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December 08, 2004
Ouch....Aahh
I would like to thank everyone again for thinking of our family. It truly means a great deal to all of us. Things are looking better now that we have some of the procedures scheduled. I think that it make my mother feel better than something is about to be done, rather than waiting for procedures to be scheduled.
My brother will be home this weekend because of the news. Our parents told him he did not need to change his plans on account of the news, but he wants to come home anyhow. Given his situation, it is not all that hard for him to come here for the weekend. His position is involving travel right now and all he would have to pay for is the difference in the price of the ticket. P's coming home for the weekend is convenient as well; he can help decorate the Christmas tree. This is typically a long ordeal in our family. We have an unbelievable number of ornaments. Our parents are too sentimental to get rid of anything. Broken ornaments, ugly ornaments, the sleds made out of popsicle sticks, noodle picture frames; you name it, we've got it. P gets at least two Santas ornaments each year and I get at least two angel ornaments each year. Put them all together and you get a long project.
There was absolutely no working out for me today. As jenandmats stated, taking a complete week off from running is a challenge for most runners. It is probably the most difficult week for me. Today was absolutely beautiful out for any time of year, but especially for December. Luckily I had a massage scheduled for immediately after work and by the time I left it was getting dark. My massage therapist is a fantastic runner and she supports my choice to take a week off. We were discussing that the rest days are perhaps the most important days of training. I let her go to town on my legs today. They definitely got some work. My hip pointers were especially tight. There was no way that I could have done anything after the appointment. I will do some sit-ups while I watch TV, but no workout. At some times it hurt so much before it felt good, hence the title.
After my appointment I took care of some Christmas shopping. I don't have too much to do, but now some of it is off my back. On Saturday morning my mom and I are doing cookie baking with the woman across the street and her daughter. We've been talking about doing this since last year. It should be fun. Our neighbor's daughter is the same age as I am and has just moved back into the area.
Posted by Blondie at December 8, 2004 08:00 PM
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We have a similar tree-decorating ceremony. And every year it involves a bunch of finger-pointing and laughing over the ugly, sloppy, or weird ornaments, blaming one another for their creation. There are a few that none of us will fess up to! And both Andy's parents and mine insist on putting up those ornaments with our 7th-grade (fill-in-your-most-awkward-year-here) picture on them.
Enjoy the company!
Posted by: jenandmats at December 8, 2004 10:06 PM
I'm just catching up and read about your mom. I am sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but I think your positive attitude and her aggressive approach to getting treatment is very important. My prayers are with your family.
Posted by: Leilani at December 9, 2004 05:05 PM
Hi Blondie,
I'm just getting caught up, and wanted to add my thoughts and prayers for your mom to everyone else's. She's lucky to have such a great support system in you and your dad, and it sounds like your entire family is really pulling together to stay positive and strong. I'll be thinking of you.
Enjoy (or tolerate!) the rest of your week off, and eat lots of cookies.
Posted by: Jessie at December 10, 2004 09:49 PM