What a week it has been.

Fish joke:   What did Noah do while spending time on the ark ? Fished, but he didn’t catch much. He only had two worms !  

Boy starting to run out of fish jokes. Good ones that is, there are some real nose squeezers in my pile I have been holding back spare everyone.  (even myself)   I may have to change it up a bit in the upcoming posts - not to worry though the jokes will be just as good.

What a week it has been.  (since last Wed)   Thursday we held a Steak night at the local Hub Restaurant to raise funds for the Relay for Life.  It was a great success as we hosted 125 people for a bite and some beverages.  We were able to raise alot of funds through raffle and 50/50 draws.  Our team goal of raising $5000 in 90 days is almost met at this point, the steak night added a great big chunk in there.  Thank you to everyone who helped out and contributed to the night.  I had a great time, it was nice to be out and socialize with people, like I have at any other event in the past.  It was great to meet some new friends and catch up with others I have not been able to see in a while.  Thank you for making the evening happen. 

After Thursday's 14 hour day it was time to rest and get ready for Treatment Friday.  This weeks treatment we learned something new - the catheter line from the power port to the artery can become plugged or a flap of skin heal over top of the opening.  Now the trouble here is trying to push and pull fluids becomes difficult.  It became really nervy with 2 nurses pushing and poking having trouble getting the port to work.  Not really any pain just annoying and then when they start suggesting using longer needles, well not a fan.  In the end there was a cleaning agent injected into the port - as I called it Draino - and then we were in business.  Was frustrating though got through it and glad this was a typical complication - phew.

The weekend went well - nothing unusual.  Which is good.  Today the fatigue is kicking in gear.  So the next 2-3 days will be napping and eating.

What I am really looking forward to is landscaping our backyard.  We have been planning for the past couple of weeks, well actually almost a year.  Nice that we have a fairly blank canvass to work with and looking to keep it simple.  A pleasant backyard green patch, then a vegetable garden, a flower bed , washer zone and potentially a hammack for afternoon summer naps.   BBQ and Patio are already in place.  Add some nice weather, a few visitors (all are welcome - HINT HINT)

Off for a nap and a backyard hammock dream.

Keep smilin

Jason