...to be a member of the EX family and to have found so many wonderful friends here. When I received the amazing package of cards and letters from my EX friends that Joyeuxencore (my dear Teddy!!!), it raised my spirits more than anything has since this whole thing started. I feel so loved. Thank you all SO much. And Teddy KNOWS how much I love her!
I generally shrink from sharing medical problems, but I guess some kind of an update is in order, so here goes:
I won't lie; this hasn't been easy. I must have been in worse shape than I realized because, after a phone call with one of my sons in early December, he immediately drove up from NC and took me to the hospital. He was not satisfied with the care I was getting. After conferring with all my children, it was decided to move me back to my hometown of Ann Arbor, MI, and get care for me in the excellent U of M health system. It's been test after test and appointment after appointment while the docs try to figure it out. A pivotal moment was reached a few days ago after a painful test involving needles inserted into various nerves. It seems the docs have decided that I have some form of autoimmune disease. Now, nerve biopsies to try to determine the exact nature of my disorder.
I'm tired, I'm in pain, and I'm scared. But knowing you guys care means the WORLD to me. I love you guys!
Smoking is the last thing on my mind these days...but I'm so happy and proud to be at 464 days and counting!
It's hard to type with my numb hands, but I'll try to post again soon.
