Jim and I spent the last weekend in January snowbound at the Hotel Roanoke attending the Episcopal Disocese Council weekend. We figured I could crash in the hotel room as easily as at our house. Since we’re the delegates for our little church, it gave Jim the opportunity to attend the business and breakout sessions. It was wonderful to be away and be cared for by Jim and Kevin and Lisa. Being there was good for both of us and definitely the refreshment that my soul needed.
My goal was to attend the services, meals and keynote address. I accomplished that, but just barely. I spent the opening Eucharist laying down in the pew but hey, I was there. Probably the only one praying and singing while on their side but all that mattered was being there. Ended up in the same position at the closing service!
The following week was a non treatment week however Jenna and I still needed to drive down to NC so I could have blood work and be seen by Dr. Blobe. It was nice to recover some during the off week. Jenna drove us hard : ) She is on a mission to do some serious reorganizing around here and we are off to a good start. Purged the pantry, a storage closet, some kitchen cabinets and the basement bookshelves. We had a great time getting rid of stuff and already have plans for the next off week. She has had many offers from folks wanting her to come clean their closets!
In the mean time we have let a few more people know about our situation. One friend commented that our knowledge must be a real asset for us. It made me realize that is not necessarily true. I know just enough to make myself crazy. I have decided and am now praying that my limited knowledge not get in my way and work against me. I have been allowing myself to jump to unreasonable (and always bad!) conclusions when faced with new information or symptoms. Working on this has really reduced the anxiety I had been feeling which of course helps me to feel better overall.
