Texas Updates

We had a pleasant but quick trip to Texas to see Dr. Wallace. I was very impressed with how much time he spent with me and reviewing my chart. He agreed to put me on a 6 month trial of antibiotic therapy. I will take 3 different antibiotics on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as well as send in monthly samples to the lab to monitor progress. The antibiotics are similar to what AIDS patients take. I pointed out what a mess his web site is in and tried to barter with him, (testing for medical services) but he didn't go for it. He did have to concede, however that his site is a mess. I'm sure the bill is in the mail. I am hopeful that this will help with my low energy and clear up the cough I've had for 3 years. The treatment does not address the Inflamitory Arthritis, or the Sarcoid, but at least I'm making progress on the infection front. I plan to start on Embril for the Arthritis after I have gall bladder surgery, probably in October. I am very grateful for the opportunity to go to UTHCT and for my wonderful parents for taking me there.

A Place to Think

I went here once.
All alone I hiked about an hour into the forest.
Then found this lovely place and rested.
The water was ice cold on that hot Summer day.
And I want to go back.

Purpose

'purpose' is a funny thing

you look for it

searching for it

thinking you can't live without it

thinking 'if only', 'if only', 'if only'

once in awhile catching a glimpse of something that sort of seems like 'purpose'

maybe 'purpose' is not something i am can ever grasp

maybe the only way to have a 'purpose' is to not know you have one

maybe it's all much simpler than i thought

maybe all i need to do is

be.