Can't believe August is almost over. Another summer almost gone, and I have not been able to enjoy it. I have been in PT once a week since the beginning of July. After my last cortisone shot from Dr. Joyce, and got no relief, we both agreed that my body has had way too much cortisone, and it needed a break. Not only that, but I have never felt relief from the shots, so I'm going to say NO from now on when it is suggested for any type of treatment. PT has helped a little bit, but not all the way, I know it's a slow progression, but I want faster results. I met with Emily this past week and again this next week. David filled her in on my situation and was hoping she would be able to advise me. After our talk, she agreed that I have been doing everything she would have suggested or recommended... so from here, we are tweaking the exercises David gave me and see what happens. She was glad to hear that I had a massage on the piriformis as that was going to be her first move. But because Tracy worked it really well, I was quite sore, so Emily decided to hold off and teach me a new glute exercise. I am booked through September for sessions. Not sure if I will continue as this could go on forever and I am tired of losing time off of work. Each time I go, it's at least 2 hours off my paycheck. Not to mention more, if I have other appointments that same week. I can't tell you when I last put in a full 80 hours.
Marco and I did go to the Clark County fair 2 weeks ago. Spent 3 hours walking around. He found a Star of David, yet we didn't go back and purchase it. I wished we had, and I tried to talk him into going back but we were pretty much done with that place and didn't want to double back. Hot and sunny but with a breeze blowing that was just enough to keep it cool. Afterwards we went out to dinner and then he came over after.
Bowling is about to start up again. Thursday league starts first week in September. I have been to practice a couple times and can get 3 games in for sure. Went last weekend and rolled 5 games to see how I felt, as the 40 Over tournament is next Sunday and I entered myself to bowl. Do hope I can bowl good enough to get close to the cut. That would please me enough since I have not bowled them for several months. As for leagues, only doing Thursday this year but letting people know I will sub if they need one. My back just can't take two leagues.
Luke turned 14 this year. Such a nice-looking young man. Can't believe how time flies. Christopher also had a birthday and turned ONE. Holy cow... next up is Candyce. She will be 37. Just crazy....
Bobby has been in town these past 2 weeks putting in new flooring at his Portland house that Dennis lives in. I have not seen him and think he goes home today. I miss him. Hoping he would have reached out to me for just a short visit, even it was me having to go over there; but never heard a word. I know, I could have reached out to him, but sometimes I feel like my kids need to reach out to me and make plans. Tracie and Jenn are getting good about calling me which I truly enjoy. Candyce checks in with me every now and then and I am glad about that. It makes me feel warm and loved.
My good friends Lou and Harold Hess are not doing well. Harold has terminal cancer throughout his body, and I know Lou is still fighting her cancer. It's been a couple weeks since she last wrote me an update, and I am getting concerned. This is not like her.
More later....
