The Two Easters

Caroline, her parents, and me at Crescent Beach

 

This year we celebrated "Western" Easter with Caroline's family at our home with the newly refurbished kitchen, followed a week later by Orthodox Easter at my parents place with my family. That means twice the food and sweets. Sometimes they overlap, sometimes not. Easter is an important milestone for me as it marks a year since I became ill. And got better.

My bike rides are getting longer and my leash to VGH is also lengthening, so it is only a matter of time before I start riding with the group again.

We will be picking up Zoe from Kelowna UBCO this weekend, and Jason will be back from Montreal at the end of the month. Looking forward to seeing them!

Tsoureki (Greek Easter Bread) and Koulouria and red eggs

Graduation

This past week I had my indwelling IV line removed and am transitioning from weekly visits at VGH to only monthly (with weekly bloodwork in Surrey) We celebrated by opening the hot tub and enjoying the (brief) bout of sunshine, and a glass of wine. Later I can start swimming again which is great therapy.

Spent 5 days with my family in Vancouver while the restoration team completed the repairs to our kitchen after the flood we had in December. We even got new granite countertops (that's my girl side talking again).

While in Vancouver I was able to enjoy bike rides, including this one around the Seawall with my sister Michelle and my 2 nephews. Had some great meals courtesy of my Mom and Dad and visited with many extended family members, some whom I have not seen for a full year. It is hard to believe that a year has passed since I first became ill.

Optomistic that this increasing independence and strengthening will continue over Easter and beyond! Thanks to all!