I cannot believe it has been over two weeks since I posted. I have been busy - like crazy busy. Our "Bronzer" group which is our Christmas party bunch has breakfast once a month to just visit. I had the bright idea to have them here to have breakfast and see my new home.
So, needless to say, I've been cleaning and trying to finish up a lot of things before they came. I really had fun preparing all of the food. I made a Sausage and Hash Brown casserole, a Bacon Strata, a French Toast Casserole, Cracker Barrel's Hash Brown Potato Casserole, Blueberry bagels and Fresh Fruit. YUM!
I had to have one of the girls bring coffee and a coffee pot. I don't even own one.
But, it was so worth it. We had such a good time.
I have been working trying to finish up all of the rooms in the house so I can concentrate on my Etsy shop.
My flowers are doing well. Again, the lady who lived here knew how to garden. Just as soon as one round of flowers die off, another completely different group bloom out.
Have lots of zinnias right now.
My rose bush has started reblooming. Just another little sign from my John.
My Morning Glory tree is growing like crazy. No flowers yet, but....
Bella says hello and she's missed you all.
Another thing that has occupied quite a bit of my time is my doctor's visits.
I have frequent bouts with pancreatitis. I was having some problems a few weeks back and Dr. ordered an ultrasound.
It came back showing an inflamed gall bladder. So, guess what? I don't have a gall bladder. Doctor thinks there must be a mass or something and orders an upper GI series and another ultrasound. This all takes about 6 weeks to get referred and tests scheduled.
And you wait and you wait.
And then I fell and broke my foot.
Finally, the Doctor calls and says the last ultrasound shows that my gall bladder was surgically removed and there is nothing there.
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Apparently, the first test was misread. While I am grateful there was nothing wrong, I really didn't need all of those tests and worry.
But, God is good as always and I have to be grateful all is well.
So, am hoping to start showing you various rooms all redone soon.
Have a great week!
Judy
Your brunch sounds delish.. did you take photos of the table setting and the gang there. I'm glad to hear there is nothing wrong with you.. other than your break.. yikes! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteTeresa - I didn't take photos and don't know why except everyone got here and the food was all ready at once and it just didn't happen! I could kick myself! LOL
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All that worry for you to finally hear good results. Your zinnia looks like one of our Purple Prince zinnias, a favorite of ours.
ReplyDeleteYes Terra - It was a little frustrating waiting for all of the results and then to find out it was just a misreading by the radiologist. I'm sure they read hundreds a day and are just human but I am a little sorry I had to do all of that testing for nothing. But, thank goodness, I'm healthy,
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Judy
Take care of yourself, Judy. Pancreatitis is no small thing.
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Pancreatitis is really a big part of my life. For over twenty years I have battled it but have been very fortunate with a wonderful doctor taking care of me. For over three years, I had a C Scan once a month because I had a huge cyst on my pancreatitis and at one point was in the hospital for 42 days. But, thank the Lord, now it is only once about every two years or so. I spend a week or so in the hospital on nothing but IVs and it heals itself. So, I can't complain. God is good!
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Judy
Judy, it's good to hear from you. Your breakfast menu sounds wonderful. Sorry to hear about your health problems. I read recently that carbonated drinks really cause inflammation in the pancreas. I'm glad your tests were good and that there was no mass. I'm praying for complete recovery. Sorry about that broken foot! Now that I'm in my 60's, I wear really supportive, comfortable shoes, like athletic shoes that lace up. Sometimes, I put a cushy pad in them for extra comfort. My sister fell wearing flip flops and broke her foot. No flip flops or sandals for me! Hug your sweet dog for us.
ReplyDeleteI only wear really good shoes and never wear flip flops. I stepped on a black plastic trash bag and my feet just flew out from under me. I am so cautious about where I step and it was just a freaky accident. I am completely healed and going strong! Bella says thanks for the hug.
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Judy
The food at this venue was excellent, as was the service, many of our friends and family still rave about it. My wife and I highly recommend these venues in Atlanta. We came here again for dinner and everything was again good and the service was extremely fast.
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear that you held the brunch for your friends at your new home.....it sounds like a wonderful time! So nice that the flowers are blooming for you there and bringing some pretty surprises. So sorry you had all those health worries to deal with but glad the news was good finally. Take care dear Judy.
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Thanks Helen. We had a fantastic time at the breakfast and they all loved my new home. These 6 couples have been my friends for almost 50 years. Thanks for dropping by.
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I have to admit I'm a little confused, which isn't hard these days. If you don't have a gallbladder, yet there is a mass where your gallbladder is supposed to be, what reason to they have for the mass that somebody saw and misread?
ReplyDeleteApparently they read someone else's scan. Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it? But, all is good.
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WOW, you have been a busy lady! Sounds like you have had a lot of fun, loads of work, tests and good results, then a broken foot! OH MY! Take a day to rest and enjoy your flowers:) Have a blessed Sunday dear Judy, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Theresa. Am about to finish up the house so hopefully, I will have a little more spare time. (Who am I kidding - LOL)
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Judy, sounds like things are crazy around your house. I love the flowers in your garden, especially the yellow rose. So glad your health is improved-no fun to go through tests and have the worry. Have a good week-maybe fall weather will come soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm hoping I can start really concentrating on my Etsy shop now for the holidays.
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Judy it's good to see you posting again! Busy summer but you have gotten lots done on your lovely home. Glad the medical issues seem resolved! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Linda. Yes, I am kinda ready to slow down just a little.
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Judy
Thank God you're okay, Judy! (We have to have a phone call to catch up!) I'm so happy that was a misdiagnosis but not at all happy about your foot, my friend! Wish I was nearby to help out!
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Thanks Claudia. I broke my foot and it was only a couple of small bones about 6 weeks ago. It's all healed and I have been completely dismissed by the orthopedic. So,all is good!
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Judy
You have had a wild couple of weeks, Judy! Happy to hear you have no worries about a gall bladder, but sad to hear of the broken foot.
ReplyDeleteThe zinnia is so pretty, they add so much to a garden with all their brightly colored faces.
Relax and enjoy the upcoming week.
Thanks for dropping by. Yes, the zinnia are a bright addition to my flower beds. So many flowers have just faded out due to the intense heat we have had, so it's nice to see a bright flower pop up.
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Judy
Judy, I'm so glad to hear that all is ok with your gall bladder. Oh, that waiting surely makes one weary. The pink Zinnia is sooooo pretty. It sounds like you had a pleasant day with the Christmas party brunch. The food you served sounds awesome.
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Thanks Sheri. Those bright pink zinnia sure do perk up the flower beds. Have a wonderful week.
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All of that and brunch too? Are you crazy? I am so glad the test results turned out well but so sorry you hurt your foot. Bless your heart Judy!
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Thanks Meredith. I was lucky in that it was only a couple of small bones broken, so a two plus week of brace and it is already healed. Dr. says I have good bones. Thank goodness.
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Judy
Well that's strange about your gall bladder. So it's an all clear, no mass or anything. Geez, but good. Poor foot though.
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Yes Debby - I was a little frustrated and then decided to just be thankful it was nothing. Thanks for dropping by.
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Oh Judy sorry about all your health mishaps of late. Glad the gallbladder situation is not something bad. LOL someday you will look back and laugh on the misdiagnosis!!!! Sorry you had to worry for no reason. Your poor foot too. Hoping for better days ahead for you. Glad to see you and Bella back posting. I bet your breakfast was so much fun and very yummy.
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We had a great time at the brunch. It was fun getting to share my new home with these friends of almost 50 years. They have always been so supportive of each other. I tell Tiffany all the time that it doesn't seem like kids today have real friends - or rather lifelong friends like that. Sad but true.
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Judy
Judy, I some times think the medical field is trying to make us all crazy...I hate when they make us go thru tests...because one of them made a mistake. I feel they should pay for the extra tests then, not us. Hope your toe is better. I bet your friends enjoyed visiting your new home. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteYes Susie - it was a bit worrisome and frustrating with all of the test but I decided I would just be happy all was okay. We had a ball at the brunch and it was great sharing my new home with all of my "old" friends. LOL
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Judy
Oh Judy, I am so sorry that you broke your foot and that you had to have tests. At least it was good news. Unfortunately, they d make mistakes.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great time with your group of ladies. You are so right, kids do't have friends for very long periods of time.
Bella, looks so cute with two biscuits in her mouth LOL.
Looking forward to seeing all your rooms complete.
Have a great week and very pretty flowers.
Mary
Thanks Mary. The foot is all healed and I am even out of the brace. Dr. said I had great bone density. One good piece of medical news - LOL.
DeleteWe did have a great time. This is couples that we have had a Christmas party together every year - same seven couples all with original spouses - for this will be the 48th year. We decided to start seeing each other more than once a year and starting doing breakfast once a month. I decided it would be fun for them to come here and see my new home. We had so much fun.
Have a great week.
Judy
I am glad that everything turned out all right with your misread tests. I'm sorry for the worry you must have gone through. Medical mistakes and misdiagnoses are not taken nearly as seriously as they should be, imho. Medical misdiagnoses are a sore point with me.
ReplyDeleteLast year my husband came close to dying from being misdiagnosed as having a "stomach bug" when all signs pointed to something more serious, two days later he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance in near septic shock with an extremely high white blood cell count. He actually had a very large cyst on his liver, caused by bacteria called peptostreptococcus. He was in the ICU four days, on five different antibiotics until cultures came back, with a drain tube inserted directly into his liver. He went from the ICU to the regular part of the hospital for eleven more days, and then on an inter-veinous tube-delivered antibiotic at home for three more weeks. He had gone to bed thinking he just had a stomach bug. In the morning he was so sick with fever that he was delirious, couldn't sit up in bed, or understand anything said to him. If he lived alone, he would not have had the presence of mind nor physical ability to call 911 and would have died. Luckily, he was successfully treated and fully recovered from the ordeal.
On a much brighter note, your flowers are very pretty in your new yard. Every season has new yard and garden surprises for you. It is good to know that you are feeling much better. Bella and her two biscuits was such a cute picture. It looks like she is thinking "These are all mine!"
Oh Susie - that is so scary!! I once spent 42 days in the hospital with pancreatitis so I am very watchful and know all of the signs. I would rather go to the doctor and have tests done than take a chance on it getting full blown. Has your husband done ok since then?
DeleteThe flowers are gorgeous and just keep amazing me. Bella thinks everything is "all hers". LOL
Thanks for visiting.
Judy
Yes indeed, you have been busy! I can't believe all that food you made. Bet you had a good time though. So sorry to hear you have pancreatitis (Dr Weil has some good info online on this, with some suggestions for natural help, if you're interested) and then had that other medical scare, too. And then you broke your foot?! My goodness, Judy...enough! Take good care of yourself. {{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteThanks Melanie. I do a lot of natural things for the pancreatitis. I've had it over 20 years so am very alert to the signs of it flaring up. I am lucky in that I have a fantastic doctor and when it does flare up, it is usually a week in the hospital with nothing but IVs. I've been very lucky with no hospital stays for the last four years.
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Judy
Judy!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine all of your happenings! Your time is filled for sure. I love the rose bloom - blessings from heaven. Cute metal spring wreath with sunflowers!
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Deb
Thanks Deb! Good to hear from you. Have a great week and thanks for dropping by.
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I am happy, happy, happy that you are back and it is good to see sweet Bella too. You seem to have gotten lots done and your garden is looking good too. I hope the health problems are soon under control and with the cooler fall weather you will feel good as new once again.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tricia - I'm doing very well - thank you. I am finally beginning to think I'm about finished with the house. Now, to try and start cleaning out all of the boxes in the garage. YUCK!!
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Judy
Glad that you are back! Bella is so cute... I wish for you the best with health ♥
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Thanks Summer! Bella says thanks also. Have a great week and thanks for visiting.
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