Happy Mother's Day!

Another day has gone! The time has eluded us; like the "Scarlet Pimpernel!"

Yesterday afternoon, I was at the hospital with my mother in law. She has a rare form of lymphoma cancer; and it is treated by the newest type of machine technology, which extracts her blood first; and then pumps the "bug free" blood back into her body. During this process, there are bright lights that "zap" these bugs; as the blood is initially being taken from her body; and then put back; as "germ free" blood. Basically her type of cancer is on the "outside" of her body; whereby, her skin is RED and always unbearably itchy. This type of technology is totally new; so she is like the "guinea pig", hooked to a machine; but, it is better than the alternative. We do not know if the second round (each round provides 12 treatments; 3 months) will be successful. If not, the prognosis is not favourable. She goes to the hospital, twice a week for about 4 to 5 hrs per session. This takes place every other week; 4 treatments per month; in tidwords.

Tidbit - I shared with her; that at least this is worth a second attempt; and that we should just "go on" the hope that it will work! A lot has to do with your mental, emotional thoughts, and attitude. Plus, Prayer and Him!

During that time, her husband was with her; well she was pretty exhausted; and all she is able to do, is to lie there, not move; particularly the arm that is connected with all the tubes, to the machine. It is best she sleeps preferrably, throughout that draining procedure. So, her dearly beloved and I went to the hospital coffee shop; and we had a really nice visit. He has dementia; so it is frustratingly sad; however, he was very animated about telling me wonderful tales about his earlier life; eventhough, he says that he can not remember what happened yesterday etc. Although, he recognized a well known political figure; and he went right up to him and started chatting amicably away! It was rather neat to see! I suggested to him, that he should write a book about all his interesting stories! We hope that they will move to the new "Old Age Home" location; because there is so much more life there; than where they are living presently. We have another appointment this coming Tuesday; to check things out a bittid further. Will keep you posted on things; in case any of you have aged parents etc.

Then I went out for a Mother's Day Dinner and fun 'evening at the theatre' with son, Arthur; as mentioned in yesterday's post.

This afternoon, we went out to pick up our supply of top soil and mushroom manure. 5 large bags; we most likely will need to return for more; but it is a start!

Bittid - It is a lot cheaper to shovel the soil / manure into the bags (pre bought) yourself! You save quite a bit of tid of money! - if you wish to do that bit of physical and economical exercise! LOL!

We then went afterwards to our favourite nursery; selected our fresh fruit and veggies; as well, as picking out our geraniums, impatients, daisies, supertunias, beugonias, and vegetable plants ('sweet million' tomatoes; a cucumber, red and green peppers, lettuce, and spices, such as sweet basil, mint, dill, thyme, garlic chives) We already have last year's growth of parsley, Greek oregano, and rosemary; so it will be a fun venture and challenge to put the tids and bits together to create a wonderful garden haven! We were able to be home before the rush hour traffic picked up for a Friday pm.

Here is wishing those who are Mothers, a "Happy Mother's Day!" and a good weekend to all those who love gardening, and / or enjoying their gardens. We are looking forward to our "outdoor" work tomorrow.

God Bless.