I have spent the morning working on things for Eddie while he was down volunteering at the car museum in Tacoma – plus he had something he needed for work tomorrow. No time to work on my blog post. Then I was ready to write and remembered I needed to trim my fingernails – it’s obvious when I went to type and it was awkward. How women with long nails do it, I have no idea. I keep mine short because they are soft and tend to tear or break when I least expect it. Guess I’m not a girly girl, too much trouble and work. What you see is what you get.
It was a really busy and at times stressful week. Last Sunday afternoon was pure fun – I met Charlotte at her church, then she was going to drive to Marysville. It was my first long trip and though a bit apprehensive, it worked out well. I was early because charlotte wanted to stop at the outlet mall for something and since she was there, she got her special caramel apple. I looked in the kitchen store and saw some things I would like to have – but where will I put it in the kitchen. I did find some small plastic boxes that will work well in the first aid kit I am putting together. since I had to change bandages for my biopsy, I found myself looking all over for things. Seemed smart to have everything in the same place.
It was fun to have some time for just the two of us before after lunch, then lunch was fun with Lois and Joyce. We met at 2, this time I didn’t feel as if I had to leave by a certain time to beat traffic. So we had a relaxed lunch, laughed and had time to talk. It was a wonderful break and I am beginning to feel more relaxed and building my confidence again driving. I do check the rearview mirror more than I used to and try to be aware of what is going on around me. I miss the polite drivers we used to have here – too many crazies from other parts of the country living here now who think they have the right of way all the time.
Monday I went with Eddie in the morning to Bellevue because he and Eddie wanted to explain to me what they are doing with our investments. Andy has some things in a tax-free situation so we will do well as we get older. Depending on the market, we may sell some of our Boeing stock and add it to our tax-free “bucket”. Andy is so enthusiastic about helping us and it seemed every time he saw me, he hugged me. He is such cool guy and he calls Eddie Uncle Ed. Now the rest of the office calls him that. I went out for a bit, but I was tired and stiff, plus my knees and legs were uncomfortable. I didn’t prepare for it. What I have noticed is that Eddie is a lot happier at Andy’s and comes home excited. What a lovely change!
I was beat when we came home, I put my jammies on and we had a light dinner. I was fast asleep by 9. I had slept well Sunday night and Monday night was just as good. Tuesday I saw Dr. Pierce at last. He is pleased with me and I told him what has been happening. In the afternoon I went for my first physical therapy session. It is like going home to friends at Stafford, they are such a relaxed, friendly group while being very serious about therapy. I have Kat working with me – she was very gentle with me. She took a lot of measurements and asked questions about the degree of pain and range of motion. Then she worked on me in a very gentle way – she reminds me so much of Dr. Cheryl, my chiropractor.
I am set up to go on Tuesday and Thursday – the prescription says 2 to 3 times a week for 6 weeks. So it was an easy medical day on Tuesday. I went to Breakfast Club Wednesday morning – we are a lot more sparse than we used to be, not sure what is going on. We have lost 3 members because they are not able to come very often and feel they aren’t contributing to the group. It’s always hard to lose people I enjoy, but it is a good thing when they have so much business they don’t have the time any more.
Wednesday was the most uncomfortable day because I went to dentist to have a crown seated. The needles for the anesthetic had me climbing out of the chair. Then it was hard for him because I have a small mouth and a large gag reflex. As he was working on the tooth, he realized it had broken close to the nerve – that explained why I still felt it after all the numbing. Later on I may need a root canal – he will keep an eye on it as he has for the past 10 years. Then again, I may not have any trouble with it – I vote for that option. He said I couldn’t eat anything until the numbness was gone, guess he didn’t want me to bite myself and not feel it. It wasn’t a big deal, I came home and went to bed to rest and sleep some.
My jaw and gums along with everything else on that side is so sore. It is better now but it isn’t back to normal. I have to eat on the other side for the duration. I don’t eat all that fast, I think I tend to drool a little as well. I have a temporary at the moment, the permanent one will be ready next Wednesday. Thursday morning I went to see the dermatologist for the results – I was pleased the bit on my calf was a mole and no problem. She will keep an eye on it and if it comes up again she will take it completely out. As for my face, I wasn’t surprised to find it is basel cell on both. so I have to go to the MOS surgeon to have them removed. That will take a lot longer because they check the results to see if it is all gone or if they have to go back in. I would rather postponed until January, but I don’t think that will happen. If I do just one now, I want to do my nose because it is the most obvious and more inconvenient.
This has become longer than I thought. Looks as if I need to do a Part 2.
Gift of RA 
November 9, 2015 at 12:39 am |
It was so good to spend some time with you last Sunday, too, Liz!
I’m sorry you had such a rough time at the dentist’s; hope this week’s appt. is much easier for you. I think we have the same situation–small mouth, large gag reflex!!
Glad to hear that at least the mole on your calf was nothing but a mole. Keep me posted on the others.
Talk to you later! love, Char