Quick Turnaround

Ann is finishing her final trip with Wilderness Inquiry today and will get home late tonight. She was accepted for a volunteer position at Amate House and is leaving for Chicago early tomorrow morning. If we blink we might miss her. Amate House is a volunteer program for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Ann will live in a community house in the neighborhood where she will serve. She interviewed and was accepted to work with an organization called Girls in the Game. They provide and promote sports and fitness opportunities, nutrition and health education and leadership development to enhance the overall health and well being of girls across the city of Chicago. Ann will have opportunities to visit schools, coach activities and help to recruit and train volunteers. It is a year-long commitment so there will be some travel between Minneapolis and Chicago for us in the coming year. Coincidentally, I have a business trip to Chicago the 23rd of this month.

I’m feeling well but sad that Ann is leaving. I am starting to feel more “normal” earlier and earlier after each cycle. I have about a week to go before I start the 5th cycle.


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Chicago-Style Hot Dog

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Eunice and Ann are on their way home from Chicago and from what I understand had a good trip. They did a lot of walking Saturday night and Sunday. Visited Millenium Park, the aquarium, ate lunch there, took a water taxi to Navy Pier, walked Michigan Avenue, did some shopping, and had dinner at Pizzaria Uno. Ann's interview went well and she likes the organization, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and hopes to be accepted for an internship. She liked Chicago and likes the urban setting. Chicago is a great city and I love it there too.

Dallas was home for dinner every night. We had steaks with leftover grape tomato and white bean salad on Saturday , ribs and baked beans on Sunday, and Tuscan chicken with home fries tonight. He was very helpful while Eunice and Ann were gone.

I did paint the bathroom this weekend - a rich red called Salsa Dancing. I probably did a little more than I should have. Got tired and has some low blood sugars. It looks nice but needs a little touch up here and there. I had my Cytoxin treatment today and feel good. I did sleep through most of it recovering from the bathroom painting escapade. Booster shot tomorrow and then off for a couple of weeks. I'm planning a trip to Detroit for work June 7-9, looking forward to doing a little travel, and seeing the folks in Southfield. People like to see you to make sure you are OK. My mother-in-law said I was doing remarkably well and even cheerful. I wasn't taking Prednisone when she was here.

I'm beginning to believe Eunice has warned both kids about the effect Prednisone has on my patience. They are complimenting the meals I make and thanking me for them. I'm a little suspicious. I may have to make a tragically bad meal to test my theory.

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Grilled Tuscan Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon