Sunday March 6, 2011 Almost Midnight...

Just finished watching Cupcake Wars on TV while I baked cupcakes for Ida's birthday tomorrow - very inspiring and relaxing. (I used a mix.....!)    Ed is hopefully sleeping peacefully (he was when I left an hour ago).  He was pretty tired at the end of the day.  The blood transfusion went well - no issues or surprises - neither of us had ever seen it done before and it is a little strange to see a bag of blood hanging there and seeing the tube running into your IV, but it's a good thing for him.   We left the light on and Ed said he could call any one of a number of his buddies if he felt a bite on his neck and he needed a silver bullet really quick!  I knew that Coors would actually come in handy at some point......

Thank you bunches to Leo and Georgette for a delicious home-cooked meal delivered to the hospital tonight - Ed is really sensitive to food smells right now, so L, G & I dined in the lobby and all that was missing were candles - they thought of everything!  Yummy salad, bread, beef stroganoff and cookies.  There is nothing like a home-cooked meal after so much cafeteria and fast food!

Ed has a big week ahead so we're both hoping to get some shut-eye tonight.  Hopefully all the arrangements will be made in the next day or two for Ed to leave the hospital and have a few days break before he has to go back on the 15th for the next chemo session.  On Monday we are meeting with the man who will be performing our wedding ceremony - he and I are hoping to get to the courthouse in Ventura tomorrow to apply for the license (he has to appear for Ed) and then we can set a time.  He is a Harley-riding ordained minister - we thought that would be a nice connection and we're looking forward to meeting with him.  My cousin Cheri found him for us - she's worked with him as a consultant for the spiritual ministry where she works in Agoura.  (I bet a few of you were wondering if we had snuck off to Vegas....... not sure "snuck" is a word, but it works here.... no, we didn't.)
The bathroom is looking great but still has a week or so before it's finished, so when Ed goes home this week, we will probably be going to stay at his Mom's house.  She has a great place, perfect for what he needs, and it will also keep some of the temptation for visitors at bay, since she lives in Camarillo.  We're still being extremely careful, wearing masks, etc. and limiting visitors to the kids only.  I know it is frustrating, but we appreciate your understanding and patience.  This is certainly a lesson in patience and surrender for us too, but before we know it, we'll be in a rhythm and routine that will include some socializing again.  Stay tuned.....you're all on Ed's dance card!

Time to frost the cupcakes, so I'll be back in touch later on Monday.