So back to the medical tsunami of 2011. I think I mentioned that Barney re-herniated his discs and was out of commission all last week. He was going crazy because he loves to be active and out of the house.
Me? I'm perfectly content laying around while somebody waits on me hand and foot. I'm the girl that tends to think of napping as a lost art.
Not Barney...he can't stand it. So to keep him somewhat sane, comfortable and working, I brought my laptop out of retirement. To say that this computer is on its last leg is an understatement.
Me? I'm perfectly content laying around while somebody waits on me hand and foot. I'm the girl that tends to think of napping as a lost art.
Not Barney...he can't stand it. So to keep him somewhat sane, comfortable and working, I brought my laptop out of retirement. To say that this computer is on its last leg is an understatement.
I know it looks awful, but it's mostly cosmetic and it allowed James to work from the comfort of our home. And since he worked from home, he had limited human contact, which means he saved up ALL of his unused words for me. This is complete role reversal.
His first 1,000 words were used to mock my beloved Dell and then to seek my IT support. Do you know how much I know about IT and computers? Yeah...not much. My main IT fix is to shut the computer down and hit restart. If that doesn't work, I usually give it a good punch, thus the reason my laptop is in it's current condition.
I'm really shocked they didn't pick me to replace Steve Jobs.
Anyway, I'm happy to report that James is on the mend, back at work and the laptop has returned to retirement.
As for my mom, this week was medically uneventful but turned out to be a cosmetic Christmas. Monday she went and got two tattoos!
OK, so they're her eyebrows but STILL! I never thought she'd be the first in the family to get a tattoo. Honestly, my money was on my sister. : )
On Tuesday, mom and dad attended her chemo orientation. It was a three hour class on what to expect during this whole process. Mom's first question was, "Am I going to get Valium before the treatments?" The answer was "Of course, that's a very common concern." Her next question was why she couldn't get manicures and pedicures during this time?
It's at this point in the class, I would have paid $1,000 to see the nurse's face. The answer, "Your immune system will be down and we don't want you to get an infection." To which mom in formed us, "Well I will find a salon of the highest quality so there will be nothing to worry about. "
It's at this point in the class, I would have paid $1,000 to see the nurse's face. The answer, "Your immune system will be down and we don't want you to get an infection." To which mom in formed us, "Well I will find a salon of the highest quality so there will be nothing to worry about. "
No, she's not high maintenance. Why do you ask?
On Wednesday, daddy went to Lafayette on his Harley to pick up mom's wig. My how life has changed. In my head, they are suppose to be enjoying retirement by sitting on the couch covered in an afghan watching their shows while waiting for me or Chrissy to call. OH NO!!! They're out getting tattoos and taking joy rides on the motorcycle.
Thursday, mom got a sassy short hair cut. It's super cute. (I'd post a picture, but she hasn't found one she likes yet). Why yes...I am my mother's daughter. Anyway, I told her that her hair looked curlier than normal to which she replied, " It is. David told me not to fight the curls, just go with them." Good Grief.
Finally, mom signed up for a beauty program called "Look Good, Feel Better" offered by the American Cancer Society. According to the information she received, chemo and radiation treatments can wreak havoc on your skin and if you know my mother at all, going without makeup is NOT an option. This program has professionals that recommend products, give make up advise, teach the patients how to work wigs, turbans and scarves. Mom's pretty fired up about this. Heck...I may sit in on her classes. This humidity is doing a number on me and my hair.
Finally, mom signed up for a beauty program called "Look Good, Feel Better" offered by the American Cancer Society. According to the information she received, chemo and radiation treatments can wreak havoc on your skin and if you know my mother at all, going without makeup is NOT an option. This program has professionals that recommend products, give make up advise, teach the patients how to work wigs, turbans and scarves. Mom's pretty fired up about this. Heck...I may sit in on her classes. This humidity is doing a number on me and my hair.
Please pray that her attitude remains high and that chemo will be a walk in the park…well a walk in the park with flawless makeup, an excellent wig and fantastic eyebrows.
