Spina Bifida

Side Sleeper

By pwsadmin / February 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Side Sleeper

My whole life, I’ve enjoyed sleeping on my side.I don’t have any control over what I do while I’m asleep, but when I get in bed, I lie down on my side to go to sleep. —and I sleep with a pillow between my legs. “Birdie Franklin” taught me that trick, and my knees have…

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A Father’s Love

By pwsadmin / February 14, 2023 / Comments Off on A Father’s Love

You used to see more Love in people’s eyes than you do today.I think more meanness came into this world after 9/11. I could be wrong.Either way, there’s meanness out there, and you don’t see as much Love in people’s eyes when you look into their eyes anymore. I’m at the Spain Rehabilitation Clinic in…

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Nurse Adam

By pwsadmin / February 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Nurse Adam

The Doctor’s Office. I was getting checked out from being sick recently.I had been sick off and on for the past three months, and I admit that I was sad about everything I had gone through with my body. My nurse, “Adam,” had taken my vitals, and it was time to give a urine sample.…

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Amy

By pwsadmin / February 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Amy

“Amy;” That was her name.Thin, 5’7. Long black hair. Amy is in her forties—A pretty face with a cute smile. I was out shopping for ingredients to make homemade pizza dough. I noticed a lady scoping me out.When I looked at her, she looked away. Then, I could see her looking back at me out…

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2/1/2023

By pwsadmin / February 1, 2023 / Comments Off on 2/1/2023

A rough morning. Driving home last night, my “Low Fuel” light came on.I was already on our street, so I figured I’d fill it up on my next trip out.Turned out, though, that my next trip out was taking Niece number 2 to school this morning. It’s my fault for letting it get too low.I…

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Medical Test Results

By pwsadmin / January 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Medical Test Results

I received all of my test results in my Patient Portal today. All of the tests, eight pages worth, have some irregularities within the pages. I do have a Kidney Infection. I knew that already. I also told them that I keep a Kidney Infection.I have a Foley Catheter inserted into “Lenny,” my Urostomy, which…

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1/29/2023

By pwsadmin / January 29, 2023 / Comments Off on 1/29/2023

It’s Sunday.I’ve showered and changed my Wafers and Bandages.I then placed a Medical Order for the out-of-pocket items that I purchase on a monthly basis. Sometimes only after two weeks. The dogs are fed, and the truck is warm. —I almost broke off into a poem there.It’s sprinkling outside. A bit gloomy looking. Still, though,…

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Another Night Terror

By pwsadmin / January 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Another Night Terror

I’m standing in a lush Wheatfield.It stands waist-high. The wind blows softly.It’s tranquil in this moment. I feel young and free. I look to my left and see my best friend from when I was twenty.He’s got his hand on top of the tall Wheat, letting it sway underneath his hand.He stands in peace. Not…

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Health Update

By pwsadmin / January 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Health Update

—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I’ve completed all of my medical appointments and medical tests.Now, I sit and wait for the results to be sent to my patient portal.I should hear something today. My doctor did tell me not to be surprised if I did end up having to go…

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1/25/2022

By pwsadmin / January 25, 2023 / Comments Off on 1/25/2022

Lots of things happening yesterday and today. Lots of Adventures. The problem is the person it concerns wants me to refrain from writing about it. (Publicly) —and I understand and respect that. I always respect people when they ask me not to write about something. I did stop by “Arby’s” today for their New Ribeye…

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