Summer??

The weather people have been predicting the arrival of real summer weather all week, but it has yet to arrive. We woke up to another cloudy day after another endless period of daily rain. According to the weather people, it has rained 22 out of the past 26 days. I think I'm rusty. Anyway, today summer is supposed to arrive with sunny skies and 85 degrees (chance of thunderstorms tonight). The sun is peeking in and out, but the temperature is only 73 and it's 10 a.m. We'll have to see how this day pans out.

I have been feeling well this week and am so glad I have a two week "vacation" from chemo. Last week was doctor week, so this week I have been taking a break. Monday I had to go into the office for part of the day, but otherwise I've been working on my to do list and doing some counted cross stitch. Lydia G and I used to work on crafts often, but my health and crazy schedule got in the way. I decided to break out my latest project (which I have been working on sporadically for three years) and get back to work on it during my chemo sessions -- since that seemed to be the only time I would sit for a period of time without doing anything else. Since I've been home, I've been working on it as I watch television. It will probably take another three years to complete (it's a large piece), but I'm feeling a sense of accomplishment as I get each small section done.

The result of my endoscopy was no acid reflux and nothing else to be concerned about. Dr. Grabowsky recommended I see a pulmonologist, but that doctor has no openings until August 19. I have contacted Dr. G's office to ask for another referral, but haven't heard back yet. I'll keep you informed. Otherwise, the cough continues.

There is nothing else new to report from here. Next week will begin the summer cleaning project, where I tackle each room one by one and clean it from top to bottom including windows. I'm looking forward to a really clean house, which will last about a week before the dust reappears.

Have a wonderful weekend!