As I live and breathe

So much is going on I don't know where to start. I guess I''ll start with now and then fill in the past couple of weeks.

My daughter "Nin" is in the hospital. She had a stroke Friday evening. Lost control of her left side..fell out of her chair leaning over to pick up something. She was at her girfriend Val's and Val took her to ER. They admitted her and have done every test there is. She had been in and out of ER and docs office for the past week. They said Migraines, allergies, seizure, etc etc..told her to see a neurologist and the appointment was two weeks out.

So I guess I'm glad it finally got their attention. The doc hasn't been in yet today..so they haven't talked to him since he saw test results. She is still having terrific head pain. They had it under control this morning but then the nurse forgot to give her meds and the headache is back. Percocet seemed to do the trick but they also have her on aspirin and another med ..don't know what that is.

She is only 46..very young for this, but her father has had at least a couple and it runs in his side of the family. She smokes about a half pack a day, eats only once a day in the evening..and usually they go out because she is too tired from work to cook. She is a hair stylist and does prosthetic hairpieces for cancer patients and others who need hairpieces. Long hours and fast pace.

Under lots of stress otherwise too. With two kids, one girl 14 and a boy 12..you get the picture. Not that they are a problem just the hectic schedule and homework etc.And she's the type that takes everyone else's problems on. So today is the waiting game..trying not to do too much second guessing..like that's possible. I think recovery is going to take longer than anyone cares to admit. She still has double vision. I had the grandson yesterday..and they are sposed to let me know when they want me to take them today. So I wait.

My friend Jackie got moved on Tuesday the 15th. We had her all packed and other friends loaded the moving truck. Her son drove it and she drove her car full of plants and stuff. And her Schnauzer :) The son started out and she stopped to pick up the dog at Cathy's. They didn't catch up with each other til Vail. The passes were really bad..snowing like crazy and he took the high road instead of the Eisenhower Tunnel. Anyway they made it ok. She's getting settled and likes the new house.

I flew in to Sky Harbor on Valentines Day. I had to check a bag so was worried about hooking up with STeven but I got my bag pretty quick and my cell rang. STeven asked "Where are you?" and I was at North 7 ..he was at North 3 so he drove right up no problem :)

We got to the Resort..Scottsdale Villa Mirage.. and got me settled. Went to a small intimate romantic Italian restaurant ..Arrevaderci..for dinner. Another nite we ate at Morton's Steakhouse. Pretty impressive. 5 Waiters for the 5 of us and all that. His daughter, her hubby and son came down to visit us for a couple days from Winslow. Had a great time.

There was only one sunny day the whole week but the jacuzzi/hot tub was fabulous and the double sheet waterfall in the pool was such fun. We went down every evening..one nite in the pouring rain :) Had lots of pool toys and we had fun with grandson who's 8. He and I played lots of card games too..like War and Go Fish. Haha:)

We did get to the Superstition Museum..I was a little disappointed as there was nothing really new to me. But at least I know I didn't miss anything. It was a very good museum though. And we went to the little touristy place nearby also and ate lunch there. Pretty darn good steak sandwiches mmm.mm. Saw the Old Bluebird Cafe..not exactly as I remembered it..it was isolated there when I knew it. Then we drove back a ways into the area called First Water. STeven enjoyed that ..got a better idea of what the washes do in the rain.It was coudy that day and misty on the mountain tops..that gave it a very surreal atmosphere. Good for the mood of my novel.

Drove back home on Saturday the 19th..made good time in spite of losing our momentum over the pass in Northeastern AZ..Sitgreaves Nat' l Forest area. It was snowing like crazy and we saw 7 cars off the road stuck in mud and slush..one was on its top. Sheriffs were waiting for a tow truck it appeared.We intended to stay over nite in Albuquerque or Sante Fe but the weather seemed to be chasing us. So we drove it straight thru. Had a Chevy Trailblazer SUV..pretty nice ride.

 Got back to the Y and exercise class on Monday. Also Cathy and I signed up for a 12 week strength and conditioning course with a trainer..on all those treacherous looking machines. That started Friday. I can feel the muscles I worked the hardest..chest and inner thigh ..not sore or stiff but definitely aware they are there :) Guess I need it.

I guess that pretty much catches me up to date. I will make an effort to start journaling every day again.

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