Surprises and New Adventures

We woke up to a surprise this morning.  We had our first snowfall of the season.  I had to look twice out the window to make sure I wasn't dreaming.  It was quite a surprise,  because less than 24 hours ago the sun was out and it was a pleasant day.  I can kiss my flowers goodbye tonight for sure, as the weather man is predicting a hard freeze.  The Farmer's Almanac is predicting a very cold winter and perhaps one of the worst we have had for awhile.  The furnace is on and so is the winter coat, as I have already ventured out today.  Oh how I do not like winter.

Hubby and I continue to dance, as we learned the Merengue this week.  The instructor laughed as he wanted to make sure everyone in class could count to eight.  Next week we learn the Hustle.  We only have to count to four.  He is a good instructor and he keeps us laughing.  I am also enjoying water aerobics and feeling the pain of some unused muscles.  I think my body is in shock from all the new exercise the last couple of weeks.  Swimming is enjoyable and very relaxing.  I have been sleeping like a baby. 

It is too cold to walk outside now, so we will probably have to visit the university track if we want to walk.  I am not sure I will be doing any walk-a-thons any time soon, as my feet still hurt.  A mile walk is about all I can tolerate.  Hubby will have to do walk-a-thons without me.

Laney is curled up in a ball today.  I think she is ready to hibernate for the winter.  I wish I could hibernate too, but life is calling me.  There are more new adventures in the forecast.  I just wish the adventures were always sunny.

Life is beautiful !!

Elizabeth

The Gift of Life and New Memories

I am trying to keep busy these days and enjoy every minute.  My husband and I are reminded everyday of the gift of life.  As the days are passing quickly, it has been almost six months since we were at MD Anderson.  Hubby seems to be doing well and we are praying his up coming check up and CT scans will continue to show remission.  He has told me he does not remember a lot from the past four years.  I on the other hand remember too much.  It seems I have an internal tape recorder which I wish had an erase button.  I try to practice shifting my own thoughts to my favorite things when my mind gets bogged down with the past events.  It is very heart breaking to watch your loved one struggle with memory problems, personality changes and anxiety that cancer brings.  It never leaves us, but we do not allow it to stop us from living.

I wish I could write and tell my friends and family that I had a bad dream and the last 16 years of living with cancer never happened.  Although, when I say 16 years it makes me think of how incredibly lucky we are to still be living and in love.  We have told each other many times how blessed we are to have come back strong each time cancer has made its presence in our life.  We have not let it take our spirit for love, laughter, and happiness.  It has tested us many times, but we fought back.  We are hoping that with new research and drugs we can keep winning. 

Everyday is filled with new adventures like dancing to create new memories.  The Cha Cha proved to be a challenge as the instructor said it was the hardest dance step to learn.  We laughed as we practiced it.  I thought to myself all is possible with love and determination.  Next week we learn the Merengue dance.  The instructor is funny, as he told us all we needed to know was how to count to eight to Merengue.  I wonder if he meant in English or French.  LOL!  I think I'll stick to English.

Life is beautiful with you my husband!!

Elizabeth