Good morning 0302

 A new week has started.

This week may be busy, and some things might change.
First, we will have a consultation about radiation treatment.

Good morning 0301

 

by Yuki

March has started, and the Japanese plum trees are in full bloom.

Last Friday, Yuki couldn’t receive chemotherapy. Starting next week, he will begin a different kind of treatment. The doctor said that this will probably be the last chemotherapy. If this one becomes impossible to continue, he will be monitored without active treatment.

Additionally, although they are small, two tumors were found in his brain. We will visit the radiology department next week.

Unfortunately, the disease is progressing, but Yuki remains in good spirits. Playing tennis and musical instruments has become difficult, but his appetite is still strong.

The other day, on the way back from the hospital, we were able to return home earlier because there was no chemotherapy. So we had lunch out — even with a glass of wine.

We hope to live well with the illness and spend each day peacefully and joyfully.

Good morning 0225

 It is cloudy, but my face is itchy because of the pollen.

Today, before going to the clinic, we are planning to discard a set of speakers, so we will take them directly to the recycling center. It would be nice if someone could take them as junk items, but that seems difficult because Yuki modified them quite a lot.

Anyway, we have to keep up our slow and steady decluttering. In a way, it has become both my hobby and my work.

Good morning 0224

 Our usual routine has started again — going to the clinic and the gym.

February will be over in four days.
We have to visit the hospital twice this week, so we hope to have a calm weekend.

Additionally, after going to the clinic, we often drop by a few stores, including a department store.
Sometimes we don’t even know whether the main purpose is shopping or seeing the doctor.

Good morning 0223

 It is a holiday today. We are at home and have no plans. I am going to organize my books. I should organize my clothes too, but maybe another time.

Yesterday our younger daughter came. Yuki and she went to eat ramen while I was coping sutra at a nearby temple.

Good mornong 0222

 

The Japanese plum trees are beginning to bloom at Syouun temple.

Today in the morning  I am going to go copying sutra at a nearby temple.

Good morning 0221

 

by Yuki

We have a three-day weekend.
My gym is closed, but Yuki’s gym is open. I wonder if he will go by himself.

It was a long day yesterday,  just as we had expected.
Unfortunately, he couldn’t receive chemotherapy because his white blood cell count had gotten worse.
The good thing is that the side effects probably won’t get worse, but we feel anxious that he couldn’t receive the treatment.

Anyway we are pig to spend this weekend calmly,