Welcome
Monday, June 29th, 2009I can’t believe that some of you have found my new blog already! If you were subscribed to the plain text email version of The Scott Times, you’ve been subscribed to this one. If you don’t want this drivel filling your inbox, the unsubscribe link is at the bottom of each email.
Lew and I started the original blog partly because we wanted to take the easy way out — informing everyone without haven’t to repeat ourselves constantly. But it was also there because we couldn’t find the answers to our questions — mostly, what was ahead of us. Lew was very much cheered by the reports of all the colonoscopies that happened early on. Thank you everyone, who have told me how our blog helped you. There were a lot of things I couldn’t write about while it was going on. If there’s something you want to hear about, holler.
Its been a busy three weeks. First, your questions –
How am I? Most of the time, I answer, “Doing okay.” Sometimes I answer, “I going to be okay.” Mostly, I am okay. I’m tired but getting out of the house anyway. There was a big HAM radio event this weekend. I went without a moment’s hesitation (chocolate chip cookies, in hand). I’m sure Lew would have shoved me out the door, if he had been here. I found myself running my mouth, laughing and picking on the guys. But it felt strangely inappropriate — like, I wasn’t supposed to be enjoying myself, yet.
How’s my depression? So far, okay. I’ve caught myself trying to dig a deep hole a couple of times. I appreciate all the questions and concern. You have reminded me that I need to be on guard.
How’s Benny? Happy. Bouncy. Terrific! He even went belly-up for one of the HAMs! He’s so much more relaxed. Several people have offered to walk Benny or take him to the park. I’ve told most, “Thanks, but . . .” Benny training is a pretty good reason to get me out of the house. Every trip out, he does better.
I’ve got lots of stories to tell — lessons learned, mistakes I’ve made, and just general observations. But, that’s enough for now.