HONESTY

MS and Multi-Tasking.

This has been working fantastic, until...

[This has nothing to do with my farming, just my day job.]

When I understand things, procedures, tasks, jobs, and I have many to accomplish, I am not experiencing any problems, BUT...

Throw in new situations, where I have NO experience, and I am expected to solve, resolve, issues, along with everything else I have to do, things definitely can go awry.  The last 2 weeks have been a perfect example.

Looking back;

First I noticed my stomach was upset more. Eating reduced because my stomach was upset, or I was afraid to put food into it.

Second, my sleeping became less restful, and I began to sweat at night.

Third, as the first 2 became worse, I have had less control of my bladder and bowel. {That was hard to admit, also another issue that has to do with that area}


Fourth, the "B & B" issue seems better today.  When discussing issues at work, my "Brain Pain", reared it's ugly head for a few seconds.
Then, as I was driving home, it flashed for a second, as well as the left side of my face going numb.

I'm taking vacation days, 1 or 2 a week, to try and relax, but, it's like any other job, probably need a couple of weeks to truly relax.

Relaxing tonight, trying to "forget" today.

Fall is Comming

Soybeans and Corn are ripening, sure sign of Fall.
Good looking crop this year, along with high prices, this is a rarity.
Usually only high prices with a poor crop, or vise a versa.

I know, I should post more often, but time just seems to slip by.

Overall, I am maintaining well.
I've had a few "blips", as they call them. Some of the old symptoms came back, but nothing that lasted for more than 24hrs.

Special Thanks to LENA, who chatted with me on Facebook during one of these episodes.  You helped more than you could imagine. :-))

Keeping VERY busy on the farm.  Hard work, but when I'm concentrating on that work, I'm not worrying or thinking about anything else.  It's like a holiday, at "Club Work Your A** Off", definitely pay for it the next day.

I'll post again in 14 days. 
That WILL be a emotional day, for everyone here.

HEAT

Can you say "HEAT WAVE"

Today, July 6, 2012, is HOT

Humidex Readings

Sarnia, Ontario      45.5 Celcuis    114 Fahrenheit
Windsor, Ontario    47.3 Celcuis    117 Fahrenheit
Toronto, Ontario    46    Celcuis    115 Fahrenheit

2 Years

Wow time sure moves fast.
I didn't even realize, until I received a text from my sister at 1 o'clock, that today marks 2 years since my LIBERATION in Costa Rica.

Thanks Lena for responding to my last post.

Now to the meat.
I am still doing very well.
I get a few minor symptoms now and again.
Sometimes a little brain fog, a little brain pain, a little balance issue, but overall they are nothing.  A hangover is worse, and lasts longer.
The weather has been HOT, HOT, and HOTTER, up to 107 F, with the humidity.  Even 2 guys that I work with from Nigeria think it's hot here, so it must be hot.  I have been managing as well as everyone else with the heat, just have to drink lots of water and keep the AC on.  Set up the AC in my workshop today, it was just too hot to accomplish anything.  Got the temperature down to 85 F now, so back to work.

PS. Happy Birthday CANADA                                                               145 Years

Got Test Results

Actually, my Doc got the results yesterday afternoon.

As soon as he saw me he smiled and said "Good To Go".

The results came back NEGATIVE for any BLOCKAGES or NARROWING of my Jugular Veins.  

22 months after my Liberation Treatment, and the blood continues to flow.

Next step will be a MRI to compare the lesions on my brain with a MRI that was done prior to my Liberation.  That will be in a couple of months.

Cannot wait to see the results of that!

As how I am doing overall, I think the following will explain that;

I am still working full time, 40+ hours per week as a Systems Specialist/Database Administrator, which requires allot of brain power, PLUS, farming, which combines brains and physical tasks.

So, is this a Placebo Effect......NOT

Been awhile

Been a long time since I last posted.  At least I know 1 person continues to check in here. So Marc, I'll update. 
Is anyone else watching?

May 4, 2012 Diane and I went to Barrie, Ontario, to get a CCSVI check done on my jugulars.  The technician was surprised when she asked me when I had the procedure done.  I should have had this done last June-July on the 1 year anniversary of my procedure, but, life never seems to slow down.  I know, LAME excuse.  Won't know the results for a few more days yet.  I'll post again when I get them.

Overall, my MS seems to be held in check, most of the time.  I do have a few 'BLIPS', technical term used by my PAST neurologist, but nothing that slows me down.

August 1, 2011...Remembering....

This has been a HOT July.
Not since 1988 can I remember such a HOT summer.
1988 was hot, but DRY.
I remember 1988.  That is when our first son was born.  A/C was not that common, but we purchased a window A/C that summer.
This year is HOT and Humid.
120 Fahrenheit (48.89 Celsius) at it's peak.

As for me,  I'm coping.
Spent a day last week with my Goddaughter, 7 years old.  So much energy.
Love you  Trynity,
Needed a 2 hour sleep after.
But, a very enjoyable day.

I am putting up with the weather as good as the next person.

As this years wheat harvest ends, I cannot pass this moment without a prayer for Brian.

"You will always be in our hearts,  our fields, and our thoughts.
 Peace be with you forever. NEVER  forgotten."

Chow for now.  (paraphrasing Gary again)

Little B.