Read My Personal Account of Life With Spina Bifida
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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I’ve been reading John Steinbecks “The Grapes of Wrath.”An online friend mentioned it, and I realized I had never read it.It is an American Classic, so I needed to read it.I’m currently on Chapter 15. I get myself mentally “dressed” when reading such books.I’m wearing oily overalls with an oily “nice” coat that I wear…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreIt’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,…
Read MoreWe had a neighbor pass away this week.He didn’t have a big family and lived alone. I saw a car parked in his front yard. Not the driveway. In the yard. In front of the door.Knowing that criminals like to keep up with who has passed so they can break into the house, I called…
Read More—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…
Read MoreIt’s morning: 6:01 AM. “Alexa, turn on ‘Barney,’” I say aloud, and my lamp beside my recliner turns on. “Alexa, turn on ‘Andy,’” and my desk lamp comes on. “Tommy the Dawg” opens one eye and uses it to see what I’m doing. He closes it back.“Just keep sleeping, buddy.” I sit at my laptop…
Read MoreLots 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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