Well, surgery date has been firmly set for Dec 22 and I am over being upset about being in hospital over Christmas. I am so lucky to even qualify for surgery so I will take what I can get. We will have turkey day Dec 18 then Dec 20 have to be in Vancouver 2 days before surgery for some prep work and hopefully I will be out in a week.
In the mean time our decorating is finished. Here is the outside front:
I had my last chemo treatment before surgery yesterday and I am super happy about that. Technically I am still on chemo as have a take-home bag that gets removed tomorrow with my 4th drug but my body, hair thinner but hanging on), and family all need a break. Then 4 weeks after surgery I have 5 more treatments and then hopefully a multi-year break if things go as hoped.
Other than that life is pretty good. Things went into more lockdown here with no visits outside your household unless you have a tiny bubble with a single person and fortunately Mom qualifies as has always been in our bubble so she can continue to come over. Masks are also finally mandatory everywhere in our Province now and when I was at the hospital yesterday staff were wearing even more PPE. Life is so different this year.
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers - may your holiday be safe and warm and cozy with lots of good food. Cheers!
My friend was upset she had to be in the hospital over Christmas. Like I told her, be in the hospital for Christmas and be out to celebrate a lot more Christmases. She did and was home the next Christmas. You do have much to be happy about. I wish you well.
ReplyDeleteThat is the hope, and I do want to have surgery sooner rather than later as Covid can just screw things up more
DeleteWonderful news! I know it is a shame to be in the hospital over Christmas but what a good reason for it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break from chemo, relax and enjoy the beautiful lights, the pretty decorations, and time with your mom and husband.
Take care!
The break from chemo will be wonderful. I only have about 3 more crappy days then can try and build up my immune sytem more before surgery and spend nicer time with Mom, Hubby and Buddy.
DeleteI know you are disappointed about being in the hospital over Christmas, but at least you have a firm date now and can plan.
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are gorgeous.
God bless.
Thank you Jackie, it had to happen sometime but at least it is happening this year and not January where things can get worse Covid wise. We will be ever so careful and enjoy our holiday before we go. It's a good thing I am a planner :)
DeleteThe 25th is just an arbitrary date. Christmas is when you celebrate it. I am wishing you a Merry Christmas in advance and will continue to send positive thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteYes you are right, and as adults we can adjust it. Thank you my friend.
DeleteI love the lighted trees! So happy you have a firm date. Christmas is a date on a calendar, but any day of the year can be Christmas if you want it to be. Sending love and hugs to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, now that we 've got over the date at least it is happening sooner than later and my chemo treatment has stopped so I can recuperate before and after. I have 5 cycles after but they won't start until February so I am looking to that break. Tired of being tired and sick.
DeleteImagine how amazing Xmas 2021 will be!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you're celebrating this Xmas early with your pretty twinkly lights and weird and wonderful haul of vintage ornaments. Those biscuits look really good.
It's brilliant that you're still able to bubble with your mum so despite the harsh restrictions you can still be together.
Sending you all my love. xxxx
Yes, our restrictions here aren't as harsh as where you are. We still have stores open albeit with masks, we can still have our tiny safe bubbles open, no gatherings but we wouldn't anyway. Hubby is the one to go out and get things and we do some curbside pickup. We are fortunate to work from home and can really isolate. xxxx back :)
DeleteI am so happy and excited for you on the surgery. Your decorations are lovely. Wishing you the best and sending positive vibes your way.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Doing the best we can.
DeleteThat is great news. Sorry it messes with Christmas but Christmas was already messed with and this is wonderful present. So glad your mother is in your "bubble." You are in my thoughts daily! And now those fruitcake cookies will be, too!
ReplyDeleteThe fruit cake cookies are yummy. If I get more energy I might even make suguar cookies which is my other favorite cookie, one can never have too many!
DeleteI'm barely awake so I read that as "Sugary Day" - maybe that's a good way to look at it?
ReplyDeleteEven better lol! I plan on eating my fill of good stuff before surgary day :)
DeleteChristmas is a blessed event.... 25 is just a number. Celebrate Christmas before your surgery & you will miss nothing. As a nurse who used to have to work Christmas, I honestly enjoyed celebrating Christmas with my patients. We always had a good time... as good as it could be without my patients feeling up to par. I tried to make it special for them all the same... and I bet your nurses will too. ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am sure the nurses will, every nurse I've met has gone above and above and been so wonderful and empathetic and kind. I really never had a clue before all this how wonderful they are
DeleteLove love love all the lights. Your vintage decorations are very special,orphans or not. Now that you have a plan with dates and have wrapped your around around them and the fact that you will sadly be on your own for a week you should feel better emotionally. Enjoy every minute of the next few weeks. Be sure to take some photos of all your Christmas decor both in and out of your house. You can tack them up on your bulletin board in your room or even just tape them them up. That will give booth yourself and the staff a boost.
ReplyDeleteI have more batter lights, not sure what I will take yet though, have to make a decision
DeleteI'm so glad you've got a date for your operation. It sucks being in hospital over Christmas but you can always celebrate when you get stronger. And I just love those vintage orphans! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYeah, we will celebrate early and undecorate mid January as that is a big job too
DeleteYour little ornaments are darling. Another little bit of advice, I relied on my husband to bring me in a smoothie each day to supplement hospital food. For your situation, there is usually a patient fridge on the unit, you might like to put some treats in there. It is nice to have family close when in hospital but in my case my husband spent a lot of time watching me sleeping. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI can't have cold smoothies...due to the chemo drug it has long lasting several week effects where I can't have cold but I likely will have a feeding tube a couple of days. I will just go with it and do the best I can - definitely bringing my own tee and sugar as theirs was terrible.He's only allowed in 1 hour (if at all by then) so we are trying to be realistic. We both feel better now that we've been througha multistay at Vancouver General before, the food is crap but the poeple are wonderful thankfully
DeleteLove your decorations! And, very excited for you about the date. Despite the conflict with the holidays, it sets you up for the future. You've got this!
ReplyDeleteWe're hoping - the unknown is the worst but we are trying to be optimistic.
DeleteI love the lights and that you've made your home cheerful during a very stressful time. I wish you well and hope all goes to plan for you.
ReplyDeleteWe have 3 weeks before surgery and I hope to make them memorable and warm and cozy ;)
DeleteEverything is so bright and cheery-or Merry! I will keep positive thoughts your way, and know the best gift will be your successful recovery. Enjoy th emeal, the lights, the cocoa-you deserve it all.
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