Re: This and That (A BIt on the Whiney Side)

Rose, you are certainly allowed to have a pity party occasionally. And it
looks to me as if you deserve it.
Gwen


"RoseB" <Imarosab.1@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I am home from work this morning because I had an appointment with the
> travelling OTs from the Arthritis Society. I have not seen them in
> three years so had several issues to discuss.
>
> I will get some working splints because I have been having wrist
> problems. I wore them twenty plus years ago, but not recently.
> Although my wrists are basically fused there are times when the
> additional support of a splint is needed.
>
> She taped my fourth toes with velcro straps and will send me some that
> are made of a new material that has only become available. Although I
> can get my toes to lie straighter that way instead of riding up and
> over the baby toe, they are now numb and sore, so I do not think I can
> leave these things on too long.
>
> She did some shoe stretching of my New Balance walking shoes to
> accommodate the bunions and toes that ride over each other. Once again
> the shoes felt fine for the first ten minutes or so, but then once
> again became unbearable, I think I am better off in sandals than a
> closed shoe.
>
> And she measured me for a new silver ring splint, since mine has
> broken.
>
> It is a valuable service that the Arth Society provides to those of us
> in rural communities. Due to cut backs they have not made the trip in
> recent years. That is unfortunate because this is a needed service, so
> I hope that the program will be reinstated.
>
> I continue to be hoarse. My voice came back over the summer, and on
> the first day of school I was able to sing the national anthem. Boy,
> did that feel good! But that is about how long my voice lasted. Now I
> have difficulty talking on the phone, teaching, and there is no point
> in trying to sing. Yesterday one of my students had his birthday, and
> I felt really badly about not being able to lead in "Happy Birthday".
> Of course I tried- but the voice goes and no sound is produced.
>
> I have had my larynx scoped several times, and the only thing they say
> is inflammation from RA and GERD and overuse. It till doesnt make
> sense because my RA is controlled, and so is the GERD. I do need to
> use my voice a great deal, but I try not to raise my voice
> unnecessarily. It would not matter so much if I were in a different
> profession.
>
> So there it is- a bit whiney all the way through I suppose.
> Maybe I am in the pity party mood.
> Rose @}>->--
> Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks
> to understand it. RB
>
> Please remove "Ima" to reply.


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