Catching up

 We had ten medical appointments last week.  I like to bunch them all together if possible.  We had seven on Monday and Tuesday in Grand Forks, ND.  Far Guy saw his Palliative Care Dr, Pulmonologist and Oncologist.  A few meds were changed but nothing new is noted...he will have a PET scan in three months.   I saw a Neurologist who wants better nerve studies done that he will do himself, I had Visual Field tests at the eye Dr and she did a quick exam...I am still suspicious for glaucoma but don't have it yet, my eye pressures are great.  Then I had an MRI...I hate those things...The cysts on my pancreas are stable  the one on the uncinate process of the pancreas measures 5.2 cm x 3.8 cm  previously it was 5.3 cm x 3.5 cm  the cyst on the neck of the pancreas measured 9mm  and it measured 8mm in May.  I have not heard from the Gastroenterologist for his recommendations.  They can do nothing about them...I will have to go to Mayo at some point in time. 

Thursday Far Guy had his infusion and I ran errands.  On Friday we both saw the Dermatologist...I was all clear but Far Guy had a biopsy taken from his forehead. 

It was an exhausting week...next week we have three appointments...practically a vacation for me as they are all Far Guy's appointments. 

We are finally unpacked here at home, I am still catching up on laundry.  I had a nap every day since we got home. 

Far Guy has been fussing with Tilly and woodcarving. Hockey pre season games have begun.

I mulched leaves in the yard yesterday...they are about 50% down. 

Minnesota weather:  High 61F  or 16C   Low 40F or 4C

What's cooking?   Steak burgers, french fries and green beans.

Far Side

September 27 Sunday and friends

 Last Sunday I woke up early and began packing for the trip to East Grand Forks, MN  My sister Julie and I warmed up lots of stuff in the fridge and made some scrambled eggs.  We had cooked breakfast for everyone the past two mornings.  Family came and went enjoying a meal with us.  Jen carried suitcases down the stairs and loaded our car for us. 

We headed out...minus my sister...she caught a ride with our other baby brother to her car in our yard. 

We got a little lost in Bismarck ND but enjoyed the scenery along the river.  I took the exit too soon. 

Long time friend Floyd and Shirley were waiting for us at Cracker Barrel...good thing they were patient! 

Here is a photo of our guys...Shirley and I are reflected in the glass!

We had a great lunch and after lunch we sat outside and visited!  

So good to see old friends!  

Too soon it was time for us to leave.

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September 26 Wedding Day

 It was a beautiful day for a wedding 72 degrees and sunshine.

The road to the wedding.

Adam

Waiting for the wedding party. 

The best man arrives

 

Bridesmaids waiting

The lovely Courtney has arrived!

Photo by my brother Carey. 

They had very traditional vows.  The ceremony was short and sweet!  

 

They lit the unity candle

 

Photos by Carey

Very happily married!  

We were so happy that we could be there to see them married.   They had a reception after the ceremony and party later with singing and dancing...we were sound asleep by that time. 

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September 25th Wedding Rehearsal Day

 Friday September 25th started early for my sister, Julie and for daughter Jen.   The entire house was asleep as we made mints for the wedding.

Three sets of hands made short work of the mints. 

My sister and I cooked up breakfast for whoever was hungry!  Egg Bake....I cooked up eggs and potatoes for a potato salad to be served at the Gluten Free Food Table after the wedding.  Grandson Noah and his wife Hanna arrived.

In the afternoon we drove out of town. 

My sister Julie drove us out North and East of town...to the bride's parents and grandparents ranch.  She had been out there helping Andy and Jen with last minute details. 

 Julie

Adam our youngest Grand... the groom 

Adam and his Mom our daughter Jen 

Adam, Andrew and Jen worked really hard getting the old barn ready for the wedding service.  The old wagon wheel was strung with lights.  The wagon wheel was made by the bride's Grandfather as he was a very talented wheelwright. 

Inside the barn...rehearsal went well. 

The barn from across the way in the machine shop where the reception would be held. 

Andy and Jen our hosts for the grooms dinner. 

The meal was wonderful...choice of rib eye steak, chicken or walleye served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.   It was all delicious...my first real beef in a month and my stomach was very happy and the best part I did not get sick!!!! 

 Then we were off to the Air B &B to see if Savannah, Paige and Cole had arrived! 

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Thursday September 24th Happenings

 We are safely back at home.  We were gone for 6 days.  

We began last Thursday(Sept 24th) after Far Guy's Infusion meeting up with my sister Julie after she dropped Lolli off at a Local Doggie Hotel.

We drove to Mandan North Dakota and took a break at the North Dakota's Veteran's Cemetery. 

It is a beautiful spot high on a hill.

We knew just about where Far Guy's best friend Gary was buried.  We attended his funeral in Fargo and the service high on this ND hill back in 1993.  Gary died of an aneurysm, he lived a few days long enough to be a donor.  I am certain he touched many lives as a donor, as much as he touched our lives as a very good friend.  We like to stop and honor Gary's memory when we are going through Mandan. 

We traveled further West after our stop. 

We met up with daughter Jen and Son in law Andy at a Pub to eat supper in Dickinson ND after that we settled into an Air B&B that would hold lots of family. 

We had a huge Suite with an adjoining bathroom.  We were ready for some sleep!

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