Well it looks like my break may be a bit longer than I expected.
On the 30th my doctor called me in the evening about some results from blood work he had done that day that he was a bit concerned about. Seems my white cell count was quite high and he wanted me in the ER the next morning. New Years Eve in the ER--whee.
Neither our local hospital nor town had a hematologist so the ER decided to send me to a larger hospital about 50 miles away by ambulance.
I was tested from stem to stern with sonograms, x-rays, echocardiograms, heart monitors and constant blood gathering. I didn't get to eat or drink and was kept awake all night with poking, prodding and noise levels as the night shift celebrated New Years. Zero sleep. Came home Monday and know I have a ways to go yet.
Some of my blood work had to be sent to Texas so I won't know till the 13th just what I am facing. My PC and the hematologist suspect I have leukemia but we won't know for sure or what kind till the results come in.
What ever, I think I will be in a battle for a bit so I may just not have the strength to blog for a while. Will do as I am told to get back on the right tract.
While I am a little scared I am also comforted by my lovely support group of 5 friends (four women and a guy) ready to be of any help instantly and they constantly check in on me. Their support has been amazing and I feel quite blessed.
Know I will stop by your blogs if I can. I just want you all to take care, be well and happy. I love and miss you all. Will appreciate any good thoughts and prayers you can send my way. Thank you my friends.
Oh Patti, I am so sorry to hear of all of this! I'm sending peaceful thoughts and best wishes your way.
ReplyDeleteSignificant health changes can be pretty scary, I'm so glad to hear that you have your support group nearby and at the ready for anything you need. And of course you know that ALL of us are rooting for you, hoping for the best.
The older I get, the more cherished my friends become. We're all in this together, and just knowing that we are here for each other can make the world of difference.
Carole
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ReplyDeleteI'm new here...Here's praying things go well for you. There's SO many new advances in medicine these days...Just believe!
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Donna
Patti, it sure is good to hear from you, I'm just sorry for your worrisome news. I knew something was wrong, I've been wondering about you a lot this past week. Thank you for making the effort to share what's going on, very glad to read you have a real life support system. I consider you a genuine friend as I'm sure many, many others do and look forward to hearing what's going on with you when you can, in the weeks ahead.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to know that your blood tests are causing concern, Patti. Sounds like your doctors are working hard to remedy the cause. Very glad but not surprised that you have good friends around you for support. You certainly have my best hopes and wishes for restored health. (warm hugs)
ReplyDeletePrayers, thoughts and hugs coming your way. I have been worried about you this past week. I knew something was amiss. Thanks for the update. I am glad you have a good support system.
ReplyDeleteYou know how much your followers love you, dear Patti. Count me in as a faithful friend who will hope for good news coming soon! :-)
ReplyDeleteNot a perfect way to start 2023. You are in my thoughts and prayers. So happy you have a group of friends who are standing by to help you. Plus, you have a huge blog group of friends who are pulling for your recovery.
ReplyDeleteThoughts prayers and positive vibes sent your way for a full recovery and the help you need to get back on the track. Of course, I will now have to Google leukemia (I know nothing).
ReplyDeleteYou have a friend in me sweet Patti!!!!!!
Hi Patti....so sorry to hear /read this. Again proves that aging is not for the faint of heart. Know that all my positive thoughts and energy are with you.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Google and Blogspot are acting up again so even though it says Anonymous, know that it is me, Smartcat/Suzi.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia.html
ReplyDeletePrayers and advanced medical help for you
Wow, I'm heart-broken for you but I'm happy you have friends you can count on at this scary point in your life. It's never a good time to get bad news but having people to share it with makes your journey ahead a little easier. Take care and keep us posted when and if you can.
ReplyDeleteOh, I wondered what happened to you. I was worried and rightly so. I hope all the tests turn out benign. Take care and God bless.
ReplyDeleteI have been missing your presence and thinking of you and wondering how you are. I am so sorry that you are going through this. I wish I were your neighbor so I could help out in any way. Please take care there and keep us posted, Patti.
ReplyDeleteAll good and healing thoughts for you. YOU will be your full time job for a while and so many of us "out here" will be holding you in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteI'm fairly new in reading your blog, but have been so impressed by the positivity that emanates from your posts. Wishing you the best in your health journey and hoping 2023 does turn out to be a good year for you in the long run.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Patti, I'm at a loss for words here. Everyone has said all the things in my heart. You know that I believe that prayers and thoughts are powerful, and we will all be sending those your way. And so happy to hear that you have a good support group... let them help... and please keep us updated if your time and health permits. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWell now that stinks big time! I am so sorry to hear this news. Please know we are here for you when you need to share, vent, cry, whatever. I know this road ahead will be tough, I hope it helps you to know there are hundreds here for support as well as those 5. cyber ((HUGS)) Peg
ReplyDeleteHope it turns out to be nothing but a worry; but whatever, please know our hearts and prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteOh, Patti, that is scary. I do hope you get definitive answers soon. Not knowing is the worst. We will be with you in spirit. so glad to hear you have such a wonderful support group.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to read this but am delighted that the medical professionals are on top of it and that you have a caring and supportive friend group. You know how much we love you and are wishing you the best!!
ReplyDeleteStay strong!
ReplyDeleteOh No! I hope it is something that responds to treatment.
ReplyDeletePrayers said, and it sounds like the docs know when to switch up to the next level docs. Best of luck navigating the waters. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteDear Patti, what I know about you from reading both your blog postings and the comments you've left on my past postings is that you have a vital spirit. By that I mean that you seem, to me, to be more vital, more alive, more able to open your arms and mind and heart and spirit to whatever comes your way than many of us do.
ReplyDeletePerhaps another way of saying this is that you always--ALWAYS--make lemonade out of lemons. You seem never to miss a chance to feel grateful for all that has been.
And I trust that whatever the doctors find, you will somehow enfold it into your gracious spirit. It is that spirit that will, I'm quite certain of this, see you through (perhaps guide you) to what comes next.
I will be praying for whatever is best for you and for the Universe. And I will be holding you in the healing white light of the Holy Oneness of All Creation so that all your friends--and mine--all part of the ancestors who have gone before us--will cosset you in an embrace of deep and abiding love. Peace, my friend, from Dee and the cats.
Praying for complete health for you. May God watch over you and keep you in His arms. I will hold you in my prayers continually.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, Patti. I wrote a post about you several days ago giving me good advice which is scheduled be posted a while from now. I consider you one of my favorite blog buddies, but you know that.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, of course, of course... you are in my heart, prayers and everything else. In Buddhism we tend to pray for strength, courage, determination to deal with anything life throws our way. I know you already have those in abundance but I'm sending you love and wishes for everything to turn out as we all hope it will.
Please keep us posted when you can.
So many of us are thinking of you, sending prayers or positive thoughts. We are all in this together.
ReplyDeletePatti I don't want to be a pest but I did want you to know I've been thinking about you a lot this past week and hoping for a little good news... I miss you very much, you are in my daily prayers.
ReplyDeleteTake care and God bless. Still thinking of you, Patti.
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ReplyDeleteHoping that you're doing OK, Patti! Sending you hugs and healthy thoughts!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI’m just popping in to tell you I’m thinking about you and hoping all is going well, Patti. We all miss you and send our love. Kay (of Musings)
ReplyDeleteSorry to late commenting, no laptop for awhile. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for a good solution for you. Sending you love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteDear Patti, just stopping by to let you know that I'm visualizing you daily getting health updates that bring with them both knowledge and comfort. Take care. You have touched the lives of so many of us and we are all holding you dear. Peace from Dee and the cats.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you positive thoughts, Patti. Glad you have a support system in place. Bob and I send our love. Barb
ReplyDeletePatti, Mondays just haven't been the same without your weekly blog. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you, you are never far from mind. I am praying daily for your recovery and miss you, my friend. 🙂
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, I haven't really kept up with blogging for a while, but I was thinking of you the other day and thought I would drop by your blog and see how you were. I'm sorry to read that you are having a battle with health and just wanted to send you big hugs and lots of love all the way from New Zealand!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Patti and hoping you are on the road to recovery. ((hugs))
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