All is still going well. My numbers are good and my bloodwork came back pretty much normal. I'm not scheduled for another biopsy or doctor visit until October, so that's good. My only issues are chest pain (still from the surgery). That may take up to a year to heal because they went through all the muscle and nerves across my chest. It hurts all the time but even more when I've been particularly active. It's a catch 22 because the exercise is so good for me and the healing process, but it causes enough pain that it increases the need for pain meds and wipes me out for a day or two. I'm also fighting fatigue/sleepiness which is probably from one or more of the meds. Unfortunately, I can't fall asleep at night. I will be sooooo tired, but as soon as I lay down, I toss and turn. I also get up once or twice a night to use the bathroom (another side effect). The strangest side effect I have, though, is itching. I don't have a rash, but my skin starts itching every night and I scratch until I've left horrible looking marks wherever I've scratched. I need to be very careful because if I actually break the skin, it will leave me open for infection, I lather myself with lotion designed for itching, but it doesn't work very well. All of that is still a very small price to pay in exchange for life, though.
Hannah and I did make corndogs the other night. We couldn't find the Dipsy Dog mix like they use at the fair so we made some batter using a recipe we found on-line. They weren't pretty but they tasted okay. I found a few website that sell the Dipsy Dog mix so I may order some. We did not, however, dress the dogs like livestock.
We have been cleaning the storage area in the basement in preparation for a yardsale we are having on the 17th. That's been kinda fun because I have come across a lot of memory evoking items that have made me laugh and cry. I have gotten rid of a lot of things that I couldn't remember why I kept them in the first place. A lot of things are going into the yardsale so wish us luck. Any money we make is going to be spent on something fun.
There's not been a whole lot else going on. I have enjoyed spending more time with Jess and Parker which is always a treat. I also went to my great nephew's 7th birthday on Monday. My niece's kids are so freaking cute; she and Bert did well. They are really good kids, too. Jamie makes me very proud; she is an amazing wife and mother and her kids reflect that.
I will write more later. Take care all!
Becky
