Doesn’t the word “relax” look like the name of a drug? “RelaX ™, the new treatment by ABC pharmaceuticals, has been approved by the FDA for just about everything.”
Laura’s been doing a lot of resting, especially since chemo. But this is now day +7 after chemo and she’s definitely in better shape. In fact, when I called her this afternoon she said, “I’m not tired. And I don’t know what to do.” That’s a milestone.
Laura was feeling so well this morning that we drove into town (Shelburne Falls) to do some shopping. It’s true that she’s not as tired as she’s been, but she still needs lots of good rest. Since her back problems are such that she’ll probably continue to sleep in a chair for the foreseeable future, it was time to fix her sleeping arrangements. For at least 2 months she’s been sleeping in a firm, undersized recliner that I picked up from my great aunt many years ago. It has never been very comfortable. So it was time for a change. The rule in recliners seems to be: the more hideous, the more comfortable. We bought a very hideous chair. Laura says we’ll be more motivated to get rid of it when she doesn’t need it anymore.
Relax. Sit back and relax.
Wed, Oct 10th, 2007 11:53pm by dkulp
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5 responses so far ↓
1 Janice Everett // Oct 11, 2007 at 9:01 am
Our hideous reclinders go the airport office for use until they have to be burned….. why do we have problems separating ourselves from them? They spell R E L A X and sit a while…..also I’ve seen many who need a nap use them for a bed….Anyway, the return of some strength is good news. hugs to all, love Janice
2 Tom Hollandsworth // Oct 11, 2007 at 12:59 pm
So happy to hear you’re feeling a little better, LC . Enjoy your Lazyboy (and the chair, too)
3 Angela // Oct 11, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Oh my. You can always banish that monstrosity to the sugar house (where the girls can use it as a trampoline proxy). I’m glad Laura’s feeling better!
4 Heather // Oct 11, 2007 at 10:10 pm
PawPaw Lawrence could always do some serious sleeping in his recliner … you could hear him “sleeping” no matter what room of the house you were in. I hope Laura’s not that loud!!
love,
H
5 Aunt Cathy // Oct 14, 2007 at 7:58 pm
I’m not sure if Laura has heard this litany before. I hadn’t. I liked it very much and thought I’d send it on for her.
What Cancer Cannot Do
it cannot…invade the soul, suppress memories, kill friendship, destroy peace, conquer the spirit, shatter hope, cripple love, corrode faith, steal eternal life or silence courage. Amen
Aunt Cathy