On Valentine's day I went for my follow-up appointment for the "spell" I had. They said they opened at 8 AM. They did not. You stood in the cold, trying to keep your feet from freezing to the pavement, until they opened the doors. Many of us gathered complaining that this whole arrangement was crazy. I did mention I was GLAD it was not 20 below wind chill like the week before. I signed in and sat next to the heating vent hoping to stay away from anyone else that had ANYTHING I sure didn't want to catch. Dr. offices are the worst places to be when you are well. When I went back to the cubicle I was asked questions by the RN and all she could say was "Wow" and "Really"...while looking at my charts. I was in remarkable good health. Yay Me!!
The young doctor, who was a volunteer there looked at my records, he asked me..so.."Are we depressed?".. Don't you just love that term.. "WE".. well I didn't hesitate to answer him. YES, in less than 24 hours two weeks ago I went from not being depressed to really down and depressed. I told him that my little "SPELL" I had, cost me a fortune and it would be literally years before I would be able to catch up. AS they added on tests, my blood pressure continued to rise.Well I will now try to stay calm when the bills come because they will. Spring is coming, may new opportunities come with it.
Happy Valentine's day.. hmmm.. I got a nice surprise when I got back to the car. Sis had bought these delicious treats...from the bakery. It's been years since I had tasted one. They were freshly baked and were delicious. The line went outside the door with people waiting to purchase their Valentine goodies. I will long remember this holiday.
Hope yours was wonderful too.
The young doctor, who was a volunteer there looked at my records, he asked me..so.."Are we depressed?".. Don't you just love that term.. "WE".. well I didn't hesitate to answer him. YES, in less than 24 hours two weeks ago I went from not being depressed to really down and depressed. I told him that my little "SPELL" I had, cost me a fortune and it would be literally years before I would be able to catch up. AS they added on tests, my blood pressure continued to rise.Well I will now try to stay calm when the bills come because they will. Spring is coming, may new opportunities come with it.
Happy Valentine's day.. hmmm.. I got a nice surprise when I got back to the car. Sis had bought these delicious treats...from the bakery. It's been years since I had tasted one. They were freshly baked and were delicious. The line went outside the door with people waiting to purchase their Valentine goodies. I will long remember this holiday.
Hope yours was wonderful too.
5 comments:
Don't be depressed! We are here to keep you on your toes and we care about you. Get ready, 'cause spring is just around the corner and you can get out and take walks and lots of pics. You'll feel better. You ARE blessed with good health, so you do have something to be happy about. Miss you and love to talk to you on the phone (cause it's hard for me to visit you). I'll call you.
It's hard to stay positive with all the snow and cold and lack of color. Just know you're not alone and spring will come just like it does every year. It's hard waiting for it, but we know it's sooooo worth the wait. Hang in there my friend.
Depression can get really rooted in..Praying this will pass soon!
Hopefully some warmer days and sunshine will help, I know it helps me!
Those Valentine treats look so yummy!
I love Valentine's Day, it is second only to Easter as my favorite...Easter means springtime and renewal. :D
~God bless~
Sis, I know what depression is! I am sorry things have been so tough for you! HUGS and LOVE!
Depression is a terrible thing. I've had my struggles with it. I pray you find victory my dear friend. God bless and keep you.
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