Greetings from the trenches!

I have had a rollercoaster week.  It is so appropriate that its end is coming with new beginnings.  Last week I finally got the test results I had been waiting for.  The MRI didn’t show an obvious tumor.  That means that it is still in the cellular phase, which offers its own set of challenges.  Praise God that my bones are still in good condition.  My bone density scan showed that they are still well above average range for women my age.  Still at 105^th%.  Awesome!  The cortisol test that I took came back normal as I expected.  I did another one and hope it reflects how I was feeling last week.   That’s the health update, will keep posting as I learn more.

Saturday, I took Chloe to the church for the 10,011 Easter egg hunt.  I was excited about getting her dressed up to go.  I searched the town looking for red sandals for her to wear.  How come they always have lots of every size but hers?  It doesn’t matter what size she is in, I can never find the child shoes.  I also got a web cam so Chloe and I can communicate when I’m in Michigan.  I’m sure going to miss that little girl.  She is becoming Little Miss Priss.  She has to have her purse (with stuff in it), her jewelry, and hair in bows.  It is so different from raising boys. 

After the egg hunt, I was very sad.  I have not made an outward announcement about having Cushing’s again, but it is starting to get around as they are organizing the teams to come help me with the house.  There were lots of questions.  I don’t mind the questions about the disease, I was having a hard time with the questions that started with the word “when”.  I am such a control freak when I need to plan for my present and future.  It’s hard not having a plan or a timeline.   It was a good thing that I had someone to talk to later that night who cheered me up.  It is amazing how quickly this person has become so important in my life.  I am so very blessed!