Joyce, our friend from Connecticut, was able to make a trip for a 10-day visit at our home. Her stay was a blessing and a huge help. Besides enjoying her presence, Jessica and I are thankful for the extra set of hands. It's always fun listening to all of the laughs that Joyce and Lynne share when they are together. Netflix will enjoy a new customer, as Lynne got Joyce hooked on McLeod's Daughters, an Australian television series that aired from 2001 to 2009. Joyce has a bit of catching up to do as Lynne was in the middle of year three. Joyce flies back home this morning.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
9 Sep 2010
We had to make a run to urgent care this afternoon. When Lynne was getting ready this morning, she stood up and we heard a pop in her foot or ankle. After a few moments, she did not appear to be in any pain so we applied ice for most of the day. When the physical therapist arrived this afternoon, he recommended an x-ray as a precautionary measure. Luckily, no serious damage occurred, but she has a sprain that we will treat.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
7 Sep 2010
Lynne and I celebrate 31 years of marriage today. We had a fun day reminiscing about our life together. I treated her to a Swiss steak dinner with mashed potatoes. She requested a date to local Mexican restaurant, but we will do that on Friday, as she has several therapy treatments today.
She did pause at one point in the day and wanted to propose. Of course, I said "yes."
Regards,
Darryl
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She did pause at one point in the day and wanted to propose. Of course, I said "yes."
Regards,
Darryl
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Friday, September 3, 2010
3 Sep 2010
Lynne is resuming her chemotherapy treatments today following her brain surgery on 14 Jul 2010. The chemotherapy agent is changing to BCNU (bis-chloronitrosourea). Lynne has been feeling a little lethargic for the last several days so I called the doctor yesterday to order some blood work to see if any was amiss and to ensure that her body was ready for this dose of chemotherapy. The results indicate her blood levels are in good shape.
Lynne has not had any of her regular labs since before her last surgery. Lynne and one of the lab managers have become quite close over the last three years, since Lynne has blood drawn every week or so. When we arrived, I saw some tears flow as she was concerned about what had happened to Lynne because we had not been in the lab for nearly three months. Lynne touches lives no matter where her journey takes her. Her home nurse said yesterday "to know Lynne is to love Lynne" and that after only knowing Lynne for three weeks.
Joyce, our friend from Connecticut, arrived Wednesday just in time for Jessica's departure to Las Vegas for a little R&R and a birthday celebration. It's always enjoyable to see what a good time that Lynne and Joyce have while together. I also appreciate the help more than words can express.
My 25 years as a Motorola employee is nearing it's end. Nokia-Siemens Networks announced the purchase of the Motorola Networks business in July. The regulatory approvals are underway. I expect the acquisition to prove beneficial for both companies. I am already busy trying to understand what the acquisition means in terms of the information systems. No small task given the size of the corporations. Such events always provide the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire knowledge. I enjoy learning, so I look forward to the challenge.
Last Sunday, the seven year old Samsung DLP made an awful noise and switched from a high-def color television to a high-def black and white. Jessica wondered aloud how deprived her parents must have been when black and white was the rage. Unfortunately, the TV also presented a small sync problem that I was concerned could possibly induce seizures for Lynne. (I can justify about anything that I really want.) I took a trip to Best Buy the following day and looked at the Samsung 3D systems. Since they did not provide drool cups with the purchase, I chose to forego the 3D option for now and ended up down-sizing to a 58" plasma. Since all of the new equipment supports HDMI interfaces, I had to upgrade the audio/visual receiver in the process. I also upgraded my Logitech Harmony remote to the 1100 model, which resembles a gaming console with a color touch screen to control the features for each device in the system. It's great being geek. Lynne, thanks for the 31-years anniversary present.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Darryl
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Lynne has not had any of her regular labs since before her last surgery. Lynne and one of the lab managers have become quite close over the last three years, since Lynne has blood drawn every week or so. When we arrived, I saw some tears flow as she was concerned about what had happened to Lynne because we had not been in the lab for nearly three months. Lynne touches lives no matter where her journey takes her. Her home nurse said yesterday "to know Lynne is to love Lynne" and that after only knowing Lynne for three weeks.
Joyce, our friend from Connecticut, arrived Wednesday just in time for Jessica's departure to Las Vegas for a little R&R and a birthday celebration. It's always enjoyable to see what a good time that Lynne and Joyce have while together. I also appreciate the help more than words can express.
My 25 years as a Motorola employee is nearing it's end. Nokia-Siemens Networks announced the purchase of the Motorola Networks business in July. The regulatory approvals are underway. I expect the acquisition to prove beneficial for both companies. I am already busy trying to understand what the acquisition means in terms of the information systems. No small task given the size of the corporations. Such events always provide the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire knowledge. I enjoy learning, so I look forward to the challenge.
Last Sunday, the seven year old Samsung DLP made an awful noise and switched from a high-def color television to a high-def black and white. Jessica wondered aloud how deprived her parents must have been when black and white was the rage. Unfortunately, the TV also presented a small sync problem that I was concerned could possibly induce seizures for Lynne. (I can justify about anything that I really want.) I took a trip to Best Buy the following day and looked at the Samsung 3D systems. Since they did not provide drool cups with the purchase, I chose to forego the 3D option for now and ended up down-sizing to a 58" plasma. Since all of the new equipment supports HDMI interfaces, I had to upgrade the audio/visual receiver in the process. I also upgraded my Logitech Harmony remote to the 1100 model, which resembles a gaming console with a color touch screen to control the features for each device in the system. It's great being geek. Lynne, thanks for the 31-years anniversary present.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Darryl
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