Monthly Archives: January 2022

Dialysis Update: Jan 18, 20, & 22, 2022

Jan 18 – Dr. A talked to me about my low blood pressure, how Metoprolol works, and how it is taken. I learned that we could not stop the med cold turkey, or my blood pressure would go high. We … Continue reading

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Dialysis Update: January 11, 13, and 15, 2022

Jan 11 – Dialysis is going smoothly. Yet my BP still goes below 100/50 during treatment, making it difficult for the machine to pull fluid, waste, and impurities patients have accumulated in their bodies during non-dialysis days. The techs or … Continue reading

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Having Time With God

Time with God is essential.  For the first time in a while, I paused TV programming to read the Scriptures.  I did not want any interruptions this afternoon.  I have been doing a devotional with another friend on YouVersion, and a couple of devotionals on … Continue reading

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Dialysis Update: January 4, 6, & 8, 2022

4 – With the holiday over with now, I have to admit that I am glad that my treatment schedule is back on track on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings.  Treatment went well today.  Dr. A has okayed the idea of getting … Continue reading

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Getting Ready For Tomorrow

I am just taking it easy today.  I don’t have any plans for the day at all.  I am looking forward to getting back to treatment/dialysis in the morning because I didn’t go yesterday.  I do not feel yucky or … Continue reading

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Family

When it comes to family, I have prayed to have my brother in my life again.  I want a relationship with him and his wife again.  My health isn’t at its worst, but it’s time to reconnect.  I know God … Continue reading

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Dialysis Update: January 2, 2022

I will go to treatment Tuesday. My caregiver isn’t making it until later because she’s not feeling good. She must have partied a lot, LOL. I have called the clinic to let them know that I will not make it. … Continue reading

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A Quiet Day

The month of January has begun.  2022 has started today, leaving 2021 behind with memories intact—the good and bad.  Please remember that I left my bad memories behind at my old address, Burbank Plaza, the best I could.  I am … Continue reading

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Part 2: The Last Day of 2021

Garden Court I have been living at Garden Court since October 1, 2021.  Three months as of January 1, 2022.  I come and go from the building because of dialysis.  I have met some neighbors and remember some neighbors who … Continue reading

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