Summer is unofficially here – my girls are almost done with school and road construction has started! Enjoying the warmer weather makes my commute to and from work so much more satisfying when I can have the windows down and the sunroof open!
Update on my treatment: I’m one month complete and have to report it’s been going much better than expected! I definitely have my tough days, but overall, its been manageable. I still need 1-2 naps a day (yes, sleeping in my car at work is not beneath me) yet feel my energy level is slightly improving. Hoping round two this month brings even better results!
As some may gather from my book and this blog, I am a fighter. I want to be healthy. I will do whatever I can to have a good quality of life, and ultimately, whatever I can do to improve my health. I’ve learned that not everyone has this same attitude. I’ve learned some people, while they value health and life (and may have very different circumstances than I) are not willing to go the extra mile to maintain it, improve it or just keep it. The hard part for me is I learned this recently from my father. His health is failing. He has many problems including diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure as well as not being able to get around without a wheelchair and has constant pain in his legs and feet. This past week he was admitted to the hospital with kidney failure. He was given the option of dialysis, but he refused. He has now been admitted to hospice. He has made the tough decision to not fight for his health, for his life. I do understand his health isn’t good. What’s so saddening for me is he has been my biggest cheerleader when it comes to my health, yet he feels so differently about his. This is a tough lesson to learn especially when it comes directly from my father. I will have to accept his decision, because it is his to make, but I will reiterate that I believe yours (and his) health matters, and its worth fighting for!
Finally, please keep my dad, Tom, in your prayers for his continued comfort and peace.
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I will keep your dad and family in my thoughts and prayers. Remember he has fought for his health for a long time and maybe he has accepted his body is tired and he needs to let go. I understand it is a hard lesson to learn, but he will still be supporting your good fight, even after he is gone.
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Hi Lori! I am so sorry to hear this new about Tom…..I will keep him in my prayers. But I am so glad that you are one tough fighter! You are inspiring and you amaze me! Get after it, you can do this! Love you girl!
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