Fortunately, the Gods have smiled upon me in order to make this happen:
No fever, better WBC and platelets above 30! This trip to the cabin is much needed soul food--but 2 weeks ago I wouldn't have had the strength or energy to even make the 5 hour drive, let alone cook over an open fire, collect wood and haul pure water from our neighbors well, and walk up and down the hill (we are way off the road) But it's far from uncomfortable! Over the years, we've made life at the cabin pretty cushy--beds with mattresses, warm and dry.
NO electric or running water, but we have Coleman lanterns, oil lamps and battery operated fans and the like. We even listen to old time radio shows at night.....We are able to take hot showers thanks to large thermoses we hang in trees...hopefully it won't rain, but even so, a rainy day at the cabin beats a sunny day in the hospital!
Thankfully, that area isn't a large tick zone!
And it is the one place on Earth where I feel I truly belong. Can't wait!
I wish you all well, and will continue the saga when I get back! How can I miss with all of you on my side?
