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Lose my Sight? (Again?)

superdog_by_william_krusche_via_flickr_2501Yes, I got scared! Three days in a row I had sharp pains, like pins poking in my left eye. Why did I get scared? Because the first time around I had these symptoms and I lost my sight. Albeit, it was short-lived but an experience I would never like to repeat. Lucky my “baby girl” sensed it before I knew it was coming. (Superdog!) She threw herself at me until I sat down and she was on me…seconds later it was black. She’s my special companion–she’s now 12. My pooch was paralyzed from Lyme Disease a year and a half later from her neck down her body; she recovered.  That’s another long story.

Along with all the other symptoms, I have had and am dealing with this one worries me the most. However, Sunday was a terrific day I felt like myself almost. You have to love those great days. But I still have faith that I will be better and stronger than I was before.  I just have to keep in mind as the LLMD stated about steroids “they are POISON, I mean POISON to your body.” Not that I made my previous decision lightly. I knew the risks and after a good cry was ready to deal with it.

If what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger, than many of us here on this site would be much, much, stronger than Superman. Lol  

Lessons Learned:  Pearls of Insight:  Gratitude:

My Mind Says Give Up! My Heart Won’t Let Me

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I just can’t help it; maybe I’m too positive. I still love life and probably always will. I began this week not being able to wear clothes. It felt as if I was bruised all over my body. It also felt like I was burnt all over even breathing hurt. It lasted about two days, and each day after that it either became more bearable to me or was less–I’m not quite certain. My spine is still tender, but I make it a point to dress like I was going out somewhere. My short-term memory is short, short, short and, at times, nonexistent. I feel like I am watching myself through a movie and just can’t seem to get enough rest. The fatigue is just so intense at times.

I just look around and thank God for everything. I love my husband, my dog, my family, and my friends. I love looking at the mountains, the sunsets, the full moon, etc.  I just have this feeling that all will be OK. A sense of well-being and contentedness. I know I will get through this stronger in mind, body, and soul. We will all get through this I know, not all the same way, and the way we imagine but we will get through it. For we all have our purpose here on earth so I guess I better go and do what I can and enjoy every minute of life.

My mind says give up, but my heart won’t let me. As Evander Holyfield says:  “It is not the size of the man but the size of his heart that matters.”  I may add, it is also the strength of your heart too that matters. 

Gratitude:  Lessons Learned:  Inspiration:

Burying My Head in the Sand

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I went through most of the whole weekend beginning with my awakening to only find that I could not hear a thing. The Doc said just to try this and wait until Monday for my Post Surgery Checkup/Hearing Test. First of all, silent movies are not the most entertaining, and I couldn’t get my TV to show the dialog as they do for the hearing impaired.

Come Monday and on my way to docs my hearing comes partially back. The hearing test comes out quite poorly.

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