Just a few of my thoughts and what we're up to. This Blog is a journey with me through my life. It is a constant work in progress. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy posting and visit often as things change and life happens. Enjoy ~
Getting ready to remodel one of our rentals. This is not going to be easy as it will be costly and labored. We have had renters in for the past 10 years and have tried to maintain the house but it is what it is. I am excited to see this beauty growing. We left and it was just a stick in the ground and now its beautifully grown.
Since January, my journey has felt like a relentless whirlwind. It all started on January 1st with my first encounter with AFIB, launching me into an ongoing tumultuous journey. Despite numerous visits to the doctor and undergoing a vast array of tests, we've yet to pinpoint the cause. From MRIs and CT scans to a two-week heart monitor, sleep apnea evaluations, and an extensive series of blood and urine analyses—I've been through it all. The constant cycle of being prescribed medications, then taken off, only to be prescribed again, has left me utterly exhausted. Keeping track of all the medication names has become so challenging that I now need them written down to help keep track of the daily doses.
My blood sugar levels were improving significantly for a while, but lately, they've become erratic, a side effect of the various medications I'm taking. The exhaustion hits hard whenever my heart starts racing. As a result, I've had to cut back my office hours drastically to just one day a week, and even after a mere six hours of work, I'm so drained that I need to spend several hours resting in bed upon returning home. My activity in the pool, something I used to enjoy, has come to a halt. I attempted to get back into it last week but found myself completely spent after just 15 minutes. I plan to try again soon, hoping for a better outcome.
Due to tax season, Robert hasn't been able to accompany me to my doctor's appointments. However, I've made sure to keep the girls updated and have daily conversations with my sister about my test results and my physical well-being
It's a tradition! Each Valentine's Day, Robert presents me with the largest red heart box from See's candy, continuing what my father started. The tradition began with my father buying a large box for my mother and smaller ones for my sister and me from the original See's candy store near his company in Los Angeles. We always received the red heart boxes. Oh how I love See's candy and look forward to my own box every year. Interesting note: I actually eat less and less each year (Robert eats more) being diabetic it's not the best choice, but I still love the tradition and the memories.
