Gimme A Break

Hello everyone...

I am going to take a break from journals for a while.  I have turned off my alerts, too.  This year didn't start off as well as I hoped it would, and I need to just 'be' for a while.

It also seems silly with the computer acting up to keep getting alerts that I can't keep up with at this time. 

I welcome emails though, and will try to stay on top of those as best I can.

Stay safe and happy, and please email me if you think there is something I need to know about in someone's life.

be well,
Dawn

Tags: break, computer problems, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus

The Storm

My internet is still wacky.  I have tried to catch up on some journals... forgive me if I haven't been to yours yet.

My weekend was full!  Shopping, bowling, nose blowing, needing to use my cane because my hip/leg was sore, playing UNO, watching a movie with the kids, breakfast Sunday with Ilene & Bob and kids, and Pumpkin's Piano Recital, too.

The town library received a donation of a restored Steinway!  Our recital was the first to play on it!  Very exciting!

Here is the video... enjoy!

Isn't she marvelous???

be well,
Dawn

Tags: piano, recital, shopping, kids, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, cold, bronchitis, uno

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Music to My Ears this Thankful Thursday

Wonderful news...

Libby's biopsy shows that everything is benign!!!  And, only 10% chance of regrowth at all!

I am so relieved.  We are all so relieved. 

Thank you for all the prayers and good wishes...

It is Thankful Thursday and this is what I am most thankful for today.  Amen.

My internet connection is still not right.  Soon, I hope.

be well,
Dawn

Tags: biopsy, benign, Thankful Thursday

Bad Day

Well, I don't know how long my internet connection (not aol) will be stable, but I wanted to pop in anyhow!  Thank you everyone again, for all your support with Libby, Pumpkin's Meme, and the congrats on being Guest Editor! 

What bad timing for my computer to act wonky!  Ugh!

Libby is doing well.  It is obvious that she is not 100%, but after such a big surgery, that is normal.  Still no biopsy results.  <sigh>

I am sick again.  How can that be, you ask?  Well, I figured out that each time I got worse and better, coincided with the Enbrel shot.  It suppresses my immune system, and since I felt better at the end of each week, I did the shot.  Apparently, the virus was not completely gone and would then flare back up!  This time it is in my chest/bronchitis.  Ack.

So, no shot this week.  By next week, it should be safe.

Well, I hope this goes through...

be well,
Dawn

Tags: computer, connection problems, enbrel, Libby, surgery, recuperation

Computer problems...

Having computer problems everyone!! I will get back when I can... hopefully soon!  This sucks!

Libby is doing fine.  She ended up getting a rash all over from whatever they washed her with before the surgery, so she is on benedryl too since then. 

And... GO GIANTS!

be well,
Dawn

Libby is Home!

I am so sorry that Pumpkin and I haven't gotten to visit all the meme's you have done for her!  We will soon!  Things have been hectic here today!

We got the call this morning to pick up Libby at 1pm.  They brought her to us in an exam room and she went wild!  Typical lab, you would never know she had a 6 inch incision on her chest!  She just about jumped into Hubby's arms!!!  Her demeanor was totally, 'Yay!  Let's get outta here!' 

The doc came in and we went over the meds we have to give her and then we headed out.  Libby dragged us to the car!  No stopping to pee there!  Get me to my house!

She was equally excited to see the kids.  Now she is trying to rest, but she is apparently very sore, and keeps moving from spot to spot.  Poor baby.

Here is a picture:

Ouchie, right?

I am going to go jump in the shower, and hopefully she will sleep for a bit. 

I promise, Pumpkin and I will do our rounds soon, either later today or tomorrow before the Giants game!

be well,
Dawn

Tags: yellow lab, dog, surgery, sore, tired

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Libby Update

They only started Libby's surgery at 3pm.  There were emergencies and sicker dogs; we had been warned that might happen.

 

The surgery itself turned out to be more involved.  There was the outer fleshy tumor.  Unfortunately, there was also a separate second tumor just underneath her flesh, in her breast.  Neither tumor infiltrated bone or lung, but the doc did say the second tumor was 'a little worrisome'.   The biopsy results won't be back until the middle of next week.

 

They also required a much larger incision area, too, than originally expected.  So, they are keeping her overnight.  They will give her antibiotics and pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs.  We will also have to give her those at home as well.

 

We have to call tomorrow at 9:30am to make arrangements for her to come home. 

 

I know it is the best place for her to be, but I hate her not being here.

 

Thank you everyone for all your prayers and good wishes.  It really helps to not feel alone. 

 

be well,
Dawn

 

Tags: dog, surgery, tumor, thanks

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