This Mother's Day was a bit different and yet the same this year. The bees did not swarm, and the weather was a bit cooler even with the sunshine. I was able to enjoy visits from Greg, Julia and three of my six grandchildren. Things were the same though for the red roses on the white arbor in the backyard, which make sure they always bloom on Mother's Day! They were in full bloom and everyone gathered around it in taking pictures. As usual, our shared dog, Bella delighted in being part of the photos. She is a mixed golden retriever, lab, who officially belongs to son, Lee Jr. next door, but has staked claim to us and the neighbor across the road. She is a real ham and seems to always know when to appear for photos! I will try to get my daughter to add some of the pictures for me. Unfortunately, have not mastered that and all the pictures are on her phone!
Once again, the younger grandkids, (now teens) stayed together riding the golf cart through the meadows or as usual taking their desserts in the privacy of their domain in the downstairs rec. room. It was good to once again remember stories of Mother's Day's past and those who are no longer here. Most of our remembered stories brought laughter even though the sadness of those memories were momentarily pushed aside. My children remembered special "growing up" stories, to which we each at some times feigned complete innocence.
Hard to believe we are now approaching the third year anniversary of Lee's transplant! I believe that if you did not know his history and you could see him now, you would see him as he was before he became sick! Isn't that amazing?! Of course, he still has to work at staying strong, and the medications are there every day reminding both of us that the journey continues. He never fails to begin his prayers with thanks to the Lord for Yet, Another Day. In fact, he is so pleased with each day that in his thankfulness he describes the day and all that he appreciates in it. He really has developed a personal relationship with God.
On my last blog, I announced my upcoming procedure of Thyroidectomy. I had that done on May 1st. and came home the next morning. All my pathology reports were benign and now the goiter that was growing is gone. My thyroid gland had only a small percentage of function, so I am hoping that now the Synthroid medication will elevate my level and give me some more energy. It is a relief not to have to continue to monitor the five other nodules that could have at anytime changed to cancer. My only follow-up is to increase calcium intake and to take the synthroid the rest of my life. So far am doing amazingly well except for a very weak and tired voice and the fatigue that hits every evening. I am sure that will diminish more with each passing day.
Lee is doing very well except for two things:
1. He continues to have many precancerous lesion on his head, face and neck due to the very strong anti-rejection drugs. Last week 22 were burned with liquid nitrogen, and one sent for biopsy.
2. He has been complaining of pain on weight-bearing for his left heel. Finally saw the orthopedic doctor @ Ortho Carolina last Friday. He now wears an ankle brace to walk, ices it down when resting, and there was some evidence of a heeling fracture on the heel bone! He is now in a PT program for recovery and we are hoping to see good results.
How I enjoyed yesterday! I received calls from daughter-in-law, Elizabeth, my sister, Bonnie and my neice, Elle, all with wishes for a Happy Mother's Day! We were showered with many desserts made by Cathy and Julia.......I now have another good book to read, and some lovely poems and pictures to enjoy! We walked next door, later in the evening for another offering of dessert and ice cream, some more children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a present of beautiful flowers to plant and enjoy. As we were leaving, our adorable two-year-old G.grandchild, Easton, was waiting by the door. He looked at us and said, " I leaving too!" With that, we put him into the golfcart, along with his Mom, Laura who patiently explained to her son that he could ride home with us but must return with her.
We count our blessings of familly and the wonderful memories we make with each of them. My wish is the same for you.
More Later........................................................Brenda
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