Summer Fun - July 2018

 
 As I did not take my liquid drugs for most of July, I had a wonderful time with family and friends in Winnipeg and at our summer cottage. In particular, jumping into the lake and playing with my grandson Finn was a lot of fun. Every Tuesday my husband and I drove back to Winnipeg as I had to go for blood tests every Wednesday morning. On July 20, 2018, I started taking my liquid drugs again as my blood platelets, hemoglobin, and white blood cell levels were improving. I am grateful that my blood and body bruises have gotten better.
 July 26, 2018, was a special day for me. A year ago I went to Emergency at the Health Sciences Centre and was told I had brain cancer. I was so shocked and surprised on that day. My first brain surgery was scheduled for August 8, 2017. In the past year I have had two brain surgeries, had six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation, and have been enrolled in two research studies. I have worked hard every day to stay as healthy and fit as possible. Now that I have experienced six months without seizures, I am hoping to get my driver’s license back.
 
 
My little friend at the lake. 
 
Canada Day fireworks at the lake. 
 
 Building a dock on the southeast side of our cottage.
 
 Lunch with my friend Sandy.
 
 Breakfast with Cindy - she has retired from work!
 
 My friend Teri and I have gone walking for a year!
My husband and I were invited over to her and
her husband's place for dinner.
 
 Enjoying summer! I have to work on keeping
the sun off of my skin. I use lots of clothing
and sun screen.
 
Ila & Dale - our friends living next to our cottage.
 
 My son Ryan (and his wife and son), and my friends
Mike & Karen were at our cottage for a weekend.


Karen & Mike sitting on our dock.
We had beautiful weather.
 
 
A fun evening with my friends - Willy, me, Kris, & Kira.
We all worked together at St. John's High School.


Cathy & Dave came to our cottage for a weekend.
 
My sister Bev and I always have fun going out on a seadoo!
 
 My daughter-in-law Missy and grandson Finn
came to our cottage. We had fun! Our son Ryan
was there too.
 
 Bev took Finn kayaking.

 Me and my little sweetheart!

 Anga and I played basketball together for the
U of M Bisons. That was years ago.
It was great seeing her again.

Dinner at our friends - Mariette & Brian.


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