Falling out of the shower wasn't exactly my idea of how to start the day, but too much soap can actually cause you to slip. DUH! Anyway, I don't think anything was damaged.
"The person I'm not supposed to mention" took me to St Luke's Eye Clinic in Tarpon Springs on Friday. We were there 4 hrs. I thought they would NEVER get finished. I knew they were going to dilate my pupils, that is why HE went. But twice? I found out a few things - Cataracts, on both eyes; no big deal. The Doctor also discovered I have the beginning of Macular Degeneration. AND, I need new glasses. Whew. He also didn't like what he saw on the lining of my eye. I have to go back for more testing. I DID get to have a quick lunch with Vicki, one of my friends in New Port Richey.
Being in church yesterday was a real treat. I haven't been able to attend for a long time. We are between pastors, but it sounds like they are ready to decide-four men are being considered. The youth minister spoke and did a nice job.
The Elders search for a potential pastor and narrow it down to several people. The Elders are the ones who decide. The congregation doesn't actually have much to say about who is selected. This is different than I've experienced. My former churches decided by letting the congregation hear each candidate. (Usually about 3 or 4) Then the congregation votes, with the district superintendent having the final say.
This past week was better physically for me; not much pain-feeling better than I have been for a very lonnnnng time. I didn't have to take naps to keep up the energy and get rid of the aches. I don't know why; maybe the new meds they are giving me actually "kicked in." I've gotten some work done here at home. For whatever reason, I'm grateful. I really don't know how bad I feel until the pain is gone.
Today was the first day of a set of three tests with "nuclear" medicine. My "relative I can't mention" took me. All my guys and friends have been awesome. "He" had to drive back. I had a "slight" reaction to the shot; nausea, aching, and upset stomach. I was there almost 1 1/2 hrs, for a ten-minute procedure. Getting ready was the biggest part. Tomorrow and Wed, the "scans" will take about an hr each. It is supposed to reveal any abnormalities in my body - tumor, infection, whatever. Wonder what it will show in my brain?
The technician said I should stay away from the dog. She says that it is recommended not to be close to babies or animals. Ween is not happy about me not petting her. Wait until she finds out she can't sleep on the bed tonight. She will NOT be a happy camper.
Friday I am supposed to go to MAYO in Jax. This is the first time since December. I'm taking paperwork to see if I can get a "charity" notation so that I can HOPEFULLY have my surgery in Jax. The surgery is on hold anyway because of my heart and lung problems. Who knows? I just try to take one day at a time.
Resting on the couch and starting to feel better. I have to eat light because of the tests. I'm marinading chicken and will bake it. That should be okay. God is good.
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