WEEK INFORMATION

When it rains, it pours or so it seems.  Supporting the AMA seems to be my occupation lately.  Seeing three doctors in one week is enough to get me at least part of a practice somewhere, except they are three different doctor specialities.

My allergist on Monday - infected right ear, sinus and bronchitis - kind of rhymes doesn't it - and, sarcoma is active again - trouble breathing; easily winded.  I put the scripts into the pharmacy.  The ear drops are $124.00.  (Yeh, like that is going to happen)  She DID give me a new inhaler and I didn't have to buy that.

New dentist on Wed (am) - I've had the same dentist for the last 35 years; new adventure.  Exam; x-rays; eval.  Nothing wrong that $1,000 won't take care of.  Interesting.

Follow up with regular doctor - Wed (pm)  Blood work back - high thyroid; triglycerides; and, not losing weight.  WAHOO!!!  Needless to say, this has not been a "happy" good news week.  And, what do doctors know - They are only practicing any way.  Three new scripts from her.

I don't know.  Seems to me that you can't afford to live; and you can't afford the medicine to help you feel better; and, you can't afford to die.  What is the alternative?

I asked Ween what to do - she yawned; turned over and went back to sleep.  She is so smart.  I think I'll follow her example.

New puppies on the farm.  Who knew she was pregnant?  Mommy and babies doing fine.  So is daddy.

Change

The only things we can count on during this life are death and change. I am so glad I have to wait for change sometimes because the new is usually better.

For the last several months, I have been trying to get a "Restricted Rehire" off of my employment record for "D."  I didn't know about it until I was told that was why I wasn't being interviewed.  It was put on by mistake, but it had to go through my manager, casting administration, and labor relations.  I received notice yesterday that it had been removed.  I'm hoping it was in time to qualify for some new positions that have just come open.

D is advertising for Teachers to go to China for several months. That would be a great opportunity for anyone, and I would love to do it. In addition to a salary, they are also providing a place to live and a "stipend" for food.  Who knows?  Anything is possible.

Another item of concern were the expenses that had seemed "insurmountable." God has provided and we are now able to "breathe" a little financially.

My advice - "Stand still and know that I am God."  "All things work together for good to the called according to His purpose."  and, "The Lord is my Shepherd - I shall not want."

YESTERDAY SEEMS SO FAR AWAY

The Carpenters were one of my favorite singing groups, and I guess they still are since I have one of their cds in my car changer.  Their songs were really sad, if you stop and listen to the words but sadder than that are the happenings in their life.  Just like we all experience, things happen - daily.

Spending 7 hrs in the ER yesterday also seems so far away and a basic way of life lately.  Out of the blue, Sat night I starting having what I can only describe as "a type of dizziness," swirling inside me with heat, cold sweats, ending with throwing up.  I can honestly say I've never felt this way before, and I hope I never do again.  The "episodes" continued in quantity and intensity until around 8:30 am yesterday when I yelled for Mock to come help me.  By that time, I couldn't raise my head.  Progression was - he called 911, paramedics were called, was transported to Sand Lake Hospital, not without throwing up on the way, and spent the next few hours learning everything was perfectly normal with all the tests.  The Dr diagnosed "Vertigo" with unknown cause.

This was not just vertigo!!! I've had that before.  This was a whirling, burning inside my whole body that felt like I was going to explode.  His comment was - "Now, logically, you DO know your body can't really explode, don't you?"  (Can we say CONDESCENDING?)

The ending results are that I have to have a follow up with my regular Dr today.  Why? is my question.  If I am only normal, why do I have to spend the time and money to see her?  Probably just CYA, and could it be the $75 they're going to change my insurance to once again tell me I'm normal.  I'd like that in writing, please.  My friends will tend to disagree, I'm sure.

UPDATE:
Went to my own personal Dr today.  She checked all the results and agreed that nothing was showing up as being wrong.  I DID find out I've been diagnosed a Diabetic.  I did not remember that.  It was Mayo's diagnosis.  This is even more important that I get the weight off.  Yesterday's sugar level was 120; not bad but the weight MUST COME OFF.  Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to work I go.

UPDATE TO UPDATE:
Diagnosis - Possible "ASPARTAME" poisoning; too much sweetener in my system.  Who knew?  I am in the process of detoxing and will keep you updated.

Once a Week, Go Greek

Yesterday was very productive for me - up early, signed refinance papers on car, got gas, had car washed, made several calls, paid rent, phone bill, and sundry other chores I had pending; all before 11:00.  Whew!  I was tired.

Mock said I had been such a good "doobie" that I deserved a reward and suggested we try a new place for lunch.  If you know me, I have a lot of opinions.  With restaurants, I have #1 places and all others are 2nd best.  This is very true with my Greek food.  There is NO better place to eat than Tarpon Springs, Florida if you want to "go Greek."  My personal favorite is Platkas on the "main drag."  NO ONE MAKES BETTER GYROS (Yearos)  They just nail it as far as I'm concerned.  But, never let it be said I'm not willing to "try" another place.

Maria, one of my O'town Greek friends, suggested a new restaurant in St Cloud that I just "HAD" to visit.  I am multicultural, so I try all the ethnic foods I can get my mouth on, and she knows this.  Being Greek, I just knew she had found me a closer restaurant to visit.  (Maybe, or maybe not)

It is a little hole-in-the-wall place, which is not necessarily a bad thing.  They're just starting out and I can live with that.  They only serve Pepsi products - Strike 1.  We had to "walk up" to make our order - Strike 2.  And, their Tzaszeki Sauce was too thin and lacked taste - Strike 3.  Not enough meat - Strike 4, but salad parts were okay.  I guess what I'm saying is - Go to Tarpon.  Only place to get good Greek food, in my humble opinion.  Plus, lots of atmosphere and desserts galore.  Yum.  Can't wait to go again.