down but not out

It's Saturday and I'm still abed. Getting the port taken out was not so bad but the pain and soreness afterwards hs kept me down. I'll get up in a bit.

I've heard from Ivan and Adm several times in the last few days. They are doing fantastic on their South American adventure.

Lloyd has been helpful but still seems depressed to me - or maybe it's just being almost 17.

Rae has been just a joy. She's finally discovered reading for pleasure although getting "points" for school keeps her motivated to keep reading. I just hooked her up with The Borrowers. She's loving it.

I've got work to do!!! MUST GET UP!!

WooHoo!!

I'm so excited!!! I was able to get my IV port taken out today! That means the reality of chemo is REALLY over. I know the last treatment was three weeks ago but this makes it officially over - they won't need to stick me again!

It's hurting a little bit but no where near the body pain of chemo.

I'd like to express how much joy I'm feeling and how filled with faith I am at this moment. That "footprints in the sand" poem keeps running over and over in my mind. I feel truly "carried" at this moment and for the first time in a long time - I FEEL the glory of God in my true center of being.

We had a wonderful bit of snow yesterday! It was beautiful to watch Sunday night as it came down in big fluffy flakes. Rae made a medium sized veggie faced snowman with the little boys from across the street. She had a blast. Lloyd took the opportunity to walk into town. He very nicely picked up a gallon of milk for me while he was there.

It was such a perfect day. It was cold but not windy which was just fantastic. A beautiful carolina blue sky and shining sun. I was so happy to be able to get out and walk a bit very comfortably. Wish I had thought to take the camera out with me but I was so enthralled with the day that I just didn't.

Mom came down from her perch after a couple of days of hibernating. She doesn't like to come out in the rain and I can't blame her. It was very nice to have her company again.

Ivan and Adam are enjoying their trip to Peru. I can't wait to see the pictures. They are checking in every other day or so.

It's another beautiful day today. Take the time to enjoy it.

Entering the Blogosphere

Hello everyone! I'm completely new to blogging but have been so moved by others on blogspot that I wanted to share.

It's late (or early depending on your viewpoint) and Monday will be a snow day for the kids. It's the first good snow we've had in a couple of years here in NC. I'm anticipating having a hard time keeping at least one of my kids out of the cold and snow. My youngest had the flu last week and is still coughing. She won't be spending as much time out in it as she thinks!

I guess I should start with a bit about the family. My name is Nancy. I am married with three glorious children who thrive on driving me crazy. It's a short trip. My husband is a former police officer who has spent the last two years working in Afghanistan. It's been hard without him at home but it was something he felt called to do. I work part-time at Davidson College. I need to routine of someplace to go and something to do or I would lay in bed all day. The busier I keep myself the more I get done. I am battling breast cancer at the moment but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just call me baldy.

The kids. Our oldest is almost 17 and challenging. He seems to be on the 20 year plan to teenage maturity and that's OK but at some point the ducks gonna get pushed outta his nest and I hope he's ready for it. Next, we have a son who just turned 14. If you picture a slightly demented squirrel hopped up on caffeine but stopping for hugs on his tear around the room - that's him. He's really come out of his shell this year. Finally, we have a daughter who is just a joy. She was born with Spina Bifida and has a few orthopedic problems but nothing holds her back.

I'll be posting more each day as events change and I feel the need to share in order to maintain the brain.