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whatever - it is what it is."

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Yes, once again, it's been a while since I've written. And, once again, there are many reasons for it. The last month has been a personal medical hell. Doctor visits, and medical tests...all of which tested my patience with myself, and the medical profession. This road started with my left breast taking on a new appearance and larger size....now, not in a million years would I have imagined that 5 weeks later I would be learning it's an autoimmune disorder. Some good news to that all is it wasn't cancer - bad news,  well - I will be dealing with this little battle within my system for the rest of my life.  I guess you can say it's the epitome of "beating myself up." <--Something I am , after all, rather good at! So far I am told I have what appears to be Rheumatoid Arthritis and possibly Lupus or Sjorgens disorder. In other words...my joints and connective tissue are being attacked by an immune system that doesn't realize the battle's ove

A detour - being my own advocate

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Okay, God, I am paying attention - I need to put myself first. Women, we kinda suck at that - especially the moms, daughters and wives out there. We say we do it - but in reality most of us don't - You all know who you are - so, listen to me and pay attention to this detour life has thrown at me, and learn from it (seriously, I mean it - because I am) Yes, I made that trip to Madison to the Breast Care Center at the UW Hosp.- Sometimes I guess it's a good thing I can be a vocal assertive advocate - The road that got me there...well started with.... 9/21/11 (Wednesday) A local clinic that didn't bother to return a message I had left - a return message that would have told me my primary care doc. was on sabbatical (still) - Why was I calling? Because I had left breast swelling and changes to my areola  and pain in my underarm - 9/22/11 (Thursday) Still no return call (part of me was almost willing to say "screw it" I hate doctors anyhow) 9/23/11  (Frid

It's a surge, I tell ya, a surge

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A surge of emotions - that is... This weekend something spectacular occurred. Something that, for me, felt a bit awkward because I am not use to winning something. This past weekend, Saturday, to be exact not only was I chosen to be one of the lucky winners of a brand new Lennox  furnace, but the local company ( Miller Heating & Air in Elroy, WI.) who donated their time and expertise in installing it, went the extra mile in giving me so much more than a new furnace. You see my friends nominated me for a special give-away through Lennox  - it was called Heat Up Wisconsin  where 100 deserving households would be chosen to receive a new energy efficient furnace. From the very touching letter written about some of the struggles the kids and I have endured over the last few years, and our volunteer work we were selected. Call me sappy....call me corny... but it reinforced my belief that "Everything Happens for a Reason" You see, last week when I found out that I migh