It's all over but the shouting . . . . . . .2008, that is!

Yes, Christmas is over, and as usual, we made it through it just fine. That's one lesson I have learned well, that this, too, shall pass. Often it passes into something worse, so you should never complain with the way things are. LOL

I've not been blogging a lot lately. One, the busy-ness of the holidays; and two, I've been trying to do the facebook thing. It's okay, but much too cluttered for me to keep up with. I got a comment on my blog today that was a real encouragment to me. "The Mom" said she had read my whole blog! She is either very brave or a real glutton. But, it does my heart good to think it has really been of benefit to someone else. I hope I'll be able to blog with a little fresher outlook during the next year.

Things have been a little unsettled at dialysis. A new dialysis center will be opening here in the Spring, but not Davita. Several of the staff has quit and will be working at the new place. So we have 4 or 5 new people running things now, and you don't know for sure who is who, and you can only hope that they know what's what.
~Later

Whining

It's been awhile since I've written. A lot going on, and I just didn't feel like writing. Dialysis hasn't created any problems lately except the usual boredom, and depression. With daughter, Becky, preparing for dialysis at age 42, it's been an adjustment for me. Me on dialysis was okay. A relief in a way, I'd been expecting it for 25 years. Then there's the daylight savings time making it dark sometimes at 4:30. It closes in on me. It's been rainy and foggy and cold. I can't motivate myself. There's so much that needs doing. I'd just like to crawl into a hole for a week or so. That would be soooo helpful.

Well, now that I have probably cheered you up royally, I will leave.
~Later

dialysis

Well, today was momenteous. First of all, the lady that usually sits next to me wasn't there today. Then I learned that the lady passed away over the weekend. That's 5 or 6 that has died since I've been taking dialysis. Depressing.

Also today, I was taken off 11 minutes early. Both feet were really cramping. I usually can make it to the end of my time, especially when they ease up on the machine (drawing fluid off). Not today. I was trying my best to get them to ease off but they just kept going, so I told the nurse I was about to have a fit! I never say anything except to ask how much time I have left. So, she said she would just take me off. That's fine with me if I can't get it to ease off. I feel like I cheated or something, but, Hey!