So, I have work to do to prepare for the oncoming. For one thing, I need to update my legal paperwork - my will, power of attorney, medical proxy, etal. After all, its been almost five years since I put all that stuff in place. Then I need to reconnect with my sister who is the appointed guardian for Drew should, God forbid, things take a nasty turn.
I want to make sure the entire apartment is organized, that I have prepared financially for extended leave from work, that all those little things I have been meaning to take care of are finished.
Beyond the blessing of being able to prepare for the worst case scenario (plan your own funeral?), there is also the "get strong and be as exercised physically, spiritually, mentally as you can get in two weeks" part. I ordered a set of Scripture memorization CDs - learn one verse a week for an entire year! I prepared another set of Scripture slides for my digital picture frame.
I brought a comfy chair, lamp, blanket, pillows into my office in case I need to rest during treatment. I created an office at home so I can work from there, including getting a modem for internet access. I stocked up on aspirin, skin creams, got a new hot water bottle, made sure there is Jello and soup in the larder.
I am back to walking in the morning, and I loaded more music on my iPod for filling my mind with positive, uplifting, joy. I gave away the unnecessities, threw away the no longer viable, fixed the broken, replaced the not good enough.
And most of all, I hug my kids a lot. A lot. Connect. Tell them I love them. Working on things. Getting there. Hope there is enough time to set a firm basis of strength.
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