Hope to Be Back in the Saddle Again

Well, this is quite a follow-up to my last blog which described our idyllic existence before lymphoma. I am glad that I was appreciative then of what a wonderful life we were living because now I really appreciate all the little details that have changed. Instead of freedom to travel and see my family, I am rather confined, but luckily, they have come to see me.

Here is my gratitude list:

I have gotten to see all my children and grandchildren (but I have sadly missed my 2 out of town sons in law).

Ev and I get to spend lots of quality time together snuggling and hanging out together

I still have my job - they have held my spot for me

I have awesome health insurance

I am so much improved that all my out of town helpers have been able to return home to their families and jobs

I can go on walks

The snow is melting (mostly)

We are going to have a new grandchild in May

The Gowdy's are awesome friends for many reasons

Jim lives close by

I actually get hungry

We are starting a new class today

Ev got me an awesome new computer so I can stay in touch and get things done

I am feeling good enough to consider sewing projects

Ev built me my own special recovery resort

Elvis is hanging in there even though he is 10 yrs old now

Russ doesn't mind giving me hugs

Ben and Em give me lots of snuggles and hugs

The Walkers live close by

Ev is having fun chasing cows (on horseback that is)

Ev is still teaching and coaching, though I do miss him on the days he's gone

I got my central line out!!!

I can shower like normal.

I will be able to swim before too long

I have a great oncologist

I have a great Stem cell doc

I was able to get my transplant done at Huntsman on the great BMT floor with wonderful staff

No new rashes

No new lymph nodes

I am married to my best friend

I have been able to go to church and Ev has been able to bless the sacrament for me.

My sisters and I have gotten closer

My daughters and I have gotten closer

My daughters have gotten closer to each other

Kristen and especially Cort have been busy working on my genealogy and we were able to go to the temple and do baptisms the day before I went into the hospital for my stem cell transplant

And many more.

Looking forward to:

Riding horses

Running

Running races with my husband and children

Going to all 3 meetings of church

Not wearing a mask

HAIR

Visiting all our kids/grandkids

Visiting all our family

Camping

Going to a horse clinic with Ev

Swimming

Getting in better shape

Going back to work

Hiking Timp

Horsebackriding/Hiking up to Lake Hardy

Going to Hawaii

Sewing projects

Watching Ev teach

Going to Ev's baseball games

Sitting in the hot tub

Next Family Vacation - what are your suggestions?

Love you all!! Thanks for all your help and support.