@gingerw Ginger, I'm so sorry about your multiple myeloma diagnosis. I somehow, I suppose since I've been so self-involved recently, totally missed this news. Ginger, those MRI's can be tough. I've taken valium and xanax at different times and found it helpful, but did a lot of quoting poems or scripture or singing hymns in my head to make it through. I tend to tremors, so it's especially difficult to stay still and get good pictures. I have them play classical piano on the ear phones, fairly loudly. I've played piano since a child until ole' arthritis stopped my attempts, so this is really relaxing and helps my mind drift into good places. That's a wonderful improvement in these tests, but the noise and staying still make it tough. I'm so sorry you had to endure this. I hope by today you're feeling much improved.

You said you're wearing a back brace to help now. For you at this point, thank goodness it's winter and cold! Those things are horrid in the Florida heat and humidity!

Please keep us informed re your test results and treatment. I'm so fond of you, admire you so for your talents, creativity, stamina, strength, wisdom and good heart.....you're an important part of my new life with new connect friends. And true for sure for many others on these sites! You're special, lady, and I look forward to more goodies from you about your garden and crafts and art!

Blessings, elizabeth.