Thankful Before Thanksgiving

          Minnesota was hit overnight with the snowy weather, though DH is listening trying to get an update on snow totals. It doesn't seem like we got more than 4 inches but it is thick and sticky and the wind is howling. DD2 made a compromise and attended the first half of her  late afternoon class and after getting gas, she, her roommate, the driver, and another floor mate headed  south ahead of the snow. I met her about 40 minutes later than they originally expected, more due to just slow traffic than weather, but by 9:00 when the snow had picked up, we were pulling into the driveway safe and sound. I worked late and got groceries in between, so it worked out quite well for efficiency. 

     My Thanksgiving prep is minimal since I will just have to peel and roast my sweet potatoes, throw the  spiral ham in the oven and later slice for the crockpot, and just wash the veggies. I bought store dip, cukes, grape tomatoes, and celery and DD1 is doing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and hummus. She's also making some vegan mashed potato's. I'll keep the sweet potato's vegan as well. I ended up just shopping a the Cub near work as I wasn't sure where the closet Aldi was. I spent $70, but I know I would have spent at least  $20 less at Aldi, doing math in my head. Convenience costs. I'll still have $20 of my $300 goal for final weekend needs, but we have a kitchen full, so might just tuck that away and call it good. 

     My tests and labs yesterday were a bit uncomfortable, and I was left with  cramping the rest of the day and still am not perky today. I had already decided to work from home since it was a half scheduled day and I bet the road conditions would have me on the road longer than in the office. I'll log in by 7:30 and hope to wind down by 12:30 or so. I have two Skype  meetings and I am way behind on reviewing  first quarter grant reports, so fingers crossed I'll knock those done before I stop for the day. 

     With the holiday, it sounds like I shouldn't expect lab results until early next week, then I'll have a follow-up for next steps. While the scan showed some potential factors that could be causing my symptoms, the gynecologist that took the sample for the biopsy said nothing looked obvious, so I'm taking that as positive. I'll keep that mindset hopefully regardless, and appreciate the kind words from Monday's post. I am thankful for the insurance and medical care I've received so far. 

     I have much to be grateful for the day before Thanksgiving. DS has his airplane ticket booked for Christmas. DD1 had her work call a snow day, so while she has work to complete, she is doing it from the safety of her house and staying put until the roads clear. DD2 is sleeping in her own bed upstairs. We'll have a day tomorrow  with the annual Gobble run, family, and a relaxing evening not rushing to the stores. Happy planning to you all.