still...

Following his lead and staying positive.

My first post urging you to join me in my positive thoughts for good positive things was prompted by a feeling of dread in my gut that I couldn't (but wanted to) ignore.

It started with a backache...

Over the past year or so, hubby's been plagued with back pain that comes and goes and moves around and back again. His doctor says exercise, it's all due to age, blah blah blah... Fast forward to 2 weeks ago and another visit to the doc. This time, after a few months of pretty constant pain and an explanation to the kindly doctor that it HURTS too much to exercise maybe I should try physical therapy, an MRI is ordered.

Next day, hubby has the MRI. I come home from work to the phone ringing. The imaging center just talked to the doc. He wants him back for another look - with contrast.

(now I'm thinking...they found something. this can only mean they found something.) Hence, the request for good positive thoughts.

Next day, back in the big machine. The doctor called hubby soon after. Some sort of infection or inflammation was found in and around his spine. This is abnormal, in case you were wondering.

We've been to 2 specialists. They explain a few possibilities. Tb (are you kidding?), some unknown inflammation or infection (more likely), or tumor (i am NOT going there).

Looks like in the next few days a biopsy will be ordered to have a look at what might be going on.
That's the short story.

Good thoughts, positive vibes, and prayers are welcome...

ok, so maybe not yet...

Another visit with another specialist yet to come........

Following hubby's lead and not worrying, staying positive, taking things one step at a time.

Groundhog +2

Thank you, my good sweet friends, for your thoughts....

It was a good weekend. Friday evening, the kids took us to dinner to celebrate our anniversary. We had a nice time...good food...good fun. This restaurant has white butcher paper on the table and they provide crayons for doodling...

<----My son, the artist

Saturday we took a hike. It was a lovely day and it felt good to just get out in the fresh air and wander about, instead of sitting on our asses at home.

In the evening, we ate dinner in front of the TV - watched the Wedding Crashers. Fun movie...

Sunday, laundry, chores etc... Oh, and I found a really cute top at Banana Republic for $8.99!!! I just love a good buy! In between it all -- a jigsaw puzzle, reading, listening to music. . .

Tomorrow, we'll learn more and I'll be able to share with you my concerns.

love & hugs to all...