Wow, the last week has been a whirlwind and a blur. It didn't help that last week I had my first auto accident in my 65 years. I was T-boned by a young kid who was leaving a fast food restaurant and didn't see me coming down the street. Fortunately, neither myself nor my passenger were injured - just an assault to the adrenals! My car will be in the shop for a month so can't transport my kayak or my bike. At least I have a rental car. Bad timing on this event. . .
As my favorite coping mechanism is working on house projects, I outdid myself in the last week.
The Japanese garden is almost completed, and mulch finally applied - thank you Tim Davenport!
Two good friends from Nova Scotia flew in for a visit. Nat is a contractor whose speciality is building ADA houses. She and I made the house a lot safer and easier for Joanne. She is now having trouble going up stairs and we have three of them from the garage to the house. We created a hand railing in the garage. We also installed grab bars in the bathroom and shower. We also installed another rain barrel system for the house. They were only here about three days but we had a great time working together and laughing much. Thanks Mara and Nat!!
An agreement was reached with Group Health to allow Joanne to stay on her TPN nutrition - she is hooked up for 12 hours a day. This is providing a baseline of nourishment and some quality of life.
She is able to make one outing a day - usually to a restaurant for a taste of her favorite food, or the Pickford for a movie. We are still taking it one day at a time.
Janet & Joanne
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Sorry to hear of the accident, but relieved there were no injuries. What a blessing to have your friends for a visit. Thinking of you both often. Hugs!
Thank you for posting the blog. You are both such incredible beautiful women with amazing strength. I chuckled at Janet's coping method of doing house projects. We also love to do house projects and you will have to come see them sometime. Unfortunately we have 5 steps to get in. I am grateful Janet comes to church, we send many prayers to both of you. -Dorothy
I just learned of Joanne's battle with cancer. I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Joanne as a loving, pragmatic, insightful, geniune, unflappable Context marketing rep and mentor. Many thanks to you, Joanne, for all the great modeling and coaching. I always felt seen by you for who I truly am. Love, Leslie (Hankin) Ferriel
Thinking about you both...and the car. Ironic, but at present the two of you are doing better than the car. Avoid stairs and live life to the fullest. Love and hugs to you both. ~NK
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