Last week was the first week of retirement for Eddie – except he wasn’t sitting on his tush watching tv. He has been calling people, having lunch or making plans for lunch and also, he has an appointment Monday with Steve to talk about Eddie doing some research. We have no idea how it will unfold, just watching what happens as it comes.
It was a medical week for me – again.
I saw my dermatologist Monday to find out if I had to make a visit to the MOHS surgeon or not. At the time she thought I would, but I opted for her to freeze it, then if she needed to do a biopsy, we would talk about MOHS. I am so glad to find out I don’t have to, everything is fine. Next fall or winter she wants to do a face peel to get rid of the tiny bits that will turn into cancer. I can hardly wait.
I had a call from the cardiologist’s office about my scoring. Of course, no one will tell me anything one way or the other, I have to come in for an appointment. If there was a serious problem, I’m sure they wouldn’t wait 2 weeks or more for the appointment. More things to cross off my list.
I found out Medicare doesn’t cover orthotics, so that is out-of-pocket. I have an appointment in May, not sure if I will keep it or not. I did make an appointment with the clinical psychologist on Wednesday afternoon – Medicare doesn’t cover it, but she does half price for Medicare patients. I’ll see how it goes and work from there.
I finally have an appointment with Dr. Cheryl, my chiropractor, tomorrow. I haven’t seen her for ages and I am feeling rather stiff not very flexible. I always enjoy going to see her, she is so gentle and her fingers know exactly where it hurts. Something else on my To Do list. I have to see the eye doctor Tuesday for my yearly check up. he gave me a new prescription for glasses last year, so it will be a while before I need to do that again. Sometimes I think there is more preventative maintenance every year I am older.
Last week was also the beginning of the downstairs bathroom remodel. Brad has been doing demolition – the shower is gone as well as the toilet. Eddie has moved to the upstairs bath with me – taking a shower up here is so much more luxurious that downstairs. Thursday morning they went to choose tile, floor, fixtures, faucet, sink with cabinet, etc. Ed is choosing because it is his bath. The plumber was here on Friday – we still have galvanized pipes that have little bit flaking off inside, all that goes through the rest of the house. Better to do as much as we can now rather than later when some of the bath would have to be torn up again. I have some pictures as it has happened, so I will put them on the house remodel blog.
My networking breakfast group had to move because the owner of the building sold it. So the catering business also had to close. We are meeting at a restaurant that is next to a hotel – they gave us a good deal. Also, this week is the change of officers for the next 6 months. I volunteered to be a Member At Large – don’t really have to do anything except show up at a board meeting.
We still have rain and chilly weather – oh my, is that the sun? Wonder how long it will last? The trees and flowers are blooming like crazy – temperature doesn’t see to phase them. Flowering fruit trees, forsythia, camellias and rhodos in some places. Lately the moles have been quiet – maybe they are resting for the next assault on the lawn. Eddie has noticed dandelions blooming – Spring is definitely official now.
I have been doing my radio for 5 months – the first set of 3 months was such a learning experience. Now I feel I have more of a handle on it and what it is about. I also have to talk to Erik about sponsors so I can stay on the air. I have asked people to be guests and it has worked out quite well so far. Most of the shows are just me with topics about Loving Yourself and the components that seem to comprise it – like a jig saw puzzle but without a picture on the box. I’m working on how they all fit together – unless there is a different, better way to approach it.
Both Eddie and I are stiff runny, stuffy with sneezing. I have quite a cough the past week, I need to check with Doc Pierce to know when it is just a cough or bronchitis. Eddie and I keep each other awake at times – night-time seems to be the most uncomfortable time. I have been drinking a lot of hot lemon or lime water – seems to help but it also means trips to the throne.
I have had to resort to 2 finger hunt and peck – so far it has worked pretty well, not many mistakes. My little finger keeps changing sensations – right now it feels as if the nerve is just covered by skin and any time I touch it, I can it feel it. Then, at times it suddenly feels cold on something – not necessarily metal, porcelain, etc. I’m hopeful it means the feeling is coming back.
I need to upload pictures from my camera so I can post snow pictures and also the remodel photos.
Gift of RA 
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