August 2: Three weeks out!

Well, I've been lying low for the past week. I wasn't happy with the amount of chest pain I'm still having. Being out of the house, even with someone else helping out, is still using my upper body a lot. As well as the weather being either brutally hot and/or humid. So, I decided to stay in and heal quietly. People are concerned that I will get bored, but trust me, when I don't feel great home is the best place to be. TV, books, computer, phone, food, kitties and an incredibly comfortable couch. How can I be bored?

To further occupy my time I have given in to an obsession with Tiffany stained glass panels. The best company that made them went out of business last year, so there aren't a lot around. I am now calling dozens of museums to see if they have any still in stock. Finding them in strange places: Dallas Museum of Art, Mark Twain Museum and Allentown Museum (who knew they had an art museum?!) It's amazing how much time it takes to find museums that have any Tiffany, then get the store number and someone who knows what's in stock. And often one call leads to information and numbers that need to be tracked down. Hours of easy fun!

My blood work came back surprisingly good. My INR (bleeding time) is now past theraputic, which is just a dose adjustment. My hemoglobin is also up, but that's really good with the bleeding time being up as well. Having another set of labs on Monday.

Well, the kitties are nagging for their night time snack, and I need to make my tea and get ready for bed. Thanks for checking, Laurie