We had a very active day today.
I had an appointment with the pacemaker installation doctor’s office today. Our son has a problem when driving long distances, and he discovered that we now have Uber! We drove to the communal parking lot in the space where the main road in Greenwood meets the highway, so we parked there and then called Uber. We had a nice ride to the hospital. I was delighted at how well the man drove and how clean the vehicle was.
We found the doctor’s office without problem. After waiting awhile, the end result was that my pacemaker is working perfectly and should be good for 10 years. I’ll take it!
We then had to walk the entire length of the main hospital through a maze to reach a window with a phone on the wall outside of it. I called and explained that I wanted the meds that the ER people had collected and given to them. I showed my ID and soon had my meds in hand. After walking the whole length of the hospital back to the entrance, I was pretty wobbly, but I only had to stop and sit once, which was pretty good. We called for another Uber and were brought back to our truck.
We did our other errands and brought home a cheeseburger which my husband devoured with great enthusiasm. Since I’m trying to be a good girl, I ate a sandwich our son made for us.
I got an email confirmation from the passport people that they were working on our new passports and estimated 2 to 3 weeks.
Our son is working on where we will live. He is also juggling countless other details, plus taking complete care of us.
Things are coming together now. I’m am starting to get serious about deciding what I’ll take in my one suitcase and backpack. I’ll put it all out and then have our son look at things, tell me what I need to change, etc.
We stopped at our local grocery on the way back from my doctor’s appointment. My favorite clerk, Nina, was there. I told her ‘hello,’ and then ‘goodbye,’ and told her our plans. We hugged each other. She was happy for us, but we’ll miss seeing each other.
My friend Carla is going to pick me up and take me for coffee tomorrow afternoon. She wants to be able to visit and find out what I’m thinking, how I’m feeling, etc. I’m looking forward to the time with her.
I hope that you are doing well and that you’re enjoying some nice weather.
What fantastic news! Your pacemaker is doing the job, and now you are good to go in peace.
YES! :0)
Hi Karin.
I have a sister named Karen, I am here in Australia and still fit and healthy and almost 75. How old are you. I am curious why you have a pace maker? You can contact me direct if you wish on bencarl0000@outlook.com.
PS. I am in Australia!!!
My name is Linda. Karin is the artist who created the picture that I featured on the blog. To answer your questions, I just had my 78th birthday on the 9th. My husband and I both got Flu A at the same time. My friend took me to the ER to check out low blood oxygen. I was admitted to the ER, transferred to ICU when my heart stopped twice one night. I then got a temporary pacemaker and then a permanent one. I’ve never had any heart problems before, but this certainly got my attention. Congratulations on being fit and healthy. I’m working on it, having just lost 53 pounds so far and exercising. Hopefully, now that my pacemaker has been judged (today) as working perfectly and good for 10 years, I can soon concentrate on taking up my exercises again. Thanks for writing and I wish you the best.
How wonderful on all counts, Linda.
I received your incredibly beautiful owl today and painting, and both have already found a place in my spa room. I’ll send pictures tomorrow and in my next blog post.
They will also show up in future music videos. Hehe!
I love them both and so grateful to hear of your good health report today.
I love the thought of them in your spa room. I look forward to the pictures
I took the pictures the other day, but haven’t posted yet. I will email them to you now. I will add them to my next blog article too. Maybe tomorrow…
I hear you. Life gets in the way. Whenever you can send them, I’ll enjoy seeing them, Sheila.
Thanks God, your peacemaker is doing. Now you are okay. How much time have a peacemaker? I hope you husband is better feel.
We are both better , thanks, though we tire quickly. My pacemaker battery is supposed to be good for 10 years
Very nice ! What worked peacemaker? Why fitting?
The pacemaker is a device that helps regulate the heart’s rhythm by sending electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract and beat, and adjust the heart rate so it beats at a normal and healthy pace. My heart stopped twice one night, so the cardiology doctors installed this to save my life.
OMG, I will 😭 & shocked you save life the doctor. I pray to God your health is good & so better. God bless you. Tack Care,Linda. Thank you so much you describe peacemaker. How about work for ❤️. Iam so happy.
I’m very grateful to the nurses and doctors in the hospital and delighted to have another chance at life. I’m feeling a little bit more like myself each day. I don’t need the extra oxygen anymore, so I will probably call them tomorrow to come get the equipment. Thanks for your kind words.
Thanks God,given New Life. Tack Care,Linda. Iam so glad kindness your reply 😌.
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