I have been saving some of the Sunshine Basket gifts until 'just the right moment' for me. Well this morning was a good time - I thought I would spend some quiet time with my sister and open the last basket of gifts.
Well the tears have been rolling and just reminded me again of the goodness of people and how lucky I am to have such good friends.
I hope it isn't considered 'cheating' by opening all the gifts on the same day - but I figured I have waited so you wouldn't mind.
This is what I opened today:
Bubble bath - can't wait to take a long luxurious bath
Bracelet – love it - thank you so much gift giver - you know my taste
Prayer books and words of encouragement - always appreciated
Brownies and Tony Bennet music – sounds like a good afternoon with a cup of tea! Awesome
Pedicure Nailtique - my local spot - and I really need to go - thank you
Chapters gift card and booklet – I can go and browse and have a coffee while there - sounds great!
Earrings – pink and pretty - thank you
Calendar – don't think I have a 2012 calendar - will be very helpful!
Gift certificate for spa/pedicure - a new place to try - love it
Bon Apetite card - oooooww - yummy
Winners - $25 - someone knows me and my weaknesses - don't know who to thank for this one.
And lovely cards and notes.
Am I spoiled or what! This has been the greatest thing - I experienced many emotions while opening the gifts - gratitude, gratefulness, love - it truly humbles me.
It is an emotional day all around today - my sister is leaving to go back to England today - her visit has flown by and I can't believe we are headed out to the airport again - seems no time since she arrived. We have enjoyed just hanging out and doing a little shopping. Bev doesn't get out to shop very much in the UK as she has a pub to run and it is 24/7 pretty much, so it was nice for us to browse the stores and for her to stock up on some new tops etc.
So I am going to miss her and hopefully the time in between visits won't be so long next time.
Nicole arrived on Friday night with the two dogs - hers (Steve) and Brandon's dog (Zoe) - Steve is no bother - he is quiet and just plods along - while Zoe is a maniac - she is only 7 months, full of energy and loves to jump and shower you with kisses and chase her tail and get's in to everything. Good thing we have a back yard and she can run around there and use up some energy. (Can't wait for them to leave)!!! Dog hair everywhere as you can imagine. Nic is looking after Zoe while Brandon and Tamara are in the UK on holiday - poor Nic - she has her hands full - Zoe escaped once already (she chewed through her harness) and they hadn't got on the plane yet!! She'll get a routine going though and get through it. It is funny really. I told Brandon I was on the look out for a 'lookalike' dog, just in case this one get's away!!
Well - closing for today - back to the hospital tomorrow for bloodwork etc. and to talk to the doc - we will see what my blood level is whether or not it has improved enough to have the chemo on Tuesday. I need to type up a list of all the things that happened to me this last time - it will be a long list - I think I had most of the side affects listed.
Sincere thanks to everyone for all your kindness and support.
Love Jeaninne
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