Father's Day Week/Weekend

I finally figured out on Monday that perhaps the nausea issues I was continuing to have - which were typically gone by that time - were gastritis/ulcer issues, and once I took a couple of Prilosec, things started looking up quickly.  I felt much better on Tuesday and by Wednesday was feeling well enough to go out for lunch and to have Deb Mills over for coffee.  Whew - it was a long 8 days or so of not feeling well, but all is well now.

Progress was made on repairing the house this week.  Who knew that we would consider insulation a luxury - but - without it for a month, we definitely are doing the happy dance that we once again have insulation in the house, and our air conditioner is thanking us.  It is actually able to keep us cool now and is not running non stop to keep it at 80 degrees.  It actually shuts on and off now in the afternoons too!!!!   The sheet rock is up - although primitive - but it is keeping the heat out.  There is probably 2 more weeks of work - dry walling, painting, etc.

We moved the Smart TV and DVR into the front bedroom along with one recliner (there was already a love seat in there), and we now hang out in there to watch TV - we call it our "tiny house" experience.  It is tiny, but Ron lays on Peyton's day bed to take his frequent naps, so it all works out.  I'm enjoying watching out the front windows.  Since we live in the back of our house, I did not know how much traffic goes by our house - all times of the day and night.  I can see the still waters of the pond across the street and the golfers teeing off on #17.  See lots of people going to the mailbox.  A whole new world!  Who knew?

On Thursday I went with Debbie Sieger to KC to the dentist, and we stopped at Kohl's (bought a new hat) and Sam's Club before coming home.  Ron took a vacation day to stay home with the repairmen. He helped Charlie move the piano to the dining room area.  Charlie put cardboard all over our floors. All the furniture is covered in plastic.  Before that, Servpro sent two boys to pack all our crystal and china - in boxes in the basement.  It took them 5 hours each.  What a mess.  We still have use of the kitchen at this point, but we will probably have it covered a couple of days next week.

On Friday, we went to lunch with our investment people from Springfield.  Nice to escape from the mess and noise of the workers at the house to have lunch out.

We left early Saturday morning for a day in Overland Park.  We found shade to sit in - even if it was on the opposing team's bleachers - to watch Garrison play baseball.   I wore my new hat which is cooler on my head than the wig and had my personal fan, and at 9 a.m. with a slight breeze, it was comfortable.  We enjoyed getting to watch him play.  He was so happy we were there.

After Coach Todd and Garrison had showers after the game, we all went to Joe's Kansas City BBQ for Father's Day Lunch (Ron's choice).  It was tasty.  Amanda, Chad and Peyton went to look at a new vehicle, and we took Garrison home.  We were back in Clinton around 2:30 p.m. - a nice day with the family.  We are blessed.

Chemo #7 (next to last) will be Tuesday - Ron will take me.  I hope my side effects are a little more manageable and tolerable this time - fingers crossed.  I've been blessed with a pretty good experience over all.

Going to church this morning.  God is good - we are blessed!