The Marathon

Sometimes I feel like I'm a marathon runner with crowds of supporters lining the sides of the course cheering me on. Fortunately those crowds have buses to forward them to the next checkpoint to keep the rally going, otherwise I'd be limping along solo by now.

Tonight Rob and I met Kelly for supper and a movie and she presented me with a T-shirt made by our Pioneers group. This is the second time they've put their talents to work to send me a message of support and hopes for a speedy recovery. They are undoubtedly a cool bunch of kids and I can't wait to get back to my role as a leader.

In case you're wondering, we saw Star Trek; it was really good.

Yesterday's mail yielded a card from my boss Julie, and one from Rob's cousin Lois and her husband Del. Del apparently remembers me for procuring an extra date square for him at the Meeting House Christmas concert two years ago. Lois and I met several years ago in Middleton, not at a family get-together, but during a special luncheon of the Lois Club. This a club for women with the name Lois and they get together and do fun things. I was invited to join the event as a "Lois for the Day" wearing my journalist cap. Lois made the card, and what makes it extra special is she incorporated a piece of tatting in the cover made by her mother, Zella. We have towels and sheets, given to us as wedding gifts, with pieces of her tatting work as well. I also have a tatting shuttle, which if memory serves belonged to Zella, although unfortunately it's not a skill I was able to pick up.

The aches and pains have finally subsided, and today I was drug-free. However, new side-effects include tender fingernails. I spoke with the nurse today, who called to change the time of my appointment next week, and she says the fingernail thing is normal. She also asked if I've had numbness in the hands and feet. I haven't yet, but I guess that could be next. Of course if my fingers are numb, I won't mind the fact my fingernails hurt, because I'll no longer be able to tell.

I'll try to get a picture of my new T-shirt added in the morning.