Just Do It!

About a year ago, my hubby and I went to O'Charley's and there was a lady in there with special needs.   When we were trying to sit down, she made a little bit of a scene with us on commenting my glasses, she tried to give me money, and running in and out of the bathroom...it was kind of embarrassing.  Our server seemed a little put out about it, but she finally left with her family and we went on with our dinner.

I saw that lady just recently.   As I was shopping at Kroger, I heard a sound by the entrance and I look up and there she was.   She walked with such joy and pride.  Her hips were swaying and purse in hand...she was at the store!  She waved to every person she saw and said "HI!" to everyone that made eye contact with her.   I happened to be right in the path of where she was heading and I smiled to her and I got the very friendly (and very loud), "HI!"   She passed me, but then stopped.....
She came back and right up to me and in my personal space.  She said, "You look 25!"  On that, she went to go stand in line at the pharmacy and I just stood there a second to digest what just happened.   

I figured out she simply says what is on her mind.  Another thing, she only says nice things.   In the time I heard her (she was very loud), she never once said anything mean or rude.  I heard her say, "I like your shoes!  Those glasses are pretty! You are so nice!"   Of all the comments, I got that I look 25... that kicks ass!  :)

So, compliment someone today.  Don't be afraid to thank someone or tell them you love them.   Just do it for that lady made me very happy that day.  Heck, I am writing about her and I am still happy.   I am very happy with my 25 year old looking face!  bahahaha!

Love,
Michele

Keep your fingers crossed...

Monday is the big day.   I am taking Stevie dog to the vet and checking his leg.  We hope that we can take the pin out and he can keep his leg.   Background ...he broke his leg right before new year's eve.   He had major surgery where a pin was put into his leg.   He cannot play, run, jump, etc.   He has been pretty sad, but getting used to it.   The day he can get back on the bed will be a good one for him.   While hubby has been out of town, I pulled his bed to the bedroom and he loved to be so close.

I do have to say that Stevie is the best dog.   He is so gentle with the kids.   Just this morning, Honey Bunny was standing next to me and she was holding some sausage in her hand behind her back.  She was trying to show me she ate some....Steve thought she was holding it for him!  He gently took it out of her hands and ate it.  Honey Bunny did not even notice it until she pulled her hands around!   he he   He loves to sit next to those kids for he is so gentle and he will take a snack anyday!

Have a good week!
Love,
Michele

So far so good....

Proud to say that Love Boy has not had any signs of ITP.  It is still on my mind everytime I see a bump or mark on him.   Really, the only symptoms he had was he was tired and the petechial rash.   I signed up for a couple of support groups and found this link:

FATIGUE PREVALENT IN ITP PATIENTS

Fatigue is much more prevalent in ITP patients than the general population report researchers, analyzing responses of 598 people with ITP in the US and UK who completed a standardized questionnaire measuring fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and orthostatic symptoms (feeling faint). They found that the fatigue correlated with platelet counts less than 100,000, daytime sleepiness, orthostatic function, bleeding symptoms, and the presence of other medical conditions. In their study fatigue was not associated with age, gender, splenectomy status or duration of ITP.
Newton JL et al. “Fatigue in Adult Patients with Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia. Eur J Haematol. 2011 Feb 15. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0609http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21323737

Wow!   Love Boy fell asleep eating dinner and that was super odd.   I will say he had fatigue.

I hope all are well.   I promise to get back to posting and not be like 5 months before the next one!
Love,
Michele