Exited to EXIT

Well, a couple of weeks have passed since I have written anything and that is because nothing new (as usual) has happened.  Not wanting this to become a space where I constantly complain about this health issue or that one, I have decided to try to keep it light. My family and friends hear enough about it as it is! I will provide a small update though and then move on.

Besides my blood glucose levels returning to NORMAL with the help of a medication designed to help slowly reverse the effects of the tumor (YAY! aka no longer considered having Type 2 Diabetes!), everything is pretty much the same.  My hormones are still essentially out of control, wreaking havoc on my poor body in ways you could only imagine.  I'm experiencing a lot of hair loss now which is scary and side effects from medication are both debilitating and unsightly.  I have weekly blood draws, scans and tests and appointments with specialists, which aside from me not physically being able to work due to still-healing pelvis fractures and overall sickness, also make it necessary for me to be south so I can easily attend these important appointment and get the necessary tests in order to continue in my treatment. I am finally meeting with my new kidney doctor tomorrow to hopefully set a date to remove the stent that is in my left ureter and the large kidney stone that once blocked it and now rests peacefully in my bladder (along with its 4 other brothers and sisters).  I am still in the market for a neurosurgeon to perform the all curing tumor removal surgery and I hope to have one by May 2nd, my next Endocrinologist check-up appointment!

Okay enough about that. I am pleased to announce that I will be travelling back to Wemindji with my sister Eryl next week for a very short visit to collect my things and summer tires.  Most of you initially thought I was crazy to go back but I seriously, seriously need my spring/summer clothes (of which there are many), my summer tires (no way am I buying new ones!) and various other personal items (all my bras).  Sitting in my car isn't too painful thanks to some very comfy seats and I am grateful to have my sister coming with me for company, adventure and to ensure I don't die somehow on the way there and back.  I am putting a lot of pressure on her to keep me alive basically, I think shes a good man for the job! I am so excited to see my friends and co-workers and hopefully attend the Grand Opening ceremony for the new school! I do not expect this trip to be easy or pain-free but I am taking precautions to hopefully help myself make it without resorting to taking major pain killers (for now I am solely on a steady regimen of extra-strength Tylenol, down from daily slow release Dilaudid and as-needed supporting opiates, hooray!)  Anyways, I am very pleased to be collecting my summer clothes as the weather down here in Oakville has been gorgeous and I am eager to put some cooler outfits into my rotation of 3 lol.

Besides resting, healing, attending various appointments, seeing family and friends, I have delved deep into the world of novelty embroidery.  Nowhere near an expert, I am relying on my basic learned skills from a few classes I participated in back in high school.  I remembered a few essential stitches which helped me to create some cute pieces and kept my hands busy while I watched literally everything on Netflix!!

I am also very lucky to have finally met Clair's new baby, Sophie!! She is tiny and adorable and I had a BLAST shopping for little tiny baby girl clothes for her!!

So, I am excited for my appointment tomorrow with the kidney doctor and hope I can get that ball rolling ASAP and cross that ordeal off my long list of things to be healed from!!! Catcha on the flipside!

He slapped me.

Easter Dinner!