Every few years the sounds of acorns falling on my roof like a hailstorm invade my peace. My usual response is to be upset about the noise they make. However, this year, with all the storms and hurricanes, I am thankful that my oak trees are still standing, and that I have a roof over my head. I hope that in the spring, I will be able to hire someone to remove the branches hanging over my roof.
I have not been posting due to all the health problems I have encountered. While running some tests for the corporal tunnel syndrome, they discovered I have stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Needless to say, I have been in a state of shock and fear. I pray that with a proper diet, controlling my blood pressure, increasing my fluid intake and exercise, I can arrest it or slow down the progression. I guess when you get to my age everyday is a gift. Years of intense, stressful living and unhealthy habits have caught up with me. My advice to everyone is to watch your blood pressure, drink plenty of fluids, avoid NSIADs, if possible, and if you are diabetic, follow your doctor’s orders. Although I am not over weight and do not have diabetes, I understand that these, along with high blood pressure, are heavy contributors to kidney failure. Even though the doctors should have noticed this a few years ago, I am again thankful that they discovered this before it got to stage 4.
May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that you see the gifts in everything!
Eva
Oh my gosh Eva I'm sorry to hear this! I hope your changes will help you feel better and ease some of your fears. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers Eva, get well soon..
ReplyDeleteThank you Carole. I will know if my changes helped in February when I have my next blood work done.
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind Padmaja. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI think awareness is the best first step toward better health, no matter what age you are. I am thankful to have made your acquaintance online, Eva and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThank you Robin. I too have enjoyed being part of your internet community and watching you emerge and grow with your art. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Eva, and I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI did! Thank you Hallie, I hope yours was great too :O)
ReplyDeleteI have been missing you. Making changes will definitely help...you have a good attitude and that is absolutely necessary. I wish you the best healing between now and February. Take care, Mary Ann
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary Ann. I am sure the new diet along with the help of my God will help!Staying busy is the key :O)
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best, and hope that with some changing in your lifestyle you will get better.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
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