I just had to report that the Bottles of Hope were delivered to Dr. L's office today! I completed 73 bottles which is a ton! I put the cute tags on them and everything. I had hoped to catch Rachelle but she was working in the Tooele office today. I handed them over to the receptionist. She was very pleased and remembered the prior bottles Philip delivered. I told her I was okay if she picked one out herself. It was so nice to see them appreciated. It is a pleasant surprise and a nice response for all the hard work. I honestly hope they don't ask for more for awhile. The manual labor is a tedious process. I'm not sure I am ready to make more any time soon.
They have a "break room" area for patients to get snacks, information, and freebies. They put our bottles in that room for patients to take if they want. I really hope the patients enjoy them and it helps them remain hopeful through their cancer journey.
Our second load - 73 bottles
The tag we figured out. I am really happy with the poem.
The finished product that the patient can take.
As you know, Mother's Day was last Sunday. My dear sweet Mom and Chuck came up to Salt Lake for a work conference and to celebrate Mother's Day and Mom's birthday. We celebrated her birthday early at Benihana. On Saturday, Mom and Chuck worked like crazy doing yard work in my back yard. They hit it hard and fast and whipped it into shape. I feel like I was the one being celebrated. I appreciate their help so much! I have just too hard of time laying around watching people work. So I spent the time cleaning my patio and planting my flower box by my back door. I stopped at Costco and got some of their beautiful baskets of flowers for my planter boxes. They have such nice plants for a decent price. It was fun to get flowers in the yard and clean up a little. On Sunday, we went to Little America for their big fancy brunch. Mom and Chuck got in line at a great time and were way up front so we were quickly seated once they opened. As always, they put on a great spread we all enjoyed and ate until we just couldn't fit one more thing in.
Mom and me on Mother's Day! Well at least the best I can do.
I forgot to pull out my camera and get a photo and I am very sad about that. :-(
Another big thing going on is I got really tired of bottoming out my car on my driveway. And the ledge of my sidewalk got so big that I really struggle to walk over it which was creating some significant limitations for me. So I called the city and went to business figuring out how to replace it. The city has a 50/50 plan where you pay 1/2 and they pay 1/2. Much to my surprise, they came out within a week of writing the check. They were not only replacing the lifted sidewalk but the entire approach, curb and gutter, most the sidewalk in front of my house, and a section of asphalt! It ended up being a huge job. They came and tore out the stuff last Thursday which was very fun to watch. But unfortunately, they got behind and couldn't pour concrete until Monday. The bad news is I can no longer walk on grass and really didn't have an easy way to get to my car on the street with everything torn out. But creative ideas teamed with strong desire and determination made it possible. I was very happy Philip was here to help me over the weekend. The workers were here bright on Monday to pour the new concrete. Tuesday I could walk on it which was a great help. I'm still waiting for the asphalt to be repaired. That is suppose to happen Thursday. If that is the case, I can pull back in the driveway by Sunday. I do have to say that these guys (city employees) have been so nice and courteous. They have an eye for detail and make sure everything is perfect...down to sweeping the concrete pieces off my grass! They are much more conscientious than some private subcontractors I've hired in the past. It has been a pleasant surprise.
Amazing process. A huge hunk of sidewalk removed in one big piece.
I realized how spoiled I am to park in the garage. My car is filthy after parking on the street. It gets overwhelmingly hot inside. Plus it is tough for me to get to the car on the street...even with my creative ideas. And groceries....not happening until I can park closer. Once I get access to the garage again, I'm going to go have my car cleaned and pampered so it knows I love it and apologize for the abuse.
Cancer wise, I am sorry to report it seems the lump in my eyebrow is growing. It isn't too visible yet but it does upset me and lets me know that my denial plan isn't a successful treatment option. haha Since I just saw Dr. L last week, I'm going to not worry about it for a few weeks (unless it becomes visible). I would like to get Philip finished with his Sophomore year of school and I want to go to Moab before I have to "go down". I'm keeping my eyes open for a last minute cruise for a hot deal. We were looking at Alaska for a "quickie" but haven't found anything that works that fits our strict criteria. I might have to put a cruise on the "after" plan.
I hope everyone is having a good week. XOXO
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