A day of appointments. First was cardio, they want to schedule a nuclear stress now before the Heartflow. Next was the CT scan on lungs, my nodule is growing. Three months of anxiety until another to note if that continues. Finished it off with a Varithena treatment. And right breast is loaded with hives that started yesterday. What the hell is that!!
So how much radiation from testing am I willing to endure? The tests are all necessary of course, but I'll have three within weeks, another in three months, and possibly more if the blockage requires the Heartflow test. I thought the nuclear was less, but it's equivalent to 400 chest x-rays, the others are worse. That's what I read, and I need to let that go and just focus on the results of the testing. Benefits will outweigh the damage.
Tomorrow is the final day of warmth before much lower temps, we will take a ride and splurge on mums. I am tired of skimping. If I can help the background issue, buy all the clothes and goodies and necessities and room adornments for Carole, I can do it for me. Can't rely on putts. I've limited her room items because although appreciated, someone else's room always has much more, so I am told.
I hope your weekend went well. I can't believe September is closing soon.
Did you see Stacy Nash's Big Blue design in the CS Girl's Club? AUGH!!! I have never joined a club, this one makes me sorry about that. It is what it is!!
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7 comments:
I am so sorry about all that you've been through and going through now. Life is surely not fair.
Will be having some kind of surgery to correct a painful situation sometime in the future. Not sure when.
Your stonework is very nice. Looking forward to seeing your chrysanthemums. Not buying any, nor pumpkins, nor cornstalks, nor gourds......nothing. $$$$$
I agree that you should do for yourself. You've gone over and above for family members.
Don't know where the time goes........cross stitching takes up a lot of my time. Just small Fall, Halloween, Christmas pieces.
I wish life was better for all of us. If the interest rate goes up again......that will be "all she wrote" !
Take care, have a good time shopping for flowers.
Charlotte in Va.
Yes, focus on the test results, not the radiation.
Also a huge YES - do nice things for yourself, especially when your efforts for Carole are compared to what others have and found to be short. Perhaps not benefitting so much from your efforts, especially on non-necessary items, would change her outlook, at least for a short time.
Either ajuga or shrubs would look nice. I'd probably go with whichever would take less on-going care like weeding. But I think we all know by now what I think of weeding.
You amaze in your pursuits and tenacity, Marly dear. That walkway
looks wonderful. By all means , the mums and anything else that will bring pleasure to your heart. About Carole...Just Gail said it so well. Stop fretting when the return on such great effort falls short.
Concentrate on bringing peace and harmony to you and Mark. Praying
you through all the testing, with the hope good results will be
reported. You certainly deserve a lift in the health dept. Enjoy
the last bit of Sept.
I hope you find some amazing mums. Temps in northern Ohio will be chilly like yours. Argh.
Don't you just hate doctor appointments? Hopefully all your efforts will get you some answers.
Isn't today's weather the best, Marly? If only every day could be like today :)
I understand your worries about the amount of radiation. My husband is undergoing some tests right now and just mentioned the same thing. But, what are you going to do? You both need answers and those tests might be the only way to find them.
You so deserve to treat yourself--life is too short not to! I so admire everything you've done for Carole through the years (and I'm sure I don't know the half of it!).
Haven't seen the Stacy Nash design (do I dare look!?). I'm not a club joiner either and doubt I will ever be. Now we both need to get outside and enjoy this sunny, beautiful day ♥
Troubling about the nodule... And I get the concern about the radiation but, yes, the tests are a necessary evil....and think of the long-term damage the stress and worry would do if you were to not have them done. Have fun splurging on mums. I have bought none and, sadly, doubt that I will. Cold settling in for us as well...Highs in the 50's. 😳 I'm actually in the CS Stacy Nash Girl's Club and got my kit a week or so back. I think it's my favorite so far. I don't usually do clubs either but something possessed me as I love Stacy's designs so much. ~Robin~
My Ajugas have romped away since I moved them to a better drained area so maybe yours were a bit damp where they were. Such a lovely glossy plant and great ground cover too, I hope yours eventually succeed.
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