Part One~Vocal Cords

I have had a few surgeries on my throat (parathyroidectomies) and there is a lot scar tissue surrounding the organs that let me talk. I have had trouble speaking for 2 months now and needed to visit a DR.

As promised, I am sharing with you, what I learned from my Dr this week. My DR is a Laryngologist at the famed Baylor Voice Center in Dallas Texas. She numbed my throat and put the scope through my nose and down my throat. We learned that my left vocal cord is paralyzed. I will have another surgery in July to try to fix it….

When we talk, the vocal cords open and close meeting in the center allowing air to go in and out, making the sounds of communication. Because only one of mine works, I have trouble breathing and talking. My oxygen levels are a mess, making me very tired. DR H said that when fixed, my voice will sound different. Larry asked the Dr if I will be able to sing….well, you know the old joke. Larry always makes me smile.

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Camp Days

Because I am not 100% yet, we decided that instead of CAMP ROBI being every day for one week, we are going to have Camp Robi one day a week all summer long! I am sure that it will be as fun as usual and this helps Camp Robi last longer!

The first day of Camp Robi was a success! Matilda came to The Cottage and we hung out for a bit, playing games and eating turkey sandwiches for lunch. Then spent the afternoon at PINSTACK, playing games and ending with bowling and dinner.

Matilda won the Camp Robi Bowling challenge. ($20.00) Congratulations Matilda!

Day two of Camp is going to be wonderful too! There is so much to look forward to this summer.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

This morning I took the garbage out to the bin and it was already warm. The street was quiet and it reminded me of living in Raleigh, North Carolina when I was 15 years old. During the summers I would babysit every day, often for moms who worked and took advantage of my school being out. I loved those summers.

The neighborhood I lived in, was built around a huge lake. It was beautiful but made summer days humid and a little bit moldy smelling. I walked by that lake every day. Twice a day! During those hot summer days, I would care for children and create ART. I was in high school and never lacked for something to do with my hands.

Now……I’ve been “off” a bit with creativity these days. That means get out my Artist Way work-book and get to work.

I believe that things happen in our lives that change our focus. It happens to all of us and it does not take much effort to get back to where we want to be. With that being said…fingers crossed that I get my MOJO back soon! (my photography MOJO has been gone for a year)

Today is the first day of Camp Robi, guess who is coming over soon? My favorite girl. Look for an update tomorrow….

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

I had a very long day yesterday….and if you scroll down, this one piece made my day better. Please enjoy…….

Have a good day.

Love you beyond the moon,

Me

Last week, I celebrated another birthday! The day was filled with special moments and Larry cooked a birthday dinner.

Salmon, twice baked potatoes and sautéed zucchini. It was wonderful. He cooked it all! (oh and don’t forget that amazing birthday cake, that came from the bakery!)

The day after my birthday, the family met at my favorite restaurant. It was a wonderful time of being together. The “HIT” gift of the night was the BOB ROSS plush doll.

Something happens to birthdays when you get older. Good things happen….

It was a wonderful birthday …..Thank you, Larry. Lars, Josh and Matilda. Thank you Jamison and Jared. The celebration was perfection. I love you all.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Before you start reading the blog, please turn on the music to your right—–>

The photo above was taken 10 years ago today in South Dakota. I LOVED that trip to the Black Hills. We drove to Sturgis, Deadwood and enjoyed everything in between. It was heaven and Mt Rushmore was my absolute favorite. I would love to go back soon. A trip sounds lovely……where would you go if you could go anywhere?

On another note…I have a dear friend who is struggling right now. But then again, who of us is not struggling a little bit? To that friend, and others who might be reading, please try to stay positive and busy. Exercise and drink lots of water. With that being said, I suppose that I should take my own advice?

I am glad that it is Friday. June is almost half over. How did that happen?

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

This morning, I just did not want to get out of bed. I looked at the window and wondered what the day will hold…..

It looks like today is going to be one of “those” days…..

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

For the last three years the sweetest newly-wed couple rented the house next door. They were amazing neighbors for being so young. They bought a new house north of Plano and they were so excited about a house of their own. They moved out last weekend.

Late yesterday a chainsaw started humming. There was a gardener at the empty rental house, next door. He was cutting down all of the foliage around the fence that separates our yards. Larry and I built that fence years ago. I mixed the concrete for posts and Larry did all of the hammering. (I love to mix concrete) The gardeners chainsaw was loud.

Besides disliking the sound of a chainsaw (from the time Larry cut off his left hand pinky finger with one) I find myself upset about the change in landscape of the back garden. I cannot decide if that is an OLD PERSON thing or a Robin doesn’t feel good thing.

I get accustomed to how things look and sometimes rely on that to confirm that everything is OK. I must confess that this is a new feeling. As a Gemini, I usually love change and the energy that it brings. The good thing is, in a week the “new” landscape will be the “old” landscape. Right?

My answer would be….”The Little Book Of Yoga, With A Chainsaw”……That is kind of disgusting.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me