Lauren, Linda & Tommy @ The Wine Cellar 7/6/21
So glad to have pressed for Tommy and Lauren to 'crash' Linda's dinner w/friends last night. Even though the location moved from The Basin to The Wine Cellar, they made it and got included into the evening for it's entirety. The MRI appointment Monday was a pretty exhaustive one for her and myself as well for various reasons. We had some good conversations. I heard yesterday that the results aren't good. The complexity of juggling optimism and encouragement with reality and insight she's pressed against hearing makes this far more complex than one can imagine. It's almost impossible to convey. The kids are doing their best and after having made the effort last night, Tommy ended up going to visit her again this am and even helped with her PT. Tomorrow she'll get her head shaved in prep for the "optitune" device she'll be using starting next week.We dropped off the wig made from Lauren's hair on Tuesday. I think that'll drive home more of the realities, so Lauren and I are going to go visit tomorrow early afternoon to give her some further encouragement. Jen's been so understanding though all of this, even reading up on things and praising me for the efforts I'm making to help all I can. She's keeping me sane and honest too. This wasn't what she signed up for but she's as making this something we are experiencing as an extended family and I know the kids love and appreciate her for it. Work was good, a few meetings and such. Cut my hair down to #4 for the summer and feels great. Came across the 2018 Renwood Old Vine Zinfandel at Costco on sale for $8.99! We had it at Mark/Wendy's when Mark's dad Don brought it and it was the favorite of all. We bought a case. We have too much wine but it'll be a great option for sharing at all sorts of occasions throughout the rest of the year. I felt like I used my time well today, although I find I'm still getting 'flustered' as I juggle parallel demands and kids and calls and errands and such. I need to revisit some earlier posts about "react-defenso-man" and anger management. My two weakness. Meditation helps but only when I'm actively doing it. Oh, and today I learned that Scottie absolutely loves Reblochon cheese. Fascinating.
