Archive for July 2008 | Monthly archive page
I’m taking some new meds and we’re watching carefully for allergic reactions–given that I’ve had some rather spectacular allergic reactions in the past few days. So after taking a new type of pill I called John in to tell him that it was making me kind of itchy especially under my left armpit. After I [...]
Things are going so well, I will probably be going home soon! :) The other day when things were looking bleak, this song came on Pandora. It made me feel so strong.
Just survived an earthquake in the hospital. We’re on the 3rd floor and things really shook but stayed intact. John and Catgirl were close at hand–it was CG’s first real earthquake experience. What a memorable one that will be! I am feeling pretty good today. The wound is feeling better, the PICC line means no [...]
today was 100% jampacked with drama==can’t detail it all but the highlights included surgery, a PICC line, and a plate of pancakes that waited all day for the moment around 7 pm that the docs cleared me for eating again. Every single part of my body is sore right now. As soon as the pain [...]
Because so many of you have asked for more details about what’s going on, this post will offer more info than I typically give on the blog. In a nutshell:The past few days has been a parade of docs trying to come up with a good treatment plan. Because of the nature of the problem, [...]
Staged, but sincere, originally uploaded by mind on fire. John, arriving in time to give me a goodnite kiss.
Worried. (365:014), originally uploaded by mind on fire. John rushing to get home after I called him to say i was “going in.”
Folks: In the very fine university hospital once again, this time with some surgery looming–tomorrow, perhaps, depending on how fast the grinding machinery that is medical bureaucracy moves in my direction. I am cozily situated with my ASUS laptop, a gorgeous bouquet of flowers from my garden (arranged by Catgirl in a wee blue vase [...]
fingers, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. This pic was taken nearly a year ago, showing a finger wound that CatGirl bandaged with some lamb’s ear and a sprig of flowering Mexican sage. So sweet. I ambled out towards the garden tonite and had conversations with nearly a dozen different neighbors. We spoke about death (one friend [...]
IMG_5935, originally uploaded by pilgrimgirl. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”~Christopher Robin, “Pooh’s Grand Adventure” Just in case you didn’t know that already :)
Here. we. go. again.
I have Elly’s Attention, originally uploaded by mind on fire. Last night Elly was particularly snuggly and lovey. During the summer when it’s hot she typically lounges around on the end of the bed by the A/C (where it’s cooler), but last night she kept walking around the head of the bed and purring. It [...]
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