You guys are making me cry....happy tears, of course. None of you can begin to know how much your love and concern give me the strength to continue on. The oncologist wanted to know If I would meet with a counselor, and I told her I had hundreds of on-line counselors and a wonderful family that were giving all the support I need! My life has been long, and it's been good. Having this dropped on me was quite the surprise, but I'm dealing with it well, I think, and determined to live as normally as possible for as long as possible. 1st. and 2nd. Man, you are amazing, wonderful friends. Gammy Tammy, I'm so happy I found you, and your artwork is fantastic!
I have begun planting my garden. It's slow work for me, but I'm enjoying my few minutes a day doing some easy work outside. My dear son-in-law, "Bigfoot Bryan", came to help me yesterday. I threatened to take Mr. Granny's cane and give his ankles a big whack if he dared step off my garden paths! He's pretty scared of me, LOL!
My youngest daughter has been helping with grocery shopping and trips to the doctors, as well as just being here for me when I need her. My older daughter has filled my freezer with pre-cooked meals, so all I have to do for dinner is toss something in the oven or crockpot. Mr. Granny is holding up better than I expected, he's even learning how to feed the dogs.
Today I have to make an appointment for a couple of biopsies, then wait for results so the oncologist knows what kind of chemo to use. I've finished with the radiation, but still must have another MRI of my brain and another meeting with that doctor in a month. I've been poked and prodded with needles and IVs until I feel like a sieve! I'll try to do an occasional update here on my blog, but I don't want to turn this normally happy spot into a pity party.
The good Lord willing, I plan to see my garden grow strong and productive, and to be around to bring in that one final harvest! SO................Let's garden on!
You go, Granny! Glad to see a post from you.
ReplyDeleteGarden we will, Granny. I'll help out from over here.
ReplyDeleteLove the picture from Gammy Tammy. It is great to read an update about how things are going. Hope you have a great day!
ReplyDeleteIsn't a a beautiful placard? I resized it and put it on my bar. I'll be thinking of you whenever I'm out gardening.
ReplyDeleteOoh, this makes my heart happy! This being the "Gardening for Granny", you being able to do a little each day and the help you're getting. Everything but thinking it would be a 'pity party'. Nothing close!
ReplyDeleteAlso makes me happy to see updates on your blog. :)
It's good to see you are getting so much support from everyone! I've been thinking about you a lot and wish you the best for the upcoming doctor visits!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful graphic! I'm so glad your community is coming through for you in a big way.
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself. Thank goodness for such a wonderful family of helpers to see you through. I too have the lovely placard on my sidebar with a link to your blog here.
ReplyDeleteMy dearest BFF, I am praying for you every day. You have such a wonder family surrounding you. I am so happy for that. Enjoy your garden sweet friend. I love you .
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It's good to see you are so up-beat Granny! We are all sending you our empathy and positive vibes...
ReplyDeleteI just figured out how to add the graphic to my sidebar. I am growing a tomato variety this year that is called "Granny's Heart". It will remind me of you!
ReplyDeleteGo, Granny, GO! :) And keep that garden growing...even if it's a much smaller one than you've had in a past....it's still Granny's Garden!
ReplyDeleteYou go, Girl!!
ReplyDeletePlanting is therapy for me. I wish you well, both in mind and body.
ReplyDeleteWhy are 1st and 2nd man mentioned but not me? Hmmph! Or were you afraid that others would try and take advantage of my generous, loving personality and you wanted to protect me? I bet that's it. Thanks, Granny, for thinking of me. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers Granny..keep being feisty-lol:-)robbie
ReplyDeleteIf anyone deserved this badge of honor, it's you Gran! You've inspire so many of us to get our hands dirty. The greatest thing I've learned from your blog is that there is no one true way to garden...that you should always be experimenting because you never know what great idea will pop up next. I still make my seed mats diligently every spring thanks to you. :) And I will think of you every time I dab a little glue, wet my toothpick and carefully arrange each seed on my mat.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that you are getting just a little gardening in! I have to chuckle when you say Mr. Granny is learning to feed the dogs! Sounds like my hubby! Continue to improve! Nancy
ReplyDeleteI haven't posted to your blog previously, but I've followed for some time now. I garden in Tri-Cities and have enjoyed seeing what you are doing in your garden. I just got caught up on March posts, and my heart broke. With that said, I really appreciate your attitude, your humor and your strength. I am glad you have such close family to show you love right now.. and I just want you to know there are more of us hidden fans sending love your way.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have a loving family that is rallying around you! Keep on keepin' on, Granny. Our prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteGranny, my garden is for you this season! From what the weather man tells us, spring temps will finally be coming to the Philadelphia area next week, so lettuce can't be far behind!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have an extra bed of lettuce for you this season... I know you always do battle with Mrs. Pickles, so I will do my best for ya!
ReplyDeleteDear Sweet Granny,
ReplyDeleteKnow that you are lifted up in prayer.. EVERY single day.. by one of the most ferocious "prayer warriors" I know, my mother! I'll be growing a butterfly garden this year for Granny! Sending you HUGE bear hugs! Do you feel it?
I sure do, Gammy!
DeleteA kiss for one cheek...a kiss for the other cheek...and a great big hug! I bought some seeds today! If it ever stops snowing along the coast of NJ, I'll begin planting!
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you, gin4407. I felt those kisses!
DeleteMr. Granny tiptoed up behind me and gave me a little kiss on the back of my neck the other day. I screamed! I thought he was going to bite me, LOL!
(Snow, snow, go away. My gardening friends are ready to play!)