Good morning 0216

 

Our regular week has started. This week, we’re going to meet with an accountant about the inheritance matter. It is not something usual for us.
We’ll probably be able to go to the gym regularly again. Both of us want to maintain — or in my case improve — our physical strength.
We’ve had a lot of unusual things happening recently, so I hope this week will be calm and peaceful. Pollen season is hard for me, though — it may sound like my usual negative muttering.

Good morning 0215

 

by Yuki

It’s a warm Sunday. For me, that means pollen season has arrived.
We don’t have any special plans today — we’ll probably go to the home center.
I should declutter about ten things. But the bathroom renovation has lowered my motivation a bit.
I’m thinking of having only seven outfits for each season. But defining “each season” is difficult for me, because very cold winter, cold winter, and warm winter all feel different.
Anyway, today I will work on revising my closet.

Good morning 0214

 It’s Valentine’s Day, and for some reason our house is full of chocolate sweets.

Yesterday Yuki was able to receive chemotherapy. He is scheduled to have it again next Friday.

Today we are going to have acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. The practitioner is also a friend of mine. She kindly agreed to be flexible, and Yuki will receive only moxibustion for about 20 minutes. I think acupuncture would be better, but he is afraid of needles.

Actually, we have been doing moxibustion at home every night recently. This time, we want her to check whether we are using the correct pressure points, so he will get a short professional treatment and some advice.

Good morning 0213

 It was warm yesterday. We had a good visit to the shrine. Today is Yuki’s hospital day. It will be a long day, but let’s do our best. Well — it’s really Yuki who will do the hard work.

Good morning 0212

Today we are going to visit a shrine on a mountain with our elder daughter. It’s sunny and warmer than I expected.
After yesterday’s visit to the lawyer, it seems the inheritance matter has moved one step forward.

Until now, we used to go a bit far away to buy our favorite special soy sauce. We’ ve decided to give that up for now. If we go to the shop, we can buy it in a large bottle, but if we have it shipped, it comes in small bottles and costs extra for delivery. Still, I feel that might make me use it more carefully and appreciatively.

Good morning 0211

Though it’s a holiday, we’re busy today. In the morning, Yuki’s care manager will visit us to discuss the care services he may need from now on. In the afternoon, we’re going to see a lawyer. There are still some things we can’t quite decide on, so we’re going to talk them through. I hope it helps Yuki feel more at ease.
We’ll probably get takeout on the way home tonight. I’m glad the snow has completely melted.

Good morning 0210

Today is my performance day at KARAKU Café. I’m happy because I’m going out a little dressed up.
Yesterday we met with the radiation doctor and reviewed all the CT images. We were able to talk about the next steps, which was very helpful. We were also introduced to a psychologist and had a good talk.
He will receive two more rounds of chemotherapy over the next two weeks, then have another CT scan. After that, the future treatment plan will be decided. We are truly at a turning point.
Anyway, we’re grateful that we were able to speak with both specialists.