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Shopping Trip and realistic photos……

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Ok……I need to explain a few things…..I, Jill, can no longer see well to the left. looking forward, I’m fine, I have to physically turn to see to the left. Barry’s stroke affected his left side, so he has minimal trouble with his vision on the left.

Soooooooooo….let me tell you about a few crazy shopping trips……..I, Jill was browsing a rack at Ross when I felt like a woman near me was getting a little pushy and getting very close. With my balance issues, I enjoy my personal space. When I turned to the left, thinking I’ll just go to the other side and let her have it, I realized the pushy lady was a photo on the end-cap. Boy, did I feel silly!

Barry will not usually tell me about this kind of thing, but he had a similar experience at Walgreen’s. When changing aisles, he passed a  life-size cardboard Taylor Swift and said “Excuse me, ma’am!” and stepped out-of-the-way. As he was passing the figure, he realized it  wasn’t real. He looked around to see if any one had witnessed his faux paux, then went on his way.

Life with Mom…..

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My mother lives with us. For emergencies, we bought a wireless doorbell for her room. She can ring the bell for help at night. This morning, I was doing my morning care routine, when the doorbell started ringing over and over. OK, I’m thinking she is hurt or sick and needs help NOW! We collided at the laundry room door. She thought we were ringing the bell and needed her.

While doing her “morning thing”, she sat her notebook on top of the bell. I was wide awake now, with everyone else. We had a big breakfast and got our Saturday going…..

Time

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******This is a re-blog. I felt it was appropriate to post it again, cuz that old dislike is the word ‘Time’ is coming out again. I have something go wrong and I feel like crap-ola. All the doctor’s office can say is give it time, they will come in. I truly do not like being in this position. One thing has changed since I wrote this, I have been reminded that I am not supposed to worry about things. I need to put it in God’s hands, he is in control. So much has gone on since 2009, I had kinda forgotten that huge fact. I am actually beginning to feel more at ease about my illness. I do not like getting worse, but I have to remember, I’m just getting closer to him. Honestly, being able to give a little of this worry up is wonderful! I’m loving the peace!*****************************************

I learned to hate that word several years ago. When you are healing after anything to do with the brain, everyone’s favorite thing to say is ” Time, just give it time.”. I do not know about anyone else, but both Barry and I can be a tad impatient. Time is a word impatient people can’t stand.

I have to admit that I enjoyed paying Barry back with a few time comments. You have to undestand my husband’s quirky sense of humor. I know he thouroughly enjoyed telling me “Give it time.”. He smiled and giggled a little too much after saying it. I turned it around and now use it on him just a little. I tried to hide my snickering.

Ok, well down to the news I need to share. My visit to neuro-oncologist was quite informative. He gave us more information than we have ever received from other doctors. He confirmed that I do have Cowden’s Syndrome. With my medical history, he doesn’t feel the blood test is neceessary. He is scheduling an MRI of the brain and a full body PET Scan. He says he hopes they are both negative, but to be prepared for the possibility. Said it could be as simple as the thyroid cancer not being totally removed or something else manifesting in the neurological symptoms that have been poppng up. Here we go again with that word, TIME! Barry and I are praying and giving it to God. If it’s meant to be……….