LATEST MEDICAL REPORT & SHOE SHOPPING & BARRY'S GREEN THUMB
By OLIVENE GODFREY
For some time, I've been taking iron pills and they have prevented my anemia from getting worse. But, they haven't been able to bring my anemia back to normal. So, my family doctor sent me to a blood and cancer specialist in Calhoun, Georgia.
About a week ago, son Barry and I went to the specialist's office for my third visit. Since the pills haven't helped me, the doctor gave me a shot of man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. When fewer red blood cells are produced you can develop anemia. The doctor stressed that I do not have leukemia, thank God! So far I haven't felt better but it may take awhile before the shot will give me more energy.
I return to see the doctor the week after Thanksgiving. I will keep you posted about my treatment.
After I fell and broke a couple of bones a few years ago, I haven't been able to wear the fancy, dressy high heel shoes that I love. Since then, I have bought several pairs of casual shoes but need some dressy flats. One recent day, Barry drove us to the Dalton outlet mall and I did find some dressy shoes with safety soles. But, Barry and I couldn't find a size that I could wear. Barry, bless him, patiently helped me try on shoes, but after awhile I could tell his patience was wearing thin. I did buy another pair of casual shoes of my favorite brand--Rock Port --which I can only afford to buy when they are on sale. They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.
Barry's "green thumb" was evident this past summer as all of the plants were larger and prettier than ever before. He brought inside all the plants except the huge Impatiens in a large pot that is still in full bloom and it has escaped the frost we had one morning. The absolute proof of Barry's special way he handles plants is that a peace lily we've had about a year has just now produced a white blossom. I have never been able to get these plants to bloom. Barry also has continued keeping the poinsettia that we've had several years alive and the past two years some of the leaves turned red.
To American readers, have a happy Thanksgiving day. I have all the foods I will serve to Barry and a friend on hand now and hope the dinner will be delicious. Barry has promised to help me in the kitchen before and after our dinner.
See you next time.
By OLIVENE GODFREY
For some time, I've been taking iron pills and they have prevented my anemia from getting worse. But, they haven't been able to bring my anemia back to normal. So, my family doctor sent me to a blood and cancer specialist in Calhoun, Georgia.
About a week ago, son Barry and I went to the specialist's office for my third visit. Since the pills haven't helped me, the doctor gave me a shot of man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. When fewer red blood cells are produced you can develop anemia. The doctor stressed that I do not have leukemia, thank God! So far I haven't felt better but it may take awhile before the shot will give me more energy.
I return to see the doctor the week after Thanksgiving. I will keep you posted about my treatment.
After I fell and broke a couple of bones a few years ago, I haven't been able to wear the fancy, dressy high heel shoes that I love. Since then, I have bought several pairs of casual shoes but need some dressy flats. One recent day, Barry drove us to the Dalton outlet mall and I did find some dressy shoes with safety soles. But, Barry and I couldn't find a size that I could wear. Barry, bless him, patiently helped me try on shoes, but after awhile I could tell his patience was wearing thin. I did buy another pair of casual shoes of my favorite brand--Rock Port --which I can only afford to buy when they are on sale. They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.
Barry's "green thumb" was evident this past summer as all of the plants were larger and prettier than ever before. He brought inside all the plants except the huge Impatiens in a large pot that is still in full bloom and it has escaped the frost we had one morning. The absolute proof of Barry's special way he handles plants is that a peace lily we've had about a year has just now produced a white blossom. I have never been able to get these plants to bloom. Barry also has continued keeping the poinsettia that we've had several years alive and the past two years some of the leaves turned red.
To American readers, have a happy Thanksgiving day. I have all the foods I will serve to Barry and a friend on hand now and hope the dinner will be delicious. Barry has promised to help me in the kitchen before and after our dinner.
See you next time.
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