Recently, we had a tea with friends who reminded us that we haven't been diligent in updating our blog. That reminder has echoed a few times from others of you who've also indicated an interest in our "same ole, same ole" lives . Thanks for the encouragement! We will try to pull up our blog-socks in the New Year.
Before Christmas, we braved the Mall to get some outfits for Shelley. Over the while, with the weight loss, came the reality that nothing fits although, being off chemo the past two weeks, Shelley's weight has increased by at least 2lbs.
We had a very fine Christmas and Box Day with friends at their cottage in Malagash. Along with great food, conversation, and warmth from the heat of the cozy wood stove, we were treated to an incredible morning sunrise to add to the highlights! Thanks friends!
Prior to Christmas, two friends came by to take us out for a wonderful evening drive to view the Christmas lights. Although there were some extraordinarily beautiful lights, we were wondering if folk were cutting back on the number displayed this year perhaps for ecological reasons?
We have had some splendid lunches out – one at Brightwood Golf Club, another at Jane’s on the Commons as well as with friends in their homes. We have been thoroughly spoiled with Christmas goodies as well as delighted to be able to make some cookies to share with friends when they come by for tea.
Some big news is that Shelley's three siblings, Janette, Thomas, and William, arrive from Jamaica on January 4 and will be staying until January 8th. Sure hope they rustle up adequate winter clothes! Likely, they will stay at the Lord Nelson Hotel. We're really excited about seeing them and quite moved that they would make the trek here in the cold and snowy month of January.
This Monday (the 31st), Shelley has a CT Scan. She will get the results when she sees her oncologist on the 7th to begin a new cycle of chemo. At that time, we will have the discussion about whether or not to continue with chemo. Life has been so much better this past while without GB hanging around!
We have not sent Christmas cards this year nor given gifts, except to the grandchildren. We’ve left it to emails and this blog to wish you all the very best of the Season. We also want to extend our gratitude to you for all of the good wishes that came our way.
Once again, we are expecting another winter storm – more snow this month than all of last year. Hopefully, a January Chinook is on the way for the visit with my Jamaican family!
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