10/1/09 I make a brave decision and I'm right!

Okay. This was a strange day. Very. I was sheduled to have an IV vitamin drip. I didn't have a good feeling about it. I keep hearing things that didn't make sense to me. Then I thought, well, I've been sick a long time and if this drip could help me--I should do it. But my inner voice said loud and clear--NO.

I am tired when I set out. I get to Dr Logan's office. They forget to mask me and I'm not going to remind them. I don't think so. Dr K says that this virus is everywhere. So you can't get away from it.

As I get out of my car, I see an old friend of mine. She's getting a drip as well. She's used to it and has had many. That doesn't help me.

The nurse gives me a form to fill out. Sometimes I don't read forms, I just sign them. It's so true. I know I should but I don't. This time, I read the form. It was just like the medicine commercials that Luke and I make fun of on t.v. If you get this drip, you might get a blood clot or even . . . die. I decided to go home. It took courage, but I honored myself.

I was crying on the way home. I tried to get MKate on the phone, and couldn't. I tried to get Luke on the phone and couldn't. I called Kay and she was available to listen to me cry and to cheer me on my way home. I was very grateful. I was so very tired. I remembered to go slow and safe. When you aren't at the top of your game, you have to pay extra attention.

I got home safely. I felt prayed for. Kay and I talked about the value of prayer in human life. How important it is. Like breathing. I remembered that at the end of mom's life her habit of deep prayer kept her centered and happy. She had lost her ability to read or to hear much but she kept on lighting candles and praying for her family, people on the news and anyone who needed prayer.

Then I rested, and prayed. Afterwards, I felt that I was moving toward healing.

Luke came home exhasted. He took a nap. Afterwards, Becky called. She hadn't wished him a happy birthday yet. They talk and had fun for almost an hour. Afterwards, Luke and I went for an outing. We decided to go to Bed, Bath and Beyond. Nat e-mailed where she got her coffee grinder--the one that Em wants for her birthday. We had a 20% off coupon and made out like bandits. I've been wanting more of the clear glass plates that we have only two of. Luke found them and yes . . . we got 4 more plus some smaller plates in the same pattern. I thin etched glass is so beautiful. And YES we found two more coffee car mugs. They were great and had all the features I've been wanting--dish washer safe, green, and easy to use.

We get home in time to see Jeopardy. We eat the birthday fried chicken but I take off the skin. It's not Luke's birthday anymore. LOL.