So, to catch you up on what has been happening here-I saw this Dr a few weeks ago that practices Chinese medicine. I went to him and he gave me some herbs to take at home for 3 weeks. I went back and he said I was doing very well, I could stop taking them. He gave me some herbs in the office, and told me to come back in a week. So I went back to him one last time. He gave me some more herbs in the office. He said I do not need to come back unless I got sick. He told me along with RA I also had Lyme Disease. I have to tell you, I feel 1000% better. I feel the best I can remember. I have energy! My depression is gone! I went to my traditional doctor today and told him about it....He said whatever works do it! I was surprised, I thought he would 'yell' at me! lol
On another note, I brought the dogs to a local vaccination clinic-NOT to get vaccinated, but they had a microchip for $20 for Mack, and I also got both dogs tested for lyme/heartworm/ehrlichia. Katie's test came out negative for all 3, but unfortunately, Mack's came back positive for Lyme. He does not seem to have any outward symptoms, but I know that it can affect internal organs, and most people do not find out until it is too late. Mack has an appointment with the vet next week. While she is not a holistic vet, she is minimal vaccine/meds....but will give them when needed....so I am hoping Mack will stay A symptomatic and will never have effects from it...but I will definitely keep you all updated.
All through this, my daughter has been having some strange symptoms. Out of respect for her privacy, I won't go into details, but more drs appointments are in her future, as well as a trip to the doctor that practices Chinese medicine.
And, as some of you may know, my beloved Subaru has been incapacitated for a while now. Luckily, we had an extra car, so things were working out.....UNTIL my daughter's car broke! The car runs great, and the radio still works, but the frame is rotted and cannot be safely fixed.....so, this has been a challenge to get everyone to work. I am very lucky that my father in law let us borrow his car. Hopefully hubby with have the Subie up and running Sunday. The engine is currently apart and in my basement! Its a good thing I am not such a 'girly girl' because the engine stinks. It literally stinks, an odor of rotten grease-being a mechanic's wife, it is a familiar smell to me, but one I don't necessarily care for. Give me bondo and gasoline odors any day over this! LOL
I celebrated my Birthday last week. An old friend and I hiked to some waterfalls. It was a little bit of an adventure-climbing over fallen trees, hopping from rock to rock to keep our feet dry from the creek's water. I had a wonderful birthday doing nothing extravagant, just enjoying the hike, my friend, and of course my dogs.
I have been feeling very content these past few weeks, even with all these 'things' looming over me. I am thankful for this. If all of this would've happened two months ago, I don't think I could of held things together. I don't do well with multiple urgent matters. I tend to dwell on them and compound them, and build them up in my head. I am very thankful that is not happening now.
On an up note-I received a new camera as a gift. I am very excited to learn how to use it. It is a bit more complicated that a point and shoot. Between working and drs appointments I haven't been able to sit down and figure it out. I will try to spend some time with it over the weekend.
I hope this find you all well!
My two cents.....you can keep the change!
Kim
Here are two photos from our hike (photos not taken with new camera)
