Wednesday, February 11, 2015

I Can Drive!

I just got got the news today that after waiting 7 months, I can now drive.  I still cannot be in public, but at least I can take myself to clinic.  (I will miss Buffy.). Thanks for the ride in this morning! Then Kent picked me up.  I drove home.


Kent only flinched and reached for the steering wheel once. I wish I was kidding. He was very nervous and made me nervous too.  On the way home we stopped at the mechanic's shop. We have an oil leak at the....ummmm.... I kind of didn't listen. Maybe Rod end? Between that and the catalytic converter, we are looking a a heafty bill for the 2001 Subaru. It may be time for a newer one. But our only other car is the MGB. Now with me driving, we may need something more practical.  But really, I will drive myself to clinic once a week until May. Nothing has to happen quickly.

Clinic wasn't really fun today. They had to test to see if I was making tears. The I told her I was, but she didn't believe me.  The tech put little cups in each eye for 5 minutes, saw the tears, and threw them away. What a waste!

Then I had my pentamidine treatment so I don't get pneumonia. It tastes icky.


I got more information today. I will stay on acyclovir for a year after ending my prograf medicine.  I already talked to ALPA Aeromedical and I will be able to fly while taking it. So I just need to get cleared by my doctor. Patience, patience...  More signs of chronic Graft Vs Host Disease were explained to me today. While waiting, I overheard a girl suffering through GVHD. She says her rash is so itchy she wanted to peel her skin off. Boy, I hope I don't get it.

I have two friends here getting over colds. Get well soon, Darlene and Dave! Wish I could help you two with your projects. Sorry.

I got a walk today.  I made cake! Our guest has a sweet tooth like us. I will use him as the excuse to indulge. It may not look like much, but it is awesome!


Happy thought for the day:








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