Have been having a lot of chest congestion and overall feeling yucky so went off to Dr Tuesday. Bronchitis in a big way, but no pneumonia (yes more x-rays. Daughter Lenae made a comment that I'm probably going to start glowing in the dark soon :). He reminded me that I need to stay on top of these things, and not let it get this far before coming by to see him. My immune system is certainly not what it used to be since I started on this chemotherapy for the RA. It's funny though how I don't realize just how sick I've been until I start to feel better. Such is the case this time. I'm only 3 days into the antibiotics and feeling oh, so much better.
On a brighter note though, I'm having a lot less inflammation in my hips and hands. I have no idea why for sure. I know that the rheumatologist started me on a low dose of prednisone on my last visit. But I've also made several other changes in my eating habits like little-to-no processed foods, less sodium, very little sugar, only healthy fats. I've also increased my flaxseed oil and D3. All the things we know to be good for us, but too often don't bother to change until we are faced with dis-ease. Whatever it is, is working. Less inflammation = less pain, and I'm all for that.
We will be pulling out of The Hitching Post RV Park tomorrow morning. This is certainly a no frills place, but it has served our purpose and the owner Susan is a Sweetheart. We have reservations for River Shade RV Park in Sequin, Texas. Quite a few more amenities, but best of all it's just down the road from our youngest daughter Marissa, her Honeyman Adam and our granddaughter Ashlyn. I"ll probably be posting lots of pictures of the Guadalupe River, Green Grass and Real Trees...lol. If you've ever spent any time here in South Texas you know what I'm talking about. The hill country is so much prettier and I'm ready for some eye candy. I've gone through some major scenery withdrawals by coming down here from Northwest Washington. This severe drought hasn't helped either.
What I Just Finished Reading:
"Thicker Than Water-A Leo Waterman Mystery" by G.M. Ford ( had a few issues with his bouncing around at the beginning, but quickly settled into a tight, fast-paced, page turner with sprinkles of clever phrases and wit.)
"Elisha's Bones" by Don Hoesel (another fast paced mystery. reminded me a lot of Dan Brown's books, esp the DaVinci Code, but a good read nonetheless.)
"Findings" by Mary Anna Evans (another Faye Longchamp Archaeologist mystery in her series. I read this one out of sequence, but it didn't seem to make much difference. Always a good read. This was Book #4 of 7)
What I'm Reading Now:
"In The Blood" by Steve Robinson (another mystery, but this one is about genealogy. so far so good. I'll let you know)
What's On My Needles:
Another pair of socks. I've been horribly spoiled with that good yarn I just used on the last couple pairs. Had some other yarn that needed to get used up though so I"m just getting it behind me. I hate feeling that way about my knitting. I think I'll do a few more charity hats when I'm finished with this pair. I've gotten behind a bit on my 52 hats in a year goal. Hard to think of warm hats for the homeless when it's in the 100's here, but I'll just turn up the AC, pour myself some hot tea and "get-er-dun".
Quote For The Day:
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." St. Francis of Assisi
Be Blessed and Thank You for stopping by!
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