Hello again everybody! I am hoping I am finally back. I ran across the above quote this morning and am clinging to it's words. I have to believe that one day I will succeed, otherwise there is no need to keep trying. For that matter, there would be no need to continue living.
So far this year I have had a colonoscopy, complete thyroid removed, several CT scans, numerous visits to the emergency room, a hospital admission to ICU for 2 days and have a test scheduled for this Wednesday. It is also time to schedule my six month mammogram. The plus side of this is I am finally feeling better than I have in a long time but it is still taking a long time to get my stamina back up. I am still struggling with my weight and have set myself a goal. If I am not down to 225 by vacation time, I will visit my doctor to see if I might qualify for lap band surgery. I would prefer to manage this without surgical intervention so that is a big motivating factor for me right now. On top of this, I have several other ongoing issues that is taking a great deal of my time and energy.
Today's post will not be a long one but I would like to end it on a more positive note. Here are a few things I am thankful right now:
I am now completely off one of the blood pressure medications I have taken for years. My blood pressure is good.
Our vacation cabin in the Smoky Mountains is booked and we will be going in August. I am so excited I can't wait. I am hoping to get quite a bit done on the book I am writing while we are down there.
Finally, my daughter is engaged and we are having a wonderful time together planning and working on things for her wedding. I am loving this time spent with her. We are definitely making memories.
I think I will end here for today. I have much I need to work on today. My washing machine is leaking so I must make a trip to the laundry mat today. Not my favorite place to go but I will try to look at the plus side. It will all be done at once.
I hope you all have a wonderful day and a great week. I will be talking to you again soon.
Until next time...........
Copyright by Betty Williams 2013
