I’m sorry you’ve had to go through so much and that things are heating up again. I hope you get the answers and help you need and thank you so much for listening to the podcast!

I saw a nurse practitioner at my neurologist’s last week. They are so busy, I was only going to be able to see the Dr. in August. Something is going on and I believe it is just my back, but this has brought back a lot of old stuff I went through years ago. I had the Drs wondering if it could be MS. Brain scan, you name it. I was going through a lot back then. I think it all started with my mentioning muscle spasms. I was under a ton of stress with my mother suffering from dementia. It was all inconclusive and I never finished the full work up. A CT scan of my chest had my Dr. calling me, telling me it was Myasthenia Gravis. This was years ago. I ended up having a lumbar laminectomy somewhere in the mix. A recent MRI shows that something is going on in that area. Going to do an EMG next month and some p.t. Fingers crossed this is only my back.

I enjoy listening when you join on Sarah’s Bookshelves! Often on a long walk. It helps pass the time and adds to my never ending TBR! Here’s to radical acceptance and taking it one day at a time and loving life! I appreciate your being so real about it all.

Thank you! There were some great books out in 2023. I’m still surprised at how much nonfiction I loved!

You take care as well. It’s going to be a tough year for everyone.

Thank you so much for this comment! I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner. I’m working on the balance, but trying to give myself grace as well- something we’re all going to need to do this year.

You’re so kind! I have your letter, but only got halfway through a reply. Mud brain.

This is wonderful to hear and I want to know more. My sister-in-law is very active in Ohio (which is insane at this point). I appreciate everything you’re doing!

Hell no, you’re not a jerk! You’re my buddy in Canada who’s going to take me in as a long lost cousin when America goes up in flames and the borders close.

Started PT and it is very interesting. I’m confident about 2 reviews a week and know I won’t be cutting back on the podcast unless Sarah says so.

Number one thing I have to do? Stop looking at news sites. There is nothing to be learned. I’ll do what I can on the issues I care about (did you hear the largest school district in FL banned 673 books from their schools?!) and I’ll vote. Sigh.

Interesting! I’ll mention all this to my neurologist. She’s wonderful about what’s going on outside the basic therapies etc.

Thank you for reading my blog!

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! You’re right about physical therapy. I’ve only had one session and am already learning new ways to cope.

Thank you! I started PT and it’s it’s fascinating how someone trained in the human body can teach you to adapt. I won’t be doing the tango or playing tennis anytime soon, but I’m optimistic there won’t be more falls.

So happy to hear you’ve found books you’ve enjoyed through the blog and podcast.

Ugh, Laila, it’s not been fun. Especially I can’t even say, “Oh, I was sky diving.” No, I was standing up from my desk. Period. Thankfully, I’ve started PT and it is fascinating already to learn how we can train our brains to adapt. It’s not fun, but hey, we all have hard stuff these days. Thank you for continuing to read my blog, I appreciate it!