Wednesday, March 30, 2005

March is coming to a close. Spring breaks are almost over. For the last three weeks someone from the family is on spring break. LETU first, Azusa Pacific next, and last but not least Cabrillo College....so many breaks. I should be all rested up, but it doesn't seem to work that way.
Good news so far from the medical world....MoM is better. Most of the latest blood test are coming back in the normal range.....(this may be a first for I am anything but normal) and the pictures are looking good too. A few more apointments to hear how great I am doing...and then April can have some shower and May can bring in flowers. This will all help my garden grow without me doing the work or watering.
Had to turn the heat back on today...woke up to ice on the car windows....what does the weather think it is doing...this is CA afterall. Some rain, some sun, wind, really damp cold....but then summer will be here soon and we shall all be wishing for some rain, wind, and really cool days. We sure are a finicky people....
Need to close and get some sleep. Hope you are all smiling, studying hard, feeling well, and anxious to get home.

Monday, March 14, 2005

Update

Alas, an update. Saw the heart specialist today. Looks like I was having watering problems. The kind where your body thinks that there will be no more water so it starts hording it. Seems like due to some medications, I retained water, every where including my lungs, so the difficulty breathing was due to that fact(not asthma). My heart was being required to work harder than it wanted to go sooo......it just started complaining and pressure built up when it took the lazy way out... but alas, due to prayer and now some wonderful lasix the water ways are receeding and I am on the road to full recovery. I was feeling a lot better, with more energy, but the medical profession wanted the x-rays to look better with less fluid, so they prescribe yet another pill. Some times I don't know what the pharmacy would do with out me...go broke!
I am due for a echo cardiogram in two weeks.....to see if any further damage has taken place. And of course, the diabetic doctor is now all in a tizzy....she wants to see me as well. Seems the kidneys are also complaining. We shall see...so just a few appointments and test ahead. Wonder how my mid terms will turn out??? My kids all seem to be passing their test so maybe I can too!?!?!
Well, my beauty and energy sleep is required; so it is off to nigh nigh land for this old lady. Will let you know how things turn out. I miss my kids who couldn't come home this week. But I hear they are having fun without me.... FEEL GUILTY

Wednesday, March 09, 2005

March where??

Well March is just marching along. Swim meets, birthdays, bible studies, awanas, school, meeting with teachers, life....it doesn't wait till I catch up. March did not have a good start for me...I was so sick and my heart was acting up so bad. I am not sure of the cause but after living on nitro...for several days, I decided it was time to call the doctor. Wed. night our bible study group came and at the end when we share prayer request, Bonnie just looked at me and asked what was wrong...I shared....the whole group got up and layed hands on me and prayed. Now, to be honest this is not something I am comfortable with, but I was so sick I didn't care. I have always been able to believe that prayer is great and good for others but........ No great miracle happened right away, went to bed, couldn't sleep and God told me Trust Me. So I say in my mind, alright I am so tired, if this is real, I really need to sleep. I remember nothing till the next am. Now for most of you, you need to understand it has been months since I have slept through the night. I awoke with no pain, discomfort, and tons of energy. What is neat is that I have been pain free and with tons of energy since then. I have also slept through the night since then. God does answer prayers.....even for me. For the last month I have had to nap twice a day to get through the day....now I can keep a better eye on my charges....sorry guys.
So now we are anticipating spring break.....Julie gets to come home for Easter....My other two will have to find someone else to play Easter bunny. Tomorrow is Daniels birthday and for a present he gets to start his Drivers Ed class......scary!! Need to go and put in the chicken enchiladas for dinner...make some rice....and a veggie. So March can just march on...someday I will catch up....till then who cares?