One Step at a Time - July 2017

[techie]

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Hello friends. It was good to see that Pauly posted in her thread. My heart breaks for her. I hope to see her back posting here as well. In other news, I have decided to back out of The Nautica triathlon. I did my one weekly, very long bike ride yesterday. I have terrible pain in my lower back and groin. Never experienced this before. I bike 150 miles per week. Maybe I needed this as a reality check. Seeing my doctor at 1pm. So, not to be all about me, I hope you are all well. Sending love and good vibes to all of you. xo

[paulywogg]

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Hope everything is ok Techie, waves to all

[NoraC]

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Techie. Please keep us posted.

[Rusty]

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Pauly:hug:I saw on your thread that today your brother Jon would have been 30. How sad you must be...and then to see that Christina had a setback...wow,
I have no words of comfort for you. Just know that I am thinking of you.

Techie-thanks for posting....SO sorry to hear that you have been in pain...please let us know what the doctor says.

I am home today...the plumber came and fixed my toilets and shower, and now I am doing paperwork. It feels SO good to be at home. Work has never been this crazy. I will be in Minnesota all next week and might not have time to post.

Nora-sorry your Mom has been having bad days. I feel for you. I noticed that my mom has become increasingly forgetful and it makes me sad.

[Lizann]

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Hello all. Long day at work for me. Not too busy patient wise, which is good, but caught up on some paper work. Tired but a good tired.
Rusty, have a good week in Minnesota. I'm glad you got to at spend some time at home.
Nora, how is mom doing now that she's been home a while? My mom wants to get a cleaning lady a few times a month. She doesn't want my sisters or me doing it. I sensed her relief when I agreed to it. Whatever to make things manageable for them. Dads had 2 good days and for that I'm grateful.
Techie I hope whatever caused your pain is easily remedied. I hope your not too disappointed about the trialthon. Keep us posted please.
Pauly, how are you doing?
We switched from verizon to optimum for out tv/Internet service. Got a whole bunch of new channels for a trial period, so you know I'm glued to the movie channel tonight! Wishing you all a quiet AF night.

[Lizann]

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Happy Saturday. What's everyone up to this weekend? We have a car wash at church. It's sunny and hit here today, so the water will be welcome relief as we work. It's usually a fun time. Erin and Logan may stop by. Can't seem to get enough of the little man:heartbeat:
Hope you all enjoy your day!

[techie]

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Hi all. Thank you for all your generous concern. I am ok. They found a lump in my groin area. Maybe cancer, but probably not. I told the doc that I thought that normal for a male. He laughed. Resting today. The cautionary tale here is that I do have cancer in that general area. I am not allowed to run, bike, or swim per doctor until the radiological info comes back. I asked if I could golf. He said to wait. $!#%. Things are really not so bad. I just try and frame things positively. I can read, meditate, walk the dog, and cook wonderful meals. Life is good. Love you guys. Happy Saturday. xo

[NoraC]

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[MENTION=11089]techie[/MENTION] - I have to admit that I shed a few tears after reading this. I know it's hard that you can't do what you love. But, my dear friend, you are so right to frame things positively. I love you friend......:heartbeat:

[Lizann]

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Aww techie, I'm sorry. I'm glad that you are finding the good in life. There is so much to be thankful for, if we just look for it! Praying for healing!

[NoraC]

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Liz - did you get to see your baby? Casey came over today. Jeanette has a Dr's appt this week. She's worried she can't get pregnant. She said that some Dr told her that when she was young. Doesn't know why. So, I told him that it's quite possible that J was young & misunderstood. So, I hope that there aren't problems. I know from personal experience what infertility does to a marriage.

I had planned on going in to work for a few hours but never made it. Maybe tomorrow. I've got a ton of work and was behind before I missed so much times this week. Oh well - that's certainly not something that I'm going to worry about. Things always get done eventually.

Pauly - I KNOW you have Day 1 in you. YOU are the one that gave me the strength to have another Day 1. :heartbeat:

[NoraC]

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Rusty - are you taking on too many new clients? I am really worried about you working so hard. You know the old "all work and no play" line. Seriously though, please remember to put you first. :hug:

[Lizann]

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Yes Nora I saw the baby today. They came by the car wash, I was wet and kinda sweaty so I didn't hold him. I will see them again tomorrow and hopefully will get to old him.
I sure hope there aren't any fertility issues with the kids. I do know how hard that is. Don't worry too much about work. It is what it is.

[SKendall]

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Hi everyone.

Techie, I'm kind of glad you can't do the marathon, I think it would be too much. I had a friend with early MS and she decided to have a baby. After the birth her symptoms became full blown.

I's sorry for your back pain and I think your convo with the doctor was funny.

Well on my back pain, the fentanyl patches were a non-starter. I visited my GP and she gave me steroids and 300 mg of gabapentin. The problem is the prognosis. It doesn't seem to go away. We are throwing everything at the wall hoping something sticks. I seem to get the most relief from the heating pad. I think I told you the diagnosis is pinched sacroiliac nerve. Techie, you may want to think about a muscle stimulator. I just bought one on Amazon, they are called tens units. The reviews were all 5 stars and it will be here Monday. I'm thinking of you and sending you strength.

This has had me feeling a little down as well as the direction in where our country is headed.

I am also thinking about Nora, Rusty,Liz, Pauly and everyone else.:love::love::love:

[Lizann]

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Good morning! Skendall my hubby is a chiropractor and he recommends the tens to his patients. He has also had cause to use it. I hope it gives you some relief.
Woke up with a headache today. Haven't had one in forever. Took some Advil and hoping it passes so I can enjoy the BBQ this afternoon at church.
Wishing you all a fabulous AF Sunday!

[Rusty]

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Good Morning, Stepping Friends!

It's so beautiful outside and I am off for a walk on the lake path and then a quick dip in the lake. Today I am so grateful to live in such a magnificent area, and I am NOT going to work all day...just most of it. Hahaha!! This is the way it is when you own your own business and you are a single, self-supporting woman. I would not trade my life for anyone else's though...I am so fortunate that I am healthy, have a successful business, and a tremendously supportive family and friends nearby, both in-person and on-line. ;-) :-)

Techie-I will be praying that lump in your groin is NOT cancer.:hug: I can't remember...did you initially have surgery when you were first diagnosed? I will keep you close to me on my walk and swim today.

Nora-My Vietnamese nail tech's wife just had a baby and they named her Nora. :-) My dear friend's daughter is struggling with infertility as well, but like SK's friend...her daughter has MS, and I am worried that if she has a baby it will thrust her MS into full-blown symptoms. My crazy work schedule will be like this until the first part of October, but like my sister says, I have to make hay where there's hay to be made. Think Gloria Gaynor..."I will survive..." Hahaha!

Skendall-The GABA has been a life-saver for me...I am on 600 mgs. for my herniated discs that are pushing against my spine. I found alternating the heating pad and ice pack alleviated the pain for a while. I am fine with taking GABA for the rest of my life. These discs aren't going away unless I have surgery. With GABA, I feel no pain at all, just numbness in my left hand.

Glassie-where are you? I miss you!!

Liz-hope your headache goes away and you enjoy the BBQ.

Pauly-I hope you are staying safe.

A shoutout to Mr. V, AG, TMH, Empy, Guitarista and anyone I missed...happy AF Sunday!!