John was an angel today. I had to go to Holy Redeemer Hospital to have a chest x-ray and to my GP right afterward. It was all very rush-rush - - my doctor was worried about my swollen legs (they look like they could belong to a full-back), shortness of breath and low energy. He wanted that x-ray done and done right away.
My dear s-i-l did not grumble about
having to leave his drawing board (he is deep into a 2nd assignment). From the moment we left the house to when we came back, he gave me his total
attention and loving care. After we left
Dr. Litt's - he diagnosed water around
the lungs - John swung by the pharmacy to pick up my medication. He fussed over me after we got home and made
sure I was comfortable.
The medication has me feeling better
tonight. I promise to take good care of myself, but I am ninety, after all.
When I got home, I called Elsa to
let her know how it went. She suggested
I touch base with Peter and Mim (she
had left Peter a message about my symptoms, but had not been able to
connect with Mim). I also got Peter's answering machine, but Mim picked up
the phone and we had a good talk.
She seemed very alarmed, which took me
by surprise. John and Elsa have gotten
so familiar with my alarums and
excursions, they take it all pretty much in loving stride. In any case, she said she will call back
tomorrow, which I look forward to.
My dear daughter-of-the-heart,
Leslie Adams, called. She is a nurse, so
had some thoughts on my symptoms - -
like Dr. Litt, they worried her. As the Ausies would say, she is a
"bonza" gal!.
As I have said before, the fixtures
and fittings are breaking down, but it is not cause for worry. My life is touched with so much love and
caring from so many people, every day is a new
blessing.
Love to you all - Kay
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