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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Reality Is...

I don't often think about the future without Layne. It's not an everyday realization. It would probably be too depressing if I were to focus on it. I just did a post about the most current happenings. And truthfully, today is one of those days that reality has struck. It's been a bit sobering and a little tearful.
There are times I think it would be nice to just be done...to just have things work out like I think they should and then be done with cancer. It seems that each step of the way, there has been a twist in the story for us. I'm beginning to not appreciate it (to say the least).
(I will need to post what I wrote earlier at a later date, considering some background is required for it to make more sense. I just decided to write it while it was fresh. I have to start somewhere, right?)

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Grateful for Little Things

Who was the crazy person that thought I could update a blog while diving into the holiday season? I wasn't getting it done before and now that life seems to feel a little busier...I'll just do one more thing...consistently.
Layne made Mazurka Bars today. I just did a taste test. They passed. I started to think again about who is going to make great stuff for us in the kitchen if Layne isn't able to do it. We would be without homemade hummus, guac., salsa and most currently bread. This doesn't sound very appealing to me.
Oh, and I'm also now remembering that I was thinking similar thoughts when Layne was showing me how to turn off the outside water (and do various other things) in order to be ready for winter. Our timing happened to be great because a day or two later we had snow...for three days straight.
I'm very grateful for all he does around here. He has taken on the task of the family laundry since he's been home too. Love that one! Today it was me out with the kids raking leaves while he was inside doing something that didn't take much energy. It's usually him doing those kinds of things, at least on a Saturday.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

It's been snowing for the last couple of days. The kids are out playing in it right now. It's kind of fun because it's early enough in the season that it's still a novelty. Even so, can't help but think of sunny Hawaii before winter is over.

Update?

Yes, we need an update! Here's a list of eventual posts.

Half Way Done!!
#7 Complete
The Saga Continues (Scan)
HiPec
Changes in Treatments
Layne at Home
Finances
Doctor
Homeschool
One thing after another...after another
There's more? (Reflux)
Not Sure About #8
Schedule???
Huntsman Hospital
Life Moves Forward
A.P.A.P.
Need to Write

I'm sure there are other items...just going off the top of my head right now.

I just found the list I jotted down a week ago. In addition to the items above, here are a few more. (I'll have to remember (eventually) what some of them meant. (So great to be old.)

How Layne's Feeling
Garage/Coat Hooks
FHE Talks
Holidays
General Conference Messages (Death)
Priesthood
Who Will? (Yard, Organize, Food, Explain to Kids)
Organize
Testimony
Library
Learn
Layne/Laundry
Family Together