just rambling.....

Good morning. Yes, I'm at home this morning. It's so exciting! A morning at home. Doesn't take much to make me happy! Yesterday, we spent the whole day at home as well. As a family. It was so wonderful. We haven't had time together like that for too long. We napped, cleaned, did laundry, played games, ate.........Yes, it was wonderful.
This month has gone by very quickly. I'm going to try to recap it very briefly. The boys have been in school. And they've played their regular hockey. Del has been working and I've been working. How's that??!
Seriously, tho.
Jayde-is now on a new semester at school. He is now taking math and social studies, along with gym, drama, and ????, can't remember! Last semester turned out okay with mother not being quite satisfied with those final marks. I guess I expect too much. I have full expectations of 80% or above, across the board. And for the first time in Jayde's life, not all subjects met those standards. A couple below, just a bit, and thats how it is! So, this term he will pick up his grades. He is fully capable, but has a bit of an issue with organization. But, he informs me this term will be much better, because these are his favorite subjects. I guess we'll see. His hockey team is doing alright. They are hosting provincialsin 10 days. They've not skated much the last two weeks, as other teams are needing ice to finish their league and MAHA games. They get a bye in the first round of playoffs, as well.
Kyle-has dealt with the flu this last weekend. Upset stomach, and lots of aches and pains, and headache. No vomiting or diarrhea, thank goodness. But, sometimes that seems to pass quicker than this. But alternate the Tylenol and Advil, and life carries on. Kyle's age group on hockey gets to join regional teams this year, and the interested kids met for skates on Saturday. Teams were sent out by email yesterday, and Kyles so excited. He gets to be on a team with his best buddy, as well as other kids he knows. It's been so good for him to have skated with other kids from other areas, before this. This experience will be so much fun for him, after the season his team has had. Another coaching perspective, different drills, positive attitudes, and kids that want to be there for the same reason. He's very excited. School carries on for Kyle as well. He always surprises me. He seems to need more studying and effort, but in the end, his marks get above mama's standard. You may think I'm hard on my kids, and maybe I am, but they are capable, and they need to know they can push themselves on this. Life is not just about hockey. Almost, but not quite! :-)
Del-working full-time and maintaining the farm. Thankfully, the farm isn't busy right now. But the cattle still need to be fed, and the cows are getting ready for their calving season-so that means immunizations and such have to be kept up.
Me-working full-time. Plus. At work. There are a couple of nurses off with injuries/sick, and we just have one part-time nurse, and one casual nurse. And they're in those positions by choice. So, they're not available for all the hours that are available. I'm on vacation this week, and we'll see if it stays that way. They are going to pay me well, if I'm required to go to work! I miss my family, and they seem to miss me. Or maybe they miss my cooking skills, cuz my cleaning skills aren't the best! I'm also helping out for Jayde's provincial tournament prep. Actually, I'm putting together the booklet that will be available that weekend. that means I'm trying to get business support, and then putting everyone's ads/sponsorship together into this book. It's kind of fun. Just need the time to enjoy the process! The parent group has worked well together, so far, in pulling off this event. And of course, it will be a success! A friend of mine and I went for a trip to the city last Thursday. Had a good time. We went for consultations for laser hair removal. I've wanted to do this for awhile, and finally we did it!!! Had my first treatment. Going back in 3 weeks. This facial waxing is done on my face!! Hopefully it will be all its said to be!

Mom & Dad-well, they're plodding along. Mom is entering her 4th week of oral chemo. Her rash seems to be under control. She still has no appetite. Other than that, her spirits seem to have improved in the last month. Dad is still really struggling with acceptance. He is not accepting any of this. He is so caught up in this craziness, and its making him crazy!! (Like that play on words??) Laureen has made arrangements for him to get out and volunteer at the Thrift Shop. I'm so happy for him, and grateful for these arrangements. He definitely needs time out and away from all this, and mom can use the down time as well. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right??? Everyone needs a break now and then. So, I think he'll get out a couple of afternoons a week, which will give him a much needed change of environment. 5 more weeks of oral chemo for mom. She is busy sewing/quilting baby blankets for her churches sewing group. They apparently send these blankets north to needy families. It helps mom to have something to do, and still be able to make a difference in someone's life. Spring can't come soon enough for mom. I can hardly wait until the sun shines, and we can put chairs out on the deck and she can look at flowers and green grass. Those house walls seem so enclosed.

I'm catching up on paperwork these next few days. And I think I'm going to bake something for everyones lunches. Kyle has a hockey game tonight, and if they lose they're done their league playoffs. If they win, they play again tomorrow. It's only winning after this, cuz the next loss, eliminates them out of playoffs. Jayde has practice tonight, so someone will stay home to take him where he needs to go.

Ever wonder how justice is served through health issues?? There are so many schools of thought regarding this. I really have trouble accepting the line of thinking that 'your health is a sign of God punishing you'. Yes, there are some people that believe that! Unbelievable. Or, that 'if you believe enough, you will be healed." Seriously, don't people know that they'd cut off their right arm for being healthy?? There are people suffering from terrible things they would never choose to suffer from, and don't ever deserve to suffer from. Not that I think people 'deserve' any illness. But sometimes, it seems the 'best' people suffer from the worst things. What's with that?? It actually makes me question the pros and cons of euthanasia. My heart breaks for the patients and families who tolerate un-imaginable suffering. There is no justice in that. There is no 'rightness' in that.

Time to take the roast out of the oven. Get lunch and supper organized. Take the boys to the dentist this afternoon. It's been good to get some of these thoughts out........