UPDATE re Sanford's MRI
Our doctor's nurse called to say the the MRI was 'Allright'. When I asked if it showed a TIA, was told the MRI does not show TIAs.. Helloooooo???? Will discuss with doctor later.
It is with much happiness that I say that Sanford is fine, except for a bit of short term memory loss here and there. Physically...he seems fine, Thank God. And thank you for your prayers.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
A Better Friday Than Last Week's
Last Friday was a day that I would not like to have to re-live. It was [as is with everyone who has experienced it] a very traumatic surprise. I thank God for this blessed Friday... Sanford is almost back to where he was before last Friday..
After much research on the internet...we think that what he experienced was a TIA [a mini stroke]. Of the more than 6 websites that I checked, they ALL included one of his symptoms ... loss of balance.
Yesterday he had an MRI of his brain and next Monday afternoon we hope that our primary doctor will be able to tell us the results of that MRI and good news.
We've been blessed with 'Happy Anniversary' calls all day from family and friends. Instead of celebrating our 60th anniversary on the cruise ship, we are blessed to be having dinner together at our own dining room table with our youngest daughter and my brother. She is preparing the meal and she is a really great cook. Not only do we think so, but so does everyone who has ever eaten anything that she's prepared. She IS great!!
Wishing everyone a great weekend.
Bunni
954- 746-9997
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
You never know who's heart you will touch when you share a piece of your own.
After much research on the internet...we think that what he experienced was a TIA [a mini stroke]. Of the more than 6 websites that I checked, they ALL included one of his symptoms ... loss of balance.
Yesterday he had an MRI of his brain and next Monday afternoon we hope that our primary doctor will be able to tell us the results of that MRI and good news.
We've been blessed with 'Happy Anniversary' calls all day from family and friends. Instead of celebrating our 60th anniversary on the cruise ship, we are blessed to be having dinner together at our own dining room table with our youngest daughter and my brother. She is preparing the meal and she is a really great cook. Not only do we think so, but so does everyone who has ever eaten anything that she's prepared. She IS great!!
Wishing everyone a great weekend.
Bunni
954- 746-9997
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
You never know who's heart you will touch when you share a piece of your own.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Man Plans...But...
Once again, I'm reminded of that old saying "Man plans...But GOD commands". We had to cancel our cruise and fortunately, as always, we had purchased insurance..
Friday morning Sanford awakened unable to stand alone unaided for some unknown reason. He has to use a cane for balance. Our doctor has ordered a walker for him. Thursday the doctor had advised him that his white BC was very high again and ordered another lab test. However, there was no indication that was the cause of his balance problem. Next week he will get a brain scan and see a neurologist.
A short while ago we were concerned that a hurricane might interfere with us going on the cruise, now we're reminded of the words in a song "The future's not ours to see...Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)".
I am disappointed and somewhat relieved at the same time. I admit that I was somewhat concerned that there could be a medical emergency while on the cruise. Now I look at whatever it was that happened to San as another blessing in disguise .. It could have happened while we were on the cruise. Thank God, it happened before the cruise...here at home where our support system is.
I hope that you will keep us in your prayers.
...Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.You never know who's heart you will touch when you share a piece of your own.
Friday morning Sanford awakened unable to stand alone unaided for some unknown reason. He has to use a cane for balance. Our doctor has ordered a walker for him. Thursday the doctor had advised him that his white BC was very high again and ordered another lab test. However, there was no indication that was the cause of his balance problem. Next week he will get a brain scan and see a neurologist.
A short while ago we were concerned that a hurricane might interfere with us going on the cruise, now we're reminded of the words in a song "The future's not ours to see...Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)".
I am disappointed and somewhat relieved at the same time. I admit that I was somewhat concerned that there could be a medical emergency while on the cruise. Now I look at whatever it was that happened to San as another blessing in disguise .. It could have happened while we were on the cruise. Thank God, it happened before the cruise...here at home where our support system is.
I hope that you will keep us in your prayers.
...Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.You never know who's heart you will touch when you share a piece of your own.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Flying and Cruising
We've been blessed and dodged another bullet. Hurricane Ike has kindly passed us by and is now on the Gulf side of our state. Thus far, no other distubances are out there threatening to spoil our cruise. TG.
This past weekend we finally went to Atlanta to see Pam and the others.. It was truly a wonderful weekend! The airport scene had none of the drama and hassle that you read or hear about. In fact, I would say that at TSA at MIA, left a lot to be desired security wise. We had 2 [empty] stainless steel thermos bottles in our bags which we expected them to react to.. We had our toiletries in a zip lock bag prepared to show TSA, but no one asked to see them.
We spent Saturday afternoon at the Georgia Aquarium, where I bought a large [6 X 3 1/2 inch] egg shaped crystal paper weight with a jelly fish inside... which made TSA open my bag at the Atlanta airport to see what I had.. Once again...no one asked to see our toiletries, which included mouthwash and they didn't mention the thermoses. None of this reassured me that our planes are any safer since 911. It makes me wonder what other "unsafe " items have been allowed on board our planes and how often it happens.
God willing, Sunday we begin our 60th Wedding Anniversary Caribbean cruise. It's going to be a little different this time, after cruising with the family on our last 2 cruises. We've come full circle .. from 1979 to 2005 .. it was just the 2 of us when we took a cruise.
I have to go now and get ready for our sail into the sunset. Did I say that?
This past weekend we finally went to Atlanta to see Pam and the others.. It was truly a wonderful weekend! The airport scene had none of the drama and hassle that you read or hear about. In fact, I would say that at TSA at MIA, left a lot to be desired security wise. We had 2 [empty] stainless steel thermos bottles in our bags which we expected them to react to.. We had our toiletries in a zip lock bag prepared to show TSA, but no one asked to see them.
We spent Saturday afternoon at the Georgia Aquarium, where I bought a large [6 X 3 1/2 inch] egg shaped crystal paper weight with a jelly fish inside... which made TSA open my bag at the Atlanta airport to see what I had.. Once again...no one asked to see our toiletries, which included mouthwash and they didn't mention the thermoses. None of this reassured me that our planes are any safer since 911. It makes me wonder what other "unsafe " items have been allowed on board our planes and how often it happens.
God willing, Sunday we begin our 60th Wedding Anniversary Caribbean cruise. It's going to be a little different this time, after cruising with the family on our last 2 cruises. We've come full circle .. from 1979 to 2005 .. it was just the 2 of us when we took a cruise.
I have to go now and get ready for our sail into the sunset. Did I say that?
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