Mammogram Day

So, you all know it didn't start out that well. Actually, the start was pretty good. Seeing how it's Thursday, it was Loser's Breakfast. Small group. Sandi, Kathy, Linda and me. It was good to see everyone and catch up though.

Following that good start to my day, was, the dreaded mammogram. Let me stop right here and say this. Although it isn't the most pleasant thing we do in a year, it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL that all women over (I think the age is 40) have a yearly mammogram. I know that there is some controversy surrounding this subject, but I believe with all my hear that it can't do any harm, and it can, in fact, save your life.

I'm not sure how Phil Mickelson's wife discovered her cancer, but I'm convinced that early detection will give her a more than fighting chance. I hope you will join me in praying for her and for her family in this difficult time.

Okay, now that I'm out of the pulpit, I'll talk about the rest of my day. After I left the radiation lab, I was off to McDonalds (or Dick Donald's as Kristen says) for a Mocha Frappe. I was soooo sleepy that I thought I'd have to take a nap in the parking lot. Thankfully, the caffeine in the frappe was enough to wake me up.

My first stop, in a very busy day, was Michael's where I bought Tee Shirts for some of the VBS staff.

Aren't these cool colors? We have iron on transfers for them too. The best part is that they were 5 for $10.

After Michael's, it was on to J. Jill. Because I donated four items to the Battered Women's Shelter, I received four 10% off coupons. And, you guessed it, I used them all.

I actually bought two tanks.
Then it was on to Bath & Body Works for shampoo. And, that's all I bought.

Although, there was a 2 for $10 sale and I bought two.

After that, I went to Macy's for intimate apparel. I almost hate that job as much as I hate the mammogram.

There was grocery shopping and lunch and then I went to see Florence. I had a bright idea to stop at Dick Donald's to get her an ice cream. She can only eat pureed foods at this point, but I know how much she used to love ice cream. She was so happy to get it. I fed it to her with a spoon and she kept saying, "Oh, this tastes so good." At one point she said, "This is so advertising." I laughed and agreed with her. A couple of minutes later she said, "This is so refreshing" which is what she meant to say in the first place. It was such a wonderful 40 minutes out of my day. The ice cream brought smiles and laughter from her. I need to remember to do that more often.

I knew I'd be tired by the time I got home again, so I bought a rotisserie chicken at Wegman's. That with some red potatoes and green beans made a delightful dinner for Jim (who is really doing well after his surgery and I).

While I was gone the new washing machine and freezer were delivered. That purchase, added to all this clothing shopping I've been doing, should put a shut down on spending in our household for a while.

Okay, now I'm going to go off on a different tangent. I'm a pretty apolitical person, but I have a question. Just what is up with Dick Cheney????

~Hippo Hugs~

The love in your heart wasn't put there to stay.

Love isn't love 'til you give it away.

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