May 5, 2024
Happy Cinco de Mayo
I feel like I am coming to confession- “Bless me father. . .” Haha. “It has been 12 days since my last confession.” And yes, I have definitely failed and sinned by being afraid at times, angry at times and well, I am sure there is more. But there have also been moments of finding incredible light within, almost like a continual warm embrace. But then there is static and a disconnect here and there. When the worst, or what appears to be the worst happens, it seems the greater the release that can be felt when I am able to let go and trust and allow. Then a glow overshadows me for a time, I am so thankful for that.
Oh yea, this is about Michael. Over a week ago after the last urine culture they found a new germ so there was a third change in the antibiotic. He recovered somewhat, with no fevers over the next week. We had a couple of sunny days and he was determined to get the yard set up for an easy way to water in the summer. So he spent a couple of days (1-1/2 hrs each day) setting stuff up. It seemed to take all his strength. He also taught me how to use the weed whip. I thought my arms were going to vibrate off! But over time I realized that it is a cool tool and I did a lot of weed whacking in the front and back yards! I was surprised my muscles were not too bad the next day.
Then the last day of the last antibiotic (Friday) he started again with fevers. Then yesterday all the symptoms were back for bladder infection. So yes- back to urgent care last night. A shot of a new antibiotic and today a new prescription was started.
We do have an appointment tomorrow with the urologist for a cystoscopy, where they send a camera up to examine the bladder. They may not do this if the bladder is inflamed. That would really be unfortunate as we have waited 3-4 months for this test. Doctors are saying (including Cathy -my sister-in-law) that there is something really wrong in there for recurring UTIs to be happening. At very least we need a serious talk with the urologist. So BELIEVE FOR US TO BE ABLE TO MEET WITH UROLOGIST, tomorrow, Monday.
When crazy symptoms and circumstances rear their heads, it is the ultimate challenge to keep seeing and believing.
“There is every possibility for a healthy future” – this is a quote from Colleen’s cancer therapy group leader!
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