So one of the things that Emily and I have enjoyed over the years, our backyard, was exciting last night. We watched a herd of deer, final count was 21, mass up and take their good natured time to cross Corwin Street. I think this was the largest groups we have ever seen together. It is the snow cover, of course, that is making life difficult for them. This is the time when our shrubs and trees are in peril. They have eaten the English Ivy under our tree (well, what used to be a tree) in the front yard several times. Our flowering shrubs, literally a foot from the house, have been nipped (that means no blooms in the spring) as well. I doused those with "deer-be-gone" spray in the fall and so far it seems to have saved them.
We are also bird watchers with several feeders--the gold finches seem plentiful in the winter, but we had only one pair who stuck with us over last summer. We also have a flock of wild turkeys that have come to the feeders on occasion. This winter we have had four toms traveling together, (the gay caballeros) I have called them, who have made themselves pests. Just now they aren't around and we hope they have found a more generous benefactor. We will certainly miss all of this when we move.
I am down to the last two days before a blessed week off the meds. It hasn't been bad--I have continued to eat solid meals, the slime index has been very moderate though I have very little taste at this point, and I have had no mouth sores at all. Though constipation continues to be a threat, I have managed that without a lot of problems. But I have had a lot of fatigue. I seem to be able to exert myself for an hour or so, then I am ready for the recliner--or a two hour nap!
Monday is the CT scan, news from that will wait until my checkup on Friday.
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I suspect that deer will roam around High Street just as freely as they do on Corwin, and the little birdies will find your feeders outside your windows of your condo just fine...meanwhile a herd of 21 crossing Corwin can only mean that they will have free reign to roam at our place on Leon Street, since I am not there to bleat on my dad's bugle and bark like a dog and make a fool of myself to scare them away!! You and Emily are never far from my thoughts and you, our dear Maestro, are at the top of my meditation list daily, will be thinking loving, healing, peaceful thoughts for you during your scan on Monday. We hope you have a good week 'off'. Much love, Marion and Bob
ReplyDeleteMust have been quite a kodak moment for you and Emily! It's nice to be able to see some of the plusses of winter - beautiful nature scenes! I do have a funny "deer story" - Last week one day, my Mom (85 years old) and I went out for dinner and when I dropped her off at home (she lives on a farm) she noticed 6 deer out in her field. The ground was snow-covered and the snow was falling and it was such a picturesque scene. I said to my mom "I wish I had a camera" and as she was getting out of the car her reply was "I wish I had a gun". I was still laughing a mile down the road! Still praying for you daily Dick! Take care and thanks so much for keeping us updated!
ReplyDeleteI pictured the wildlife you described and, I must say,the gay caballeros reference made me chuckle. Carolyn's story about the deer also kept me laughing. I hope you & Emily were able to see "All Shook Up". It was an entertaining show and, as usual, the DHS musicals do not disappoint. Continued prayers to you and Emily.
ReplyDeleteDr. Stroede, I was alerted to your blog by Kathy Punches. It is truly an inspiration to read as you go through this journey. I wish you all the best and hope we can meet up one of these times soon. I have enjoyed working with the college the last six months broadcasting over the internet the home games for football and basketball. What a great season it's been! -Ken Richer
ReplyDelete. . . thinking of you today! Sending smiles your way!
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