I Graduated.......

The Therapists at the Radiation Center at LDS Hospital gave me this certificate today.

I cannot believe that 6 weeks have passed so quickly. I thought for sure I would get tired of going there everyday but I did not. Neither did my driver. Perhaps it was because I knew it was essential and also because the people that worked with me there were so friendly, gentle, compassionate, and supportive.

We met some people we knew for years, and met some new people who were there as others support team.

I did not have to have chemo.

I did not get fatigued as I was cautioned I might. I do have some burn that hopefully will heal before too long.

I learned things about radiation therapy I never knew. And marvelled at the equipment that has been developed.

The Therapists told me there would be a slight change in procedure this final week and I assured them that I trusted that they knew what they were doing. One said, "Oh no, we make it up as we go along". (What was I smiling at?)

I can only thank them for their love. And thank you also for your love, concern, and prayers. :o)

Much as I love them and am grateful, I hope I don't have to see them again :o), but I will, I have a follow-up appointment in a month. :o)

East Wind

WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND?
by Christina Rossetti
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves are trembling,
The wind is passing through.

Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.

I memorized this poem in 4th grade, turns out my Sweetheart did also. Today it is very appropiate as the EAST WIND is blowing.



This is to the North

We have seen some dangerous East Winds over the years. The first one I experienced was our first Winter in Utah and Smoot's Dairy Farm in Centerville had downed power lines that caused a fire and destroyed not own farm buildings but quite a few Jersey cows.
Other times semis have been over turned and huge bill-boards have been twisted. Some people have lost shingles and siding on their homes. One home we lived in faced East and all the heat was blown out of the living room into the kitchen that faced West. I don't remember the children ever missing a day of school because of the East wind.

Nowadays the forecasters can tell us when the winds will blow and what causes them.

I took these pictures this morning. These are NOT clouds on the mountaintops, it is the snow being blown off the mountaintops. A very pretty sight. The mountains in Salt Lake were spectacular.



This is to the South

At least all the fog has gone. It is 11 degrees. Wrap up.