Day three
Thursday March 17th 2011, 9:17 pm
Filed under: Family,Friends

Well, I was at this stage.

And then I got all these messages from my readers–you lifted me up more than I can say.  Thank you.

Our kids called or messaged home, as did various other family members.  You know that did me much good.

And today my friend Kathryn emailed and asked what she could do. Could she, say, doorbell-ditch some ice cream for me?

And I, Haagen-Daz right in front of me, had to tell her, Sorry, Richard scooped you.

Marguerite called and refused to be brushed off. I told her Richard was working from home, keeping close tabs on me.

No, but what do you crave? I need to *do* something!

Honestly? I’d love one of those little (I was thinking 8 oz) bottles of mango juice from Trader Joe’s. But it’s not worth the trip just for that one little thing, don’t feel you have to.

She showed up on my doorstep with a quart of it and flowers.

I have so many good people around me buoying me up–we both do–both in person and by phone and online. I feel well taken care of and very very fortunate on all counts.

My first dinner since Monday stayed down.  It was small, but, hey, and the ice cream did too.

And I’m a lot closer to feeling like this.


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The best thing, of course, is that you are starting to feel better. The next is that you have learned to receive as graciously as you give.

Comment by Lynn 03.18.11 @ 4:47 am

Lynn said it perfectly. I pray that you continue to feel better. You reallly deserve it.

Comment by Joansie 03.18.11 @ 5:00 am

SO glad you’re on the mend. Keep resting, keep nibbling at the Haagen-Daz, keep mending! I’m also grateful that you have so many dear friends nearby to stop in and help lift you up as you help lift others up when they need it!

Now, back to your ice cream. Hey, stick with what works!

Comment by Pegi 03.18.11 @ 6:19 am

hey, ice cream sounds like dinner to me! glad to hear you’re getting better

Comment by Bev 03.18.11 @ 7:18 am

Glad you are doing better – was not reading your blog for the last couple of days. Prayers definitely continuing!

Comment by Renee 03.18.11 @ 7:46 am

Hooray! And you know, that’s how life works. We take turns leaning on each other and taking care of each other. You do so much for so many, so of course they want to return the favor.

Comment by Channon 03.18.11 @ 7:50 am

Doing the Happy Dance here!

Comment by Sherry in Idaho 03.18.11 @ 7:59 am

SO good to hear that you are doing better! As I’m sure you know, Dr. Remen makes a distinction between curing and healing. Ice cream heals.

Parker, first pic: Whaddya mean I can’t have any ice cream!

Second pic: Wow! Whee! Hi, there, mommy!

Comment by Don Meyer 03.18.11 @ 8:47 am

Oh yay, I’m so glad you’re feeling better!!! Keep up the good work!
(((hugs)))

Comment by Knitnana 03.18.11 @ 8:49 am

I absolutely LOVE the photo of “Pouty Parker!”

Comment by Abby 03.18.11 @ 9:02 am

Hey, did you know that Haagen-Daz makes a mango ice cream as one of their 5-Ingredient Keep-it-Simple flavors? Like eating a frozen mango. Combine your two loves in one! So glad you are doing better.

Comment by Marian 03.18.11 @ 10:17 am

I see your ‘will to live’ brought along it’s friend ‘humor’ with it…that’s good news! Sorry I’ve been AWOL…life is rather kicking my keister at the moment.

Comment by Ruth 03.18.11 @ 10:33 am

{{hug}}

Comment by Julie 03.18.11 @ 11:23 am

How can Parker have that pout with those super cute football jammies?

Marian’s suggestion makes me wish I lived in America. I’d look into that if I were you.

Get-better-wishes being sent your way.

Comment by LynnM 03.18.11 @ 1:10 pm

Glad that you’re on the mend!

Comment by Lanafactrix 03.18.11 @ 3:15 pm

So happy to hear you are doing better. Was very worried,I have used Zofran myself. Works well. Take it easy ,please. Prayers are with you.

Comment by kristy phipps 03.18.11 @ 5:51 pm

I bet those pictures of you and Parker, and probably even moreso the pictures of Richard and Parker, are doing their bit in improving your mood, too. Steady as she goes. I wish I were local so I could bring you mango juice, too!

Comment by twinsetellen 03.19.11 @ 1:08 pm



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