Did you think I fell off the planet?? Nope, still here. I still lurk now and again, but I'll be honest and say that I just don't get on to the computer that often any more. A friend of my daughter's wrote a song about AD, and I thought you would like it. I'll see if I can get it to here somehow. His name is Riley Etheridge, and his dad just died from AD.
Well, I sure miss you all. Here's what went on for me since I last signed in:
1. My son did NOT get me a dog. Thank God. I don't need one. I did babysit the grand-guinea pigs, though, for a month and a half. And they are so cute, and they know me. But they stay in cages, and that's the important part. 2. I went to Germany for a month with the daughter's family. It was WONDERFUL. Can't wait to go back. 3. They told me I likely had multiple myeloma before I left for Germany. Found out while in Germany I didn't have it. 4. When I got home, they told me I had non-Hodgkins lyphoma. I got an oncologist, a port put in, and a round of chemo. 5. A month later, they decided I don't have cancer and never did. Still trying to find out what I have. 6. Finally persuaded me to see a heart doctor. He told me I probably had a heart attack recently. Oh, well. 7. Going through heart examinations. It's just part of being a 70 year old diabetic. 8. Andrea's one year anniversary came and went. We visited her grave in old San Antone. Can't believe it's been a year.
9. Lurked here and read posts now and again. That part of my life seems so long ago. I miss all of you, though. You kept me alive and hopeful and sane. 10. Watched "Pete's Dragon" with the grandkids. Eliott the dragon helps Pete through a tough childhood, and then at the end leaves, because he explains that he needs to go help another child, that someone else needs him now. I thought of you all...you helped me, and I needed you, and now others need you. We come and we go, but the support is there forever. Thanks so much, for everything. I'm still here, just mostly in spirit.
York, so glad you provided an update. Sometimes it seems like people do fall off the planet, and we can't help but think about them and wonder how they are. I love the analogy with Pete's Dragon. Be well.
Wow, Trisinger, thank so much for your update.. So glad to hear that you've been getting on and doing things again. AND taking good care of YOU. Just glad to hear from you.
My goodness you HAVE been busy. Hope you get your medical issues straightened out! My DH was told he had a mild heart attack, then they changed their minds, aghhhh. Germany must have been awesome, neat to have a family showing you around. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of your life. Stay in touch, when you can. Arms around, Susan