Doctors, hospitals.....

Well, I have not posted recently, although I must say I keep looking at the plate of blueberry pancakes on Jean's bog for quite some time also!!! I sure do enjoy reading everyone's blogs though, Brenda and Jenny get super star awards in that regard. I was glad to get Jen's last one detailing what thier life will look like over the next 4-6 weeks.
Wondering how Brenda and Keith did yesterday on thier outing with the boat....
I have done little to nothing in the last month expect for go to Doctor appointments and the hospital. I saw a thyroid specialist today at Providence hospital, I really liked her, she is changing my thyroid meds to a more natural approach instead of the synthyroid and cytomel....we will see how that works, also had a blood draw at the hospital for my Thursday appt with the Rheumatoligist. I can tell how I feel that my sed rate is way up there again, so I am praying I don't have to go to the hospital all day Friday for IV meds. The Thyroid specialist, named GiGi...is originally from Elkhart, Ill....I think Dave S lived there for some time with his family growing up. She is young, early 30's and pretty open to alternative approaches to long term problems such as thyroid dis-function. Her name is GiGi Dawood, told me to call her GiGi....

I met Rachel's friend yesterday to bring her the condo keys, she, along with her son, his girlfriend and grandson left already for the condo last night even though they got into PDX, 3 hours late and did not meet me until 3 in the afternoon. Lana is one of those free-loving souls, where the cup is always 1/2 full.....Very fun to be around, I hope to see her again, she was raised in PDX so she knows the area. She brought along a card for me from Rachel, and a very pleasant surprise of some much needed cash. Bless her heart and thanks again Sis!!!
I snagged a very cheap flight from PDX to Chicago on Sept 13th....will meet Jean there and go to a craft fair with Katie and hopefully Brenda and drive to Holland on that following Monday. My fare was only 198.00 which is dirt cheap for a ticket these days. I will be in Holland until October 11 and so looking forward to the month stay....hoping my health settles down by then. Also so looking forward to the long weekend up north for Dad's 90 b-day celebration. He is slowing down so I never know if this will be the last time I will see him...I hate to think that way, but that is the reality.
The annual greyhound picnic is this coming Sunday. I am setting up a booth selling greyhound cards and wine charms that I made. The wine charms have little greyhound heads on them and I think will be a big hit.
Val and I are planning to have a garage sale the last weekend in August, I hate the thought of it, but I have stuff to get rid of and I want spending money for the trip home....
I love reading everyone's blogs and am happy that others are more punctual at it than I am. It helps me feel more connected!!! Keep up the good work. Love to all.
C.