Well, I made it, thanks to my mom, and a good time was had by all! Although it certainly tired me out, I enjoyed at least an hour wheeling around Chapters, and of course, refreshments via Starbucks.
This week leads up to my next chemo treatment (Thursday) and I am feeling relatively stable. Unfortunately, I still need the oxygen, and I am unable to walk any distance without distress, even with the oxygen. HOWEVER, as long as I use the oxygen, and either stay in my lovely hospital bed, or wheelchair, then I am comfortable and I enjoy my time.
I haven't yet heard about the CT scan, although it should be coming up soon! I'll let you know.
Thanks to all of you faithful blogger responders, it really is a treat for me to see all of you who follow along with my journey. It makes me feel very fortunate to have so many of you in my life.
Joanne
17 comments:
Joanne:
You look great!!!! It is wonderful that you were able to get to Chapters and the Starbucks. I hope that things continue to progress in a positive way. Thinking of you.
Carla
Great Picture Jo,
Glad you were able to make it to Chapters. I'm sure that the latte tasted better there. I hope you have a good week leading up to your next treatment.
Take care.
Darryl
Wonderful to log on and see you out and about!
Hope you got some good things to read. These chemos seem to come round so quickly. Stable is a great word.
Love
Anna
ps "chapters outing" makes you sound like a Hell's Angel missus!
Hi Joanne,
I'm sure I speak for all of your "blog-watchers" when I say what a lift it gave all of us to see your smiling face on your Chapters outing. It makes us happy to know that, even though the trip there was very tiring, you did have the energy and gumption to attempt it. After your trip there,I'm anticipating many new entries in the book club portion of your blog - really enjoy your reviews, suggestions and now, ratings! If you other blog readers haven't done so, check out the book club section of this blog. Avid readers love to get ideas/opinions so the more input the better! Good luck with the upcoming scan and next treatment. Love, Nick and Lorraine
Terrific, Jo! I see you've got a cuppa in your hand too. But not a book...hmmm. Was it really Chapters that you wanted to go to? LOL
My thoughts are with you as you approach your next chemo and await the test results. In fact, my thoughts are with you always.
xoxo
Joan
We are SO alike! My favourite thing to do in the whole world (well, in public ;) ) is browse bookshops and drink masses of coffee!
You look fabulous with your lovely bright smile and your starbucks cup! Almost didn't notice the wheelchair!
Congrats on the outing sweetie. I'm so glad you felt up to it.... ((((((( Jo )))))))
Good morning Joanne: You look great. It is so great to see your bright face. You are amazing to be sharing these experiences with us -keep it up - the pictures are wonderful too. Good luck on Thursday - we'll be thinking of you then.
P & G
Hey Joanne, what a lovely picture of you in Chapters. Maybe you should have them deliver a book and coffee a day to the house. Who knows maybe it will catch on.
Have a great week leading up to your next treatment
Judy
Hi Joanne,
You look great! Glad you are feeling better, even with Oxygen and taking it easy...small steps. Enjoy your days off before your next treatment. Maybe another trip to Chapters?
Love,
Patti
Hi Joanne, What a great "lift" for me to see your smiling face and that Latte in your hand. Feels like you are close by. I have enjoyed the Book Club and have shared the idea with others. Take care. Claire
You look great! Just catching up on all the posts in the past few weeks while I was away and without internet access. The kids are no longer kids in those pictures - it is amazing how quickly they grow up. Beautiful family - you should be proud.
Terri
Hello, Joanne. Look at you! Great to see you enjoying yourself, and there's nothing the rest of us need to see as much as you smiling out at us when we 'tune in 'to your blog. Best wishes for Thursday.
John & Pat
Hi Joanne! I read your blog all of the time and, just like everyone else, this one definitely brought a smile to my face. I particularly have to smile about your love of Starbucks...I love my lattes as well and it is amazing what comfort they bring me (and the rest of my Starbucks loving colleages) every day. We are all creatures of habit it seems and the smallest things can bring us the purest pleasures! So I am glad you were there to have a "fresh" one and hope that you also benefitted from the large selection of reading material!
Love,
Erin and Brett
Hello from Crete, Greece. I am thrilled to see that you made it to Chapter's. You look great!!! I hope that everything goes well with your next treatment. Looking forward to seeing you the Labour Day Weekend.
Lots of Love, Loretta, Hayley and Dave
Hey Joanne, great to see you out with that great big smile. Bookstores and coffee..they just seem to go together. I love doing the exact same thing! I'm so glad you were able to get out and do one of your favorite things. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Millie/Charlotte,NC
Hi
It's wonderful to see you in Chapers & Starbucks!
I Hope to see you soon
I love you & are thinking of you
Love from
Kate
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