Currently we are in the part of the chemo rotation where Joanne feels quite good, although her white blood cell count is very low, making her susceptible to infection. So we decided to hitch up the old tent trailer and take a summer camping "vacation" for three days to San Juan island. I was going to bike voraciously and Joanne was going to drive around, hoping to meet up and share our favorite places together. Mother nature had other plans. Thursday was beautiful. We strolled through the Westcott Sculpture Garden at Roche Harbor.
Friday it rained all day. In a moment of misplaced optimism, I took off on my bike and managed to get in 13 miles before calling it quits (literally calling Joanne on my cell - "Come get me"!) I was oozing water from my bike shoes and soaked to the skin. It wasn't enjoyable anymore. I'm getting smarter in my old age - most of the time I know when it's OK to quit. Friday night we had an enjoyable dinner with friends, and Saturday it rained again. With a worsening forecast, we headed home.
The best part of this trip was that Cancer took a back seat. We rarely gave it much thought or conversation. That is very unusual these days. Other than Joanne's not biking, it felt like a normal summer camping trip to S. J. Island. Normalcy feels delightful. It's easier to focus on Joanne's healing and the concept of her being well again at some point.
6 comments:
I have such joy in my heart for your excursion to San Juan. When you didn't post on Friday, my hope was that you were off on an adventure, and sure enough--- yippee, yippee.
You both look great next to the sculptures--- showing your best sides, or, is that fronts?
Loving you both, and thankful for you both, too.
Big hugs,
Tess
Huzzah for the times when cancer takes a back seat to having fun, camping out, and even bicycling in the pouring rain! You are in my thoughts daily, and I pray not only for you two, but also for the many angels who are nearby, able to offer their support when you need it.
May you continue to find joy in the simple pleasures of life.
In love and peace,
Kathy Seibert
Ace! It was such a great gift to spend a few days with you and Janet. Hangin' with you and the kitties and the burgers and ice cream was perfect! And get this -- I've actually finished some of the "easy" sudoku puzzles from the book I bought in an airport! :) Ace, you're a great coach....
Much love to you both, and kiss the babies for me,
Ace
Smiles on your faces naturally bring smiles on mind. You picked QUITE the weekend for a camping excursion! I haven't seen rain like THAT in a long time.
Glad to hear the word normalcy in your vocabulary. That's a good vision for me this week to send your way.
Much love, KarenSue
Yes, great NW weather! My friend from AZ left the heat to get some golf here last weekend (at his granddaughter's wedding celebrations). Bad timing. But the sun's out now and the glorious summer is still ahead of us. Glad to hear you're enjoying it when you can. Life's a series of moments.....as you well know.
Sending you love and light,
Janet E
So glad to see you guys having such a good time...thinking about you often:-)
Scott, Cheryl, and Luna
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