My life is always a series of "dramatic events" but I really try to keep the drama to a minimum. However... It really seems to have gotten "big" over the last few weeks.
I have GREAT news.. My Dr. said that she will begin to taper me off the insulin, and try to manage my diabetes with oral meds, and diet/exercise. So Pammie... The pole hotties may now have to have a new member soon! So far, the Dr. said my weight loss of 150 lbs is good, but my goal of losing another 100 is very sound, and so we are going to make that our goal over the next year. (again... slow but steady) ! I am still battling the pneumonia, kidney & bladder infections, that may take another couple of months before I really can say that I've gotten over the infection & fatigue. I guess if that is what it takes, then so be it. I just want to be ready to go to Long Beach in April for conference!
My sister, Kelly, just called me and Aunt Doris is doing better now too. After the initial mis-diagnosis of pneumonia for her, I guess they determined that she was in congestive heart falure. Once the Dr's figured it out, I guess they have gotten 30 lbs of fluid build-up off of her heart, and she is doing much better! From what Kelly said, they are going to keep the diuretics going, so maybe she'll be able to get more fluid off before they let her go home from the hospital. The down-side, is she may have to have a pace-maker. But... in the big picture, that is a small price to pay. Aunt Maggie & Jil, are with her now, so she's in good hands.
Sometimes - the veil between the here and now, and those that have passed is very thin. When Mike and I went to the IWMC valenetine's dinner we were given a red rose. I brought mine home, but didn't think it would "perk back up" after I had forgotten it in the truck. Mike brought it in, and I re-cut the stem and placed in some water. IT IS STILL BEAUTIFUL... I know that Grandma A is watching over me. I could see her and smell her scent every time I go by it. It makes me smile, and feel very warm & fuzzy knowing she is near-by. There have been a few occasions that I think I can see my mom... but it seems very fleeting... it's a feeling I am still unsure about. I would like to think that she is checking on me too... but I really get the feeling that she is with her sister Doris. Mom... if you're seeing this, and you can ... please try and let her know that you are there, and still care, even tho you're on the other side.
Of course.. Dad & Nick are taking the snowmobiles to Silver this weekend.. God, please put your hand of protection around those two old men! I love them, but boy, they know how to worry the beans outta us!
I still need to check in with Sister Bobbi - She was scheduled to go to Amman Jordan, but with the unrest in the mid-east I'm not sure if she's gonna be able to go...
This weekend... I have devoted to DAYTONA! (speed-week @ Daytona) Last night, Waltrip won the Truck Series.. I have the Nationwide race on now, and the 500 is tomorrow. Yes... NASCAR has enveloped my mind. Also, tomorrow after the 500 the Oscar's are on TV. Again, I am always reminded of our Oscar party with Grammie A... I so miss you, but have such wonderful memories. I know that you are with me always > LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
I think God's angels have been very busy this week! I am very blessed, and continue to pray for those that also need God's touch, and pray for my continued blessings to getting me healthy, happy, wealthy and WISE!
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