Hello, everyone! @imallears, my Fl buddy, and I love Orlando too....@sueinmn, @jakedduck1, @rosemarya, @becsbuddy, @contentandwell, and all....

It's good to catch up with you all today. I've been reading your notes as I have energy, but mostly resting and doing only what must be done. Including with my son. He's been a bit on his own since this sinus mess hit me, except the last couple days he was having vomiting issues again, but got it under control this time. I took him and ordered him some vitamin water and electrolyte water, think he will drink that all the time now. I have some occasionally, but he needs it a lot, I think. Anyway, he's doing better now and I'm resting most days.

The sinus infection is in the right sphenoid, the deep sinus next to the brain and the optic nerve. So, my headache et al are on the right side, very real and only touched by prednisone. I'm off the prednisone now, using the sinus rinse with saline, dexamethazone (steroid), and topamycine antibiotic. It seems I probably got this pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria when in hospital recently, although I've had sinus issues for 100+ years. This is apparently serious and tough and untouched by most antibiotics, so we're hitting it with these meds all at once. But, I got worse a couple days ago while waiting for this stuff to come from a formulary pharmacy in Tenn. Have the worsening headache and all the other pain that only responds to steroid.....doc just called and told me I have to give it time and wait for the meds to kick in the end of next week!!!!!

Geez Louise...I'm dealing with this headache, ear/eye/sinus/face pain for days yet. I was shocked at that. She said do not take any oral steroid, as the dexamethazone is quite strong but in a rinse will take days to work. Hope at least it won't get worse from now on, gradually improve. So... ok. This is just the way it is. Deal with it, Beth. I can and will and am now dealing!
YUCK!

Now, back to my friends....haven't done anything yet re the neck vertebrae the radiologist mentioned were worse and needed to be addressed. I'll stay aligned and rest and deal with the sinus infection, then the sinus surgery and then the neck. One thing at a time, right? And, add in there whatever pops up in between each item on the list. I had decided against sinus surgery, as I really don't want anymore deep anesthesia, etc. but quality of life things are pretty important, so I've decided to do what needs to be. She will be sure all the infection is really gone, clear out some bone and tissue to open the passages and then the rest of my years I should be able to breath better all the time, including while sleeping! It should help with the sleep apnea. Ain't that grand? I consider that a God Gift, as the apnea is bad and we do need that oxygen!

Well, I got another 'antique' glass bird water feeder for my visitors. Also, added a nyger feeder for the smalls and today realized I need a better platform feeder to accommodate the mourning doves. Yes, I now have my pair again. Only 2, but that's good to have a pair. I may have lost the 3rd dove, but not thinking about it. Like Scarlett.....

I had a wonderful phone visit from a church friend yesterday. We talked about so many things I can't talk with others about. What a lovely gift from a younger woman who realizes much of my situation. She helped me organize my thoughts a bit, and gave me the name of a fellow at the church who can help me organize my renovations. He may be able to take it on as a project and guide me through it in proper order, using his talent and contacts to do the work. Wow, wouldn't that be something wonderful. Then, she helped me think through a discussion I must have with Rob about my future living plans and his as well. I can't move leaving him alone here. But, he can't even consider moving into a retirement community like I need, since he still considers the possibility of moving to the beach or whatever. we have a lot of things to consider and discuss as we think about our futures, alone and together. Tough decisions ahead, I believe.

I have 2 baffles to put up tomorrow and hopefully slow down my pesky tree rats. And, I think John @johnbishop is sending me help so I can send you good pics of my flowers and birds. So, good things coming, folks.

Blessings and be well. elizabeth