I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Category: Health
What Comes Next
I woke up at 5 a.m. this morning feeling overwhelmed about various problems I have to deal with, such as JJ’s paperwork for college. Then I remembered a historical fiction novel that I read years ago. The story took place in China just before… Continue Reading “What Comes Next”
Because and Even Though
Today I am especially thinking about many I know who are going through cancer and other serious ailments. Not all their suffering is the whirlwind that JJ’s was, here and over before we could take a breath. They walk a slower path with many… Continue Reading “Because and Even Though”
Refreshing Oasis
Yesterday was quite busy. I had to go to my neighbor’s house in the morning to feed her adorable little dog one last time. She arrived home late yesterday afternoon. After I fed Keno, I did laundry. Later in the afternoon I ran to… Continue Reading “Refreshing Oasis”
Death Blinked
Today I think that sun is shining brighter, the sky is bluer, and the autumn leaves are more colorful than ever before. I feel weak with relief. My spirit is trembling with relief. My legs feel as if they can barely hold me up.… Continue Reading “Death Blinked”
Thank You All!
We got to the hospital earlier than scheduled this morning, but as soon as we checked in the nurse said that Jared was a priority and they got him immediately prepped for the surgery without waiting for the scheduled time of his surgery. He… Continue Reading “Thank You All!”
In the Night
We are all sleeping fitfully this night. JJ fell asleep on the couch as soon as we got home from a whirlwind day of medical exams and tests. He has been video-chatting with a friend across the country. He is actually handling this quite… Continue Reading “In the Night”
Near, Not Alone
First thing this morning I called the specialist, as directed, to get an appointment for our son JJ. The doctor took a moment to look at the reports that had been sent to him and then said that he wanted us to get to… Continue Reading “Near, Not Alone”
An Unwanted Journey
Today we started out on a new journey, one that we never wanted to have to take. Last night JJ told us about a health issue he was having. First thing this morning we went to a doctor about it. She told us to… Continue Reading “An Unwanted Journey”
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