Monday, June 17, 2013

You Have Failed ONLY IF You Have Quit Trying



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

1 comment:

  1. Hi Betty, I was reading up on few of your posts and had quick question about your blog. I was hoping you could email me back when you get the chance, thanks!

    Emily : )

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