Sunday, July 22, 2007

Rosebush from John's folks'

We transplanted this rosebush from John's folks' house before it was turned over to the buyer. It did not tolerate the shock of the transplant and all the leaves died. It was about 6 feet tall and had red roses. So, when I got back from Colorado, inspite of having used new soil and rose food, it was on its last leg. There were only a couple of canes that still had some green. So I pruned it back and cut off the dead canes. Look at the new growth now. Can't wait til next year, or maybe even this fall, for roses. It'll be a wonderful tribute to John's parents and a beautiful remembrance.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Phyllis' Current Status

She is still battling depression--none of the new meds she's tried have worked--so they are going to put her back on Nardil--the one that did work, but has so many restrictions regarding foods and meds. Keep her in your prayers.

She started Radiation last Thursday. She said it'll be a couple of weeks before she notices any fatigue from that. She drives down to the Springs every morning M-F for her Radiation Therapy.

Keep those prayers and cards of encouragement coming. They really help.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

America's Next Top Model

And here is Arlene (aka grandma) modeling the latest fashion in male swimware (Michael's swim trunks) -- note the perfect fit. Looks like they were custom made just for her!!! They accentuate her youthful figure, don't ya think? Very flattering, to say the least.
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A motley crew

John with his farmer's tan, Kristen, Michael and grandma...all so full of vim and vigor...rarin' to go...where?? Out to dinner.
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Ho Hum...

Michael and Kristen sitting with G'ma after a dip in her pool.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Good News for Phyllis

When we took her to see her oncologist, all her labs were back within normal range--so now she can go to church and be around lots of people without the worry that she may get sick.

Her surgeon said she got clean margins when she excised more breast tissue after her chemo was finished. Biopsies were negative.

Her Psychiatrist is trying a third medication for depression since they would like to keep her off the Nardil if at all possible because of the many interactions it has with so many foods and drugs.

So far, our prayers have been answered, But now we need to ask God to lift her depression, that her medication will work for her.

She starts radiation on July 11 and goes 5 days a week for 7 weeks. But she is through the worst.

Will keep you posted.

Phyllis' Bears


Look what she saw on her deck one morning, they came for the dried fruit and hummingbird nectar...now we have to take the feeders in every night to discourage them from coming so close.
They act like they own the place. and make themselves very much at home.
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