Powell River too. He answered all my questions and basically said once the radiation is done I just need to go home and recover.
We had lunch at a Chinese restaurant down the hill and then took a long drive to a Canadian Tire store to pick up a cultivator. Pat thinks it will work well for the beds; I’m not convinced but if he is going to be the one using it I don’t really care. I found a propane torch for killing weeds in the patio bricks but Pat thinks I should check it with the fire department first because there is a fire ban in effect.
We took a drive out to Pacific Spirit Park and did a walk – lots of trails through the trees and we stuck to flat ground. There was a lot of cotton in the air (it bothers me) but once we were in the trees we didn’t see it.
Supper is over and I think the rest of my day will be spent laying on the bed reading – but not because I’m depressed, I’m just tired.
Monday, May 22, 2023
We spent another good day with Christy and family on Saturday. For supper we ordered pizza from “Show Me the Pizza”, the place where Dylan works. I rode along with Rick and Taylor to pick it up so had a chance to see Dylan hard at work.
On Sunday we went out for breakfast at the Sylvia Hotel. I’m sure I was there at least once before; I’m not sure but maybe it was a celebration around the time of Brian and Diane’s wedding. From there we headed back to Stanley Park and a lovely walk around Lost Lagoon. We did 3500 steps which is more than my average but there were lots of benches to sit on while we enjoyed the view.
Today we went to a movie – the first time we’ve been to a theatre since Covid started. Pat bought the tickets online at a theatre in North Vancouver because they had reclining seats – what a nice way to see a movie. This morning I admitted to Pat that I was looking forward to the popcorn as much as the movie – The Book Club – the Next Chapter. Although I love the ladies I have to say it was a terrible movie. What was nice though were all the scenes from Italy, many of which we saw on our trip – Rome, Venice, Tuscany and Florence.
I’ve managed to finish another book from the library shelf so I think I can get the other one read before we leave – just one more week. I also finished a stitching project this week but I still have lots of others to do.
If I had enough energy I’d go see if there is a machine open in the laundry room but for now I’m having trouble getting off the bed!