These few weeks have been eventful. We went trick or treating to the best of our abilities with Covid. We were only able to make it to a few places but generally did good. I was feeling better on Halloween so I dressed up as Indiana Jones. I had a whip and everything. Plus we got to watch many Halloween movies. Like we re-watched ‘Hocus Pocus’ again, a movie that I’ve always enjoyed.

For our trick or treaters we created a mummy candy slide. We got it all decorated and had signs up to direct the kids to make Halloween noises to get candy. It was super fun!

One day we were able to go to the Corn maze as a family. I walked around with my sister, We were able to make it to the end and top of the maze. Basically seeing all the dead end and paths. It got cold but it was super fun.

I got to go to my Aunt’s house again to make more food and different crafts. We had lots of fun, we always do. I really enjoy joining her for the day just to hang out, because she never focuses on my Kidney Stuff. This last visit we made really good caramel apples which I didn’t get a picture of before we ate them all. But the time before we watercolor painted, which was super fun! She’s always been super talented. I learned/learn a lot of new things every time.

This is my watercolor artwork

Last Friday we went on a super long drive to Nebo loop. We wanted to get out of the house and see the Fall leaves before winter. We drove for like 5 hours straight. I was able to get through the jumbled mess of my Broadway music playlist. (I have six different musicals in said playlist. Plus one random song from another musical.) We stopped in the middle for a picnic including hot dogs and s’mores. We had lots of fun hanging out as a family and sharing jokes.

Kidney Update.

These last few weeks I haven’t been feeling as well, still able to do things just not as much. Everything has still been about the same, just not as good of a week. We had kidney clinic last week where they talked about Dialysis, even when I don’t need it at this point in time. They seemed like they didn’t really mind that I don’t understand some of the things they are talking about. It was kinda confusing. We asked for papers to help me understand a few things, so we are waiting for those. I’m hoping that I get a kidney before I need Dialysis. The types of Dialysis sound intimidating. They make it sound like Dialysis is getting closer (When its not) and it’s not a idea I like. In reality, my labs were a little better than they have been. I’ve been able to drink all of my water and (mostly) eat.

Potato Potato Corner

Potato Potato quote: ” Don’t store all your sadness in starch , It’s okay to be sad and no-one can stop you. Its okay to show your feelings“

Potato Potato Pun: “ What do you call a red potato that tries to pass as a tomato? An imi-tater!“

In the last picture is a knitting set, that I received as a gift. We aren’t sure who it is from, but Thank You! We are going to be getting different patterns and stitches to learn. I really excited to do this, another thing to add to my ever growing list of crafts I can do. Thank You again.

I miss you Grandma… I love you.

~Amelia