Spent 10 hours in the ER last week with a high fever and abdominal pain. Found out part of it was diverticulitis. I do seem to have a weakened immune system picking up many little bugs coming my way despite taking tons of vitamins, drinking tea and fluids and exercising. To reframe that in a more positive way I'm sure I am avoiding many a flu and cold bug; even as I get a few each year like everyone else. I'm sure the flu shot helped me to have less severe symptoms. A good thing is how great it feels to come back out from under the strain of being sick. When I get down I wonder if I'll ever feel ok again or if this is a long downward slide just beginning with the current illness. When I begin to feel a lot better again I am so thankful that it was just a temporary illness and that I'm getting better in stead of it being a downward spiral into worsening cancer.
Today I went to my water exercise class again and will start up my jogging and yoga schedule again beginning tomorrow. I've recommitted to watching my sugar and carb intake and to healthy eating in general. Everything got out of whack when I was sick. Now I have exactly 2 months to my 58th birthday, so a good amount of time to see if I can get up to feeling a little stronger by then with exercise and diet. Notice I didn't say to see if I can loose weight by then. I'm redefining health to feeling good and getting stronger rather than a number on the scale.
During the 2 weeks I was sick I had to cancel my appointment with Stanford for the clinical trial consultation regarding the Ga68 scan. I rescheduled for May 6th the first appointment they had and have now been upgraded to getting the scan on the 7th. Peter's youngest sister will have a 50th birthday celebration May 9th near our medical appointments so it all works out for the best and Delta allowed us to change the dates for free due to my medical condition and that it was for a clinical trial.
Peter and I were glad to get back to our Salsa dancing class last night. We're thinking of moving up to the next level again. It is all coming back to us now. :-) Next week end Peter and I will be traveling to Vancouver BC for 2 nights on a gift certificate we have. Lot's of family and friends celebrations keep us busy. My parents are selling their home and moving into Panorama City in Lacey so that will be a big project I'll be helping with. All 3 grandchildren are well and I continue to have them each once per week. My children are well as are Peter's. His daughter's wedding shower is in April and I've enjoyed helping with that a bit. His youngest son is currently traveling the world with his wonderful girlfriend. We're happy for them. My brother and his family moved from Vashon to a beautiful house in W Seattle making it easier to see them more often. I'm enjoying all my friends that I walk with, do yoga with, who help me with the grandchildren, meditate with me or watch spiritual shows and discuss politics. My yard is in full bloom and I've planted new bulbs. It will be colorful this spring and summer bringing me and the hummingbirds joy as always.
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