Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A Lot To Say
Well, I have a lot to say today because a lot of things have happened. So please bear with me. So the kids are home and they are doing great. In the time that they were away, I wanted to do all these things and found that I was fatigued and generally not feeling good. I thought it was because I was overwhelmed by the fact that I was alone and could do anything I wanted. It turned out to be that I started experiencing a burning ache on my left side and it was very painful. I went to the doctor and she took blood and gave me an exam. I then had to go get an ultrasound done to see if I had a kidney stone. It turned out to be normal. I then wondered why this pain was so intense, and looking up ulcers on the Internet at night when I couldn't sleep because of the pain. I got my blood work back the other day and it turns out that I am a Celiac. It is a disease where you are allergic to wheat. My mother is one, and it is genetic. It blew me away. She kept saying that she thought I was celiac, but I was so stubborn that I didn't want to hear it. It is a really restrictive diet. I thought maybe it is a blessing because I want to get healthy. I also had horrible cholesterol. I need to get that down. So I have done a 360 and am following a strict diet. I am seeing a specialist and they will give me more answers. Since following the celiac diet for the past two days, the pain is less and I have felt better. I am still not 100 percent, but I know that I will get to it. Tom on the other hand, had a MRI done on Friday and they found that he has a bulged disc in his neck. It is causing all this tingling and funny sensations in his arms and legs. He is headed to a neurologist, where he will be having physical therapy. I am worried because he can't go with out his neck brace,or as one of his friends puts it, his neck warmer. Ha Ha He is a good sport about it. They also found a benign tumor in his sinus cavity. He went to the ENT yesterday and he confirmed it to be benign. Thank Heavens. So all this stress????? Yes, all this stress. I am making a life change in my career. I have decided to stop doing hair all together and get another job. I went to ebay's job fair yesterday and I got a job there. I am so excited. I am going to be in a less stress environment and not having to stand on my feet all the time. I will do exclusive people at my home mostly my family and that is about it. I just am so burned out, and I have to start thinking about my future and my health. It is going to be so difficult to say good bye to the clients and friends that I have made. I know my boss won't understand, but I have to do this. So I am pretty happy right now. The pain is going away, I have a new job, Tom is going to get better, the kids are home and now I can concentrate on the things of the home.
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Shelley,
I'm so sorry to hear about your condition. I know how hard it is on your mom with all the food restrictions she has. But she does look great and I think your attitude about it will make a difference in your ability to cope. Good for you. In trying to research food for when your mom was coming I looked around for a ranch dressing to mix with the rice pasta (usually found in the health food section) she can have. I was trying to make a pasta salad she could eat. I found out that Paul Newman's "Newman's Own" are all made without gluten, and although I haven't tried it, I would try making a pasta salad with that dressing.
Your kids are beautiful, by the way. I can't believe how tall Andy is. I can't think of a better thing for a boy. All guys want to be tall and now he never has to worry about whether he will be or not. Sarah really does look like the girl from Paramour, I think Sarah's prettier but aren't you glad she didn't pick someone like Paris Hilton to emulate.
I feel for Tom though, I remember the pain when I ruptured my disk and at times it was unbearable. Walking seemed to help the most, crazy as that sounds, and driving was the worst. I never should have been on the road in that much pain. I was definitely a hazard. He looks great. I wouldn't have recognized him on the street if I had seen him. I loved him before and it never mattered to me about his size, but I'm glad that he's probably added a few years onto his life and since he's a keeper that's a wonderful thing.
Love, Carlleen
Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. I think it's great that you're so positive about it. Luckily you have Grandma to give you some good recipes.
I'm really excited about your new job! Life is too short to be stuck doing something that you're not happy with. I say good for you in finding something new. It will be really nice for you not to be on your feet so much!
Tell Uncle Tom that we hope he feels better. I bet he is in so much pain. Please know that your family is in our prayers.
We love you!
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