The catastrophe my life has become...
Just thought I would detail the catastrophe my life has been for the last two months in case anyone has been wondering where I went or what has been going on. I find it hard to believe so much has happened in such a short time. I can only hope things will improve.
11 Weeks ago- Still not feeling well, massive infection, trouble breathing. Pneumonia again? Cancelled with promoter of the art & craft show for this weekend.
10 Weeks ago- Hospitalized for antibiotic treatment (one week); taking waaaay too much Prednisone (2300mg total by the time I finish up in two weeks time) to avoid a possible reaction (Note to self: don’t buy more than one new pair of jeans at a time, especially if buying in a smaller size due to conscientious dieting, as next bout of Prednisone may add even more weight back onto my frame than what I lost making the new jeans unwearable for many, many, many months). Hubby is working this week’s trade show since I can’t. My daughter’s car was broken into in downtown Chicago; her purse was in the trunk for safekeeping. Her purse, Iphone, digital camera, and recently cashed paycheck (which she should have deposited but didn’t) among other things, was stolen, as well as a broken side window and broken back seat (which the crooks removed from the inside to get to the trunk).
9 Weeks ago- Went home on a Pic line with one more week of antibiotic treatment to go and two weeks of Prednisone left. Left leg is mostly paralyzed (most likely due to the infection now running through the left side of my body; should resolve but will require two to three months of therapy later). Hubby is working this week’s jewelry trade show since I can’t. Managed to get a two-month extension from the government on forms and returns that are due after submitting a letter from my doctor.
8 Weeks ago- My Mom passed away this week after a long illness and suffering with extreme Dementia. She slipped into a coma, which allowed us to see her before she died (five strokes over the last two months have pushed the Dementia into the realm of massive paranoia and a form of Schizophrenia causing major hostility towards her family). Due to problems with my leg, I attended her funeral and sat Shiva in a wheel chair.
7 Weeks ago- My Father had a car accident one week to the day my Mom died. He seemed fine after four hours in the ER, but really wasn’t. He died less than forty-eight hours later, on my twenty-sixth wedding anniversary. My health is somewhat better; I’m walking with a cane now, however the extreme Prednisone threw me into, hopefully, temporary diabetes - now taking insulin five times a day. I wasn’t prepared to lose my Mom, and now both my parents are gone.
6 Weeks ago- Trying to cope with the loss of both my parents and finding it very hard. Mid-week one of our dogs cracked her tooth in half and required emergency surgery. According to the vet, there was a chance she would not pull through (she’s almost ten with some breathing issues). The dog came through fine, but I can’t say my mindset is good. Cancelled a local show; I’m still not well enough to work.
5 Weeks ago- Dealing with insurance companies: for both my parents, the car insurance claim, my hospital stay, in addition to hiring a lawyer (we found out my Dad should not have been released from the ER after the car accident), new blood test, Dr apt, starting to clean out my parents condo (taking the items I and my family wanted to keep) and hiring an estate auction company. Worked part of the weekend at a local holiday show; my hubby and kids picked up the remaining hours and breakdown since working the entire show proved too much for me.
4 Weeks ago- Thanksgiving this year has made the loss of my parents even harder. Cleaning out the condo brings home just how much everything has changed.
3 Weeks ago-Set up for Lamb’s Farm Holiday; I managed to make it through the show, though I was exhausted after. The good news is my sugar is slowly coming down, so I’m down to two to three insulin shots a day. I may actually be back to normal in six to eight weeks according to the doctor and this round of blood tests.
2 Weeks ago- Auction was held at the condo; while there is a clause in the contract that says the family is not allowed to be present during the sale; I know I would not have wanted to be there, anyway. I would not have wanted to see strangers leaving with my parent’s possessions. Did an antique show in Grayslake- unbelievably slow show that I have now crossed off of next year’s schedule.
1 Week ago- finally met up with Golf Mill management to arrange setting up for the holiday in the mall (since Hawthorn Mall has been uncooperative in terms of contract length and raised fees this year). We set up this coming weekend. My blood sugars are getting better. I’m done to one shot of insulin most days.
This Week- Working long holiday hours at the mall. On Monday I cracked my tooth in half exposing the nerve and root. Saw the dentist on Tuesday, who informed me I would need a root canal. My hubby worked my hours at the mall Tuesday and Wednesday (while I went for my root canal then home to take pain meds and lay down). Worked Christmas Eve; broke down and looked forward to a quiet weekend -which was not to be had. While dinner went well Christmas Day, my Hubby started to feel funny afterward- tightness in his chest, heart racing, light headed. A quick trip to ER showed his heart had gone into A Fibulation. The first set of blood tests last night came back normal, but today’s tests show elevated values indicating some heart damage. They have him on blood thinners and blood pressure medication and have scheduled an angiogram for Monday (I told him if anything happens to him, I will haunt him forever- he won’t know a moments peace-ever!). So, my laptop (still have work to finish up) and I are off to the hospital to keep him company today and through out tomorrow. Our son met me at the ER last night and is at work at the moment; our daughter (when she wakes up- it’s Saturday ~rolls eyes~) will come when she revives herself.
I cannot wait for 2009 to end. I plan on going from 2008 straight to 2010 (which hopefully will be a much better year!). If you don’t see or hear from me for a bit, you’ll know why. I sincerely hope the holidays have gone well for everyone. My wish is for a Happy, Healthy, New Year for one and all!
Pearle
11 Weeks ago- Still not feeling well, massive infection, trouble breathing. Pneumonia again? Cancelled with promoter of the art & craft show for this weekend.
10 Weeks ago- Hospitalized for antibiotic treatment (one week); taking waaaay too much Prednisone (2300mg total by the time I finish up in two weeks time) to avoid a possible reaction (Note to self: don’t buy more than one new pair of jeans at a time, especially if buying in a smaller size due to conscientious dieting, as next bout of Prednisone may add even more weight back onto my frame than what I lost making the new jeans unwearable for many, many, many months). Hubby is working this week’s trade show since I can’t. My daughter’s car was broken into in downtown Chicago; her purse was in the trunk for safekeeping. Her purse, Iphone, digital camera, and recently cashed paycheck (which she should have deposited but didn’t) among other things, was stolen, as well as a broken side window and broken back seat (which the crooks removed from the inside to get to the trunk).
9 Weeks ago- Went home on a Pic line with one more week of antibiotic treatment to go and two weeks of Prednisone left. Left leg is mostly paralyzed (most likely due to the infection now running through the left side of my body; should resolve but will require two to three months of therapy later). Hubby is working this week’s jewelry trade show since I can’t. Managed to get a two-month extension from the government on forms and returns that are due after submitting a letter from my doctor.
8 Weeks ago- My Mom passed away this week after a long illness and suffering with extreme Dementia. She slipped into a coma, which allowed us to see her before she died (five strokes over the last two months have pushed the Dementia into the realm of massive paranoia and a form of Schizophrenia causing major hostility towards her family). Due to problems with my leg, I attended her funeral and sat Shiva in a wheel chair.
7 Weeks ago- My Father had a car accident one week to the day my Mom died. He seemed fine after four hours in the ER, but really wasn’t. He died less than forty-eight hours later, on my twenty-sixth wedding anniversary. My health is somewhat better; I’m walking with a cane now, however the extreme Prednisone threw me into, hopefully, temporary diabetes - now taking insulin five times a day. I wasn’t prepared to lose my Mom, and now both my parents are gone.
6 Weeks ago- Trying to cope with the loss of both my parents and finding it very hard. Mid-week one of our dogs cracked her tooth in half and required emergency surgery. According to the vet, there was a chance she would not pull through (she’s almost ten with some breathing issues). The dog came through fine, but I can’t say my mindset is good. Cancelled a local show; I’m still not well enough to work.
5 Weeks ago- Dealing with insurance companies: for both my parents, the car insurance claim, my hospital stay, in addition to hiring a lawyer (we found out my Dad should not have been released from the ER after the car accident), new blood test, Dr apt, starting to clean out my parents condo (taking the items I and my family wanted to keep) and hiring an estate auction company. Worked part of the weekend at a local holiday show; my hubby and kids picked up the remaining hours and breakdown since working the entire show proved too much for me.
4 Weeks ago- Thanksgiving this year has made the loss of my parents even harder. Cleaning out the condo brings home just how much everything has changed.
3 Weeks ago-Set up for Lamb’s Farm Holiday; I managed to make it through the show, though I was exhausted after. The good news is my sugar is slowly coming down, so I’m down to two to three insulin shots a day. I may actually be back to normal in six to eight weeks according to the doctor and this round of blood tests.
2 Weeks ago- Auction was held at the condo; while there is a clause in the contract that says the family is not allowed to be present during the sale; I know I would not have wanted to be there, anyway. I would not have wanted to see strangers leaving with my parent’s possessions. Did an antique show in Grayslake- unbelievably slow show that I have now crossed off of next year’s schedule.
1 Week ago- finally met up with Golf Mill management to arrange setting up for the holiday in the mall (since Hawthorn Mall has been uncooperative in terms of contract length and raised fees this year). We set up this coming weekend. My blood sugars are getting better. I’m done to one shot of insulin most days.
This Week- Working long holiday hours at the mall. On Monday I cracked my tooth in half exposing the nerve and root. Saw the dentist on Tuesday, who informed me I would need a root canal. My hubby worked my hours at the mall Tuesday and Wednesday (while I went for my root canal then home to take pain meds and lay down). Worked Christmas Eve; broke down and looked forward to a quiet weekend -which was not to be had. While dinner went well Christmas Day, my Hubby started to feel funny afterward- tightness in his chest, heart racing, light headed. A quick trip to ER showed his heart had gone into A Fibulation. The first set of blood tests last night came back normal, but today’s tests show elevated values indicating some heart damage. They have him on blood thinners and blood pressure medication and have scheduled an angiogram for Monday (I told him if anything happens to him, I will haunt him forever- he won’t know a moments peace-ever!). So, my laptop (still have work to finish up) and I are off to the hospital to keep him company today and through out tomorrow. Our son met me at the ER last night and is at work at the moment; our daughter (when she wakes up- it’s Saturday ~rolls eyes~) will come when she revives herself.
I cannot wait for 2009 to end. I plan on going from 2008 straight to 2010 (which hopefully will be a much better year!). If you don’t see or hear from me for a bit, you’ll know why. I sincerely hope the holidays have gone well for everyone. My wish is for a Happy, Healthy, New Year for one and all!
Pearle