Dying with Debra

I have never been described as a patient person. Patience moved too slowly for me. Waiting seemed like such a chore. I WASN’T the kind of impatient person who couldn’t tolerate delay, trouble or suffering without getting angry or upset. My mother raised me better than that. I WAS the kind of impatient person who…

I am still in shock. Don’t panic. It’s the good kind of shock. Maybe wonder would be more apt a descriptive. It all began last week when I had the inspiration to apply for Social Security and disability. I logged onto the website and found very easy forms to fill out. That in itself was…

“The pathology lab is backed up” the surgeon’s nurse, James explained. “We’ve been pushing hard but it looks like we won’t have our report till Monday next week” He had, however, read the initial report which confirmed what Dr Dineen had told Hans after last Friday’s laparoscopy….that Flathead and the Ascites were still hanging tight…

Just so you know, the following was written with no creative input from drugs. (Unless Tylenol counts) I just had the most magical moment. I am sitting at my office desk. My “Likes” playlist is playing on my Jam Box Speaker. Three stories down, the river sparkles and takes flight as the wind drives small…

Sunday morning started out on a good note with a call from Zach and Caro. The fearless travelers are enjoying Athens where off season travel affords them 1/2 price hotels and discounted adventures. True to brand, they already have the 3 week trip planned and plotted. Their transportation needs met … rental cat, train, bus,…

Happy one year anniversary to Caro and Zach who are celebrating in Greece. Today’s update included a gorgeous picture of them kayaking in pristine caves. As for me .., My stomach remains distended, but a little less so than yesterday. I am continuing to take it very easy and allow my body to heal. I’m…

I slept soundly and awoke in less pain then I had fallen asleep to…always a good thing! As I pulled off my face mask and popped out my earplugs, more surprises awaited me. Sometime in the night, I must have swallowed a whole melon which had take up residency on my left side. Ok, it’s…

Let me first start by saying that I am not admitting that I made a bad choice. I believe my choice was and remains sound. I only admit that the recovery is kicking my butt. Friday’s laparoscopic surgery. The choice to have it was based on my belief that knowledge provides for better decisions. Of…

I don’t know about you, but I have saved a substantial number of cards and letters over the years and I am so glad that I did. It is fascinating to look back and visit my “past lives.” I’ve also saved the pages I poured my feeling onto during the biggest changes in my life…dating,…

I’m lying in a bed behind a curtain and Hans is wiping me down with antiseptic wipes. Next he helps me on with my stylish lilac colored robe… tied at the neck and open in the rear. On go the bright yellow socks which Hans points out match my ID bracelet. Taking a break from…