Saturday

It is Saturday, and while it is chillier & windier, the sun is shining.

My friend, Diane, took me shopping this afternoon. We started at Dillard's and moved on to Marshall's. While I had to walk very slowly, I was able to make it through both stores. Diane was very patient with my slowness and it was great to be able to go out to a 'real' store.

Mark and I have been enjoying meals every day brought by friends and coworkers. It has been so wonderful. Yesterday, a friend from work stopped by to drop off a lovely basket filled with popcorn and gift certificates to restaurants and Blockbuster from my department at work. So nice! I know I have said this before, but we are truly blessed to have such a supportive group of people behind us. I thank God for each and every one of you.

Diane and her husband, Steve, are returning tonight to fix supper and eat with us. It will be nice to have a normal evening with our dear friends.

While I can't say I can tell a huge difference between yesterday and today in my breathing abilities, I know that the shopping was a step in the right direction. I need to push myself just a little more each day in order to increase my stamina - and hopefully improve my lung function! The doc said it could be months before the fluid and air pocket disappear, so I am not sure how my lungs should feel. I just would like to be able to walk a little faster without gulping for air! I know - PATIENCE! Sigh.....

Have a great rest of the day - it is a beautiful one!