A very long week.......

I still am not feeling well.........and  just hope they find out what's going on.  My follow-up is Monday morning. It's been a rough week, the stomach pains have gotten much worse; it's the upper stomach area, just below the ribcage, and above the belly button.......well that's where it's the worst during the day... During the night it the lower abdomen.  The only thing I can drink is water.......not even coffee, although I try to sip about a half cup in the morning.  Same for eating... everything seems to upset my stomach.  The heel is still bothering me, despite the morning heat pad, and wearing the boot in the evening. 

Rich and I both went for an routine eye exam on Tuesday........and  my glaucoma is still in check, with the pressure maintaining.   Rich is good with 20/20 vision, but I am at 20/25 and they recommended glasses for distance..........and they said I could just continue using over the counter for up close. 

Monday we headed into Sebring to meet up with friends, Buddy and Dianne and Nathan and Krystal.........Unfortunately, Krystal was having a bad day......so it was only Nathan who joined the rest of us at the Hibachi Buffet ( I know - we always go here!)  But we sat for quite a while catching up, and made plans for Thanksgiving together at our place.  And Miss Ava should be here in about a week......sure looking forward to spending time with her!

This past week our son Dennis has been pretty busy.  He volunteers at the local Pet Shelter in Davenport, Iowa and now has one more canine buddy at home...... I'll let him tell the story.........It's a sad one. 

"The shortened version story behind Precious Venus (1 yr old Female Boxer Mix, 44 lbs): All should know by now that we volunteer at King's Harvest Pet Rescue, No-Kill Shelter (KHPR).  Over 6 weeks ago KHPR rescued many dogs from shelters in TX after Hurricane Harvey, and Venus was one of them.. A few weeks ago she was at the Vets office and they discovered a stage 5-6 out of 6 heart murmur.  Thru donations we raised enough money to get the best consultant at Iowa State University Vet medical clinic.  On Tuesday, 31, Oct, I took here there and we spent all day getting the best physical.  The results, are the saddest thing expected!  She has 2 heart birth defects.  One has a surgery and the other doesn't.  Bcuz of heart condition, surgery for the one is very high risk and not guaranteed.  That being said, we've been told she has less than a year (2-9 months) life expectancy before heart failure with meds.  I will continue to believe that miracles can happen!  I knda insisted, but KHPR agreed to let us be her hospice home.  I wasn't and couldn't take her back to the shelter.  She is the sweetest and loving little girl and deserves to be a puppy and family member!  We have been and will continue to provide her with Love, companionship, training, happiness, experiencing new things and freedom that she deserves!  Please continue to pray for her.......and you will be seeing her often  I feel blessed with her presence and the opportunity to do this for her and enjoying her her life."

 And of course this weekend was a trip to Iowa City for the Hawkeye's Football Game.  The whole family was there!

Well, tomorrow I'm getting creative and trying a new recipe.  Slow Cooker Jambalaya!  Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, Cajun seasoning, onions, peppers, garlic, fresh thyme,  chicken stock, diced tomatoes,chopped jalapeno and long grain rice!  Never tried making it from scratch before...........and sure hoping it tastes as good as it sounds!

Follow-up with Doctor on Monday..........