A Black Cloud On A Sunny Day

Though the sun has been shining and the beautiful fall weather prevails, we are in for a storm this weekend. 

Lifestyle

The past three days have been tough ones for us. It has us thinking a lot. The climax of it all was being notified that the Spousal Unit's older brother passed during the night (yesterday). What we knew was he had diabetes and Parkinson's disease. What we didn't know was he had dementia and had it before we left to live here. His death was a shock due to the lack of knowledge. Son let us know the most important information from the family. The Spousal Unit's sister filled us in with other bits and pieces. We knew more than she did. 
We sat and talked last night going over life. There were some happy events and some sad ones. I'm sure we will be doing it again as we go through the stages of grieving. 
We went to the doctor yesterday and the Spousal Unit is being referred to a specialist for skin cancer. The doctor was not happy to see the growths on his face and neck. I'm sure there will be chemo and maybe radiation. I'm worried but am also upset as the doctor said the Spousal Unit should be seeing him every 3 months in the past year. What was omitted - he forgot to tell us that. We thought seeing the hematologist was our direct line for his main health issue. On the up side, the Spousal Unit's blood work for his blood cancer is excellent. No signs of it rearing its ugly head.
I, on the other hand, have to live for the next 3 months on the same medication. I'm not happy with my thyroid numbers. What I'm hoping is that the numbers will improve by the next blood work. If not, I'm heading back early for more bloodwork. 

Sewing

I spent some quiet time in the sewing room reflecting on life and almost finished the table runner I've been working on. I need to sew down the hem today. I also figured out how to use the last piece of fabric to make 2 placemats. I want them done and gone. 

Knitting

While we talked last night, I knit. No mistakes that I can see. It kept my hands busy while we talked. 

Today

I'm not sure what we are doing. We will probably go for a drive. I know the Spousal Unit is upset as he told me he is the oldest living members of the family now. I think that kind of scared him. He is also worried about one sibling interfering with the family and we need to set that to rest. The one thing is, we will get through this. 
Until the next time...................................