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Minutes – April 21, 2014

::thankful – Prayers of rejoicing!  He is Risen Indeed!  Cherry Ames has a job! She’ll be working at a local hospital as a critical care nurse.  DirtBike had an amazing progress report with fabulous grades all around!  The Architect won the student council election and will be the student body president next year!  Princess Pea won a Windows tablet!  How COOL is that??

:captured –  Easter Selfie…because I couldn’t remember how to work the timer on the big camera, and Mass started in 20 minutes.

Pea Family Easter Selfie

::creative – I finally, finally finished that knitted lace hat. It’s gorgeous, if I do say so.

::Kill All the Cells! –  I’ve been laying low lately, not posting or writing much, mostly because I feel pretty rotten.  I have finished TEN rounds of chemo.  We’ve run upon some complications, namely a lot of fluid buildup around my lungs and heart.  More meds have been prescribed and I’m feeling better, just really, really tired.  I nodded off at mass Sunday morning like a two-year old!  Three more weeks, two more infusions and I’ll be DONE, ready to live a very long rest of my life!

::delicious

  • I cooked dinner last night!  Actually stood in my kitchen, chopped, seasoned and cooked real food:  grilled chicken, tossed veggie salad and saffron rice.
  • We’re winging it the rest of the week.

::fun – Cardboard Boat Regatta, Prom (The Architect!!), maybe some gardening.  Easter Dinner with Friends!  The Architect is to the left with Mr. Pea; Princess Pea just right of me. DirtBike was out in the front driving his RC Car when we snapped the picture.  What wonderful friends we have!

2014.04.20 Easter with Friends

::fashionable –   Whatever is comfortable.  Since everything hurts, I’m doing my best to keep soft, drapey and pretty next to my skin.

Keep the Faith.

angela pea

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Minutes – March 27, 2014 – Kill All the Cells Edition!

Here at the Chemo Bar for Round Eight!  Eight down, four more to go, which is two-thirds of the way DONE!

Greetings from the Chemo Bar!

Keep the Faith.

angela pea

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Minutes – March 24, 2014

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::faithful – Prayers of rejoicing – Cherry Ames has been called back for several job interviews; DirtBike currently has an 88 in math; spring is upon us; I had the energy and strength this weekend to do some serious house cleaning.

::creative – Hmmm….not much this past week.

::Kill All the Cells! – Round seven done, five more to go.  This week is Taxotere, Gemzar and Neulasta, and I hope to stay ahead of the nausea and pain this time around.  I really overdid it last round and it took a longer time to recover.  This coming weekend, there is nothing on my schedule except for rest. And maybe some couch lounging with knitting and watching old movies.

::delicious

  • Lentil and Carrot Soup
  • Ribs, Green Beans, Salad
  • Chicken Curry over Quinoa and Peas
  • Turkey Sandwiches
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Tuna Sandwiches
  • Hamburgers on the Grill if the weather cooperates

::fun – Yes, but very quiet kind of fun.  We watched Frozen from the comfort of our own sofa.  We went to see the Butterflies in the Garden last weekend. 

Mr. and Mrs. Pea 2014.03.23

::fashionable –   Sunday evening = black yoga pants, electric orange tee-shirt, stretchy grey cap.

::looking ahead –  Rest.  Recovery.  Building up my strength with some very healthy eating and self-care. 

Keep the Faith.

angela pea