After a series of ridiculous missteps by our state, inoculations are finally beginning to be more on track. We have received our first shot with the second to come on April 1, no fooling. My three sisters have both shots and the two BIL are, also, fully vaccinated.
We sisters had another get together March 3 - 8. No special nights for dress up occasions or special menus. Just time together and shots. Yes, this time together included Oldest and Youngest sisters getting their final shot. Youngest's appointment was at 8 AM about 30 minutes from her home. The location was the Texas Speedway. And according to Youngest they definitely were speedy. I did not go with as the previous day's travel left me with body discomfort and beginning migraine. By evening I was better.
Saturday morning was Oldest's time for her final shot. Her appointment was 9 AM at a different location. It was almost 50 minute drive to her location. I was her ride along in the event she had a reaction. I remained in the car while she went to her personal physician's office. The time passed rapidly for me as I fell asleep in the sunshine filled car seat! Sister said it did go quickly and she had no adverse reaction.
As usual Sister time meat lots of talking, more than needed eating and games. Mexican Train dominoes is always a favorite as it reminds of times with our parents. Another game named "Just Like Mama Used to Say". The game involves a card with a beginning statement. Two additional cards with a middle and final part to form a saying. Multiple players are dealt three middle and three final cards. The person that is it for the round reads the first part. The remaining players put together a middle and final card to make a funny statement. An example is, (That Lawyer is sleazy as) (a clown) (doing a strip). The person asking the question gets to pick the funniest combination. Who ever winds up with the most picked combinations is the winner.
August, 2020, was the Covid Cruse for us four sisters. Here are a few photos from the different days as we pretend visited different countries. You can guess the country or occasion.
Three days after this Sis #1 had a mild heart attack and a stent was place in the veins. A month later she was diagnosed with colon cancer. A seven hour surgery was successful. Uterus, a late stage 2 tumor in the colon and some surrounding supportive tissue were removed. Lymph nodes and other tissues were collected and found to be cancer free. Sis was on the mend!
Now following our last gathering in early March sis went in for follow up checkups. She had been experiencing some unexplained symptoms. Multiple doctor visits, biopsies, CT scans and multiple blood works were performed. The news was not the best. Sis was told this was a different cancer, a very aggressive form. Tumors in a kidney, vagina and back in the colon require chemo as soon as possible. Otherwise she most likely will not live through the summer. Chemo starts in around two weeks.
Live goes on all over the world. So many losses of life and quality of life due to Covid 19. Inoculations hold hopes of giving the world a herd immunity. It will be great to once again be in the presence of one another for as long as possible. Live in the moment making memories to bring joy in the future.
Peace and love,
Janice
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteDearest Janice - I awoke early to your emails commenting over at my place... and was going to send an email back, but then found you had posted so let me respond in like!
First - how wonderful to see a blog from you and, relating to your comment, I had been missing your blogs but also had inklings that life was just what it was and there has been quite a bit going on (or not depending how you come at it!) Mine have continued (and increased again) because they have been a safety valve for my sanity. Often enough it is just babble, but somehow it keeps trickling through.
Second - am sending some of those capital 'ell' Loving vibes to your big sis through you. The way the year has been, such news weighs just that bit heavier.
And what a year. As you spotted, I am going to be doing the A-Z on Wild YAM bloggy in reference to that year. I have a growing sense it might be cathartic for me... but a bit of a rough ride for the reader!!!
Do be careful as you mingle more... this thing is not done with us yet. Ether hugs from here! (we cannot be but socially distanced!!!) YAM xx
Thank you for stopping by for a visit! Also, thanks for the good vibes for sis. She will need all the help possible.
ReplyDeleteWhat a year for certain. I know your year was filled with lots of care giving to your dad. Not only is there the emptiness following the loss of your loved one but suddenly you have more time. Well, once the house and belongings are dealt with and put aside. Baby Sis who was Mom's primary care giver found herself almost at a loss of purpose following Mom's passing. She had been deeply involved in caring from Dad and Mom for almost 20 years. Blogging is a great release for all the pent up emotions.
Texas governor has opened up the state And eliminated the mask mandate. It is up to the individual business owners to decide if they want masks required in their place of business. Therefore we will be social distancing and masking up where ever we go. We even have a lacrosse game to attend tonight.
Klem
janice