I have told you previously, I would bring you along my journey so here is an update. When my nephew visited I had a hard time getting around/walking. I have not walked my regular route in over two weeks. I truly was not sure what was going on, but no matter what I did it was getting worse. During my last treatment I mentioned to the nurse that I was having some issues with joint pain. When I got home there was a message on the portal to make an appointment with my primary doctor. I really like my primary care doctor (have had her a long time). As she checked me over and listened to my concerns, I told her I don't like to feel like a whiner as so many people are much worse off than I am, but I'm really hurting and my sleep patterns are off. She did tell me I was the least likely whiner she has as a patient. She said my thyroid is not reacting to the medicine dosage so she increased it again (4 times in the past couple of months). She ordered lots of blood tests and told me to rest as I needed (which I do). So it appears my inflammation numbers are through the roof and I have developed lupus. My primary has sent a note to the oncologist as they may have to adjust my treatment. Waiting to hear back from their consultations. I guess after 10 treatments I should have expected the possibility when my thyroid was not cooperating.
In the meantime, I purchased an adjustable bed frame to help with sleep. We also changed out our toilets to comfort heights. I know my angels are watching over me as the bed frame was delivered and set up the next morning. Also, when we called our regular plumber, who usually works nights/weekends, he was available that afternoon and did the work immediately. Already started adjusting my diet and will be working on that continually. To end the week, our dryer died late yesterday afternoon. Good thing I still have a clothes rack and it's warm enough in the sunroom to dry things within hours.
I can't dwell on the things going wrong right now so I choose to focus on the good and the blessings in my life.
This past week I finished reading: "THE LIBRARIAN SPY" by Madeline Martin - A World War II novel - very good read.
The daily and wacky holidays for the week...provides something lighthearted to think about:
July 16
Fresh Spinach Day
National Ice Cream Day – third Sunday of the month
World Snake Day
July 17
Peach Ice Cream Day
World Emoji Day
Yellow Pig Day
July 18
National Caviar Day– something’s fishy here
Women’s Dive Day
July 19
National Daiquiri Day
National Hot Dog Day – third Wednesday in July
National Raspberry Cake Day
July 20
National Ice Cream Soda Day
National Lollipop Day
Moon Day
Space Exploration Day
Ugly Truck Day- it’s a “guy” thing
July 21
National Be Someone Day
National Junk Food Day
July 22
Hammock Day
Ratcatcher’s Day
I was going to start another topic, but have decided to leave it here for today. The sky is getting lighter and I feel like perhaps I can go back to sleep for a little bit. I hope you have a good week where you are. Take care. Chat soon. Marie
"TAKE RISKS: If you win, you will be happy; if you lose you will be wise." - Author Unknown
"You can be sad. You can go there. But you can’t stay there. Try to set your intention to get through the day and be as present as you can be." - Heather Jose*