Mood:
celebratoryNow Playing: Day 527-The Final Road To Survival
Another early day and the last day of the garage sale. Can we say WHEW!?! I can't wait to actually catch up on my sleep. My poor body is screaming mercy and although my brain said otherwise on this 'not so bright idea' I did feel a huge sense of accomplishment. I actually pushed myself to where no Drano drinker has gone before, hahahahaha! At least I got some sleep after yesterdays garage sale. I got a nice three hour nap. I was so tired I don't even remember going to sleep. At least the three hours did help when it came to another 8:30am wake up call.
Thank goodness for my cell phone alarm!
My friend also was able to help me with the garage sale today which I was very thankful because between the sale and taking care of cleaning up the house and doing wash I needed more than a few extra hands. Its nice teaming up getting things done. It was also nice that the weather actually cooperated today. Although we did have rain and clouds in the morning hours once the sun finally came out so did the garage sale customers. We didn't do too well yesterday but luckily made up for it today.
FINALLY!
So this wasn't the best year and I didn't make but half of what I usually do at least I was able to have the garage sale and step away from my Idiopathic Gastroparesis life even if for a bit. At least mentally. Physically is another story and after losing three pounds in two days I just hope I can bounce back after lots of rest over the next week. It will be quite awhile before I would attempt having a garage sale again but 'A' for effort! I am proud of myself. I am proud of the huge feat and although it was quite difficult I still gave it my all!
Most 'normal' people without Gastroparesis would think getting things together, setting up and having a garage sale would be no big deal but I don't expect them to understand. They are silly if they even tried because you see they don't live a life like those of us with GP.
don't ask
So maybe...it WASN'T the greatest idea to have a garage sale this year. Last year I wasn't enduring the ole Drano treatment twice a week and now not only do I lack the energy but the spinal pain due to my doomed intestines is really giving me a hard time. 
If this is to be a successful garage sale in order to help earn some much needed money then I might as well instead set up a lemonade stand. At least I would had a better chance of making some $$. I believe we had around 7 customers in five hours at tops. Not only was it a flop starting off on day one but we were both tired! I think it was more work than what it was worth setting things up. The rain never let up nor did the lack of customers. 
d'oh
I had planned on making an early start setting things up in the garage but somehow life found me and pushed things back a bit. 2pm turned into 4pm before I could start the big set up. My friend arrived with the rest of their stuff around the same time so I guess things worked out for the best. With this unstable weather I wasn't sure how we would get everything in the garage because the box loads of stuff to put out just didn't seem to end. 
Thank goodness that two brains are better than one because not only were we able to get everything out but utilized all the garage space. This included opening up the lounge chairs for room as well a hammock. It all worked out perfectly and by the time we were done almost four hours later we were both BEAT! More so myself due to the constant bathroom breaks due to the ole Drano treatment. Not only were we tired by 7:30pm but a bit slap happy. I think the photos speak for themselves don't you? Hahahaha!
With my stress level going down to an all time low this past week I am planning to keep it that way. No matter what it takes I refuse to endure any unnecessary and silly stress or drama. Sadly it has taken me years to realize there is only one me and this me has to put her health and happiness first. Those who don't like it can put a shoe in it, hahahaha! OK. That did sound funny but I have seriously found my 'off switch' when it comes to stress and drama. It just isn't worth it nor is the damage that it does to my Idiopathic Gastroparesis. Amen.
down
My dear fellow GP friend had their surgery today to have their colon removed. I was able to contact her family via cell phone and found out her surgery did go well but she was in a lot of pain. I can only pray this is the first step for a smooth road to recovery.
rushed
I still stand by my word.
lyrical
Today is Sunday. Not that anyone who suffers from Gastroparesis cares but at least that means while most of the world 'normal world' goes back to work tomorrow us who are sick can have some peace and quiet. Same as when we need to run errands and catch up on things. With it being school season it also means less lines at the store and less chance to catch germs. BONUS!
I was always told when growing up that if you want something done do it yourself. I now live by that motto because people don't like sick people. They don't like dealing with sickness because it stops their happy life. Life keeps moving on and so do people. 
It was meant to be so laugh because after my hellish month and over 75 gallons of Drano a year later I still can so no excuse you can't too!
chillin'
Wow! I can't believe how fast this year has just flew on by! I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing? I guess with being sick and dealing with Idiopathic Gastroparesis on a daily basis not to mention finding any sleep I can get outside my VAMPIREEEEEEE schedule time was surely bound to fly by! NO PUN INTENDED! Hahahahaha!
The only positive thing on her trip to the hospital for testing is this amazing view of the water since it sits on an island. My other GP friend sent this really adorable photo of her and the fur kids celebrating a birthday! I just love it and just love getting photos from all my fellow GP buddies around the world.
Although we may not live in close proximity to each other we will forever be connected and that's something no one can ever take away. They are the best! Love you all and thank you for being such dear and awesome friends!
I made a few calls today. One to my Dentist's office seeing I had not so nice tooth pain last night into this afternoon. It seems they had to inject me right at the gum site for one of my teeth to be repaired. I will have to allow time for it to heal this weekend and be careful with that side of my mouth. The second phone call was checking into the Wolf Habitat for the new visitation schedule since it is now fall season. The wolves have now shed their summer coat and spending more time outdoors. I can't wait to go visit them next month! Its one of my wishes on the ole "To Do Life List" I created a year ago.
So after being in the room with almost three hours of dental work my friend had a nice long nap catching up on their sleep as I made a date for my final dental treatment. At least I hope it will be my final but now since my Dentist is so leary of the Drano treatments and how they are quickly destroying my teeth I have to come back every few months just to say 'HI!' and have him look inside my mouth. I tell you if its not one thing its another. All from one really nasty, evil, insane GI dymotility condition called, "GASTROPARESIS."
What I can finally say is today I have decided I had enough! I finally call it quits! Its not so much admitting defeat because with everything I have given it 200% however I must now put things to rest as well in my personal life and move on. Move forward and keep to myself now. I feel it will only save me from wasting precious energy that I don't have to give to start with and same with feelings that need to just be put in a bottle then sent out to sea or locked up in the therapist's office.
