I am getting a lot of offers to take these off my hands. So many people willing to sacrifice themselves to save me. It is enough to make you look for ulterior motives. I have a request to make of Fetneh. Next time you come over, no Chaussons. We have to avoid a war. Instead, how about [...]
Oct 202009
Oct 192009
We lived in England prior to coming to Canada. Between 1966 and 1968, we lived under the watchful eye of a guardian, Dr. Abbas Afnan and his wife Shomeis. Dr. Afnan was also the local Medical Officer of Health. He was responsible for the closing of our school during a meningitis outbreak. One of his [...]
Oct 192009
I have been neglectful, as Sharon has so kindly pointed out. Last Thursday was not a good day. As I have said many time, not sure why some days go good and others fail to impress. Devin and I went shopping at the St Lawrence Market. We were out of fruit which means I have [...]
Oct 172009
I have posted about this before. Everyone has offered to help is some manner. Whatever we need is the most open invitation. A drive tot he hospital? Shopping trip? Just company? A talk? A massage? One of the pamphlets I read said it was important to find things for people to do when they offer. [...]
Oct 172009
Diarrhea: Came and left. None since Friday morning Nausea: Brief appearance on Thursday evening. Went to bed without dinner. Woke up Friday morning feeling ravenous. Breakfast on Friday morning included: cactus pear, fig, banana, grapes, porridge, apple. I could have eaten a lot more but decided to stop. Temperature: Brief temperature of 37.7 on Thursday [...]
Oct 162009
Lorazepam worked for two straight nights. Wednesday was my worst day. Thursday was better, and today was fantastic. Devin and I went out for lunch accompanied by Ariela. Devin and I then made our way to Wellspring. I was getting stronger by the minute. Wellspring has a lot of programs to offer. We signed up [...]
Oct 162009
I receive a lot of eMails in response to my posts, all of which I appreciate. I wonder if some of these eMails should not be posted as comments for all to appreciate. The nature of most of them is not very private and could easily be shared. Blogs are an interesting tool. They have [...]
Oct 152009
I spoke too soon. I posted my blog at 4:30 in the morning and was optimistic about falling asleep again. Did not happen, I watched television until about 7:30 then went back to bed. There is nothing on television. I barely watch anymore. Slept for about an hour. Feel terrible. Janet comes home from her [...]
Oct 142009
Slept through most of Thanksgiving Monday. It was such a relief to be able to sleep at all. Fetneh left early in the morning. The more often she comes to visit, the easier separation becomes. I don’t cry when she leaves and look forward to the next visit. Monday was uneventful. A very welcome quiet [...]
I really do not know nor do I care. Does it matter? I cannot do much the type of cancer I have. Not like I can get a refund or anything. Nor do I have anything to say about the drugs I am given. Not about to argue with the oncologist about his choices. I [...]
