Friday

We had an electrician here again today, but that didn't stop me from taking a long walk around the park.  I felt really good today.  In fact, I felt the best I've felt since my surgery. 

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Thursday

This sure didn't feel like a Thursday.  Dave decided that he'd stay home from lawn crew because we had an electrician coming.  He didn't get here until 11:00, so Dave could have gone to mow and eaten breakfast with the guys.  He'd still have been home in plenty of time. 

The rest of the day was spent trying to stay out of the electrician's way.  I walked two times - just needed to move, I guess.  Then this evening we went to Sudi & Howard's for liver and onions!  Yum!!  We had a great time, just catching up! 

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Wednesday

Yesterday was a B&B day.  Dave bowled but I didn't.  Then we went to Venus for lunch.  Yum!  At bingo last night, we had 12 people.  I won one dollar over what I spent!  Whoopee!!  Don't spend it all in one place, right?!  At least I'm still ahead for the year - $14!!

Today was our last coffee hosting duty for this year.  We had 32 people!!  Fun group.  I have been so tired today.  I took a nap even and I'm still tired! 

Please keep Oaklyn in your prayers.  She's having a hard time bouncing back from this virus.  Poor little girl!

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Monday

Today I had my follow-up appointment with the surgeon.  She told me that there was no cancer in either the "lump" or the lymph nodes.  All of the cancer was removed during the biopsy!  I was hoping since that was the case, that I wouldn't have to have radiation.  She said no.  I should have radiation to prevent any more spots.  Darn!  So now I'm waiting on a call from the oncologist.

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Sunday

Great sermon again today!  We love going to Anona! 

After church we stopped at Hammerhead because Dave needed to pick up an aluminum screw/bolt for the shower.  Do you know that they have an orange Christmas tree?!!  That was different!  Then we went to Walmart where we were able to get our angel tree gifts and a couple of other things we needed.

After lunch (at home) Dave took a nap while I read.  I took a walk and then I visited with Bob for a while. 

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Black Friday

Sure it was Black Friday, but we didn't step foot in a store!  Instead, we went with Bob & Ann to the Legion for lunch.  It was a gorgeous day to sit by the water!  Tonight I played cards.

Other than that, we didn't do much.  We do have the Christmas lights up and working!!

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Happy Thanksgiving

Woohoo!  We both slept a little later today!  We wanted to watch the Macy's Parade since Megan was in it.  We saw her group and Tom got a really good picture of her!  I'll bet she had a great time.  It was only in the 20s with a stiff breeze, so those Florida kids had to be frozen!

This afternoon, we put up our Christmas lights and trees.  Then we went to the clubhouse for Thanksgiving dinner.  It was delicious!

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Another big day!

This was another Wednesday where we hosted coffee.  I was a little slow getting there, but I made it.  Then a bit later, I went to WW to weigh in.  This was my last week on maintenance if I made weight.  I DID!  I'm now a lifetime member as long as I stay below my goal weight and I don't have to pay for the WW app!  I haven't read the literature yet, but that's basically what they said to me today. 

Dave put the turkey in the oven this morning and when we got back from WW, it was done.  We bought a 12" pecan pie from Sam's Club so we have finished our portions of tomorrow's dinner.  Tonight I even played cards.  No naps or nothing!!

Tomorrow we watch the Macy's parade.  Megan (our middle granddaughter) is performing/marching in it.  Their dance group is right before Santa in the parade.  I know we won't get to see her exactly, but we're going to try!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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Busy Day

Whew!  This was a busy day!  First of all it was a bowling day.  Dave bowled very well today.  In fact, he was the high men's bowler, both individual game and series!  He also won poker AND cribbage one game!  I didn't bowl, of course, but I went for moral support!  After bowling, we went to Ambrosia Family Restaurant on Starkey right near the bowling alley.  Most of us had breakfast meals.  Dave had a hamburger & fries.

After our meal, we were home for a bit.  Then this evening we had a town hall meeting with ELS in charge.  Ninety people signed up for the free meal and discussion with the ELS reps.  I thought it was a good meeting.  Dave got tired of the conflict so he went home,  I stayed and helped with clean up.  Now I'm pretty tired, but I'll be able to take a nap tomorrow.

I don't know if I told you, but I've been reading the Iliad by Homer for some time now.  I finished it last night! It's an epic poem about the Trojan War between Troy and Greece.  Full of lots of blood and gore and javelins and beheading.  Not exactly "fun" reading, but I've been throwing a "classic" into my reading lists every once in a while.  I like to read different genres!  I know, I'm a little  strange!

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Monday

That's a first.  I just watched the finale of Dancing with the Stars and it's the first time I didn't care which couple won...they were all good!  I figured Milo would win, but then it was a complete toss-up as far as I was concerned.  Bobby & Sharna are good champions!  Fun season!

I had a good day.  I had a meeting with the Regional Manager and the Regional VP along with our board.  That was 2+ hours and then after lunch, I went with Dave to Walmart to get a couple of things.  I was tired after that.  I took a nap and didn't go play cards tonight...I want to go  to bowling with the group in the morning so I had to give up something. 

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Big Day

This was a big day for us.  We went to church first.  Then we went to Treasure Island to see Sanding Ovations.  They were wonderful works of art!  It was beautiful at the beach.  Not too hot!  That's a long walk for me this week...and a long time away from my ice packs.  After we saw the sand sculptures, we went to Peter's for breakfast/lunch.  We both opted for breakfast.  When we got home, I was ready for a nap!  I made it home without falling asleep at least!


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Saturday

I don't know why I didn't blog the last couple of nights.  Actually, I do know.  I have been working on puzzles  on Jigsaw World.  When I get working on a puzzle, I lose track of time and the next thing I know Dave's saying that it's bedtime.  So off I go! 

We had a beautiful day here today.  It was around 72 with plentiful sunshine!  We even walked 2 different times today.  It was good getting out to "blow off the stink!" 

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Tuesday

Dave went bowling by himself today.  I didn't feel like  going.  I got my shower done before he left so he could help me dry my back.  He got home about noon - he bowled one good game!  Bob said he bowled a good game too...just one! 

I didn't go to bingo either.  Just not ready to sit that long on hard chairs without an ice pack!  There were only 6 people playing  tonight.  Hope that picks up next week.

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Monday

After a brief weak moment following my shower, I had a pretty good day!  I haven't been as sore today.  I did take a good nap this afternoon.  I'm not sleeping very well at night.

We had our first HOA board meeting this morning...2+ hours of questions, answers, ideas, etc.  We've got a good board.

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Sunday

I didn't feel as well today, so I didn't go to church.  Dave went and I stayed at home alone.  Around noon, I took a nap and now I feel better!  Dave and I went for a short walk today and then we sat outside with Bob & Ann. 

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Saturday

I felt even better today.  The incision where they removed my lymph node is sore but I'm sure it's because it's where my sleeve opening rubs on it.  Still not too bad, though. 

I even went up to the pot luck at the clubhouse tonight.  I ate, but didn't stay long.  I came back and watched the rest of the Cyclone game.

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Feeling better

Yesterday was a really long  day!  I got to  the hospital at 8 AM.  By 10:15 or so I had been prepped for surgery...I had radioactive stuff put into my right breast and pictures taken and lymph node location marked.  Then I was taken to the Florida Breast Institute to have a wire inserted into my breast so the surgeon could follow it to the cancer.  Then I waited...and waited...and waited! Finally about 2:00 I went to the OR.  Surgery took an hour and then recovery for about 2 hours.  Then home about 7:00 PM.  I didn't need pain pills...2 tylenol did the trick.  I was even able to sleep in bed...just not on my side like I usually do. 

Today I've felt better.  After my shower, I even sat outside with Bob for a while today.  I took 2 more tylenol this morning and now I've taken 2.  The worst symptom I'm having is a sore throat from the breathing tube.  Both incisions are wicked looking and sore but not painful!  I've kept ice on them all day and I can do that as long as I want. 

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Surgery Eve

I have to be at the hospital by 8:00 in the morning.  Surgery is scheduled for 11:00.  Dr F has another procedure at 8:00, then my turn.  This time tomorrow it'll all be over!  I am looking forward to that.  I'm a bit anxious tonight, but not too bad. 

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Bowling Day

We started bowling today.  We didn't do too badly since we haven't bowled since April.  I had high women's game with a 172!!  I won't get to bowl for a few weeks, so I wanted to bowl well.  I think I had a 105, a 130, and then my 172.  We went to The Dugout for lunch and then we had to hurry to my pre-op appointment at the hospital.  Now that's done.  Tomorrow we hear what time surgery is...now I'm starting to get anxious!

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Monday

Today was another beautiful day - it's starting to get a little humid again, though!  I was able to get my hair cut this morning.  I needed it badly.  My regular stylist wasn't there, so I used whoever was available.  She did a really good job!  I may use her again!

This afternoon I cleaned up the library in the clubhouse.  It sure needed it!  I've got a whole tote full of books ready for the Amvets.

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Sunday

What a beautiful day we had here!  After church we met Bob & Ann for breakfast at the "famous" Sunset Grill!  It was good, but crowded...and noisy!  My eggs were perfectly cooked! 

We both took it easy this afternoon. 

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Saturday

I had another sleepless night last night.  I was still awake at 4:00 AM!  Every time I closed my eyes and tried to sleep, I got to thinking about my surgery and then I woke right up!  I didn't take a nap today, so that I'd be very sleepy tonight - plus we get an extra hour of sleep - woohoo!!

Today was a fun day.  I was able to get the Cyclone game on Fox Sports to Go.  We hooked my computer up to the tv with a cable and we got to watch the game on the big screen.  It was another win!  That was fun, too!

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Friday

I met with the surgeon today about the results of the MRI.  There was no other cancer present - yay!!  However, there's some new procedure called a something nodal biopsy that is now SOP for DCIS - my kind of cancer.  The AMA is recommending that surgeons do this if two criteria exist in the DCIS.  I have both criteria.  It will be performed prior to my surgery next Thursday.  It consists of actually removing two lymph nodes.  If my DCIS were going to spread, it would spread to these 2 nodes...that's why they'll take them out and biopsy them.  Now I'll have two incisions instead of just one.

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Thursday

I missed blogging last night.  By the time I got home from the Halloween party, I just wanted to go to bed!  I was very tired and my back hurt!  I had helped clean up and put things away.  I love how some people just sit and watch us working!  Grrr...

Dave and I dressed up as s'mores!  It was fun and Dave didn't even mind being a graham cracker!

Fun evening!

Today, Dave did his thing with the church lawn crew this morning.  I just took my time getting going this morning - yay!  This afternoon we went to Largo Nature Preserve to see what we could see.  We had a bonus day.  Several birds were on the railing and most of them just hung out when we walked by them!  We were able to get some good pictures!

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