As always there’s always something to be thankful for.

It’s been 1 year since I started monthly Velcade shots. I’m thankful that it’s quick( I’m in and out in 30 minutes), not too painful( it is a very long needle going into my abdomen), and I tolerate it well. Plus, it has kept my kappa light chain numbers at normal or near normal. I am so grateful that it’s allowing me to live as normally as possible and with these last 6 months with B, I’ve been able to take him to appts, chemo, and ER visits. My energy level is ok. Maybe not great, but I can do what needs to be done.

I’m thankful we’ve had some nice walks in the early morning. It’s been cold but we bundle up and it’s fine. I’ve used one walking pole a few times and it seems to add to some stability. I haven’t had anything like a fall but my knee( the ACL tear, and meniscus tear) are always in the back of my mind.

I’m thankful Barclay is having a very nice period of good energy, no chemo problems and he’s out and about. He can drive to get his own labs and do errands if need be. So that’s so great. He will have a video visit with DR. Lee in mid January so we’ll know then what the next step is. Age is a factor in this surgery so I’m a little concerned but I figure, don’t worry too much yet.

I’m grateful both my kids are healthy and doing well. My daughter does have immune issues but so far she knows what to do if a flare-up occurs.

Going forward into the new year, I’m grateful we have a safe warm house and plenty in the pantry. This year I want to be more intentional with food and not buy larger quantities of things at Costco. Here’s looking at you, giant bag of cheese-its!!! I see these things on sale and impulsively buy them. So I want to be more intentional. I can go to Winco and buy a small box of cheese-its if that’s what I want.

I’m thankful for each morning to wake up and look forward to a new day.