Books:
Got the “clean” copy of Final Flight back, w/all the alleged corrections. NOT SO MUCH!! Not only were several things not corrected as instructed, in reading cover to cover to make sure it’s PERFECT, I’m finding things we corrected months ago that are now back to incorrect!!! How does that happen?!??! I’m taking my time, making a SPOTLESS copy of my own after reading thru, making notes and creating a fresh copy w/all those corrections. Sometimes I wonder how Ace Publishing stays in business!! Their editors are certainly not very professional!
Health: The oncologist consult was interesting. He was just gathering info (I’m discovering that most Drs don’t study my records before I come, then ask me what’s going on and “Why are you here?” Seriously????) Lucky for him, I have notes on my phone and an MRI picture of the LUMP in my butt that is the issue! I handed him the picture and said, “This is why I’m here! There’s a fibroid mass at the base of my tailbone. Mayo did the biopsy and said just fibroid, NOT CANCER. It pushes against the damaged nerves from the first surgery (Sept ’23) and HURTS! I’m hoping you can pulverize it with radiation or whatever.”
He advised me that radiation won’t work cuz it’s not cancer. How do you know? Have you ever tried it on fibroid?! He said it might do more damage (as if that’s possible at this point!!). He also lamented that insurance probably wouldn’t cover it cuz it’s not cancer! (Didn’t I say “I almost wish it was cancer so SOMEBODY WOULD DO SOMETHING!!!” ?)
His analysis: “This is basically a fishing expedition.” (Yes, those were his exact words! At least he’s honest!) He’s ordered a new MRI (Last one in April day before surgery) to see if the mass is growing, then will determine a possible course of action. MRI Nov 13th; oncologist 20th.
Postponed SCS that was scheduled for Nov 3rd to Dec 1st. By then, we’ll know if oncologist will tackle this or if I’m relegated to covering up the symptoms rather than SOLVING THE PROBLEM!! (Can you tell I’m a math mom?!)
Water therapy/exercises continue to help a little. Feels great to be in the warm water and be able to walk, tho it’s hurt the last 2 times (never has hurt before!), and is getting harder to do some of the exercises cuz legs have quit functioning properly.
I spend almost 18 hrs/day in my recliner cuz it HURTS TO SIT! Got a new bedsore pillow that’s helping a lot! For those who think I sleep alot, I don’t! I get snatches of sleep between 45 min and 3 hrs before an NPA wakes me. Some so much so that I’m up for a few hours reading; others just enough that the cats on my lap shift and we all go back to sleep. My comfort kitties help me a LOT! My actual sleep hours are usually between 4am and 1pm! Yep, my body clock is SKEWED!
Not much else to report. Our retired Sheriff, a friend, had heart valve surgery a few days ago. Doing WELL! As I sent out prayer requests to various folks, I was AMAZED at the number of FAITHFUL PRAYER WARRIORS I have access to! Different connections: schools, church, homeschool, politics (mostly very godly folks we’ve worked w/over the years!). Grateful for all those we can count on to cover us in prayer!
In case I don’t blog again before Thanksgiving, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! THANK YOU, LORD, FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL BLESSINGS YOU GRANT US, MOST OF WHICH WE TAKE FOR GRANTED! Enjoy the chaos of family gatherings! Mend relationships! Life is too short to let slights and offenses dictate your love for each other! Forgive quickly! Apologize even if it’s not your fault. (I’ve actually done this w/2 different doctors, and the change in their demeanor and communication was remarkable!)
LOVE AS JESUS DID!!! You don’t have to agree with someone to love them! (I don’t even agree w/myself most of the time!) And remember that He never left them wallowing in their sin! His admonishment was always, “Go and sin no more!” That’s a good WORD for all of us! None of us is perfect! Don’t expect it of others, but help them improve AFTER YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR!
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THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU! THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE SHINE BRIGHTLY ON YOU AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU! THE LORD SMILE BIG ON YOU AND GRANT YOU FAVOR AND SHALOM PEACE, AND REMIND YOU HOW MUCH HE LOVES YOU! (Numbers 6:24-26, wal version)
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