Relax

I got word from the surgeon’s office that the ultrasound came back clear. More good news. The doctor hadn’t reviewed the bone scan yet but hoped to get back to me early next week.

Someone asked me yesterday what I had done for myself since all of this began. I must admit that I couldn’t think of anything. I’ve taken tons of courses through university and the CGA program but I’ve never been taught how to relax. I like to be busy; I guess I was born that way. So, in the week ahead I plan to pay more attention to myself…maybe go for a massage, read a book…basically learn to relax.

I tend to be a nag at the dinner table. I’m constantly saying, “Don’t talk with your mouth full. Sit down. Less talking, more eating. Use your manners.” Tonight I decided that for every time I have to nag someone, they have to put 25 cents in a jar. Sean (and Steve I might add) had to put in 75 cents. Sean cried because he didn’t want to give away his money but reluctantly put it in the jar anyway. Andrew thought it was kind of like playing poker. He also said we should keep this up for a year and he hoped to win all the money. Andrew explained that he would take the money to the hospital and give it to the people for cancer research. I have no doubt that he will...he still doesn't know.

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