A Long Day and A New Prayer Request

Our first appointment was at 11:00 this morning for Jessie at the endocrinologist's office.  That went really well, but long.  Because she's lost so much weight, the doctor has cut some of her medication in half.  I'm so please with this.  Our goal is to be medication free, as much as possible, and we're on our way!  She was very loud in the office because it was filled with so many people. 

Debbie went with us today to help with Jessie because I wasn't sure how my knee and leg would be.  We ate at Wendy's for lunch then I had to stop at the Family Christian Stores for a couple gifts that I wanted to get while I was on Hall Road.  I had to use the walker.  That's a whole new experience.  I try not to take Jessie in this particular store because she goes immediately back to the kids section and fills up her small basket she picks up at the front door.  That girl sure likes to shop.  We ended up putting half of it back with a "How about ... maybe you'll get this for your birthday?"  That usually works.  But not always.  She's catching on.

My family doctor appointment was at 2:50 and Debbie and Jess waited in the building's foyer for me.  I have to have an ultrasound, then possibly a biopsy of the lump on my leg.  I will call tomorrow for the ultrasound appointment. 

Throughout the day it felt like my upper right arm was hot, and getting hotter.  Very unusual but didn't think too much about it until I had Jon look at it and I have a large round and very hot spot on my arm.  My personal RN strongly advised me to see a doctor first thing in the morning.  Possible blood clot?  I had my blood pressure taken there over a week ago and it was so tight it left a huge bruise on my arm.  It could have been from that.  Prayers would be appreciated. I don't need anything else go wrong with my body.  Especially a blood clot. 

A 3-Hour Doctor's Appointment

Jon took me to the knee doctor this afternoon. I am thankful that Jon is good to talk to because we finally got to see the physician 2 hours after we arrivied.  The gal that took care of me in the room asked how the weather was outside.  I said, "Well, when we came in 2 hours ago it was OK."  Long story short, I should have a total knee replacement, but I opted to have the 3 shots of "stuff" they inject to separate the bone on bone.  Why?  Because my right leg is worse than my left knee.  I go to the doctor's tomorrow for my leg - the second time.  My "diagnosis" is my herniated discs are pinching something, although I have no idea why I have a lump on the side of my leg.  Prayers would be appreciated.

Tonight I am using my mom's walker.  It actually helps the pain and stops me from walking like a penguin.  I'm supposed to keep my leg elevated and iced for the next couple of days.  We'll see.  I have 2 doctor's appointments tomorrow.  One for Jess and one for me. 

Debbie returned and Jess was very happy to see her.  Me, too. 

A Really Different Day

No "Made to Crave" meeting because Debbie was still home with her very sick son.  I had an appointment in the afternoon that I cancelled because of the intense fog.  Jon went to the post office for me and a friend picked up some stuff to deliver to his parents for me.  Walking has become very painful.  Oh, and by the way, Jon was 100% well when he woke this morning.  He was 100% sick yesterday, that's for sure.  They did tell him at work that this virus was quick. 

Jessie continued to make her Perler Beads forms and tonight I ironed 17 of them!  She just laughed and is still making more.  She really loves these things.  She also watched videos, "read" magazines, played on her iPad and kept busy all day nagging me for the next meal.  Which, I might add, is VERY annoying. 

I did alot of paperwork and made several business phone calls and talked to a good friend on the phone.  Alot of sitting down.  Tomorrow I go to the knee doctor.  Prayers would be appreciated.  Thanks!

A Different Monday

Debbie stayed home with her sick son, Mike.  Jon went to work but returned 4 hours later with the stomach flu.  He's been in his room all day.  Jessie was quite upset that we couldn't go to McDonald's for girls day out, but I'm not walking very well today.  I even had to ask Dorene to come and take out my garbage cans for their pick up tomorrow.  Jess is feeling just fine and has kept herself busy all day.  I've done paper work and laundry.  We're on our way upstairs for the night.  An early turn-in.

Memphis Gets A Bath

Jon worked today, so Jess and I were by ourselves.  However, at 11:00 we took Memphis to the K-9 Kindergarten to get a bath and his nails trimmed.  He wasn't crazy about the idea, but he does like to travel in the van.  They said he did very well and was well behaved. 

While we waited for Memphis, we shopped at Vince and Joe's for some fruits and vegetables then had lunch at Leo's Coney Island.  I was a little skeptical taking Jess in there because it's always so loud and busy, but I thought I'd give it a try.  Jess did great.  The place WAS packed.  It WAS very noisy and there WERE many kids there.  However, she did awesome.  I was so pleased.

We took a quick trip to Target for hairspray then returned to get Memphis.  Jess spent her day on her iPad, watching videos and worked with her Perler Beads again.  I had them all ironed and now there's 9 more to be done. 

Unfortunately, by the time I got home, my left knee and my right hip hurt so bad I had to take some pain medication.  It helped a little.  I spent some time on my iPad, reading and doing projects where I could sit down.  I guess that when I shop I'll have to use the electric wheelchair again. 

Happy 60th Birthday, JoAnne!

Yesterday, my long-time friend, JoAnne, turned 60.  We were going to celebrate her birthday last Saturday but she got sick.  So, today we partied, as most 60 year olds like to do.  We went out to eat, went to the movies and went to a couple stores.  We went to Big Boy's for the breakfast buffet then saw "Parental Guidance" which was very cute and funny.  I have known JoAnne since we were 15 years old.  Now that's what I call an "old" friend.  The picture at left is Joanne at my 60th birthday party.  Sure wish she could have had one!

Rachel stayed with Jess and Jessie said she had a good day.  I bought her some more Perler beads and shaped peg boards to use.  Thankfully, Rachel did some ironing today because Jess makes them faster than we can keep up. 

A Plan B Day

I had my day planned out and exactly what I was going to do, and nothing has gone as I planned.  But that's OK, because I concentrated on people, not things.  Jon and I had breakfast out (Yes, we do go out alot, but we know how to count our points and eat the most for the least amount of money) then went to get gas in his Jeep, bank and post office.

Debbie took Jessie to breakfast then when they got home the dog trainer arrived.  We spent the next 1 1/2 hours talking about what we might be able to do with Memphis and Jessie.  It was a very informative and interesting visit.  I learned alot and I am looking forward to seeing if we can get Jessie to "work with" Memphis and claim some ownership, so to speak.  And, to get Memphis to "work with" Jessie.

It's 8:49 p.m. and I guess even though I didn't get one thing done I had set out to do, I better call it a day.  Wonder what kind of day tomorrow will be?