Chatting to the group

[Guest guest]

Well in the spirit of sharing I have been through an emotional roller coaster

the last couple of months but things are getting better now.

In December my father became very ill and he passed away in January. It was only

a matter of a few weeks so we didn't have much time but we spent as much time

with him that we could. We were able to fulfill all his requests and be by his

side as he left us. I am still a bit emotional and have a hole in my heart but

it will heal with time.

As far as medically I am doing great. I have been off of prednisone for a couple

of years now but am still taking 100mg of Imuran. I will have to stay on the

Imuran for the rest of my life is what they tell me since every time they try to

even lower it my liver shuts down completely. My labs are " respectable " lol. I

am getting a new biopsy in April and they are doing an MRI in the next month

because of an area they have to keep an eye on.

I feel great most days but they aches and pains can get pretty intense. I have

started pool therapy and am doing the pool arthritis group and that has made

such a difference in my life. The work out in warm water has helped my joints

and back so much. I highly recommend it to everyone.

I have lost over 30lbs now and am gonna keep on working til I lose the whole

100. I already notice a difference in my life and energy level.

School is going great. I graduate in September with my Bachelors and then it is

on to a new degree for this grandma. I am a little nervous but also excited.

Having a future to look forward to after being so sick for so long is such a

blessing.

We are still having cold weather here in West Virginia but we get a taste of

spring every so often and I am getting spring fever. The birds are back and I am

ready for the flowers to bloom.

Okay someone else s turn now.

the WVa Hillbilly

LOVE IS IN ALL THINGS AND IN ALL THINGS IS LOVE