Dying with Debra

Things are getting real now. I fell like I’ve been in slow motion and now that it’s wedding week, it’s time to rev up. I’d be so grateful if the pain in my butt check would go away, but even though I’ve taken some medical marijuana (half of a piece of chocolate) and 2 Extra…

Hallelujah! I woke up with little to no pain. IF I were to write a song today, it would be to the tune of “I Can See Clearly Now,” written by Jimmy Cliff. You probably know it too, but sung by Carly Simon. I can see clearly now the pain is goneI can see joy…

You know how I joke about getting to be high all the time? The truth is, while I enjoy a nice buzz as much as the next person, I reserve being high for certain times and occasions. Today was one of those times! Between the gut pain and the sciatica (which manifests as literally a…

Baby it’s cold outside! Today’s high is only going to be 54 degrees. It feels nice to wear winter clothes. Of course, when I lived in Wisconsin, 54 was a Spring day. When we first moved there from Scottsdale, AZ, I was amazed at how crowded the parks were when the weather was in the…

I am happy to report that Delilah got fracture surgery repair today, complete with metal plates and pins Bottom line is that she should be able to keep her leg. I will be picking her up tomorrow and will need to keep her very inactive for at least two weeks. I will know more tomorrow.…

It was a busy, productive and fulfilling day. Physically, I felt strong. Mentally, I felt challenged. My afternoon began at the Shelter in Palmetto where I met with Caroline and Loni, two amazing volunteers. Caroline is the go-to-gal for dogs with terminal illness and I so admire her willingness to embrace this heartbreaking role. She…

Not too much health-wise to report, which, believe me, is a good thing! I dropped off kittens, Max and Madeline at Bishop and expect they will be adopted quickly after their surgeries. Delilah is also at Bishop, awaiting her transport to the Surgery Center tomorrow. Momma cat, Trixie and her three kittens are now large…

Warning! Today’s post is shitty. Don’t worry, I feel fine but as part of my participation in a Moffitt Colo Care study, I had to get up close and personal with my poop. I debated whether to share this and, honestly, whether it was journal-worthy but realized that I’ve set a very low bar with…

Good morning. I just completed a survey as part of my participation in a Moffitt ColoCare 6 month survey and I am feeling quite fortunate right now. Fortunate because I was able to answer a confident “NO” to so many of the questions about my condition (ie. I’m not bed ridden) and my general health…

I am happy to report a pain-free day. Yesterday’s pain was slightly alleviated with a hot bath followed by my use of a hand held massager and topped off with my trusty heating pad. Hans commented that although he was sorry that I was in pain, he was glad it was not related to the…