A Doozy

N's Homecoming

Last week was a bit of a rough one yet it did have its positive moments such as me receiving these photos. Instead of torturing everyone with every gory detail I'll just synopsis it for you. 

My week began with a motion sensitive migraine so it took a few days for me to accept that I might actually be sick. Mich mentioned that she believed I had the stomach flu which I denied, but was later diagnosed by the doctor. This would be the same doctor who thought it was wise to ask me about my menstrual cycle. 

Then Mom was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and tumors of the parathyroid gland. She will consult with a surgeon after her current road trip. Apparently, this condition can remain undiagnosed for years yet cause enough damage to the body that you're twice as likely to suffer from heart disease and a stroke. Mom wonders if the sudden decline in her health was triggered by this hidden condition. Arterial fibrillation runs in the family so I doubt it, but she needs something to blame, especially as this is yet another genetic condition.

This was preceded by the news that my mom's sister, Kay, was declined from the lung transplant list. Her current prognosis is 18 months or possibly the next infection. This has been very hard for everyone.

So a bit of a rough week. The shining moment of the week though was my conversation with N on Saturday as she prepared for Homecoming. My sister said it meant a lot to N to hear from me. That N had been nervous about the dance but that I had helped. My sis sent me pics which was very nice of her. N is definitely not a little girl anymore.