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brightNow Playing: Day 2938-Chapter 3... Happiness~My Silver Lining
You know what they say...
You gotta keep movin'
I can not say enough amazing benefits that comes with exercise! Even a brisk walk has more health benefits than most folks could even comprehend.
The extension amount of blood work performed by one of my new specialists is slowly coming back from the lab. Some reports haven't been too shocking to say the least. Then of course there are other lab reports that have taken me back a bit. I now really wonder if some of my specialists back across state lines in Ohio, really did just give up on my unique medical case. Not really taking the time or wanting to take the time to go above and beyond anymore after oncology treatments failed to provide a cure. I really question just how much lack of care or being brushed off really was happening a year after being released from my original team of oncologists. Some tests that have been recently performed could had really provided some in-depth insight, even possibly explaining some of my symptoms. At least now my new specialists have further medical information with regards to seeking means to help manage some of my symptoms. Importantly... helping to manage my over all care.
If one really let things like this get to themselves. One could easily be an anxiety filled, emotional mess of sorts. No thanks! I like my mind to be as clear and stress-free as possible!
This month has been one of the busiest yet for myself, Eric and our entire little family. Mad~dash scrambling to stay on top of everything! So many changes quickly heading our way or changes that have already quickly occurred over the past few weeks. Some good... some pretty darn, pathetically sad. Thank goodness that the good lord chose me to be a fur parent to all of his creatures, both big and small. I would never want to raise a child in today's society.
Fitness... it has been and always will be a huge passion of mine. Keeping the blood flowing also helps clear your mind. Another positive benefit that comes with fitness! How amazing to feel the wind against my face and my legs moving again towards a better tomorrow.
A healthier tomorrow! 
Amen.
cheeky
I tell ya! 
As for myself... it's been a past few days of just taking it easy as my body gets adjusted to another new round of antibiotics. It's no wonder that I have another few more pounds to add to the existing pounds to gain back once I am finally off of all the various rounds of antibiotics. But no worries... at least I am keeping myself busy with watching Eric attempt to keep up with both high energy Snoreo and Babyblue. Hehehehehehe! Even right down to watching Babyblue literally stick her head into the very first Happy Meal treat for being such a good puppy while enduring her last round of vaccines. Okay... so maybe she didn't get to enjoy the entire Happy Meal. But she sure was cute as a button while watching her try to figure out the tiny toy inside the big red box! Hehehehehehe!
We have been doing our best to keep it healthy here around the house. Picking up another stash of super healthy, organic beverages for me and a little something for Babyblue for being really good for our veterinarian while Mommy was home resting? Super nice & SUPER SWEET of her human Daddy! 
d'oh
An unexpected snowman tragedy of sorts... hehehehehe!
kitchen window. Ok... it is a bit funny! Hehehehehe! Babyblue puppy actually found our miniature snowman laying in multiple snowflake pieces below the kitchen window sill as she began eating what used to be his arm. Hehehehehehe! I guess we will just have to wait until our next big snowfall before bringing him back to life again! 
Meanwhile... as the sun and warm temperatures continue to quickly melt away all of the beautiful snow... it's time to think fast on ways to keep the fur gang busy indoors! It is far too muddy to be outdoors at our local dog park and various walking trails to help release their energy. Huskies in general demand a lot of play time! Even Snoreo has a lot of energy being a German shepherd-Siberian husky mix! We keep a huge plastic tote filled with lots of various toys for days like today when we can't take them outdoors. Along with being their human mommies taste testers while cooking dinner. Hehehehehe! Too cute! We did have a fenced in backyard. But it had to come down last summer due to the foundation shifting and pulling on the fence posts. This area is just not the place to own a house. Nor is it the place to build any new home. The 7+ acres of open land across the street from us still has yet to sell. Good luck with that to anyone who isn't smart enough to realize that farm land and shifting limestone doesn't make for anything stable to build upon! Hopefully it won't sell until later this summer. 
celebratory
lucky
There aren't enough words to describe waking up to the sounds of a far-too-early cell phone alarm and seeing this little cutie sleeping soundly in her huge crate. Absolutely, ADORABLE! It's just unreal seeing all of Babyblues super close resemblances to our beloved Littleblue! Even right down to this photo of Littleblue and her buddy Cuddles kitty napping away one lazy afternoon during last years winter season. Do you believe in reincarnation? If I wasn't a believer before... I most certainly am a believer now! Babyblue & Littleblue are the ultimate reincarnated twins! I have never smiled so much in such a short amount of time! 
This morning marked the start of a very long day, one doctors appointment after another. Two post-surgical follow-up appointments and one long phone call with my oncologist. My appointments are never quick and to the point. They are always long and mentally draining. But lately things are finally starting to look promising! Skin lesions and the surrounding areas are finally starting to heal a bit more quickly. Maybe another round of antibiotics, against my liking, was actually just what my immune system needed! A 
little extra help! Myself and Eric weren't expecting another round of labs this morning. But it's a good thing that I have learned to fast 8-hours before any specialists appointment. Just in case they need to draw blood and this way I won't have to come back the following day. Several more vials of blood taken this morning after another new specialist noticed more than a few tests that had yet to be performed by a few specialists back in Ohio. Actually, it was the very first time that both of my appointments meant hearing a few comments with regards to lack of follow up, necessary lab work. One even made a comment that really struck a cord with myself and Eric, "These specialists back in Ohio sure have no problem repeating the same tests and labs. But why are they not checking into other avenues that might not be normal labs to order. However, it could provide a great deal more information to help with your unique medical case." Even so much as a head shake and chuckle of sorts after making the comment. Although, the first specialist wasn't the last specialist of the day to make a very similar comment regarding what they really wanted to say in a nutshell... what I had been feeling for quite awhile now. Feeling as if some of my specialists back in Ohio have already given up hope for me. Maybe it was my no-worries attitude of sorts that really struck a cord with both specialists whom are both now my surgeons. Including my new oncologist who has really went above and beyond over the past few months. Looking for new experimental treatment opportunities that could possibly provide me additional relief, even possibly... a cure. 
on fire
Tomorrow it's back to the surgeons office. Both surgeons offices. Time to receive a first and second of both surgical re-checks. I have been on far-too-many rounds of antibiotics for my liking. Far too many stomach aches and the inability to consume much of anything while still remaining on antibiotics. Literally forcing protein shake after protein shake. Hopefully at least keeping me on various antibiotics over the past few weeks will pay off as far as a much quicker healing time! 
Adding 3/4 cup of shredded coconut, melted white, mint and dark chocolate organic cocoa chips and a dash of tiny gold sprinkles! I may have to attempt this recipe a second time around after forgetting to let the melted marshmallows cool off a bit. What white, mint and dark chocolate organic cocoa chips and tiny gold sprinkles? They literally all melted into the hot marshmallows and Rice Krispies. OOPSIE! 
What I still have yet to accomplish is setting my sights high with my drone that I received last year, November for my birthday. At least I do far better as a drone pilot, compared to crash after crash pilot Eric. HA! This evening I was finally able to maneuver the drone around the entire basement in mid-air. Once the snow clears, it's time to take this drone outdoors in hopes of learning to take some really neat high altitude photos of life here in the country! By the end of summer, I should be ready to take this drone out west to photograph the beautiful red rock mountains and miles upon miles of endless desert... I can't wait! 
happy
SNOW!!
You know who else loves snow just as much as their human mommy? Why of course! Mr. Snoreo -aka- HUGE puppy! All 101 pounds of Mr. Snoreo! Hehehehehe! I have no idea how Eric was able to manage picking up this big baby, but regardless, he sure looks super happy!
getting the snow stuck on their chins and noses! Hehehehehe! The love for snow is in their DNA... huskies! I remember when we took Snoreo and Littleblue outside to play for the very first snowfall almost a year ago to this very day. I sure do miss my beloved Littleblue. I am so thankful that Babyblue is every bit a splitting image of Littleblue. Right down to the love for snow and the inability to get her back out of the snow. Hahahahaha! Marshmallows work every time! 
It was all around such a beautiful picture perfect snow day here in the country. Right down to our very first miniature snowman! Hahahahaha! Too darn funny! With all the cold weather forecasted for the remainder of the week. Mr. Miniature Snowman should be able to stick around for a bit longer before slowly melting away. We placed him in the best location possible on the outside kitchen window sill. Now everyone can enjoy Mr. Miniature Snowman! Ahhhhh... the beautiful snow... LOVE-LOVE 
L-O-V-E!
#Self~RESPECT
Since this gal is still on the early bird gets the worm sleep schedule. It's been a wonderful opportunity to get daily household chores and errands done super early! Same with cooking in the early afternoon hours so dinner is ready for Eric to take to work. More than a few days worth of super healthy choices such as various ways to enjoy fish and veggies! We still do our best to make sure to consume healthy foods and beverages. Regardless of any existing medical problems. It's still important to do your very best to 
take care of your body. I have always believed that fast food leads to a fast life. The inability to live a very long life. Food is the way of life. Consider your body a fine tune machine of sorts. Eat to live the best life possible! Not live to eat away your life in the shortest and most unhealthiest way possible. Gastroparesis or not... there are more than enough ways to find what works best for you through trial and error. Healthy options that are GI friendly! Each and every patient is truly unique. So is each and every diet. But regardless... keep it healthy! Your body will not only thank you later, but so will your soul! 
Over the past few weeks, we have literally been cleaning house! An old saying, but for us, we really mean it while making another trip this evening to drop off donated clothes and other gently used items. A small Mom & Pop consignment store in town that many families visit year round. With such a frigid start to the winter season. There are a lot of families that have to cut back in order to stay warm. Utility bills that have literally doubled over the past few months. We all can do something to help one another out during the remaining cold winter months. To me... there just isn't any reason what-so-ever that everyone can't pitch in and help each other out when times are tough. Together... we really can move mountains!
While the three feline supervisors are busy keeping a close eye on Eric shoveling the snow and ice... I am busy being in a really good place right now!
PRICELESS!
Lately with both surgeries and the need to get lots of rest for a smooth recovery. We really haven't been doing much, but taking it easy around the house. My facial bruising and swelling is almost completely gone, thank goodness! I still have a ways to go with 3-4 months of post-operative healing that can't be seen visually on the outside of my face. But so far... I have done one hell of a job with recovery! This gal also not only endured the pain. But as well only took a mere 1/2 pill of the prescribed narcotics from both surgeries. I look at this as a really big opportunity to continue building up my anything-but-normal, high tolerance for pain. I also like to be able to feel if there is a surgical complication that I am experiencing, instead of numbing things to the point of feeling nothing at all. I wouldn't suggest going with no pain medication to most folks after any type of surgical procedure But then again... I am not like most folks. 
hehehe!