2/14/22

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!  I had a lovely birthday yesterday and even went to a Super Bowl party last night.  I kept my distance and gave and received no hugs, so hopefully nothing will come of it.  I was surprised by cake and song, which delighted me to no end.  I probably came across extremely standoffish, but I've got to be careful these days.  Thanks to everyone for birthday wishes.  My heart was smiling.

I woke up to flowers today from my adorable husband of 40 years, so the day started out nicely.  I called my spine doctor first thing this morning, and after 2 hours, received nothing.  It's been 13 days since my back procedure and no one has told me what's going on.  No phone calls, no appointment, nothing.  So, I drove to town to his office and fired him.  I told the office manager exactly why, was extremely polite, told them what I needed, then left.  An hour later, the new neurosurgeon's office called and scheduled me for an appointment day after tomorrow.  That's more like it.  Maybe I can get some help now.  They have all my records.  Geez.  I have an appointment with my cardiologist tomorrow and next I have to see an ophthalmologist.  Crap.  From now on, I think I'm going to refer to them as my 'eye doctor'.  That's too hard to spell.  My chest pains are back and I'm seeing colored lights flashing in my eyes when I bend over.  They're annoying again.  Perhaps there's a logical explanation for all this.  Age.  You guessed it.  That's my vote.

Friday, it was 73 degrees here.  Saturday, it was very cold and snowing like a scene out of a Hallmark movie at Christmastime.  Huge flakes, coming down heavy.  Today, it was 71 degrees.  Go figure.

I wear out pretty easily, but am not doing too badly.  I've only been back on one of my drugs for 3-4 days, tho, so we'll take a 'wait and see' attitude for now.  I'm a touch unsteady, but it's manageable, also.  Unfortunately, my appetite has not been affected......

One of my birthday cards (from hubby) said "Don't worry, you're not over the hill yet."

What?!?  Not yet?  How far off is this hill and how high is it, anyway?  Geez.  When am I there?  Am I gonna know?  Anyway.....  sorry... I got off track.

The inside said "But from where you are, you should have an excellent view."

That was just rude.  Right?  Over the hill...  These days it feels like I'm still climbing, not coasting down the other side.  I'm ready to coast.  I'm tired of climbing.  It's too steep.

His birthday is tomorrow.  Just wait till he opens the card I made him!  Payback's a bitch!


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