Good morning 0206

 It’s Friday — Yuki’s hospital day. We’re not sure yet whether he will receive chemotherapy today, and if he does, the type of treatment might be changed. In any case, we have to leave the decision to the doctor. The treatment options covered by insurance are gradually becoming more limited.

Still, we’re both doing okay. Yesterday we each did a very light 30-minute workout at our own gyms.

Yuki’s Mac computer finally seems to be working again. The shop replaced the hard drive, but things didn’t go smoothly afterward. He managed to fix the remaining problems himself with the help of AI searches. AI really is amazing.

Now, the long day begins.

By Yuki

Good morning 0205

 All the renovations have finished. It turned out just as we expected, so we’re relieved. We’re going to the bank today to make the payment.

Meanwhile, Yuki’s Mac has come back from repair, but he’s still having trouble with it. He’s planning to go to the repair shop again today. I guess it’s kind of his hobby. Yuki’s staying busy, and I think that’s a good thing.

I’ll reopen my home library.

Good morning 0204

 Today I’m holding a laughter yoga meeting. It’s the first one of this year.

As I wrote the other day, our normal routine is slowly coming back.

On the other hand, there is still a little renovation work left. Today, a door repairman is coming, and also a staff member from the welfare equipment rental company.

The only thing left after that is the payment… I’m a little scared to see how much we went over budget.

This is called an-butter monaka — a Japanese wafer sweet filled with red bean paste and butter.

Good morning 0203

 Today is my health checkup day. I was actually unsure whether I should go or not, but an early-morning appointment slot became available, so I decided to take it. I’m leaving in 30 minutes.

Today it is the day of Setsubun.

Good morning 0202 & lunch diary 0201

 A new week has started. I think we’ll probably be able to get back to our usual routine. Yuki is graduating from tennis now, though.

In the morning, while Yuki goes to the clinic, I’ll do a 30-minute workout at the gym using an AI exercise program.

In the afternoon, while I do the grocery shopping, Yuki will ride the exercise bike at the gym. He can’t use the other machines yet, but he can do this one, and that’s nice to see.

For now, keeping and improving our strength is our main daily goal.

Good morning 0201

 February has started. Today, handrails will be attached to the bed through the long-term care insurance program. Next week, the front door will be repaired, and then the home renovations we can do for now should be finished.

This afternoon, we’re thinking of going to the shrine to give thanks for his discharge from the hospital.

by Yuki

Good morning 0131

It is the last day of January, isn’t it?

Yesterday, Yuki did not receive chemotherapy. Since it has been less than a week since he was discharged from the hospital, the doctor decided to take a short break from treatment. The size of the tumor has not changed. We hope he can coexist peacefully with the tumor. Next week, they will discuss which chemotherapy drug to use.

In an hour, a carpenter will come to install a handrail on the stairs.

Little by little, our daily rhythm is settling down again.

At a convenience store in the hospital