MIST, FLOWERS, AND FRIENDS

 MAID OF THE MIST

Maid of the Mist



Almost every American family has made the pilgrimage to Niagara Falls and taken a ride on Maid of the Mist.  These fearless boats take you very close to where the falling water crashes on to the rocks. The mist from the falling water  sprays into the air and showers those brave passengers on the decks wanting to see everything up-close. 

These sturdy boats seem so small and puny in contrast to the deafening power of falls.  Yet they still they fearlessly and tirelessly make trip after trip, safely ferrying their passengers. The Maid of the Mist personifies the type of strength and determination needed when you are in for long, hard struggle.

The secret guest blogger who assumed the name “Maid of the Mist” will soon take over the blog for a week or two.  Mr. FOG is taking a break and thought it was time to give this special person a chance to share her thoughts with you.  I won’t tell you who she is.  For the time being, you will just have to guess.  Perhaps Maid of the Mist will reveal her true identity to you soon. 

I will say that she describes herself as the type of person that manages things with “a firm  hand and a gentle heart”, if that clue helps.  For those of you that guessed Meryl Streep, thinking of the new movie Iron Lady;   it is not Meryl Streep.  However, Maid of the Mist may want to watch the movie and perhaps get some pointers on how to deal with a Lord, as Margaret Thatcher had to deal with a whole House of Lords.  .

I know that you will enjoy receiving updates from Maid of the Mist.   Surely we are making progress if were going from a fog to a mist.  At least I hope so.
 

FLOWERS

Thanks to all the family and friends who have been so supportive with prayers, meals, gifts and well-wishes.  At the Piedmont Hospital Suite, a beautiful floral arrangement arrived from Mario’s friends at BBDO Atlanta. 

Back at the Vinings Mountain Castle, friends of Mr. FOG and Mario and Sherry from their dinner club sent a very nice living basket.  Mario and Sherry want to thank Lois, Suzanne, Kate, Jane B. Dick, Ray and David for their lovely gift.  They hope to make it to the next dinner club.  Mr. FOG will try to keep the living gift alive and away from the Red Devil so that it can be enjoyed for a long time. 

VISITORS 

Mr. FOG still did not have his camera today.  Yesterday, Mr. FOG wished that he had his camera when the ESPN group was at the Piedmont Hospital Suite , but no luck.  Today, Mr. FOG thought of the cell phone camera so we got a picture. Well the second picture on his cell phone .   The Laird's I phone which took the first picture is too complicated for Mr. FOG it seems,

Left to right we have Jay, Red Devil (also known as Doxorubicin), Mario and Dave.  Red Devil was attached to Mario, and for the time being, is an ally, so he is a friend and featured in the picture.  Hopefully it won't be a long friendship.

EDITORIAL CORRECTION:  We reported earleir that Mesna is an anti-nausea medicine.  It is not.  Mesna is a drug used to reduce the undesired side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs.  It is referred to as a "chemoprotectant".  They give a poison, but have to give you  an antidote of sorts to counter the bad effects.  In Mr. FOG's conversations with the Laird this mis-statement was noted.  We invite our readers to correct any errors of fact.   Errors of opinion are not subject to correction.  this is simply two different points of view.