Well.  Another HOT day.   In the high 90s.

I went out only once, after lunch to go to the bank and buy the things I was missing to make a batch of chili.

I heard from my favorite nurse, Debra, and from Humana, my insurance company that my process has been approved.   I expect to hear tomorrow that I will get my PETSCAN and  biopsy early next week.   Debra is working So hard for me.


Dia Dhuit

Mary

Still playing the waiting game.    I called Humana and got a different story from the doctor.  So I called the doctor back and they cannot proceed until they get confirmation on THIS event from Humana.    So I am pickle in the middle.

Debra from the doctor's office promised to contact Humana in the morning and try to get things going.    If I can just get a good night's sleep.   Last night was hell.

Bart stopped by this afternoon with our Abby for a visit.   A bright light in my day.



Pray for some answers and appointments for tomorrow!!!!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Waiting is the hardest thing to do.    If I have not heard anything by noon tomorrow, I am going to make some calls myself to see what is the delay.

Wouldn't be so bad but this all started three weeks ago when they delayed my knee scoping because of a "shadow" on the lung.     Good thing, actually as there is a mass.   But NOW there were delays because of holidays, weekends and WAITING FOR HUMANA TO APPROVE THE NEXT STEP!!!!  What do they think?

Woke up to RAIN.    Good timing actually.   Tru Green was out on Saturday and Dan mowed on Friday so my lawn is leaping for joy:)

Talked to Dolores yesterday and Nora today.   It means SO much to have conversations during the day.  Miss my condo buddies for that:) 

Went to the 8:30 Mass in the rain.  Came out to sunshine,  wearing my raincoat and carrying my umbrella.   Better to be prepared.

Nicky is accepting that the backyard is his to use as a bathroom.   He is not happy about it but I am afraid to take him for long walks when my knees hurt this much and I am so unsteady.   I gave the doctor's a deadline as I AM going to England and Wales in late September!

I am tired all the time but am working on getting black cow shapes for my wall hanging.   Sound weird but I have this vision and Dick used to say - "OH no.   Mary's got a vision."   (because it had to get done:) (At least in my mind.)

So.   Stay Well.

Until we meet again!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It is July in Oklahoma and HOT.   My thermometer shows 103 -  I know it registers high but it still is HOT.  There was a lot of humidity today so my knees and joints hurt all day.    I keep asking Bart where this dry hot weather I was promised is:)     I don't want to wish for that either because that means drought.   Which Oklahoma has finally recovered from.

I tried to do stuff, then rest, then do stuff.   Got my wash done, folded and put away.    Cut out the cow silhouette for my wall hanging project. 

This afternoon, I saw Dr. Toy.   Told him my knee woes.   Will see him in two weeks and he wants to get a copy of my PET Scan when I get it.


Dia Dhuit

Mary

A lovely day in Lawton Ok.  It is 93 on my thermometer but it is late afternoon and probably has reached its peak.   At least the humidity is down and my joints are feeling MUCH better now.  The knees being the worst.

I saw Dr. Aiku today about the CTScan on my lungs.  It seems I have a mass in my upper right lobe.   I will need a pet scan and then a biopsy to see how we proceed from here.    I have decided not to panic and told them that I just need this all cleared up by the end of September when I go on my tour of England and Wales.     (I don't think that this is asking too much:)   

Please pray for me.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Home all day.   Good thing.  I am sore.  I did get a lot done though by "nickel and diming" it.

Got the Wales trip ready to finalize, did dishes, got the corner of the bedroom that got wet, clear so that the fan can get everything dry.  (A good time to go through clothes in the dresser as I had to take out the drawers to slide it aside.)

Wisconsin is sure in the news these days.  Yesterday the elephant, today the plane crash.

Tried to call my doctor today, but, of course, they are all out for the holiday, so I have to wait until Wednesday.   Just musing these days, and trying to figure out if those statin drugs made my muscles  so sore?   I am not really good at following "trails"   (Need my sweetheart).   But wonder if those statin drugs did more damage than thought?

I give myself chores every day, otherwise I would probably just sleep.   Nicky likes that actually, but I am not here to serve him.  I am trying to convince him that he needs to do his business in the backyard.   I am not going to be able to continue taking him for walks.   My poor baby might burst:(


Dia Dhuit

Mary

I couldn't believe seeing the Baraboo elephant taking her stroll the same day that we went to see the elephants at the Endangered Ark Foundation. 

I am still trying to figure out how to send pictures.    I MISS PICASSA.  I could do anything with those pictures.

A sore day.   Lovely Mass and I visited at coffee afterwards.    Bart and Barb had me letting the pups out while they were gone for a chunk of the day.    I love doggies.

I am praying top hear from Debra at Dr. Aiku's office, but don't have a lot of hope as the 4th of July is Tuesday and you know how that goes. 

I had such hope in that scope last Tuesday.   Well, perhaps they can reschedule after they review the CT Scan.   I like Bart's theory that perhaps the shadow on the lung is spit:)   Love his humor.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A long long day.   But WHAT a day.     Barbara. Adria, Abby Marlise and I all drove to the Endangered Ark Foundation to tour and pet the elephants.  This is the second largest home of Asian Elephants in North America.   It is located way on the eastern side of Oklahoma near Hugo, OK.   We left at about 5AM to get there for a 10AM tour.    We took the tour that allowed us to feed and pet the creatures.   What a thrill.  

A long day and my legs and joints are horribly sore.   but I would do it again.

I'll work on pictures tomorrow.

Dia dhuit

Mary

So.   It was 92 degrees today and heavy.    I did not have to go anywhere today so I did not.

I am all caught up on my domestic and financial chores so am ready for any of the health thingys that are facing me.      Wisconsin had a much better communication system with it's patients.    Fortunately, I have found a nurse in my primary doctor's office that I feel knows what to do and is working for  me.   Had hoped to hear today as to the results of my CTSCAN, but I KNOW that Debra isd waiting for the results or she would have let me know.  

In the mean time, I am working on a wall hanging that has been in my head and finally has down to picture.    I will finish the background tomorrow and then the fun begins of constructing the picture to impose on the background.   Hope it works.  It is such fun when a plan comes together.

Sure hope I hear from doctor's tomorrow - with the holiday ahead, - I have possibilities of trying to figure how to ward off the discomfort for a week or two more.   OUCH.  That's OK   Dad raises us tough.

Dia dhuit

Mary

I HATE waiting.    But I am really grateful that Debra, the nurse at my doctor's office was able to get me scheduled for the CTSCAN tomorrow.    Time seems really not a factor her in Oklahoma.   I miss my Dr. Murthy.

Anyway, I will let you know the results as soon as I know them.

Today was a quiet day.   I talked to Nora which is always a pleasure.  I love family.

The weather is hot but not HOT.   So Nicky and I are doing just fine.   I am still trying to figure out how to convince him that it is really all right to poop in the back yard.   Good Condo dogs poop on their walks you know:)

I will get to spend time with my great granddaughters Abbie and Adria tomorrow.  How lucky am I!!!

Abbie and I are going to work on our book and will pick up Adria after a Arts for all project/   They are great girls.   I am looking forward to our time together.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Surgery postponed

Something showed up in my pre op tests that Dr. Harris did not like, so he has postponed the surgery until we get it resolved.    I go for a CT scan with contrast on Wednesday.   Still need prayers.  

I am quite discouraged, but spent the evening with Bart and Barb and we all cheered each other up.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, On Tuesday I will have my knee scoped.    I hope the procedure will do even half as much as I hope it will.   Still don't have the time, but Bart is on standby to take me when we know.   I have all my pre-op instructions and have things in place.  

Poor Nicky.   He is going to be so confused.  Who knows when I will be able to take him out for walks again.    I shouldn't feel too sorry for him.   He does have a perfectly good back yard to use as a bathroom and does use Bart and Barb's back yard when he stays with them.

Went to the 8:30AM Mass this morning so I am ready for this thing.   So many people are praying for me.   I know that it will help.    I am sick of being so tired all the time.

The temps have pretty much stayed in the 80s the past two days but are going to go up in the next couple of days.   As I will be stuck in my air conditioned house healing, this is OK.

I am a little bit scared.   If this doesn't help, more drastic measures are needed.  I guess I just need to learn how to "Suck it UP"  and as we try to do in the Faith   to "offer it up".  

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Yesterday, I said that Bible Study would not meet until June 12 - well DUH, I meant July 12.   Hopefully, I will be on the mend for my left knee.



Today, I went over to Southwestern Medical Center for my pre-op.   Got a chest x ray, blood tests and an EKG.   Guess all is well, as they have not cancelled.   I am scheduled for Tuesday morning and have all my instructions.   They will call me on Monday with the exact time that I am to be there.   Bart will take me and bring me home again.

I hope I am not too optimistic.   I am expecting great things from this procedure.  I told Dr. Harris that and he smiled and said he would do his best.

Today has been quite painful.   I think it is probably because we are going to get some storms tomorrow night and the air pressure is toying with me.    I have tried cold all day and just put Sombra on my joints to try to prepare me for tonight.

Bart took his granddaughters, Abbie and Adria and their Aunt Tory to Kansas City to see Def Leppard.   His favorite band.   Tory sent pictures and they all looked like they were having SUCH a good time.   He had the biggest smile on his face:)   Bart is what I would call a groupie of Def Leppard.    Remember, George, a groupie is not a stalker:)

Live you all. 

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hi

Went to Bible Study this morning.    We will not be meeting until June 125h.   I am so glad as I will be getting treated and recuperating.

On the way home, I stopped at Bart and Barb's and let Leo and Lily out for a potty break as Bart was gone for that part of the day.   Like to be of help.

I have all the scheduling done for my pre op, my surgery and the followup for my knee.  Please pray for relief form pain.

Several other of my projects are coming to a head so this is helping keep me distracted.

Tomorrow, I go for the preop lab tests.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Well, Bart went with me to see Dr. Harris for the results of my MRI on my knees.  

We have decided to do a scope procedure on them  - one at a time, left knee first as it is bothering me the most, I think.  Sometimes, when most of ones joints hurt, it is hard to tell which one hurts the worse:)  :)   Does that mean Tee hee?

Anyway, on Tuesday morning Dr. Harris will do the procedure.   Please pray that all goes well.    I.
actually don't feel as bad this afternoon as I did this morning.    The air is much less humid.  Hope it stays this way for a day or two.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hi

Haven't felt much like posting when I don't have good things to say,  BUT.   On Friday, Dr. Toy, my chiropractor called me.  I gave him permission to get the results of the Thursday MRI.

It seems that I have Baker's Cysts in my knees.   Dr. Toy called me to let me know so that I can research it.   I will see Dr. Harris on Monday who Dr. Toy said will prescribe treatment that is best for me.    I am so glad for Dr. Toy's information because I have lots of questions when I see Dr. Harris.  

I was supposed to usher at church this morning.   When I got there, I knew that this was a stupid idea.   Thank God, my fellow ushers saw that I was in pain and jumped in to fill in for me.   I managed to stay until I had the Eucharist, but then headed home for a rest.    

We had rain this morning too.   Helped the lawns, did not help my joints:)

So PLEASE pray for me tomorrow when I see Dr. Harris and find out what can be done for the pain in my joints.     I want to be me again with some ZIP!!!

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Too many things scheduled today and it was too hot.  We are in the upper 90s and heading for 100s by Saturday.

Started off this morning by going to the Imaging Center on Gore for MRIs of both of my knees.   I just kept telling these people.  "Help me".      My knees (and other joints, but especially knees) are so sore.  I see Dr. Harris early next week when he has the results of the MRIs.   Up until a year ago, walking eased the pain.  This no longer works.    So I know something is really wrong.   The last time this happened, I had a torn meniscus.  This is worse, I fear, because both knees are involved.   Pray for me please.

After that appointment, I had my carpets cleaned.    This carpet cleaner is a neighbor of Bart's and SO nice.

This afternoon, the Lawton Celtic Club met at the Center for Creative Living.  There were four of us and we had a great time discussing James Joyce and Bloomsday.

Home again, I had to take Nicky to the Vet today as he is having his dental work done tomorrow.   Poor Baby.   He looked so scared.  Funny fact -- My neighbor's across the street have their dog boarded there this week as they are 0n vacation.  Perhaps Nicky and Mustang will not feel so neglected?

It will seem odd not to have a warm puppy in the bed with me tonight:(

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Today was a stellar day.

Bart picked me up this morning at about 8AM and we drove to Geronimo to pick up our girls, Adria and Abbie.   Dropped them off for their swimming practice and Bart and I did several errands.   Then picked up the girls and went to Mc Donalds for lunch.   I enjoyed Mc Donald's for lunch.  Especially the company, of course, but no matter what you say.  Mc Donalds TASTES GOOD.

We then went to the Lawton Library for a program on Extreme Animals.   We go to hear about and touch animals from the four corners of the earth.  Some endangered, some not.   Some fuzzy, some not:)   I love the little river otter.   It was wonderful.   What a spectacular opportunity for all of us.  AND FREE.

(I got to pet an albino python:))

I like hanging out with these people.

Dia dhuit

Mary

As I look at weather around the nation,  I am beginning to think that Oklahoma is not that hot after all:)    I am seeing high 80s and low 90s here but much higher in the north.  They are also experiencing tornado warnings and other bad stuff.

I got to be home ALL day today.   My cleaning lady came this morning.  I took care a getting a lot of appointments established while she was here. 

Tomorrow I will spend with Bart and my great granddaughters Adria and Abbie.  That will be fun.  Busy but fun.  They are adorable girls and I enjoy spending time with them.  Abbie is illustrating my children's book:)

Thursday, I will be having MRI done on my knees.  Sure hope they find something they can do for the pain.   I have all these plans and ideas and NO energy.  

The Lawton Celtic Club meets on Thursday afternoon too.  So I will have a 5 star day.

So take care of YOU.   Love you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary

It has been warm, heat index some days 100 or more.

Scott left yesterday morning.    Sure glad I got to see him and that he is in our lives.  I got my hair cut yesterday too.    Every six weeks whether I need it or not.

Today I have been home all day.    Good thing.   I have been SO tired and took two naps.   Bart and Barb have invited me over for dinner and for Bart to set up a fitbit which he has decided that I need.   I am so glad.   When I am with people, I can work through the tired and the pain. 

I am ready to start a new quilting project.    Got the fabric and the design is in my head.   Lots of work yet.   You won't see it until Christmas anyway.  But I am glad to be excited about something. 

I need a writing project too.    Aside from trying to tie up and get a publisher for the saints book.   

Oh Well   these things will come.

Hope all are well,   I understand it is hot up in Wisconsin too?

Dia Dhuit

Mary