This one starts on Monday June 8th. I finished up laundry, washed the back porch and worked on the blog. Lee worked on cleaning the muddy sidewalk, then pressure washed some areas of the house. Both look great -- and clean On Tuesday the 9th we worked on cleaning, peeling and freezing some peaches. Took a break and headed to the store for ingredients to make homemade peach ice cream. Won't be today because the "little" stores do not carry rock salt. Guess we'll have to go to the big store tomorrow. On Wednesday the 10th we took Allie for a pedicure. Found rock salt on the way home!!! After we got home we picked more peaches ----- and made homemade peach ice cream. Turned out GREAT!!!!!
On Friday the 12th we worked on the yard ---- and guess what ---- we had DUST in some areas. That was a BIG DEAL since the yard has been wet for 1-1/2 month. Saturday we worked on putting up more peaches. Picked more so we could work on those Monday. Our peach crop was hurt really bad with all the rain we had. What we were able to salvage were really good. The deer population around here got the rest. Six of them showed up tonight. Allie tries to run them off, but most of them just stare her down and ignore her. It's really comical!! You have these huge by large deer and a 7 lb dog.
We went to the jewelry store on Monday (15th) to pick up a necklace I had repaired. Road down to Cavendar's to look for a belt for Lee. Was just going to check prices on a cowgirl hat for me. They were having a huge sale, plus another 50% off ---- cheap, cheap, cheap. Lee got a great buy on a belt. Added some stars to it. Love it!!! We came back through Gruene and River Road. The flood waters are receding, but still very very high. Tubing is still not allowed. They're hoping to resume by the end of the month. Sounds like another tropical storm is coming this way tomorrow. WOW - we have had enough. After lunch I decided to make homemade ice cream (finally). We did not like our first batch I made a couple weeks ago (used a recipe off the internet). This time I used mom and dad's famous vanilla ice cream recipe and added peaches. OH MY GOSH -- great --- wonderful!!!!
We did a WalMart run on Wednesday (17th). We were getting supplied for the upcoming weekend. All the family will be at the Schlitterbahn (water park). On Thursday (18th) both of us had a doctor appointment. Mine went very well!!!! She reduced the mg. of my prednisone for the upcoming month. Lee had several carcinoma cells frozen, but also had two biopsies. Hope those come back negative!!! Once we got back home we started preparing the food we're taking for the water park weekend. It was requested that we do homemade potato salad and pimento cheese. We also made some chicken tenders. It turned out to be a very busy day!! Didn't have time for a nap. While I got everything cleaned up and put away, Lee went outside to pick more peaches. What had been left on the tree had been stolen. There were even marks on the tree where they had climbed up the tree to get those up high. Talk about being mad!!! Yes - they're only peaches. But - they came onto a fenced yard that is clearly marked with no Trespassing signs ---- and private property. Some people have big cohones. Next year we will be prepared for them. Can you say Rock Salt.
What a weekend -- starting on Saturday the 20th. Loaded the car with food, drinks and swimming attire and headed to Schlitterbahn. Debi had rented a treehouse for the entire weekend and all the family came down for a fabulous fun filled water park activities. Late afternoon Lee and I headed home (we only live about 20 minutes away). Sunday morning we headed back to the water park. Debi and I treated the fathers to breakfast -- breakfast tacos - their favorite. Of course the rest of us enjoyed them also!! Afterwards all got their bathing suits on and headed back to the park. It was absolutely a fun filled, happy, tiring two days -- but absolutely no complaints from anyone. DEBI - THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!!
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The last several days have been spent doing our domestic chores. We worked outside today (Wednesday 24th) doing yard work. A new critter appeared in the back yard......a snake. Saw him again in the front yard. I was on the lookout for him because I would have chased him down with the lawn mower!! It was a small one - but that doesn't matter -- a snake is a snake and they are NOT welcomed at the McClure's house!! I went out with Allie before bedtime --- and another NEW critter appeared at our fence ---- a FOX!!!
Have you heard of a prayer blanket? My first infusion treatment is Monday the 29th. On Thursday (25th) our pastor came by for a visit and gave me a beautiful prayer blanket. This was made by one of the women's organization at the church. Each stich and knot (bow) represents a prayer by those ladies and the pastor. Absolutely beautiful!!!! It will definitely be with me Monday!!!! On Friday (26th) Lee got the report on his biopsies. One is OK, but the other one is cancer (Basal Cell Carcinoma). Surgery was scheduled for July 20th.
Monday the 29th was a big day for me......my first infusion. I admit I was nervous at first...but they make you feel so comfortable. Once they got me "hooked up" to the IV, Lee headed home. After all -- I won't be finished for about 6 hours. An interesting procedure for sure!!! I had to have more blood work done on Wednesday the 1st, so we decided to stop by the store so we could avoid the crowds on the weekend. The Guadalupe is opening up for tubing so it will be a mad house down here. Most of the tubing outfits are only 7 miles down the road from us. Traffic will be a nightmare, so we stay home!! So happy for the outfitters though. They lost 2 months of revenue, etc. because of the rain/flooding in May and June.
On Friday (3rd) Lee mowed and weedeated the yard while I cleaned and detailed the PT. That was enough domestic chores for us for the day!!! Got ready to settle down for the day and noticed we had a water heater problem. OH NO - we don't need anything else. Long story short - got a new water installed on July 4th --- HAPPY HOLIDAY!!! We were lucky! The bottom was very rusty and had leaked a little bit. SO GLAD the guy was willing to work not only on Saturday, but the holiday. Thank you!! Thank you!!
After church on Sunday the 5th, Michael, Debi and Chad came down to clean up a boat and fix a flat tire on its trailer which was at our house. Debi has decided to sell it. This is the boat our brother-in-law (Bill) used when he was a fishing guide on the Guadalupe River. It was a working afternoon, but I sure enjoyed having them. On Tuesday we washed and detailed the truck. We are now having African dust (which occurs yearly), so our vehicles get very dirty! Had a big run around day on Wednesday (8th). Started with Cabelas (ammo and a candle), Cracker Barrel (chicken/dumplings), WalMart, Academy, then Bealls. Now - that trip wore us out (LOL)!!!
As most of you know, I lost a lot of hair over the past few months with this disease I have. Well - it has started growing back, but in different areas a couple months ago. What a mess. It was so uneven, so I made an appointment to have it evened out today (Thursday 9th). Got a great stylist!!! She had a mess to clean up, but did a great job. It's a bit shorter than I like, but it sure looks better. A picture will not be included because I still have the "moon" face. Very self conscious. The doctors could not guarantee my hair would grow back -- but it is. SO THANKFUL!!!! Not enough to give up my hats or wig yet.
On Sunday the 12th we headed up to Debi's after church. It's her birthday. She celebrates all month, but this day is for her family. Michael, Chad and Todd cooked a fabulous lunch!!! Fun day!! Wednesday the 15th was my second infusion. Short one today --- only 4 hours. On Thursday (16th) I went with Lee to the vet so Allie could have a checkup and her nails cut. That was enough for the day because I was worn out from the procedure from the day before. Kick back and relax afternoon!
On Friday (17th) I had an appointment with the orthopedic doctor about getting the plates and screws out of my leg. Long story short -- because of the healing issues I have now, he plans on taking out the top part of the plate that is protruding under my skin only. This will not be scheduled until I'm off all medication, which could be another month or so. Details when we know for sure. Saturday (18th) we cleaned out the garden. The tomatoes and peppers are doing great, but the rest is gone. Took a break to watch the deer --- momma and baby! Gotta love 'em!!
Yesterday (Monday 20th) was my checkup. She has backed me off more prednisone. This procedure has to be done very slowly......but gosh....I wish time would go faster. Then she did surgery on Lee for the basal cell cancer on his chest. The area was a little but larger than first thought. He says that it is tender but nothing to be concerned with. We will now wait to see if they got all of it. He's doing fine! I follow-up with her in a month and he follows-up in 3 months.
Hopefully we are both on the road to better health!!! Definitely feel the infusion treatments have helped me!!!
With all of the news from Chattanooga about the shootings, Lee and I are posting the following in support of these HEROES. God Bless Them and their families.
Take care --- until next time.
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