Yesterday I had my third MRI.  Now, I hate been confined in small spaces and for those of you who have not had the pleasure of this test its horrendous.  The staff is very nice and friendly but there is something about hooking you up to a IV., laying you on a very narrow stretcher like table and sliding you into a machine machine type tube that's very unnerving.  Its so narrow that I can just get my shoulders through the opening and must keep my arms straight on my legs.  The first part of the test approximately 1/2 hour then they inject their dye.  You can feel a cold sensation coursing up your arm and a weird taste in your mouth. At this point I thought I might toss my cookies but then panic ed because there's not even enough room to turn my head.  I kept calm thinking about my kids and Craig til the sensation calmed down.  This part of the test is only about 7 - 8 minutes.  All in all I had more painful procedures done but this one leaves me feeling nauseated for a few hours later.  I think it emotionally drains me but its better then not keeping a check on my tumour and much better then being 6 feet under.  :)  The best part is that I am now half way through my three year period of testing every 6 months and I woke up feeling much better this morning. 

First Tuesday of the month.  My husband accompanied me on my shopping excursions.  We have been out  for two hours looking for deals and getting an extra 15% off for our troubles.  Craig has gone to have a snooze (as he calls it).  I think he's finding retirement more work then he thought :)
I also think he's starting to defrag. from 37 some odd years at working and trying to get ahead.  I'm so excited about this retirement because I see a "Craig" peaking out from the old Craig he had become. 

As I follow the "Life By Design" lifestyle I can see how implementing their vision and strategies for well being will help him too.  I know he's not finished working but this is a new beginning.  Time for him to pause and decide what to do next. I want him to love what he does and do what he loves.  Not sure what form that will take and I don't care.  We both need to follow our dreams for the future I wish we had done this years ago.