Travels on the Journey

Greetings from beautiful Mackinac Island.

Well we are in Mackinac Island, which is in north Michigan where Lakes Michigan and Huron join. The island has a fort which has seen French, British and American occupations. The fort is now a museum and the governor of Michigan has a summer residence on the island. No motorised vehicles are allowed so it is either foot, bicycle or horse transportation. We are staying 1 mile out of the main town and have a great view from our room of the lake. Presently the windows are open and fresh air is blowing in. Seagulls are making their cry and the sound of the waves. Since coming to Michigan we have always wanted to visit here so thought it best now before Di is unable to make the trip. It is a 3 hour drive north from home then a 15 minute boat ride across. Our first 2 days we had nice sunny weather and yesterday managed to get into town to purchase some fudge and have a coffee at Starbucks!! In the afternoon I left Di in the sun to knit whilst I went for a 4 mile walk. It was great to walk along the coast road. I discovered that 4000 years ago the water level was 50ft higher than present day. Lots of fish to eat and we have eaten well, including Lady Di who seems to be famished all the time (due to the steroids she is on). We return to Midland tomorrow.

Di is not doing well and I find each day a challenge. The docs have upped her steroids, however she still struggles with knitting and often has to pull everything off and start again. Confusion over words. This morning she was hunting for a hat, which I knew we had not brought, but finally found she wanted a jacket!!! She gets exhausted quickly and is quite happy to sit all the time. I do get her up and go for very short walks. The last 2 days she has struggled to get out of chairs and I have had to help her. I was told yesterday that her eyesight is getting worse. All in all the tumour seems to be growing and applying pressure on the brain which controls all the functions.

We continue to live day to day.

As for me. Well!! Last night I wanted to run away and scream loudly. She is very demanding and wants things done now now. Complains a lot about the temperature etc. The restaurant was too cold, she was freezing, the temp was okay for me. Anyhow after showering and putting her to bed I went for a long walk. It breaks my heart to remain so positive for her when inside I want to scream and cry. It is difficult to have long conversations with her as she becomes confused. I have reconciled myself to what the future will probably be.

From Mackinac Island, Shalom!!