Another Goal Reached

[sunlizzard]

When one has a chronic and life-threatening illness, one lives with the awareness of wondering "Is this the last time I will ______ (have a birthday? enjoy Christmas? laugh with my daughter?)" more than other people probably do. Of course, none of us are guaranteed any particular length of life; I know that, as I'm sure we all do. But. Still. Not

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[idiotgrrl]

Amen. Glad to hear from you and how are you doing? I hope you are feeling strong and healthy and all is going well for you in the world.

Pat

[sunlizzard]

I'm actually feeling pretty good. My last round with the various cardiologists generated some decent reports, so I seem to be on a bit of a plateau--no further slide, anyway! And one med that was giving me side-effect fits was changed to one that so far has been great; just hope it's also effective, which I had a blood draw yesterday to check. So....

So far, so good stuff. :)

[mmegaera]

I want you around for the next inauguration, too, 'kay?

[sunlizzard]

Hey, that's fine by me! But a goal too far, I think. I need to find a couple of new ones that are a bit closer in. The new Bujold is too close. Hey, when is the next Vorkosiverse one due out? :)

[mmegaera]

I don't think there's a release date yet -- Lois is only about a third of the way through writing it, according to what she's said on Baen's Bar. But it's bound to be out before the next inauguration...

[sunlizzard]

Ermmm. That's a bit too long, then. :( I try to find things about 2 to 3 months out, not more than 4. I don't mind having a total that's out there a ways--a sequence, in other words, that stretches longer--I just need to come up with something in March or April for now.

[nlbarber]

Amen indeed.

And it's great to see you posting!

[sunlizzard]

Thanks! I've gotten too lazy about using LJ only to follow friends and comment occasionally. So I am meaning to add a little more to the signal myself. Hope it's not too boring!

I'm keeping up with your dad's and Agatha's health issues. Kind thoughts on their way to both....

[toraks]

*hugs* Glad you met your goal! Very nice to see you again.

Hope to continue seeing you around for a good while longer too!

[sunlizzard]

Thank you and thank you. And hey, {{{hugs}}} back! I sure hope things resolve for you soon. And as someone else posted, I think the effect of returning from a long trip with lots of sunlight and warmth to the colder, greyer north latitude could be a major factor in your feeling so blue and unmotivated.

We of course have sunshine to spare here, so.... sends you some!!! :)

Oh, and also meant to tell you, I read your piece in the Companion first! It was wonderful, naturally! It was just massively cool to open a book and know so many of the writers. :) I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[toraks]

{{{{more hugs}}}}

Things will resolve sooner or later -- it's just the waiting that's hard! :-)

Definitely could use your sunshine and warmth! I'm sure the difference between India and here made a difference, but this depressive bout also shows all the signs of being PMS except the timing's a bit off. But it's probably the hormones.

Oh, and also meant to tell you, I read your piece in the Companion first! It was wonderful, naturally! It was just massively cool to open a book and know so many of the writers. :) I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks so much! It's really nice to hear that. I'm so glad Lois encouraged me to write it. I really enjoyed the writing of it, stressful as it was, and now it's just so cool to have it published!

Best wishes for improvements in your health!

[filkferengi]

Woot! The inauguration was ok, but hearing from you definitely makes the week special.

Would you like a call this week [anytime up to Wednesday night]?