This past Tuesday, Ted and I had lunch at D.Q. He said he was bored and ready to go out. We enjoyed this so much. It was something we would do before his cancer battle started. We ate and did not linger. I could tell he was getting tired when we returned home. It truly felt wonderful to be out for something besides lab work , drs. appointments , and going to the drugstore. LOL
Ted also said he wanted to drive to his lab work yesterday. Of course I rode along with him. He did okay. A bit of improvement each day. Thanks to God and all of you with your powerful prayers. We so appreciate all of you. XO.
It rained for two days, enough that the sump pumps came on and ran awhile. I was thrilled it melted all the snow.
Then Friday we had beautiful breaks in the clouds, so we could enjoy sunshine and blue skies.
In the little woods in back. The grass is kind of brown in most places.
This was yesterday's sunset. I loved the colors. Those are lime piles in the field across the road.
Have to show these cuties ...all wallowed out and napping. Layla and cousin Max.
While they nap, Luke and Ozzy Cat, are bird watching. I so love getting pictures of the little ones since I can't be with them at this time.
I hope all of you are doing well and counting the days till spring. I know I sure am. So ready to be done with snow and carrying wood. LOL.
Thank you again my sweet blog family for your prayers. You are all in mine. Speaking of prayers, I want to ask that you say prayers for Nana Diana's granddaughter Sweet Cheeks. She is a sweet young girl and very ill right now. Thank you so much. XO
I'm so happy to hear your Ted is doing better. It makes anyone feel so good to get out if not for just a little while. I know the feeling of that so well. I've had you all on my mind so much and still praying hard for you both. I think everyone is either getting rain or snow the last week or so. Glad it melted the snow for you so you can get out. I'm like you and waiting on spring so much. Big hugs and lots of love my sweet friend. xo
ReplyDeleteDear friend, Thank you so much for your prayers and good thoughts. It is doing my heart well to see Ted improving daily. Some days there's highs and some days there are lows. But we keep praying. Hope you get out for some little fun trips too. I am so eager for spring Susie..It snowed today and I tried to shovel..well just a little. LOL. Blessings to you , Love you so much. xoxo, Susie
DeleteGoing to DQ is always good! Ours only serves ice cream and has always been closed during the winter but not this year....I need to get over there one of these days! Your sky pictures are absolutely stunning. You bet l’m ready for spring!
ReplyDeleteDoris, ted and I still laugh about a time we drove to town to get a blizzard and it was snowing...Ted said it was going for a blizzard in a blizzard. It snow again today (Sunday) I hope it doesn't last...but it slicks up the roads. At least try to get to DQ to celebrate spring when it arrives. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm so glad to hear the news on Ted. I remember all too well how good it felt to get out and about following my surgery. DQ sounds like to perfect place to go. We are supposed to have more snow this weekend, but hopefully not very much. I am so looking forward to spring too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy. I know you were happy to be outside after surgery. Ted and I thank God for even those small things. Oh we did get more snow today. About two inches or three. I cleaned the porch and steps...but it snowed more...so I am just waiting. Blessings to you and Joe, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYes!!! I love it when I see a post from you! Continued prayers each and every day and often....
ReplyDeleteJust saw the post from Diana and praying.....
God answers prayers......
Love you and Ted!!! SO much!
My sweet Linda, Thank you and LD for the card you sent and all your wonderful prayers. They are helping us. Each small step Ted takes,is a blessings to us. I am so grateful too. Take care of each other there. Love you both so much. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI am praying for Diana's g.girl...such a sweet kid and she needs us all praying now.
Oh Susie...how I loved seeing that picture of Ted at the DQ! Just blessed my heart! And I know how much you loved that time there with him. And glad he was able to drive. I think it’s important and good for him to do that!! Also glad you are getting pics of those little ones. They are adorable aren’t they? Please take care of yourself too. My prayers are with you both as well as Sweet Cheeks.
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Gert, Ted and I have so enjoyed your letters and cards. Your sweet prayers are welcomed and appreciated. He thinks he can drive everywhere now. LOL. I want him doing...but not over doing. So I have to watch him closely. Working men the to sit still. Blessings to you our sweet friend. xoxo,love, Susie
DeleteYay Ted -- out & about! It must have felt good to him to drive again. And DQ is always better than hospital food! Just take it easy ... both of you. Have a blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, It was so fun to be almost normal again. Ted is loving driving again...it's about 5 miles to town from here. We always like DQ for a quick fun lunch. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThat is good news that Ted is getting stronger. The sunny days really brighten our spirits too. So thankful for answered prayer.
ReplyDeleteKaren, You are so right...sunny days just my heart. Seeing Ted get some his strength back and desire to do things, also makes me happy. Thank you for your prayers, they mean so much. Blessings, xoxo, Stay warm there. Susie
DeleteI am very very happy to see this picture....Ted looks great!!---he is just beaming! and looks much stronger and much better! Very glad to see this. Hope your weekend is going great and also wanted to thank you for your sweet words and your prayers during the recent loss of my Mom.
ReplyDeleteHi Debbi, Ted was happy to do some things that we used to do. Strange how simple things can mean so much , once you have not been able to do them.
DeleteI pray you are doing well. You know Linda of Linda's Life Journal lost her mommy last week. I had a friend tell me that when my mother passed , a little girl went with her....meaning me .It kind of felt that way too. Blessings to you dear friend, xoxo,love, Susie
Ted looks more vibrant and certainly happier in that picture. So glad he is able to do little things that make his world seem more "normal". Did you see Diana's most recent post? Hope your sunshine lasts and you have a nice rest of your weekend. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn. It doesn't take much for us to count our blessings, especially after the cancer fighting. Yes, I did see Diana's blog...I just wanted to ask for her and Julia. Such a sweet young girl. She needs our prayers and well wishes. Honey, it snowed again today...after I could see some lawn. LOL Blessings to you and yours, stay warm, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSuch wonderful pictures. DQ sounds like a great treat! Even in winter! Especially when you haven't been out for any fun in so long. Love your little ones. They are precious. Take care and may God continue to bless you and Ted with good reports. Yes, we are praying for "Sweet Cheeks".
ReplyDeleteThank you Pamela. I am thankful for your prayers and I know Diana is also. We need to pray for one another all the time. It's the best thing we can do.
DeleteOh I miss my little babies to hug on. It seems they are growing so quickly. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
Hi Susie, I am sorry I didn't know about your Dh"s illness, I haven't blogged in awhile, I will add your DH and you to my prayer list! I have two dear friends who are battling cancer right now, so I understand that it is day by day, His smile in the photo, and wanting to drive tells me he is a fighter.
ReplyDeleteI will also be praying for Nana Diane's granddaughter. Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Sue
Thank you Sue. My Teddy and I are so thankful for each and every prayer. I thank you for your prayers for Diana's g.daughter. She is a sweet young lady and so sick. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteBit by bit, Susie. I'm so glad to hear this news, that Ted is feeling well enough to go out, to drive. One step at a time. And the photo of your littles is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie. It is so good to see Ted do things like drive or go to DQ...I know it's not much , but as you said, bit by bit, one step at a time. Oh I laugh when I see picture of those great grands. They are precious to . Bless you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteGetting out is good and D.Q. is absolutely a "feel better" place to eat! Those little cuties sure put a smile on our faces. Enjoy your day dear friend, prayers continue for you and Ted! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteTheresa, It was wonderful to be out and about and not going for scripts, or dr. visits. LOL I am getting anxious to hug on those little ones. I miss them. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI'm glad you and Ted got out and enjoyed your lunch at DQ. That must have been such a treat. Love that place. Ted looks good, Susie! I hope he is feeling better. I'm glad you got some rain, and that sunset is beautiful, and looks a bit mysterious. We've had lots of rain here too, which we really need. That is the cutest picture of Luke and the cat bird watching. What a treasured photo.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know about SweetCheeks, and have been praying for this precious child.
I think about you a lot, Susie, and have been praying every day for your dear Ted.
love, ~Sheri
Thank you Sheri for your prayers and always kind words. I told Ted today he is a true fighter. He is still doing well. Everyone's prayers are working. SweetCheeks is doing well. Oh God is so good. Sheri, I love getting the pictures of the little ones, as I bet you do now that you have those precious baby girls. Can't love them enough can we?. Blessings to you my wonderful friend, love you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteTed looks great and you cant beat a trip to Dairy Queen.
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Lisa, We just about always do those 5-6 dollars lunches. The girls give us gift cards for there at Christmas. So it's a fun break. Ted was so longing to get out. He did well. Everyday he is doing exercises. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie...I know you are wishing for nomal days as is your Ted...it sounds all positive. So happy to read you were able to get out and enjoy an afternoon...spring will be here before you know it...a time to renew and enjoy the sunshine!
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy. Oh I am so thankful for each good that we are granted. I am honestly ready to sit on the porch, I think that is what I need. I have sat out on the porch in my coat before. Just to be outside and enjoying fresh air. Ted has been trying to do a bit more each day. He exercise two or three times a day. He is back to doing his crossword puzzles. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHello dear Susie! I am so sorry about Ted's cancer, but so happy to read back on your posts to catch up and reading in this latest post he is getting better every passing day. I can't imagine how hard this has probably been on both of you, and yet your posts are so positive and grateful for all the little things your two are able to do now. I love that you were able to get out of the house and do some 'normal things'. I always love seeing pics of were you live. Isn't rural living just the best!?
ReplyDeleteThank you for always sending a hug, that means so much to me and I'm sure if he could, he would give a big squeeze back.
much love from me....
Hi June. Thank you for the sweet comment. I have learned to count each good thing as a true blessing. Our time is not our own and we need to appreciate all the glorious gifts we get daily. I hope you and your family are doing well and please do hug Landon for me. Blessings to all, xoxo,love, Susie
DeleteI've always loved your views. It rained here during the nigh, going to 70 today but won't last long. Sorry to hear of your husband having cancer, I can relate mine had throat cancer in 2014 but praise to God he is cancer free now but still has to go to two doctors to be checked on. Prayers going up for the both of you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the prayers Sylvia. I am so glad your husband is doing better and staying cancer free. Sending up prayers for both of you. I know that cancer touches the whole family. Ted's cancer is still in remission. I am thanking God daily. We both are. God is good. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI, too, remember how good it felt to do something other than doctors...Bill loved hamburgers and we have a place here that we always went to. When he felt better, we went a couple times. always made us both feel better.
ReplyDeleteBJ, I knew there would be plenty of you out there that would understand "normal" to us . I Know you cherished your Mr. Sweet...I am glad you had those times, of just being yourselves eating burgers. I some times seem to be holding my breath...when I find I am doing that, I let it go and pray. I need to live as normal as possible. The stress is so tiring, as you know my friend. Blessings to you, xoxo,love Susie
DeleteGlad to see Ted smiling and enjoying Lunch out. So happy he is doing well. Prayers continue.
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Kris
Thank you sweet Kris. I had some nice Starbucks thanks to you. :) Well that was at the hospital. Ted is doing better each new day./ I am pryaing he continues to improve and will not have to have the 3rd round of chemo that the cancer dr spoke of at our first meeting. We go to see Dr. Birhiray on Friday. Hoping to receive good reports. Blessings to you and Terry. Love, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh it’s so good to do “normal” things again. Lunch out is always fun and driving, which many of us take for granted. We have a great big wonderful God. So pleased to know that there is daily improvement. Keep looking up!
ReplyDeleteThank you Vee. It is so encouraging when I see each bit of improvement in Ted's health and energy. Tomorrow is a metting with Ted's cancer Dr. we will know more about his cell levels. and If he will do the 3rd round of chemo. Praying he will not need it as he is still in remission. Blessings to you, hope you had a good day. xoxo, Susie
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