quiet day today
December 22nd, 2007
Becky has had a headache today. She actually has had somewhat of a headache for the past 3 days, but today was bad. She bowed out of acupuncture and physio sessions. It was much worse when she was upright, better when she was laying down in bed. Lucy got the doctor to come when he was out of surgery. He told us that this was something not unexpected, that it would get better, we were not to worry. This did make us all feel better, and we had a quiet day.
I decided to venture out to Carrefour. Some of the orientation paperwork said that there is a Carrefour here. It is a french supermarket – we had a big one in Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Been to WalMart, know what they have and don’t have. Basically i was on a mission for CHEESE!! Not being a meat eater, I am missing cheese BIG TIME. I was really hoping the french would not disappoint. The store was huge, one entire floor was department store stuff but no time for that, — i went to the food floor. More confusing than WalMart, no English signage to tell you what was in each aisle, so it was time consuming. I did find peanut butter!! Major jackpot! And the dairy aisle was a bonanza! Held myself back and only bought 4 kinds of cheese. Sliced gouda, strong and bitey Bega (just a brand of white cheddar, i remember it fondly), some brie and I found a jar of marinated feta, so decided to get all the fixings for a greek salad. Bex’s iv had gone interstitial again today (ugh!!) and at some point we talked about how good (and unattainable) a greek salad would be. i would try to move a mountain to get her what she wanted. No malt or balsamic vinegar and no kalmatas, but we had a pretty darn good greek salad. Being in hospital here is like camping. It’s kind of upscale camping, we don’t have bugs and our clothes are dry, but there are some definite similarities. One big bowl for everything from salad making to laundry, cutting veggies with a swiss army knife - our little fridge is like a cooler full of baggies of leftover stuff, plastic utensils, close sleeping/living quarters, laundry hanging drying… BIG difference, camping usually involves fresh air 
So, Bex said today she is homesick. Hoping for nice weather tomorrow and we will go out to Middle Street. Much love everyone, love hearing from you.
peace, kim
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1. Becky | December 22nd, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Hooray for the French supermarket….careful you don’t “cheese out” now. Bet the Greek salad was wonderful! Hope those headaches are short lived….hang in there B.
Love love Mom
Camping UUUUUMMM that’s a long camping trip
2. Tine | December 22nd, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Hi there, i sneeze too, hope that will go till christmas .
The weather here is for germany cold (-6°C) the trees are white iced all over-pretty nice. So i drink tons of tea -smile
december go’s fast so only one week more Becky.
It’salways good to look what Kim is writing all time.
Love Tine
3. Hales | December 22nd, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Hello All! Mom I had a dream about you last night and it was GREAT! We miss u all sooo very much. Especially honex and wiz boy. awwwwee. Praying that those headaches will pass on their way. I am working right now. Have not been able to check ur blog for a bit so i rushed to a pute. Cant wait to hear from u guys again. Everyones been asking me how you are Mommy! Everyone back in the ville is thinking about u.
love love
hal
4. Raymond Schell | December 22nd, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Thank you for sharing your shopping tip and creating a Greek Salad, Kim. I hope that your head is feeling better, Becky.
Happy camping!
Ray
5. Jody | December 23rd, 2007 at 12:39 am
Sorry to hear about the everlasting headache that Becky has…really hope it goes away SOON.
Kim…if I am ever in need of an excellent Girl Scout I will know who to call…you rock girl! I am sure that Greek salad tasted SOOOOO good! Enjoy your cheese and peanut butter…ymmmm protein!
Wow, the time is going by and before you know it you will be home!
Take care and here is to headache free days ahead Becky!
Jody
6. Erna and Wally | December 23rd, 2007 at 2:20 am
Hi guys,
It definitely does sound like camping with stores nearby. Becky, hope your headache is gone soon and forever. Just keep in mind that all these “smaller” things will pass and the results will be worth it. Love you tons, Erna & Wally
7. Kristie | December 27th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! Carrefour???? Holy crap…..Strong and Bitey Bega…..like the sweetest symphony to my ears – love the french ;O)
If Becky is homesick, don’t you think peeps at home are Beckysick…? – get it?
Hugs and kisses.
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