I was enjoying relaxing in front of the fire yesterday afternoon when someone came to the door. She wanted to see Raymond and, as I know her slightly, I invited her in at which point she said that she had “a bit of a cold”. I couldn’t believe anyone would come to our house with a cold as everyone knows or has been told how dangerous it is for me. Actually it is not only my contact with anyone who has a cold or infection, but Raymond is at risk, as if he succumbs we really do have problems.
I rose early this morning as the nurse was coming and she took me at my word and came at 8.45 a.m. which leaves the rest of the day free. I am quite tired and beginning to feel a little sick so I am not sure whether the lymphoma is becoming more active in my stomach but it is not serious yet. I had some paperwork to do and I decided to complete it in the morning before I became too tired as then it takes twice as long.
At first this morning it was cloudy and misty but now there has been a big improvement with a cloudless blue sky and sun, even if it is not that warm. It is perfect spring weather. I particularly love the yellow flowers of spring and in the village there are several quite large mimosa trees which always remind me of my first visit to Italy as a young teenager.
We have two friends from the village visiting us this evening so I shall try to rest for the better part of the day. I shall enjoy seeing them as they are easy to talk to and don’t tire me out. I am now very particular about who visits as some people really lift my spirits whilst others are draining. It takes quite a lot of energy to cope with this illness but those closest to me really understand and encourage me to rest.
We need to all do our part to conserve water and energy. Engaging yourselves in an environmental awareness activity is really an act that should be shared with others. It is a good deed indeed for many of us inhabitants of the planet earth. I hope lots of people will mirror this act and also share it to youngsters.
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