made it

This is what mother nature accomplished this week...

apple blossoms

lilac budding

And me. What did I accomplish?

Thanks for asking

Finished this sweater...

and started this one...

Yes, I love colour.

"What about yesterday?" I hear you ask, "How did things go?"

Well, very well. I can't say enough about the fine care I received at Lady Minto. The nurses and the doctors are all very capable, caring people.

Still there is no escaping the power of the mind. I have lived a long time without the intervention of doctors. I have gone for annual check-ups and of course mammograms. However, nothing major.

Yesterday was a full of many new experiences. I got my first IV. Thankfully due to the powerful meds I don't remember much. I do remember that I employed some stress coping techniques. For example, I visualized being in my happy place: outside sitting in my knitting chair. That was before the procedure.

During the procedure - I don't remember much.

After, I can remember saying something like... "This was fun we should do it again." Yeah, those were good drugs.

What did they find?

Well, it looks like I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/irritable-bowel-syndrome/DS00106. Sounds pretty, uh? Well, it is believe me. Pretty but not that deadly thankfully. Treatment will mean keeping a tight hold on my diet and learning successful ways to deal with stress.

I wish you a relaxing weekend