another chapter in our crazy lives

Blake was walking around the house talking and singing most of the night! I was of course sleepless & now am wide awake. He just fell asleep and is now happily snoring! and laughing in his sleep!! ahhhhh! Another chapter in our crazy journey. hahaha grrrr

So nice having Lisa here!  She will be leaving shortly to go back to NC  and her new home and unpack boxes and clothes and get ready to start new job mon.

Blake sleeping 7.22.14 2 more days till....

He mostly sleeps. And is now disoriented when awake which is very little. This journey started October 24 when he was diagnosed with stage IV metastasized melanoma and was given 6 mos or less to live. In 2 days it will be 9 mos.I have been very blessed to have u all along on this journey supporting us every step of the way and I just wanted to again say thank you. Every day I still have him is a wonderful gift and blessing, and thank you for being along with me on the journey. You all are so loved and appreciated!

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Woke up with swollen eyes and wet pillow.  I woke up a few times in the night, and one dream, i was reaching for blake's hand, he was slipping on an icey hill, and i woke up falling out of bed! Landed between window and bed! :/   hahaha  Then this morn, I raced out in my boxers & muscle shirt(sleep clothes)to put the recycling out.  Then Blake heard me and came in and told me today is Wed.  Recycling tomorrow.  So i raced back out and took it in before I confused the neighbors!   hahaha  

Last night we read something that mentioned forgiveness and I encouraged Blake to forgive himself.  We both realized he's mad at himself that he's dying.   We both forgave ourselves and each other for  the sake of forgiveness.

This morning he is cheerful.  We are skipping breakfast as that's the meal he vomits.  He feels relieved he isn't going to try to eat.  He is doing some orange juice which he loves.

I'm gonna get dressed, take my vitamins, and head to the farmers' market down the street real quick.  Ya'awl have a good day, and all prayers appreciated.  We are praying for people who need it, too.  We love u all.

This Weekend in July 2014

Today, church was great as usual!  So much love for a tiny little church in the knobs!

 Pa (Blake) napping with Daisy and healing blanket niece, Bethy, made.

 Last night at the St. Francis picnic.  He insisted on going. Said probably his last one, but I still believe in miracles. We will see. It ain't over till it's over and only God knows when.

 Daisy went shopping with me today.  She loves to shop.  The dog treat section is her favorite.

 A normal afternoon by our front porch, out our front window.

 Lisa sold her Austin house same day she listed it.  Closing Aug. 7 with fax! That amazes this ole grannie!  She has her 26'boat on her car on a trailer which she will pull with a 26' UHAUL truck!  Today she said she has it almost loaded.  She had a week long estate sale and got rid of a lot. In NC, she will go to estate sales and buy stuff again.  She loves these sales! Moving to West Jefferson, NC. Has job already, (she's a PT), and leasing a condo till she buys a house.  We all love the mountains, and are very happy she will be only 5 1/2 hours from home instead of 20!

News of Blake July 11, 2014

Needing more oxygen & weaker & eating less but hanging in there! Thx for prayers!
u can tell this is one of his favorite t-shirts! holey and still wears it often! hahaha