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specialNow Playing: Day 2583-Next GP Chapter... Turning Lemons Into Lemonade :)
Monday... Manic Monday.
We planned on taking a break to catch up on some last minute moving totes, neatly stacked, per-room-pile. What we weren't expecting, was a whole lot of driving today!
A friend of Eric's contacted us in regards to a large rental property one state over, Kentucky. Let's see... So far we have lived in Ohio, Indiana, bound for Nevada and why not just throw in Kentucky for a little extra pizzazz? Heeheeheehee! Sure, why not? At this point, we are both game for anything! We already made our first super major jump, out of Ohio and into Indiana. "I" Indiana. That's how I view this state. "I" comes before "U."
Take care of yourself first. "I."
Indiana.
1pm, out the door and headed to the unknown. A very winding, heavily wooded, desolate unknown. We would be lying if we didn't say just how peaceful not only the drive was out to the property, but as well the property itself. The location? PERFECTO! The drive? Not so perfecto. Peace and quiet, country life, certainly fits well for our little family, but having to take a good 25 minute drive off the beaten path and onto a mere, one-lane, tiny, narrow road? A bit too much for both of us. No worries! We actually really enjoyed the peaceful ride, breathtakingly beautiful wooded views and discovering a new part of Kentucky. A part of Kentucky that we would had never known existed, if it wasn't for Eric's friend and a possible temporary rental home.
~There is always a silver lining~
As far as moving out west? Plans are still moving (no pun intended) in the right direction. Those who have asked how Littleblue is doing with her mammary cancer? The tumor is still growing, but thankfully, at a very slow pace. Since there are no surgical options, due to Littleblue's lungs being affected and needing to remain on medication to help with her breathing. Littleblue will remain under Veterinarian specialty care and continues doing well with at home care, along with daily medication.
Mittens, our special little kitty picked out by our beloved Lucky, continues to adjust quite well with the rest of her new siblings! We all miss Lucky and definitely believe that Mittens was meant to be as we took her in as a tiny stray outdoor kitty, to now a super spoiled indoor kitty! Heeheeheehee... Mittens is super smart, totally cute and with the most beautiful green eyes. She's a lover and a keeper for life! XOX
OXO
Since some of our Manic Monday schedule brought us back over state lines, into Ohio, we decided to take a walk down memory lane... We once again, braved the brisk winter weather and took a walk at one of our prior parks that we enjoyed walking the trails at over the years. It's interesting when you have been away for awhile, from where you used to live and what you used to know, then go back, even if only for a mere few hours. A chance to visit the parks and walking trails that we enjoyed for years. We both miss the place that we used to call home, but I don't miss the stress. I don't miss feeling suffocated, around those whom caused us a great deal of stress over the years. I don't miss being in a very close proximity with the stress either or those who excluded us over the years, as if we had already died. We don't miss the big city noise, over populated cookie cutter neighborhoods nor the rudeness from living a fast pace way of life. It's strange how in a mere few hours visit, back to where we once called home, has changed over the past 4 months. Not that our current, newly purchased home feels anything like, 'Home.' Yet, what we don't have, is stress or the feeling of being suffocated, nor living within a close proximity around those whom have caused more hurt than they will ever know.
Living in a new state, a new city, in a sleepy, little, lazy, river town is actually quite refreshing! A final stop before our destination location. Nevada.
You can't blame our lemonade home, for what prior sellers failed to disclose, but instead hide while putting others health and safety in jeopardy. You certainly can't blame the house either on how prior parties either failed to take care of the house or used cheap, unprofessional means of repairs that were not disclosed, yet hidden very meticulously. Problem is, I am far wiser and smarter than all involved and all of the above. It didn't take me very long to listen and then visually see what our home had to tell us once the sellers decided to quickly remove their contents, a mere 2 hours, before closing. I may not look at life, the way that most look at life. I look at life through a different set of eyes. A far wiser, much more open to the impossible, set of eyes. I enjoy the process of learning something new each and every day. I am open to the possibilities of lessons that are still left to be learned along the way.
Infinite compassion, endless wisdom~
on fire
Lots of big, comfy clothes and warm blankets kind of weather here in our little, lazy, river town... 
What I have also still yet to do, since moving out of state, is to dust off and plug in the ole home treadmill. Luckily, our home foundation has been extremely quiet lately. We aren't sure if this might possibly have to do with Duke Energy hired crews cutting far too many trees in the back of our property, instead of pruning them?. Additional pressure and weight released from the foundation could very well be a possibility for the eerie silence. The cold winter weather and ground starting to freeze might also possibly have something to do with our home finally catching a break. Professional expects feel that it could be very well from both. Released pressure, weight from the trees and much cooler winter weather. This doesn't mean that our troubles are over. Not by any means. It just means that we have finally gotten our long overdue house break. Literally... Break. 
#DeterminedAndFIERCE
chillin'
Did I just write two paragraphs on politics?!? 
I still have several weeks before my body ultimately decides for us, the fate of those concert tickets. In the meantime... I have an appointment with my specialist next week, to see where I am with an 8 month rebounding E Coli infection. I am almost certain on the exact location, where I picked up this upmost nasty infection. I remember the day when I gave up a room after radiation for another cancer patient who was struggling to walk after his chemotherapy treatment. On our way out of the oncology treatment center, I started feeling sick and was in need of a bathroom, ASAP! I ended up using a bathroom, right outside of the closed oncology society doors, in which, I would greatly regret later. Like days later, after the first initial signs of E Coli began to surface. The rest? The rest should be history, but unfortunately for me, it is still in the present. I plan on asking my specialist next week if we could possibly move up my dosage of Marinol. I started off on 2.5 mg capsules and now currently taking the 5 mg capsules. The problem is that I have to melt each 5 mg capsule in a large thermal mug of decaf coffee. That means having to drink two large thermal mugs of decaf coffee or decaf tea on a daily basis, on top of my other daily liquid nutrition. I am good just to be able to consume one large thermal mug a day. This might be why I am not reaping the full benefits of my little magical pill. Some days, even with medical, are better than others. If I didn't have an obsolete GI tract, Gastroparesis, my transit time with medications would be normal. I am not alone, but I still get by, like the rest of us GP'ers. One day at a time. Adding cancer treatments and rare tumors only made matters that much harder to handle. Far more difficult for a team of doctors to treat, but I vow to continue on...
JOURNEY! 
d'oh
day!
What a great way to team up and have some fun with friends, while also getting the chance to tour around to various locations during tournament season. Talking about some serious competition! Just when you think you have seen it all... You have never truly seen it all! Heeheeheehee~ We saw some of the most creative team shirts from Kentucky, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee. You name the state and they were there to represent! Now I can see why Eric's friends are so passionate about playing darts, especially at the beginning of dart tournament season. Of course, we didn't play darts, but were there instead for team support, but unfortunately that support only lasted a mere 2 hours.
didn't stop until an hour after we got home. Instead of enjoying the start to what could had been, a really good evening and end to a 'good' day. We instead had to spend it, once again, at home. Eric playing nurse and my beloved fur children by my side. 
There is still so much more to explore around the little, lazy, river town. We also want to visit a local rescue organization, only a mere 10 minute drive from our home. The organization only allows visitors by appointment. It's hard to make an appointment, because my good and bad days are impossible to predict. I live day to day, hour by hour. Not on promises or any plans made well in advance. We live by the word, 'spontaneous.' Maybe next weeks doctors appointment will bring with it, some insight on any other possible treatments so I can enjoy far more good days! We have been told about possible, immunotherapy, but it never got past a brief conversation. For now, I must continue listening to my body, which unfortunately requires a lot of rest...
Heeheeheehee!
happy
You know... I never considered myself to be much of a river type of gal, nor one to actually be fond of watching the big ships and barges slowly make their way down the river. It's no wonder, that a new walk and bike path that runs along the river, still receiving some finishing touches, always seems to have those who sit in their cars, enjoying the majestic ships and barges as they sail on by... Ironically, I can understand why, as I have quickly found out, it is VERY relaxing! We have yet to not come back home feeling super relaxed after taking a walk on the new river walking trails... What a great and healthy way to clear the ole mind! I can't use my home treadmill right now, not in this house anyways, due to fear I might become one with the basement. So for now... It looks like we will be hitting the walking trails a whole lot more, weather permitting. There is so much to look forward to on my good days, as we continue to explore the little, lazy, river town...
Unfortunately, due to home rentals now being owned by large corporations. We have yet to find a temporary home to rent while this house begins the process of going through litigation. As we were told, could be a very long, 18 months before finally reaching the judge and a reversal for Eric. In the meantime, per legal advice, we have placed our home for sale. 'AS IS.' Also, as this house should had been properly placed by the prior owners. Sold, 'AS IS.' 
bright
weekend! 
There are so many things going on behind the scenes, just as with life, some good and some bad. No parent should ever tell their children or adult children how they should or should not feel. It's not only wrong to not allow people the right to go through emotions, but as well, it is downright unhealthy. I don't take things that have transpired over the past 5 years very lightly nor should anyone assume, that we don't take it very seriously.
happy
Instead of another dreary, rainy day. Mother Nature decided to give us a little taste of spring! Lots of sunshine during the morning and afternoon hours, following quickly by overcast skies for the evening. 
LOVE~LOVE~LOVE
cheeky
We have, however, come across some very interesting findings. Thanks to those who have also weighed into the great lemonade house mystery, those whom have recently given us some friendly advice based off of many years of experience. Professional experience. 
Per told by Geo Engineers who are also working on a local Walmart store, a mere 1 minute drive from our home, which is also sinking. "I would not suggest buying a home in the city which you currently reside because the ground is not stable." Too bad we weren't warned this ahead of 
time, same as not knowing a year prior, local counselor and the city mayor approved the Duke Energy tree slashing proposal. Like... sometime before closing would had been nice to know everything. Who would had thought to check on the soil and city property soil report, before purchasing a home? Not I. This entire experience has been some what, positive. I have learned a great deal about a huge array of topics that I would had never, prior to purchasing a home, would had ever dreamed about learning.
competition!
Years ago... A dear friend of mine used to take turns with me playing the game called, "Silly Selfies." We used to make it a competition on who could create the silliest, funniest, unique and sometimes, even the most fierce selfie! Of course, we would start our competition during the most random times. Heeheeheehee!
The object is to see who can create the best selfies, whether they are silly, serious, obnoxious, down right ridiculous and of course, the most FIERCE! Hahahahaha... We take our selfies very seriously! 
Hahahahaha! 
Me and Eric have our own silly selfie competitions during the week. We also like to see who can create the best lyrics regarding the days events, while throwing in random dance moves. BAH! I usually win on the lyrics part, while Eric is still the winner with his creative dancing. Although, sometimes I am not sure if he just threw out his back, or is actually busting out another new dance move?. HAHAHAHAHA! Life need not always be so serious, nor taken so seriously. Bust a selfie or two! Who cares what people will think, everyone has taken a selfie at some point in their lives. I believe that some folks used to call them polaroid's back in the day. Not selfies, as they are called in the present time. 
I am certainly no Kim Kardashian when it comes to taking selfies, but for someone battling a nonstop, internal war within. I pride myself on cleaning up MARVELOUSLY! 
on what I will look like during next weeks round of...
WINK*
HAHAHAHA!