It's been a good week...I have been reading a lot about mastectomy recovery and that makes me a little nervous. Nothing about the surgery seems too bad but hearing about how tough the recovery can be is a little more than I expected. I am looking forward to meeting with the plastic surgeon on Friday. I have a much longer list of questions for her this time so it should be a good appointment.
Things at work have been going well. I am busy trying to wrap up as many projects as I can before I leave for surgery. Being busy definitely helps me keep my mind off having cancer....
This weekend was a perfect fall weekend. On Saturday morning Bret surprised us with a trip to the Circleville Pumpkin Fest up by Columbus. It was supposed to be the largest pumpkin fest in the country but unfortunately it turned out to just be a huge carnival....after passing up the pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin pizza, pumpkin cider and pumpkin pie we bought my favorite pumpkin roll and headed back to Cinci. Since we still had the Galberg's chimnea, we decided to invite everyone over to roast hot dogs and s'mores. It was a perfect evening for a fire...we had lots of good food with good friends. It was fun to see all the kids playing outside all evening...it reminded me of playing Hide & Seek and Kick the Can with all my neighbors on Risden Road when I was growing up...Today we went down to the Ohio River for a brunch cruise on a riverboat. It was another beautiful day and we all enjoyed spending time together.
I am so thankful that I have these few weeks before my surgery to relax and spend time with friends and family....these are days that I will cherish for a long time...here are some pics from our Dinner Club and pumpkin patch visit last week and our weenie roast and cruise this weekend. Love to all! Jan
6 comments:
Hello there!
Sounds like a wonderful weekend!! Your kids are just so adorable!! Just wanted to drop a note and say hello and to let you know you are all in my thoughts every day.
Love you all!
Shannon
Hi Jan - awesome pictures! Reminds me of you when you were here. Remember your fall parties? Decorating for my favorite holiday (right!?) Halloween and taking the kids pictures in your big fall scenery you always had done up so nicely!!! Ahhhh, those were the days...... Well, keep busy - sounds like you are doing the perfect things to pass the time! Love you and I'm here for you if you need me! Sue
Love the pix! Glad you had a nice "family bonding" weekend. Pumpkin Festival, didn't Dean and I escort you, the Queen, to that festival and stay the night? Kick the can, man does that bring memories of evenings in Perkins yard! Thanks for the smiles!
Love you,
Kay
OMG, I love the pic of Jillian with the captains' hat on---how CUTE is that?!?
Sounds like it was an awesome weekend---nothing like fall in the Midwest! (I'm loving it! Though I'm a little surprised at how warm it still is...)
Anyway, just thinking of you and glad to hear about your great weekend. Take care!
Emily
What an awesome weekend! Fall is my favorite season! I'm so glad that you are surrounded by such wonderful neighbors! Relax and enjoy this time before surgery. And good luck with your meeting with the surgeon on Friday. Linda
Jan, I love your new hairdo! What a blessing to be able to go "uncovered" during the hot summer months. I loved the testimony about your wigs finding a new home. You'll not be needed them, ever again!
I check your blog often to keep up to date on your progress. I am sorry I have not posted a comment in a long time. I think of you often and pray for your continual healing.
We are going thru a transition. We moved from the west coast of Fl. to the east coast. It just takes time to adjust to new surroundings. The older I grow(thank the Lord I am growing older!) the longer that takes!
Take care and God bless,
Dorothy
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