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Love you Kathy! Merry Christmas!
Commented Dec 25, 2011 on Days 386-389: What I Really Want For Christmas at Alter Everything
Days 386-389: What I Really Want For Christmas
You asked me what I want this year And I try to make this kind and clear Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days 'cause I don't need boxes wrapped in strings And designer love and empty things Just a chance that maybe we'll find better days -Better Days, The Goo Goo Dolls "Ok...
Haha! So happy to hear you had a 'pleasant' butt-scope. Also glad you didn't cuss at anyone...last time I got versed I had a major potty-mouth. Love you!
Commented Nov 29, 2011 on Day 362: Unexpected Benefits of My Lyme/Parasite Induced Colonoscopy at Alter Everything
Day 362: Unexpected Benefits of My Lyme/Parasite Induced Colonoscopy
Benefit #1: EXTREME Colon Cleansing Seriously, I'm pretty sure I passed earwax, but I also passed TONS of toxins, candida, and other stuff. Thanks, Dr. A, for un-jamming my system. Benefit #2: FREE Lactated Ringer Electrolytes? Balance my ph level? Help my muscles/nerves function? Someth...
Did they draw a coag panel on you? With Lyme (and everything else going on) would the coags be out of whack as it is? Hope today turns out better and all is well. I'm thinking about ya, friend! Love ya!
Commented Oct 26, 2011 on Day 327-328: Heparin IV/UVBI Complications And A Bunch Of Stuff You Never Want to Hear With A Needle In Your Arm at Alter Everything
Day 327-328: Heparin IV/UVBI Complications And A Bunch Of Stuff You Never Want to Hear With A Needle In Your Arm
Nurse: CRAP! Me: What's wrong? Nurse: There's a clot in your line. The next five minutes are a blur. Snoogs calling for help. Santa Maria rushing in. My Favorite IV Nurse jumping into action. Favorite IV Nurse (examining the Tupperware-like syringe filled with sticky, magenta snot)...
I'm glad you had a wonderful adventure! Looks (and sounds) like that spoon was well worth it!
Commented Oct 23, 2011 on Day 325: Because You Can't Frown And Listen at Alter Everything
Day 325: Because You Can't Frown And Listen
If you ever need a little bit of cheering, head straight to Garibaldi's Mexican Restaurant to see their Mariachi band. Even if your chest hurts, the steak is underdone, or you can't eat the fried ice cream, just the sound of those guitars, horns, and voices will make you smile...guaranteed. We ...
Thanks for the reminder, Kathy! I definitely needed to read that. xoxo
Commented Oct 14, 2011 on Day 316: You Matter...a reminder for you and me at Alter Everything
Day 316: You Matter...a reminder for you and me
Source Today I am writing with a simple message: S-T-O-P! Stop feeling unimportant. Stop thinking you can’t make a difference. Stop thinking you have to perfect to be __________, be successful, or be happy. You are so incredibly precious . And there is only one you that can be the diff...
Very nice! You totally deserve it!
Commented Oct 12, 2011 on Day 314: A Gift From The Indian Gods at Alter Everything
Day 314: A Gift From The Indian Gods
Source If you've been following along, you already know: Curry + Kathy = Unhappy worms. So, per doctor's orders, I'm eating it...all-the-time. I have Thai curry, Indian curry, Irish curry, curry seasonings. For my birthday, Angel gave me turmeric tea and 3 kinds of curry (yes, there IS more th...
Oh Kathy, reading this made my heart sink. I know how determined you are to kick Lyme's ass and I know you will do it! Love you and thinking about you!
Commented Oct 7, 2011 on Day 309: Are Rising Virus Levels Ever A Good Sign??? at Alter Everything
Day 309: Are Rising Virus Levels Ever A Good Sign???
That was my question when I visited a new doctor today. For a minute, he looked at my new labs, then my old labs, then at me, then back at my file. "Not in your case," he said. "Especially not when your body's carrying 5-20 times the load it should be." He then goes on to explain how yea...
You look incredible! I am so happy you're feeling better! Keep up the good work! Love you!
Commented Oct 1, 2011 on Day 303: Happy Kathy at Alter Everything
Day 303: Happy Kathy
What a 1 looks like on the symptom scale. I haven't felt this good since March 7, 2011. The DMV Lady: Did you bring all your goodies with you? Me (after already waiting an hour): I need goodies? Her: Yes. To renew your license you need a) Your Passport or Marriage License, b) Your social se...
Woo-hoo!
Commented Sep 30, 2011 on Days 301-302: Progress With Lyme Symptoms at Alter Everything
Days 301-302: Progress With Lyme Symptoms
I'm getting better. Seriously. That's a declaration, but also a fact. Evidence things are headed in the right direction? -I'm singing...in the car, round the house, in the shower (Gollum never sings). -I've had 3 good days this week. 3! I have not had good days (none of the less 3 of them) ...
Bless your heart! I hope this is a good symptom, albeit an unpleasant one to deal with. Love you girl!
Commented Sep 23, 2011 on Day 296: Seriously, I Can't Believe I Am Telling You This at Alter Everything
Day 296: Seriously, I Can't Believe I Am Telling You This
Me: Baby, something bad happened. Angel (through the bathroom door): Are you ok? Me (trying to get in to said bathroom): I don't know. Such is a day in the life with Chronic Lyme Disease. One minute, I'm minding my own business, sitting in my chair, catching up on a friend's blog. The next,...
Hans and I have our fingers and toes crossed for you, too! Love you girl!
Commented Sep 20, 2011 on Day 292: GU Lyme Update at Alter Everything
Day 292: GU Lyme Update
Today marks my first full week of GU Treatment--Ancient China's herbal answer to modern Lyme Disease. Three times a day, I heap five teaspoons of compounded herbs into a dixie cup, mix with water, and gulp...ignoring the fact that what I am drinking tastes remarkably like leftover coffee gro...
How do you feel? You look and sound great! I'm glad you got away! Love you girl!
Commented Sep 16, 2011 on Days 285-288: The Real Surprise at Alter Everything
Days 285-288: The Real Surprise
Eleven days ago, I wrote a post asking myself three questions: What would calm do? What would peace do? What would relaxation do? It's an odd conversation...ESPECIALLY since I usually ask stuff like: How can I improve x? What will make a difference with y? For days, I wrestle between my Logica...
Kathy, are you dropping hints for Christmas gifts? If so, do you already have a ShamWow?
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on Day 281: Because It's Funny... at Alter Everything
Day 281: Because It's Funny...
Source Sometimes you just gotta laugh...at life, yourself, illness. Last night, I walked into the bedroom, saw my own shadow, and screamed (and not a baby scream either..this was a serious squeal, followed by 10 minutes of recovery time). Other things that have been cracking me up lately: 1) ...
This makes me smile! I love you Kathy!
Commented Sep 6, 2011 on Day 278: Who Are You? at Alter Everything
Day 278: Who Are You?
This morning, I discovered the most unexpected gift...a role model for who I'd like to be with illness. It came quite by accident via a friend's Facebook post. In it, a link to a blog (no one I know personally, but someone who runs in the same circle). The post was simple...no pulling punc...
Damn you and my hormones! I just put my makeup on and now I'm all teary eyed! I love you Kathy!
P.S. You're stuck with me. :p
Commented Sep 3, 2011 on Day 275: Even Hedgehogs Get the Blues... at Alter Everything
Day 275: Even Hedgehogs Get the Blues...
Alright. I'll admit it. I've been more than a little crabby lately. I'm just frustrated. You know? F-R-U-S-T-R-A-T-E-D! (ie: wanting things to be different than they are). And feeling lousy only makes things worse (like way, way badder). Luckily, I have KIND and, in some cases, forgiving f...
Ok, so I've been thinking about you A LOT lately, you seem to be on my mind when I'm in the shower, or drying my hair. I guess I do my best thinking there. Anyway, I've had a lot to say, but the words weren't there. Everytime I sat down to email you, my mind was blank. However, this very post is EXACTLY what I've been thinking about! Your doctor's advice is the same advice I wanted to give you. I love you Kathy, and Angel too! I think in your quest for health and answers you've become obsessed with everything Lyme and Lyme related.(I've been there too, only sub Lyme for something like PCO.) It's time to turn the focus onto you. Put the groups away and the books down and just hang out. It's time to take a vacation from Lyme (even if you can't completely get away, you can still take a small breaks during the day...just 5 minutes will be a world of difference). You and Angel deserve it. I want you to be healthy, but happiness is even more important. Be kind to your soul and it will be kind to your body. I love you girl! Sending all my positive thoughts your way.
Commented Sep 1, 2011 on Day 273: ROOAR! at Alter Everything
Day 273: ROOAR!
Source "Feeling better?" "You're not yourself lately..." "You seem really depressed." That's the feedback I've been getting from friends and family lately. Not sure if it's the Ivermectin, or the Lyme, or the mourning over one-year of illness. One thing for certain, I'm down. (Doo, doo, d...
Angel, I'm an emotional train wreck (hormones), and this made my cry. Kathy hurry back! We all miss you!
Commented Aug 25, 2011 on Day 267: Something strange... at Alter Everything
Day 267: Something strange...
EDITORIAL NOTE: Kathy is out of town and it has been 245 days since I last blogged for my wife, but don't worry... I'm going to keep it business as usual in here. Sing it with me now..."If there's something strange in your neighborhood..." Ask the cats and dog and they will tell you: "...
You know, Angel, you could do tome Lyme related crafts. Maybe sculpt some parasites or paint something 'Lyme green'.
I think if I were to be swept out to sea my actual last words would be, "Oh Shit!"
Commented Aug 24, 2011 on Day 265: My/Her Last Words at Alter Everything
Day 265: My/Her Last Words
EDITORIAL NOTE: Kathy is out of town and it has been 243 days since I last blogged for my wife, but don't worry... I'm going to keep it business as usual in here. When I first agreed to take over the onerous task of blogging in my wife's stead, I had visions of crafting posts from our cats' ...
Wow! So, how exactly did they come to that conclusion? I think the person who decided you were perfectly healthy should get a promotion for saving the company a load of money! That's what they want, right?
Commented Aug 23, 2011 on Day 264: GOOD NEWS!!! at Alter Everything
Day 264: GOOD NEWS!!!
Got a letter from Golden Rule Health Insurance. Apparently, I'm fine and nothing is wrong with me. Phfewwww, what a R-E-L-I-E-F! For a year now, I thought I was SICK. Oh well, off to do the Cha Cha... ;) Altered Today: Resolve, Things I Think Are Funny Source
Kathy, have you ever gone snipe hunting? Or better yet, taken someone to go snipe hunting?
Commented Aug 22, 2011 on Day 263: Born Country at Alter Everything
Day 263: Born Country
source Me (after finishing a nice meal): Man, that was good. My sister (declaratively): Yes-it-WAS (leaning back). Now, I'm going to pick my teeth. ??????????????????????????????????????????? -Insert 10 minutes of laughter here- Down the road--a kid--riding a bike, eats a sandwich with ...
I'm sending my thoughts to Wendy.
Commented Aug 21, 2011 on Day 262: Prayers for Wendy at Alter Everything
Day 262: Prayers for Wendy
Wendy, my Lupine Lady Right now, as I breathe and type, one of my favorite Lyme friends--several states away--is praying for a miracle. Her mother is sick....dealing with chronic lung disease and a partially collapsed lung filled with fluid. It's the kind of moment that reminds you what's im...
I'm glad you're taking care of YOU. You inspire me, and have since the first day I began following you 9 months ago. Love you, friend.
Commented Aug 19, 2011 on Day 260: Pick A Pair at Alter Everything
Day 260: Pick A Pair
Would you wear this shoe? You would, if you didn't have any. If you were in the street, half dressed, naked tootsies, surrounded by screaming asphalt...you'd wear it--regardless of color, style, fit, or preference. When you're desperate, you'll take anything. Like a castaway eating rats for...
Sometimes, I wish everyone could be a Buddhist monk. Everyone would be filled with inner peace and tranquility, no more of that drama bullshit. I'm sorry you have had to go through that crap. I'm sorry people can't have a little more respect for one another. I Love you, girl! If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you, and if I need to go kick some asses, let me know!
Commented Aug 18, 2011 on Day 259: Everyone Has A Breaking Point... at Alter Everything
Day 259: Everyone Has A Breaking Point...
Sometimes it's hard to know how much to say in a blog post. On the one hand, I have my thoughts, feelings, and experiences. On the other, I take responsibility...not only to share things, but to make sharing valuable. When bad stuff happens, I want to talk about it. I want to tell you how ba...
I was thinking the same thing Pam thought. Glad you had your pants, and at least you didn't swallow your sunglasses! Love you girl. Thinking about ya.
Commented Aug 17, 2011 on Day 258: A Series of Unfortunate Events at Alter Everything
Day 258: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Me: Baby, I went to the Acupuncturist today with my pants inside out. Him: That sounds about right. THIS, in a nutshell, sums up my entire day. Pants on backwards, dealing with lyme support group drama, feeling lousy. Several times, I couldn't speak. At dinner, I tried to get up and could...
This is awesome! If you don't have a bathtub, like me, you can get some Magnesium oil and rub yourself down with it. Great for edema, and pain, and relaxes your muscles. It's a wonderful thing to keep in your purse, for those 'just in case' moments! So glad things are looking up, girl! Love you!
Commented Aug 15, 2011 on Day 256: Detox. Detox. Detox. at Alter Everything
Day 256: Detox. Detox. Detox.
Getting rid of toxins has become a full time job 'round this house. On my counter, a bag of Mila...said to sop up the bad stuff. On my calendar, a series of colonic appointments. And in my bath, a bunch of seemingly unrelated products (except to a Lymie). For months, I've been taking Epsom Sa...
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