Monday, August 4, 2008

Blogation.........

I haven't really been on a vacation from blogging (a blogation?) - or have I? There are few reasons that I can think of for the little break I have been taking......

1. Chores....... after our return from Kansas there have been many household chores crying out for attention. There have also been big household problems - a mysterious leak from the shower that will not stop - weeds that refuse to stop growing - and cupboards and nooks and crannies that need cleaning. The other day I tackled the spice cupboard - you might know what I'm talking about when I say I found 3 partially empty jars of tumeric - disorganized I tell ya.

2. Junk........ this is related to #1......any cleaning up means that I discover junk - from extra spice bottles (from empty to filled), clothes that need tossing, items that are no longer needed in the household. Thank heavens for www.craigslist.com I have been able to help many things in the house find a nice new home....... Where did all this junk come from?

3. Anomie....... perhaps related or unrelated to other things...... It has been 11 months since we got onboard the cancer train .... Miguel still isn't healthy - he looks and feels a lot better, but he still can't really eat or swallow. His return to normalcy with dentures is a slow difficult process because his mouth was so injured by the radiation. He has actually worked hard to get his painting studio back into full operation and he is painting with energy and vigour.....but he still isn't strong or healthy.... and a whole year has gone by.........and I don't know what this all means.

4. Maybe it is just the summertime........ the sun is shining, it is bright and warm - I am enjoying being at home and cleaning and tidying and getting ready for a visit from my two sibs at the end of the summer. My mother will have gall bladder surgery next week and I know she will move in with us for a few days while she recovers...... My son will leave to go back to school soon....... I will no longer have 3 jars of tumeric, Miguel might be able to chew and swallow again and I will feel like the past long scary year is over.........

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I have one (or many) words to describe you Krista -- terrific, brave, energetic,wonderful and now, organized. I am in awe and also I have faith that the cancer train is behind you and Miquel's chewing and swallowing is going to return gradually. Remember -- New days, new ways, love stays.

Wendy

Now I've got to get packing