Looking forward to a long winter’s nap…

It’s been a rough couple of weeks.  The dog’s diabetes diagnosis (see my previous blog It’s been a while…) and the stress of handling it caused me to flare HARD.  A medrol dose of prednisone and a lot of rest has gotten me in better shape.  I don’t feel great, but then again, I never feel great.  I guess the perfect word to describe how I feel is “meh”.  How sad is it that “meh” is my new normal.  I am trying to be optimistic that my new-is biologic will get me back to where I was a few weeks ago.  Time will tell.  I’m getting used to my new morning routine with Georgia.  Getting up earlier than usual is hard, but it’s going ok.  Her diabetes is slowly becoming manageable.  She is back to her bossy and funny self.  She even chased a cat the other day.  She’s getting treatment that she needs and it’s obvious how good she is feeling.  Oh how I wish that could happen with me.

I’m excited to have 10 days off over the holidays.  I will visit with my family and friends and try to rest a lot.  I usually write lists about what I am going to accomplish, but this time, I’m writing list of things I am going to accomplish from my childhood bedroom in my parents house.

• Binge watch Stranger Things and the Flash
• Read a book or two
• Nap
• Avoid watching the news
• Nap
• Work on Georgia’s book
• Nap
• Nap
• Nap

In years past, I would take a trip, go shopping at outlets, and do dinner and drinks with friends every night.  I still hope to do some of those things…..after a nice long nap!

Thank you to everyone for your support of this blog.  It means so much.  If wish you all a happy holiday season no matter what you celebrate.  I also hope you have a happy, healthy, and pain free 2018!