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The Police and The Donut Friar

By pwsadmin / September 30, 2021 / Comments Off on The Police and The Donut Friar

—The Police and The Donut Friar— I got up at 7 AM EST this morning. I’m expecting Mom and an Aunt and Uncle to show up while I’m here, so I needed to get some food for us. The first thing I wanted was some of the “Donut Friar” donuts.They are excellent.Their donuts rank right…

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Diabetes Hiccup 9/27/2021

By pwsadmin / September 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Diabetes Hiccup 9/27/2021

—Diabetes Hiccup— I’ve been working on something pretty exciting for me. I don’t want to go into it here, right now, but I’m Praying something comes of it. So, with that in mind, I was pretty busy the first part of today.So much so that I think I might have ignored my diabetes a little…

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Diabetes Update

By pwsadmin / September 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Diabetes Update

—Diabetes Update— I prick my fingers and draw blood to keep up with my Blood Sugar levels throughout each day. My fingertips are raw and hurt all the time because of all the “Pricking.”Seriously, I check my blood sugar around six times, if not more, each day. When I returned home from Gatlinburg the other…

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Health Update

By pwsadmin / September 17, 2021 / Comments Off on Health Update

To All Who Keep Up with My Health I got to the heart doctor at 9:45 AM. The place was busy, but they had it under control because right at 10:00 AM, they called me back. My nurse asked me if I had drunk anything with Caffeine this morning. I said, “Um, yeah. Lots. I’ve…

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Dragging

By pwsadmin / September 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Dragging

—Dragging— I woke at 6 AM CST. This morning. I sleep with a nighttime urine bag.It holds 4000cc of output and has a good 6-foot hose that runs from the bag to my Urostomy, “Squiggy.” I drag myself out of bed. Say “Ouch” several times as I get up and head into the Kitchen.My bag…

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Health Update

By pwsadmin / September 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Health Update

To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health: I’ve written about my fast heart rate in the past. My heart beats at around 110bpm.It’s been that way for as long as I can remember.My Primary Care Physician (PCP) want’s me to get it checked out since I am now 45 and very soon…

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Defibrillator

By pwsadmin / August 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Defibrillator

With our health being what it is at this house, we decided it was time to get a Defibrillator in case of an emergency. —Defibrillators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, a heartbeat that is…

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COVID Update 8/6/2021

By pwsadmin / August 6, 2021 / Comments Off on COVID Update 8/6/2021

—COVID Update 8/6/2021— Finally. Everyone here tests negative for COVID.Even me. Papa can start his 73rd year off COVID-free. …and that makes for a great birthday gift. That is all for now. Love you, –Lynn

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COVID Update 8/4/2021

By pwsadmin / August 4, 2021 / Comments Off on COVID Update 8/4/2021

—COVID Update 8/4/2021— I tested negative again today. Well, it took a while, but they’ve learned to take their own vitals.All you do is take your temperature, oxygen level, and heart rate.Heck, the heart rate meter is built into the oximeter. I’m glad they took their own vital signs because I can’t get going today.I…

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COVID Update 8/3/2021 Night

By pwsadmin / August 4, 2021 / Comments Off on COVID Update 8/3/2021 Night

—COVID Update – Night – 8/3/2021— Everyone is still doing well here, including myself. Mom did place an order with Wal-Mart Pick up, and I drove there to pick it up.It was my first time doing so, and I’ll do better next time. Mom told me to take a cooler with me for the refrigerated…

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