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Determined to turn IT all around
The discussion of our (Chronic illness sufferers) relationship with our doctors has popped up throughout the web today on blogs as well as on Facebook. As a sufferer of a chronic illness (two in fact) that has mystified the science world, medical world and our government for decades, the doctor / patient relationship continues to prove to be the most challenging of all our relationships. As I mentioned yesterday…
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, determined, doctors, Fibromyalgia, flare-up, health, medication, pain, RADS, symptom
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Lung Doctor Visit
Since I am not up to writing a post today, I wanted to make sure and let you all know I’m okay. I am, however, totally wiped out from taking a van and a bus to Muskogee (one hour away), spending the whole day at the VA, and then taking a van and bus to get home. On the positive side, I received some good news. Woo Hoo! However…
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, Fibromyalgia, health, lungs, pain, R.A.D.S., Reactive Airway Disease, rest, sleep
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The Long Road Home – Part Four
Well, there is always an end to every story and this one has a beautiful ending! The first two days I was here, I really struggled with all the loss, however, once I acknowledged the loss and came to terms with it, I was finally able to move forward. And did I ever! I have to say, I already love it here. The view withstanding, the office people and maintenance people are unbelievably nice! Today…
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, architecture, asthma, Dekker, journey, loss, Oklahoma, photography, Tulsa, view, winning
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The Long Road Home – Part Three
Well, the last part of my story isn’t quite as fun as the first two. As a matter of fact, it was a very challenging and emotional part of the journey for me. I think – now that I have the ability to look back at what transpired – I was…
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Tagged "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day", 4 walls and a view, asthma, Dekker, Fibromyalgia, friend, journey, pain, stress, wedding
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The Long Road Home – Part two
Well, as you know, I flew out to Massachusetts. That is something I will never do in the future again! I had breathing problems on both flights and had to use my emergency inhaler like it was oxygen! I cannot tell you how awful it feels to be…
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, family, fatigue, Fibromyalgia, grand-daugher, journey, pain, photography, wedding
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The Long Road Home – Part One
Well … where do I start!? So much has happened since I last wrote 5+weeks ago. There is just no way I could tell you everything that has transpired in those five weeks, plus some of it, I don’t feel it would be appropriate t0 share here. Having said that, however, I can share the highlights with you! The wedding itself …
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Tagged "The Long Road Home", 4 walls and a view, asthma, health, photography, wedding
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FIRST EVER ONLINE HOUSE-WARMING PARTY!
As I sit here writing my Saturday post – a little late mind you – I have so much on my mind that I am a little overwhelmed today. In just 8 days I will be packing up my two new pieces of luggage for my trip back East for my daughter’s wedding! Time is suddenly flying past me, it seems, and I feel like I am teetering a bit! When I return…
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Tagged 'Online House Warming Party!", 4 walls and a view, asthma, fatigue, journey, symptom, wedding
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All things that go up must come down
It has been said that, all things that go up must eventually come down. Unfortunately, that proves true with CFIDS and FMS more oft than not. Today, I have been feeling pretty bad. If I didn’t know better…
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, bad day, chronic fatigue syndrome, crash, fatigue, health, life lessons, stress, winning
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This journey WE call LIFE
Change is in the air. I can now feel it and I am now embracing it! I’ve been contemplating this journey I have been on for the past 5 or so weeks, these last few days. I don’t know if I have done everything right, but I know that I have done my best. I also know there were moments in which I struggled to come to terms with all the loss, the changes, and the dislocation, and yet, I …
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Tagged "new home", 4 walls and a view, asthma, hope, journey, life lessons, mold, perspective, write
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Sometimes YOU just HAVE to say NO
I think one of the hardest things for me to do – and most of us – is to say no. I don’t like to be disagreeable, however, sometimes the situation calls for it. As you may have noticed I have been conspicuously absent since last Thursday. Unfortunately, I landed in the ER at the VA yet again on Friday. What was supposed to be a fun day with my friend, just continued to escalate until I had turned grey …
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, doctors, health, symptom, VA
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Seeking FAMILIARITY and CONNECTION
I have never really given a lot of thought to the many things in my life that I am connected to that create a space of comfort, normalcy, and grounding for me until I recently lost all my possessions. Lately, however…
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, friend, health, journey, life lessons
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Humidity is most definitely not my friend
This week we (Oklahomans) are going to be experiencing over 105 – 115 degree weather. The doctor at the VA that originally told me that my lungs had been permanently damaged warned me that the humidity would not be my friend. I don’t think I really understood that statement until today. I have been having to…
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, fatigue, humidity, photography, wedding
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Faith, Hope and Anticipation
You know something? Today was a good day. Interesting as it was laced with several asthma attacks. The first was a result of losing our air conditioner when we lost our electric. Amazingly, it didn’t take more than 20 minutes or so before I was having the ‘asthma cough’ as I call it. My friend asked me if I was okay and if I was having problems with the asthma. I responded that I didn’t know because this is kind …
Turning the Corner
I thought I would update you all on the after-effects of the chemical poisoning. There is good news and then there is some not so good news. On the good news front, my gait is much better. I still have problems with my balance but if I am just walking around the house for short durations I am pretty much back to normal. It appears the detox herbs my natural doctor suggested are working. On the flip side…
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Tagged "turning the corner", 4 walls and a view, asthma, fatigue, health, herbs, hope, pain, stress, symptom
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Good day with good news
I’ve been trying to figure out how to tell you what I want to tell you without telling you what I can’t tell you! I know. Kinda crazy but then my life at this moment is … crazy! Well, I now have an attorney who is very nice and spoke to me at length. He was impressed with everything I have done up to now and explained the different options I have. Unfortunately…
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Tagged 'side effects', 4 walls and a view, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, Dekker, fatigue, friend, health, mold
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determining MY course
By most people’s standards, I should be ripping mad. And maybe I should be. But something deep inside me tells me that the only person that will get hurt through my anger at the apartment complex and the management company, is me. I have chosen, instead, to forgive them and move on. After a three day hospitalization, the VA discovered that my lungs are permanently damaged. I am now on three (3) inhalers as well as a completely new medication. …
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, course, determining, health, journey, life lessons, mold
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For tonight, that is enough
It’s 11 pm on Friday night. I’m sitting outside on my deck. Lots of city lights to enjoy and a cool breeze to wrap myself in. Today has been an incredibly challenging one to say the least. (sigh) As you know, I sent the letter I posted on my blog yesterday to the office manager. I’m happy to report, it worked and the mold is gone. Maintenance spent quite a while taking care of it. Again, that makes me happy. …
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, chemicals, chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, glue, mold
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Flabbergasted, dumbfounded and floored by a … floo
How can my day that started out decent, suddenly, crash and burn in the matter of a seconds? I scheduled Dekker for a grooming appointment today to have him “furmigated” or in English, have his undercoat hair removed. I also needed to pick up a few grocery items and get money for a cab ride to my dental consultation on Tuesday. My friend and I decided to grab a bite to eat at Fridays as it is right across the …
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Tagged 4 walls and a view, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, energy, Fibromyalgia, mold
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