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I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg


"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain



Friday, September 30, 2011

Big Love

Cathy/Greg and about 1/100 of their tomatoes
We decided to take a little R&R and travel Wednesday, and ended up at Edgefield Manor in Troutdale Oregon for a couple of days.   We were able to visit my sister Cathy and Yvonne's Mom during our Oregon sojourn.   The Inn has a nice "soaking pool" that people like me can use without worry since it is only about 90-92 degrees instead of the super heated hot tub pools which are over 100 degrees.  I ended up needing to do some sitting more than walking so it all worked out.   I was thinking about songs I have not heard in awhile, for some reason I couldn't get mid-late year Fleetwood Mac out of my mind. Everyone has heard something from Rumors, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, etc. Then I remembered hearing Lindsey Buckingham singing and playing guitar as only he can on songs like Trouble, and Big Love. I chose Big Love, because I have so much love I want to express to Yvonne and everyone else who stays with me and keeps me going.   



RN Genie happily releasing me from St Joes
After listening to the song and amazing guitar work, here's to those out there who give Big Love everyday!   We are home now, and looking forward to a week with only one scheduled lab test and no other medical appointments.   I was only in the hospital for three days.  

To manage my PE/blood clots I will be taking daily shots for a minimum of six months to diminish the chance of other blood clots and help my current clots disappear.   Since my blood is compromised I can't take Cumoudin so it's the Fragmin shots.  I feel good overall, a little more tired than normal and still very weak.   I was having high heart rate and low blood pressure issues, that has improved too.   So have a great weekend, even if it is raining.   Break time for me to live happy.    

16 comments:

mary-Beth McMurray of the East Coast Clan said...

Greg and Yvonne:

Enjoy your weekend and the week ahead. A clear calendar sounds wonderful. Your get-a-way sounded wonderful. As I like to say, sometimes, it is nice to "get out of dodge"!!! Thoughts and prayers your way.

Mary-Beth of the ECC!

Jackie MacDonald said...

Hello Greg & Yvonne! Wonderful to read about your mini vaca. I bet it felt great to be away from hospitals!! Stay well. Sending happy thoughts. Jackie

Cathy Curths said...

Glad you could get away and enjoyed seeing you and Yvonne. Here's to some time away from all that stuff.
Love, Cathy

Captain X said...

Ah, a visit to the former Multnomah County Poor Farm, now a McMenemins! Capt. X used to cavort in that area a long time ago. Dipped for smelt in the nearby Sandy River. Enjoyed the view at Rooster Rock State Park just up the road. Watched the greyhounds chase Rusty up at MKC. Good times! I do hope you were able to enjoy a Hammerhead Ale or a Rabbit Red while there. Enjoy the 'rest' week, and LiveSTRONG!

Helen said...

Greg & Yvonne:
Glad you had a chance to get away. Big Love right back to you both. Hope to see you soon!

robinhood said...

Try any Hard cider it is as good as any you can get anywhere :-)

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Anonymous said...

Greg & Yvonne,

The kids and I are praying for you and the family! I'd love to see you guys again if for a few minutes. If you get down this way anytime soon.

Take care!!!!!

Skip Pikl

Anonymous said...

Enjoyed the pictures and the post. So glad you are away from the hospitals and were able to take a little trip.
Hope you took some of those tomatoes home! :-) You guys look good. Fleetwood Mac is one of my favorite groups. We are still having a nice fall-today is CSC's homecoming and it is sunny and 85. Did the 5K this morning though, as par for the course around here, it was actually 3.4 miles and not marked well to boot so I followed 2 of the college students an extra block and half the wrong way. More pancakes for me! The ash trees in the valleys are all turning yellow and the prairie grasses are all kinds of colors. As the Chicago song says you'll be feeling stronger every day!
love and prayers,
Mary D.
And thanks for the great package!

Christine said...

Great photos. I'm glad you got some well deserved R&R. Hope you are feeling 100% very soon !
Chris

Anonymous said...

Yes, Capt X you and I have many a shared memory. I hope you didn't cavort too much at Rooster Rock, you know the nude beach... Yvonne and I were able to help out an Enumclaw friend today plant 4600 blueberry plants for his new u-pick. (I supervised the 50 volunteers) We did sample the wares, I wish I could've sample much more but still have some issues with alcohol. I will edit and show a picture or two of that. Nice to hear from so many, Skip- how's that family and OSU? ECC- if I can make two days, I am still steering for a longer vacation back east... Way to go Mary, I am sure you were your age group winner. Soup's on tonight, it's cold here!

Alice Lor said...

Great pictures you shared with us here!! Eating all that lovely tomatoes will create an environment that the bad cancer cells do not like!! Eat more food that make the bad go away and the good stay!! I heard more fruit and vegetables, all organic food, more fresh air, everything good for your body will kick the you know what of cancer cells. Thoughts and prayers are still going your way! Live Happy and Strong! :-)

Greg Dymerski said...

Trust me Alice, I am making a good dent in all of the tomatoes we received. We also got some from Yvonne's mom Dolores. So many we will have to freeze some. A little salt or pepper and eat is what I do!

Anonymous said...

Greg, glad you guys are back , relax and enjoy. Thinking about you every day . We still have sunshine but the end is coming Thursday. Now we are getting lots of apples. lOVE dAD AND aLICE

Edie said...

There is nothing better than a get-a-way to make you feel better. Love to see your pictures! Have a wonderful relaxing week - hopefully each day finds you feeling more like yourself again.
Mary-B of the ECC has a great bumbadooda(?sp) salad recipe for tomatoes that you dip french or italian bread in... it is delicious.

Anonymous said...

Edie, or Mary-B- I'd like to see that recipe, if nothing else the name alone sounds good!