My Life Continues

It's been an interesting time in my life over the past little while. I did say, after all, that I was not going to write exactly in the same way that I did before when I started writing on TecumsehCityBlog. I was going to have a different way of carrying on my writing on my new blog. After all, I just did not have the time and the effort to do what I did before nor did I really want to because I was starting out on a new path that was going to reduce stress and enable me more time to do hobbies and enjoy spending time with my family.  This blog is my personal one where I write when I feel I have the need to do so.

I trust that those who look at my blog now will understand why they don't see as much on here as they did before of my work. I trust that they will not be angry with me but will understand why I am writing less.  I'm very hopeful though that they still appreciate what I'm doing and will come here to take a look at what I am saying whether they agree with me or not. 

I am certainly learning more about my life and what has happened to me because of surviving a very rare form of brain illness.  Believe it or not, I am still discovering information now. There is still a stigma of what people assume about this illness, just like many other conditions, so before you assume, ask the person what your concerns are, and also take the time out to find a credible site that provides information to educate yourself.  Remember that on-going support, understanding are important parts of the healing process for someone who has suffered a life-threatening illness, or heck, any kind of illness that impacted his/her life. 

  

Yesterday, I had my regular physical at my doctor's office. Naturally, she takes the usual tests that are necessary to make sure that my body is working properly and keeps track of the results and shares any concerns with me. Due to my serious illness, my Doctor and I have become so much closer too.  I had to go see her quite often before to do certain tests and to ask a lot of questions pertaining to my health. Often one would think "Is that normal?" "Is that just a symptom of aging?" However, I don't like to mess around. If something is not feeling right, I go and see her and we figure out the steps what to do next. Our patient-doctor relationship is fantastic and I feel very lucky.

So my weight is good, I have actually gained a fair bit of weight since I got ill. However, it's mainly muscle, so we are pleased with this accomplishment. My blood sugar levels are also in the normal range, so it helps that I am continuing to have a well-balanced diet.  My blood pressure is normal everything else is in good working order as well.

Just to let you know, dear reader, my wife, Marsha, also had an appointment with her that day for her routine physical and she is healthy and in good shape. She just needs to continue to take an important medicine every 6 months for bone health, which is recommended for many women to assist with the aging process. Preventative health is very important!

That is about it to report. I have another appointment early in the new year for a routine exam to make sure there are no changes in my health that require attention.