Oliver Says Hello

Good morning everyone!  I just finished a morning nap in my

little bed in the family room.  I like this bed to be

turned over on its side so that it is like a little cocoon.

I think I will spend the day following my mama

around and trying to stay out of trouble.

Love,

Oliver

Happy Monday Y'All

It's a bright and cheerful Monday morning here in South Texas

It's going to be a hot one though.  We have been spoiled by the

previously lovely temps of spring.  Now it seems that summer is

waving hello at us and probably deciding to stay until next fall.

I made blueberry muffins from scratch for the first time.

They taste good, but are not as pretty as I would like.  I have

never been a baker and am using this time to teach myself some

baking skills.  I am having fun doing it!

My friend Sarah, sent me a lovely recipe for lemon/blueberry loaf.

I will be trying it.  I love the flavor of lemon in anything!  I will

share it with you after I have tried it.

Today will be a busy one.  I have lots of projects planned and

am now starting them.  What are you planning for this new week?

Love,

Susan and Oliver

Sunday Morning Musings

I love the way the early morning sun starts peeking into the

sitting area of our master bedroom.  Such a peaceful time of 

day.

I have several projects I am working on right now.  Praise

God for my continued health progress so that I can enjoy

working on projects once again.  I bought a new rug for my

Sweet Tea Cottage, and I am anxious to get it down while my

hubby is at home today.  I will need some help moving the 

furniture out before the rug goes down.  

Here's a photo of the rug.  The wallpaper arrived and I am anxious 

to put that up too, but fist I need to paint the studs white.  I asked 

David to help me put up some more trim work too.

Lots to do, but I will take my time and do what I can each day.

I hope y'all have a peaceful and fun Sunday.  See you 

next week!

Love,

Susan and Oliver

Cooking While Sheltering at Home

The restaurants around our town are starting to open up, and of

course many have been making take out and delivery an option

which we have enjoyed.  Despite these options, I still enjoy a

home cooked meal.  I've been going through old cookbooks to

find some comfort food recipes we have not had for a while.

I really like the recipes from this book!

I'm left with the question ~ what to make for dinner tonight?

Any suggestions???

Love,

Susan and Oliver

Chit Chat

I had my second round of immunology infusion yesterday.  It's 

really quite simple.  I sit in a recliner with an IV and receive two

different types of solutions that are meant to build up my

T cells and getting them fighting the cancer cells.  It takes a 

couple of hours.  There have been no negative side effects, and

there is no hair loss from this form of chemo.

I am not alone in the center.  There are two rooms of patients

receiving their own infusions.  Everyone is so friendly and

quite cheerful and the mood is kept upbeat by the kindest

nurses who work to make sure everything runs smoothly, and

that we are all comfortable.  They help to keep the laughter

going.

I cannot say enough nice things about the nurses I have come to 

know throughout my several months of illness.  They are truly

competent angels!  It would have been much, much harder to get

through all the treatments and scary days I have experienced.

God bless them!  I am forever grateful for their expertise and for

their compassion.  

Love,

Susan and Oliver