Next?

Margie's blood test did not indicate a need to change the medication for polymyalgia.  She was somewhat taken back with that verdict because the doctor thought her nervous condition was caused by an imbalance by a flare up of this condition.  So now we have to determine what is next on the agenda of ideas to help her with the nervous condition.  Thank you for praying about this.  Margie had another physical therapy session yesterday and it has produced some pains previously unknown to her. The human body is amazing and these therapist are trained to help us get the most use out of them as possible.  They really help her even though it pains.

Diagnosis

Margie's doctor yesterday told her that her "nerve" flare up was doubtless caused by her polymyalgia.  She ordered a blood test and perhaps today we will get those results.  This polymyalgia acts in peculiar ways and nervous upsets is one of them.   We go shortly for physical therapy for Margie which helps a lot also.  We sincerely thank you for your prayer support.

Tear duct plugs

We had never heard of these until we visited the Retina specialist a few weeks ago.  He suggested the eye doctor insert these into the tear duct glands to help with eye lubrication.  That's what Margie did yesterday.  It was a fascinating process.  I was there to watch.  Margie made an appointment with her doctor for today to talk about her nervous condition.  These past 4 days have been hard for her.  She needs more help and we pray this morning her doctor will come up with something. Thank you for remembering us.  We appreciate it.

Step backwards

I am sorry to report that Friday Saturday and yesterday Margie did not have good days. Her nerves were "shot" and weakness took over.  Thankfully today she said she had a pretty good night and we pray she'll gain ground again.  Up until now she has been doing so well.  We appreciate your prayers for her.  We were not able to go to church yesterday.  We were all ready and moments away from leaving when she said she just couldn't do it.  We stayed home and listened to some messages here. This afternoon she has an appointment with the eye doctor and they will put plugs in the tear duct glands to help keep her eyes moist.  Her retina specialist suggested this procedure to give her some relief.  We pray it will.

Spring day

It may not feel like spring, but all around us the signs of life appear as plants and trees adorn themselves with God's wardrobe of colors and greenery.  The sun is shining brightly and it promises to be a great day.  And no matter what the weather, it will be a great day because of the services in churches all over the land.  What a great day to be in the house of the Lord. Yesterday Margie and I attended the memorial service of a dear friend. I had a part in the service and was honored to do so.  Our son and his wife and our granddaughter dropped in for another visit which we appreciated.  They also had a bite to eat while here. Margie had a good night and that's an answer to prayer.  Her Friday was not too good. We don't want a repeat of that.  Thanks so much for praying.

Memorial service

Today we take part in and attend the memorial service for a dear friend.  Yesterday I spent time with another family who lost their mother and whose service we will have in April.  One by one they (our dear Christian friends) are leaving us for their eternal abiding place.  Rawlie and Gina came by yesterday and had a bite to eat and short visit before returning to their home in Stanwood.  They may come again today, caring for things in the old homestead place, nearby. It's a beautiful day and we know for sure Spring is here.  Soon it will be lawn mowing time.   Margie had a good night after she was finally able to get to sleep.

Great concern

For many days a dear friend of ours has been hospitalized with H1N1.  Yesterday two more were diagnosed with it.  And we wonder where it is going to stop.  We certainly are praying for these dear friends as they go through this swine flu agony.  Today I take Margie to the hairdresser for a 20 "roll up" of her hair.  Then I meet with a family who lost their mother.  They asked me to have the service. So there never really is a "do nothing" day around here.  Margie had a good night and in fact it was so good she didn't even hear the alarm so I finally asked her if she would like to get up.  She was startled and didn't understand why she didn't hear the alarm.  It was ringing for at least 20 minutes.  So I say, she slept very well.