@artist01
Boy oh boy oh boy, what some people won't do to get out of going to a birthday party. Don't you think a heart attack is a bit drastic? Okay, you don't have to come. Your off the hook so don't be having a stroke.
I want a stop put to all these hospitalizations, enough
already!!!
Get well & thats an order!!!
Jake

Hello, Lori, Somehow I missed your trip to Rochester. Is this a regular type visit? Sounds like you're having procedures and action taken. I like that you're getting the caring, watchful eyes of the Rochester staff, but don't want to see you experiencing 'issues'. Only issues allowed are which outfit to wear to make your husband's eyes light up. What a blessing for you, Lori, to have him.....I think! (as you all say, 'Just kidding' or LOL.)

Be your positive self, my friend. I'm learning from you and others who've worked so hard to get all this stuff under control in your heads. In fact, I just hung up from chatting with my son. He called and sounded so good, much less stressed. This last hospital visit was tough and frightening, but it helped him I think. His body was so far out of whack, the meds and constant fluids he got helped immensely. And, Lori, I just got a repeat call from him sounding quite stressed after getting a confusing message from a home health care person. It's that roller -coaster again. He gets himself in a good place mentally and physically, then a little something topples the hard work setting him back a bit. Like Laura and me and all of us, 2 steps forward, 3 steps back. Sometimes 4+ back. It's contagious, too! I'm now agitated after being so calm and pleased with his progress....Geez Louise! Time to reset my brain...

You do well, my friend. Get rest and be well. You're getting all tuned up....something we all need occasionally. Kinda need that now, so good for massage day. It's been soooo long since I had my regular massages. It's time.
Heading out later to Mayo for the first of many, and other goodies in that dept. I'm thrilled...a very good day for a very good thing to do for myself. Then, tomorrow I go to the Mayo Fibromyalgia Clinic for a 2 day educational experience. I'll finally get all the skinny on Fibro, the facts 'mam. just the facts' as the Dragnet Joe Friday used to say. Remember that show?

The firbro class is informative, learning what's now known and how to handle this encompassing illness. Interferes in every area of the body. 2 intense days, 8:30-4...6; apart, wearing masks all day, no eating in class...horrors! because they want masks up. But, lots of flexibility to get up and stand, or move which is so important for fibro folks. So, off we go on another adventure to Mayo Adventureland!

I'm not tripping. I'm tired for no sleep due to prednisone. Better last night, but still not settled. It'll take a few days to calm myself. I began yesterday to follow Sue's advice and took a quiet time -breather in the middle of the afternoon. Intentionally. I sat in the recliner, after having moved furniture Sunday to re-balance the den, had a cup of tea and a glass of iced greed tea, one of the goodies I give me every day, but so good on southern summer days. Put my feet up, head back, and enjoyed my bird and squirrel and lizard friends. Talk about calming. It was wonderful. I sat and smiled for over an hour, enjoying the antics. Rejuvenating. Thanks, Sue. That's part of a new afternoon schedule for me.

Enjoy your ride home and back to your sanctuary. You will replenish your body and spirit on your lake, forests and with your nature friends.
Be well, be blessed and don't be good.
Elizabeth

@loribmt Hey there. Lori! You've been put through the wringer this week too, kid! I'm so sorry you had such a difficult time - - AND got cheated out of a nice dinner with your honey. I sure hope you've rallied somewhat now and are getting back to your old (wonderful, caring) self.
I'm.a fair bit better now. Have had multi interviews with teams of doctors about what to do with this complex person that is me. It seems I have to transition from a residence of Assisted Living to Long Term Care. I must admit I've cried buckets over that - having to leave my friends at my present Assisted Living place, plus the huge upheaval of the move. They may keep me in the hospital until such time as a room opens up at a long term care place in town. My present residence is unable to adhere to my many IBS, OLP, and now HeartSmart dietary restrictions whereas a long term care home would. I've been so sick for so long from eating the totally inappropriate foods offered at my present place. It's great food, IF you're healthy!
At any rate, life goes on
A new adventure to look forward to! My sons will help with the monumental job of paring my stuff down from a full apartment to a single room. I've already made a list of what I can bring to my new home. I'll be just fine. Don't you worry. Just get yourself strong and healthy again, Lori dear.