Life has been a whirlwind of activity lately. I celebrated my birthday and took a day trip to New Harmony, Indiana with one of my kids. Despite the heat it was a lovely day and I intend to go back when I can spend at least two days there and also when it is at least 20 degrees cooler. There are numerous historical sites and a natural museum – all things near and dear to my heart. I especially enjoyed the Cathedral Labyrinth and the Roofless Church. We had car trouble coming home and ended up catching a ride home with a very friendly tow truck driver. Angels appear in many different forms.
Two of our kids are staying with us temporarily in between apartment leases and I am loving it. On the days it has not been excessively hot we’ve gone for long walks. On the beastly hot days we go to town for coffee and tea. The labs are definitely loving having ALL their kids home to love on them.
Our farm is now a Sesquicentennial Farm, signifying family ownership for over 150 years. We were recognized at the Illinois State Fair on August 8. We also got to spend time with some dear friends and watch their daughter show her heifer. It was an extremely hot day. A side effect of my cancer treatment is a lack of temperature regulation. The heat got the best of me. I’m grateful for the TLC from my family and friends.
We have a new baby calf in the pasture. She is doing well and loves to frolic.
I found a barn swallow nest in one of our sheds. This was taken the day they hatched.
I took a class at a community college on barn quilt painting. It was a lot of fun and I hope to make a large one to hang on our big, red barn.
I had treatment 104 on August 12.
This was Darrin’s first time coming with me to treatment. It was so nice having him with me.
Madi missed me while I was at treatment so she decided I needed help resting.
So how is my life as a cancer patient? I try to put a lot of life into living and I try to spend as much time as I can with the people and dogs I love. I do all these things with a digestive system that gives me a lot of trouble most days. I carry a change of clothes with me almost everywhere I go. But I still live.
I am not in control. 
I am sitting, watching hummingbirds hit the feeder. There are two that do not come at the same time. However, my feeder can feed 6 different ones. Competition.So glad that the kids are home for a short bit. Nice that Darrin went with you to STL. May you feel God’s blessing today and always. You are a remarkable young woman. Yes, compared to me, you are young!! So enjoy it. Find joy in each moment. I love that you are living all that you can. How much we need to trust that God is with us each step and we will sing praises each day! Love, Peace and much JoyElizabeth
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