June 7, 2010
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Moving On to Another Level
This is the first time in years that my muses are inspiring me. There is so much to tell you to bring you up to date. Let us start with the very recent and see where that goes.
On April 1st (yes, April Fools Day which is very appropriate for me) I had a mechanical mitral valve replace my poor old valve damaged in childhood. I had been struggling with my heart going into A-fib and trouble breathing. In the past year, I had to have my heart "shocked" back into rhythm 3 times. Cardiologist felt the time had come for the operation. My surgeon replaced the valve robotically by going between my ribs. Incredible. The healing time is so much shorter than having to have your chest cavity opened. I can hear my little valve ticking away when all is quite. Very comforting.
About a month into healing I had to go back into the hospital because I had become so anemic that I developed heart failure. My lungs and heart area were filling with fluid. Back to the hospital where I was given 2 units of blood and a lot of Lasix for the extra fluid. I dropped 25 pounds in less than 24 hours and felt great but a little weak. Since then I have been going to Cardio Rehab 2 x week and am getting stronger every day. Yippee!
I am on short term disability. The other day I got a call from my manager who asked me to come in and pick up a bonus check. Hmmmm! Yep, I was fired without cause. My position was eliminated. I am going to retire and find a part time job. I have worked since I was 17 years old and that was quite a while ago. I'm not quite 65 for medicare but I am still retiring. Hope Medicare is around when I need it.
Thought about moving to Costa Rica and got really excited. Fortunately I didn't just pack up immediately. I don't think I am ready for that big of a move. However, things are changing. Creator has brought me this far in life and I have faith.
Comments (2)
Hello Zera, I've just come across your blog. Even with all that has happened in your life recently, I still sense a positive spirit and I think that is awesome! I'm one that believes that nothing happens by accident. We are all on the path that we are on, with our ups and our downs for a reason. Sometimes we may find what that reason is and sometimes we may not. It's all good in my opinion
Thank you for responding to a blog. I have really gotten away from posting here. Life is so busy changing. Hope to touch base another time.