Just an Update

Hey, everyone!

I know I don't have many readers, but I hope you are all well and happy!

Things are getting better around here. As soon as I was no longer contagious, I went back to work. It's amazing how productive a person can be when a sign is posted on the door saying, "Cooties! Stay out!" (that's not really what I said on my sign, but you get the idea) :)

My foot is progressing slowly. The more I am up and moving around on it, the more it hurts, so I have to pace myself a bit more than usual. I'm up to #13 in the Janet Evanovich books! As far as the shingles, there is only occasional very mild itchiness. The spots are all healing now.

I ventured out on Saturday and tried to do a few errands and catch up on some things. Did stuff around the house yesterday. The zinnias out in our back yard were more dead than alive and I got them pulled up and then sat on the patio and cut off the pretty blooms and brought them in. Made a nice Fall arrangement.

Golfer was a little under the weather last week, but after a visit to the doctor and pharmacist, he's doing better now, too.

The furry kids are happy and are all sitting in open windows. It's a nice day here in Virginia today.

Take care of yourselves!

GEE WIZ ! ! ! ! ! ! ! @ * % ^ * # !

Hey, all! I'm still here, but it's been a rough couple weeks. I've had a few doctor visits and several new medications, and I think things are finally starting to look better. I'm going to do a little public education here now.

If you have ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for later in life developing shingles. The virus stays in your body and hides in your nervous system. Then, at a really opportune time, like when you are stressed from dealing with extreme pain in your foot from a stress fracture, this virus will activate itself. It can take on many forms. In my case it was a funny tingly feeling on my head and face to start out. That worked into tingly with pain. By the time I was actually diagnosed, it was like lots of little spiders wearing spikes running around on my face and head and stabbing me often with little spears. And, oh, yes, let's not forget the swollen left eye and then blisters that follow the nerve route on my face and head. Fun times! So, I've had two kinds of antibiotics, an anti-viral medication, and steroids. But as I said, things are looking up now.

Unfortunately, someone who has shingles is contagious to people who have never had chicken pox, or who have immune deficiencies. Fortunately, Golfer had chicken pox as a child. So while we are both creeped out by this, all is well for now.

There's a hint of Fall in the air here in Virginia. No leaf color changes yet. I haven't been able to go out and get any pumpkins, but Golfer did plant some pretty chrysanthemums out front.

Take care of yourselves out there! More later.

The Sun is Out!

It's a lovely day here today. The sun is out, the birds and squirrels are romping in the back yard. And the little praying mantis that was clinging to the window screen to keep from being blown away has moved on.

I am somewhat hampered in my activities due to the special boot on my right foot to help heal a stress fracture. After several visits with the doctor, that was finally diagnosed this past week. For you Trekkers out there, think on the lines of a Borg foot! But I am coping; it's just one more thing to deal with.

I got the little garden flag returned to its holder and the potted plants back in place. Used the light-weight blower and cleaned off the porch and patio. Golfer will tackle the other stuff in the yard.

My next project for the day is to get Cecil's nails trimmed and get him brushed. Hermione and Cinder were very cooperative yesterday, but Cecil is a little guy (and sort of a wuss) (but we love him anyway!). Sooner or later he will forget that I have all the equipment waiting in the back room!

Onward we go!

Storm's Over!

The rain has stopped, the wind has died down to a slight breeze, and the sun is trying to come out. All is well here. A little yard clean-up will need to be done, but nothing major.

Take care and stay safe. The storm has moved away from us, but it's still moving on.

Long Time, No Hear From!

Hey, all! We're still here! Golfer and I just returned from vacation last weekend. We spent a week in Myrtle Beach with some friends and about 3,500 other golf tournament participants. Golfer and his friends were playing the PGA World Amateur Championship. Nice time and a chance for them to play on some new courses. Food, drinks, and entertainment each evening at the Convention Center. If you play golf you should check it out.

Anyway, we're home and sort of caught up. Latest development is that after three doctor visits, a whole course of medication, a steroid shot, ice packs, and two sets of x-rays, I have finally been diagnosed with a stress fracture in my right foot. I've been hobbling around for at least two months on it. I am now wearing a special boot and with it on, the severe pain has let up some. So I have hope. But it is slowing me down!

BeyB has returned from spending the Summer with her other grandparents. School has started and everyone is getting back into routine. Nurse J has started her new job and is busy with that.

Bikini reports things are going okay in Georgia. Boxer is settling down and adjusting to Pre-K. Bloomer has also moved up to a new class at DayCare and is adjusting.

I just wanted to let you all know we're still here and are okay. Waiting on the approaching storms for our area. Too soon yet to tell where they will actually hit. For now, I think we're just getting wind and rain this weekend.

And, oh, the new bathroom is great!

Onward!