WBRepo-Ship of Thieves-Remember the Magic Pt 20

[EllaEnchanted]

Sounds wise to be supportive of Sandy at this time. Sounds like Joe was jealous of the relationship she had with her Dad and as Joe's wife she had to keep some peace in her household so chose to listen to Joe. But, she is John's daughter and just because Joe was so jealous does not mean Sandy will not be back when Joe is gone. (What is wrong with him?)

I know that he had CF. I don't know what happened this time, but he's been in hospitals before for it. All I know right now is that he wanted to leave and they had to retstrain him and knock him out. When he came out of it he was confused and swelling up. Then all his organs started shutting down....his liver, his kidneys and then his heart. That's all I know.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

ok - have a few quick minutes to play (it's been kind of busy this morning). I hate it when work cuts into my play time.

Really liked this chiropractor & her staff. They all were very attentive & personable and open to any/all of my questions. Since this was my 1st time blush the dr took her time and made a point to explain everything.

She said I have signs of osteo-arthritis (old age hahaha), and that I am actually out of sync....my left side is higher than my right. She started out with something that warmed up my muscles (I liked that) then had ultrasound on my wrist, before cracking my neck & back.

A weird experience I must say, but right now I feel ok. I've changed my office chair for my exercise ball (I've done that periodically) - she said I need to keep moving when I can.

My insurance covers massage too, to for the next 2 weeks I have alignment scheduled on Tuesdays & massage scheduled on Thursdays. No clue what I'll do after that, since it'll hit the pocket book painfully. BUT I NEED relief of this pain.

She also gave a referral to an ENT that deals w/ balance issues - so now off to see if HE takes my insurance. UGH!

Well at least you're getting somewhere....it's good to have answers and then you know how to fix.

She sounds like an awesome chriopractor and a massage too sounds wonderful....at least for the next two weeks. It sounds like you have good insurance to cover any of it. I don't think my insurance does. I hope you can get continued coverage past the two weeks.

 

[mishoe01]

Well at least you're getting somewhere....it's good to have answers and then you know how to fix.

She sounds like an awesome chriopractor and a massage too sounds wonderful....at least for the next two weeks. It sounds like you have good insurance to cover any of it. I don't think my insurance does. I hope you can get continued coverage past the two weeks.

My insurance is good - I have 20 chiropractic visits a year PLUS 60 massage. The problem is me & $....there is a $35 co pay each time (which if you think of a 1 hr massage, it's still a steal, but when you aren't expecting to shell out an extra $70/week, it adds up).

 

[nskjerven]

My insurance is good - I have 20 chiropractic visits a year PLUS 60 massage. The problem is me & $....there is a $35 co pay each time (which if you think of a 1 hr massage, it's still a steal, but when you aren't expecting to shell out an extra $70/week, it adds up).

Monica - you may feel good after one or two treatments - and exercise - take care of yourself and you do know the stress is a big factor as well. Sending lots of hugs and good thoughts for comfort and relief

 

[nskjerven]

Deb - sorry to read of the family illness and pain it causes. I understand the strain of the relationship and you are kind to be there for Sandi. Sending you prayers for support

 

[EllaEnchanted]

My insurance is good - I have 20 chiropractic visits a year PLUS 60 massage. The problem is me & $....there is a $35 co pay each time (which if you think of a 1 hr massage, it's still a steal, but when you aren't expecting to shell out an extra $70/week, it adds up).

It certainly does add up quickly, especially when it's an unexpected expense. Maybe you could do it every other week to cut the expense in half and then extend your covered visits.

 

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb - sorry to read of the family illness and pain it causes. I understand the strain of the relationship and you are kind to be there for Sandi. Sending you prayers for support

Thanks Nana....I'll take them and send some along to Sandi too.

 

[JLSE50]

FYI - this is the best description of what Meniers is....

Meniere's disease can cause severe dizziness, a roaring sound in your ears called tinnitus, hearing loss that comes and goes and the feeling of ear pressure or pain. It usually affects just one ear. It is a common cause of hearing loss.
Scientists don't yet know the cause. They think that it has to do with the fluid levels or the mixing of fluids in the canals of your inner ear. Symptoms occur suddenly and can happen as often as every day or as seldom as once a year. An attack can be a combination of severe dizziness or vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss lasting several hours.
There is no cure. However, you may be able to control symptoms by changing your diet or taking medicine so that your body retains less fluid. Severe cases may require surgery.
NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

I've been dealing with the dizziness/roaring in the ears for probably about 10 years now, but only in the last 2 weeks has it effected my daily living/life. I'm kind of hoping that if the dr can release some of the pressure on my neck that the other things will go away/lessen, if not it'll be back to the ENT for more testing.

I'll let you all know tomorrow how it went. Appt is at 930am, should be home by 11am

How are you doing?

Have you investigated VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION THERAPY?
You can do a search to see if it sounds like it might help. I had a friend who found that it gave her back her quality of life. In my search I found a place in Orlando, but that may not be the best place.

http://www.orlandomedicalnews.com/v...ndividuals-who-suffer-from-dizziness-cms-1054

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[JLSE50]

Another day of rain here. I'm getting tired of it. It has been raining all week already. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice. I'm hoping.

I sent the Muffins and they won't get there until tomorrow. I wish the kid had told me earlier last night and I would have ordered them yesterday for them to arrive today. Oh well. That's what happens when you deal with the kid and his mother's relatives.

You made a good choice and they will get there when they get there. Chances are good that they will be most needed and appreciated on the day they arrive so do not stress about it. It's all good.



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[JLSE50]

This picture was taken at DL after our Hawaii cruise by one of our DISers. She got a ride in the LILY BELLE parlor car on the Disneyland RR. I asked what the hanging garmet is but she said that the conductor did not offer that information.

Does anyone know?

 

[mishoe01]

Monica - you may feel good after one or two treatments - and exercise - take care of yourself and you do know the stress is a big factor as well. Sending lots of hugs and good thoughts for comfort and relief

I've already been moving more than a normal day, since I'm on the exercise ball. I plan to get back on to the bike once my dizziness/balance issues get better.

 

[mishoe01]

How are you doing?

Have you investigated VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION THERAPY?
You can do a search to see if it sounds like it might help. I had a friend who found that it gave her back her quality of life. In my search I found a place in Orlando, but that may not be the best place.

http://www.orlandomedicalnews.com/v...ndividuals-who-suffer-from-dizziness-cms-1054

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Thanks for the article, Jan. Will read it as soon as I can.

The dr today gave me a good referral (it looks like). This ENT specializes in those w/ balance issues. I'll have to call when I go to lunch to see when I can get in to see him.

 

[Tink rules]

I went with the muffins. You were right, they are not going to have a viewing. So I just sent the muffins to the house. They should get them tomorrow.

I'm sure the thought will be appreciated..

 

[Tink rules]

This picture was taken at DL after our Hawaii cruise by one of our DISers. She got a ride in the LILY BELLE parlor car on the Disneyland RR. I asked what the hanging garmet is but she said that the conductor did not offer that information.

Does anyone know?

It's probably just a prop...

 

[HollyTyler]

ok - have a few quick minutes to play (it's been kind of busy this morning). I hate it when work cuts into my play time.

Really liked this chiropractor & her staff. They all were very attentive & personable and open to any/all of my questions. Since this was my 1st time blush the dr took her time and made a point to explain everything.

She said I have signs of osteo-arthritis (old age hahaha), and that I am actually out of sync....my left side is higher than my right. She started out with something that warmed up my muscles (I liked that) then had ultrasound on my wrist, before cracking my neck & back.

A weird experience I must say, but right now I feel ok. I've changed my office chair for my exercise ball (I've done that periodically) - she said I need to keep moving when I can.

My insurance covers massage too, to for the next 2 weeks I have alignment scheduled on Tuesdays & massage scheduled on Thursdays. No clue what I'll do after that, since it'll hit the pocket book painfully. BUT I NEED relief of this pain.

She also gave a referral to an ENT that deals w/ balance issues - so now off to see if HE takes my insurance. UGH!

Glad you got some answers! I never felt better than when I was going to a chiropractor regularly. Totally got rid of my migraines and neck/back pain. But that was when I had great insurance when I worked at UPS. After leaving there, I never had insurance that covered chiropractic again. What I loved was after every adjustment, I got to sit in the massage chair and always went home feeling like jello. Soooo nice!

 

[JLSE50]

I thought I had written a brief trip report but when you asked I was afraid I forgot, but I found it. I posted it Sept 22. If you have any questions, let me know.

Well, that sounded snippy

SORRY

Not my intent at all, please forgive me.

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[JLSE50]

Added thoughts on the DVC Member Cruise--
The draw for us was two days at Castaway Cay. We spent one at Serenity Bay and the other on the Family Beach. During that time a lot of the special events were held on the ship, special speakers, etc. We did not attend any of them except the first pre-release-showing of Frankenweenie. We went to a DVC event long enough to talk to the new President of DVC and tell her how much we and our family enjoy DVC travel opportunities.

We were surprised at how many DVC Member cruisers use other cruise lines for their longer cruise vacations and come on DCL only for this annual cruise. They seemed surprised that DCL has the amazing itineraries we have experienced.

There were a lot of gifts--
Blue umbrella with DVC on the handle but not on the fabric (which seemed odd) that stores in a case that would be good for glasses perhaps that did say DVC.
Light up Mouse Ears
Hand held fan that spells out Disney Vacation Club as the blades go around if there is enough battery power to make them go fast enough.
Lidded plastic drinking glass
Small zippered fabric "suitcase" that folds into its own zipped case and we used it for checked luggage to get home
Plastic bracelets with light up DVC logo on the top
Blue sports watches
DVC Member Cruise pin (and another pin was available in the stores. I am running out of lanyard space and wear pins that represent special cruises so decided against it even though it had Captain Mickey because it was larger than my other pins. Then we got a free one that is a better size so I was doubly glad I did not buy one.)
Bolo tie with DVC member slider
Picture frame
One free photo at Shutters (one free photo per cabin and one free frame per person ) Fortunate in a way because we only got one photo where we looked good out of the few we had taken by Shutters. The morning we disembarked we were on deck 12 looking for a photo op and found a CM who took two pictures of us and both were great. That makes us wonder why Shutters could not do as well.)
DVC Monopoly Game

Except for the photo from Shutters, everything was one per person in each cabin so some families got 5 Monopoly games. We figured there is one for us and one for DS#1 and his family. If DS#2 wants one, he can have ours. Other people said that they were going to use their extras as Christmas gifts.

We had one sea day and went to Palo Brunch. The rest of our time was resting, walking, enjoying the view of OCEAN and the nightly shows.

Would I do it again? Probably not.
Why?
It seemed contrived.
There were a lot of activites that conflicted and the special speakers either did not interest us or were people we had heard before.
It was interesting to see Frankenweenie but I would have waited until another cruise to do that. I was not likely to have gone to the theater for it as I do not fancy Tim Burton's dark style. There is too much negativity in my life as it is with my job seeing families where abuse, drugs, violence and abandonment of mother and/or children is the norm to say nothing of the news, so I do not want those topics in my entertainment. My cohesive families are such a blessing.

Would Tom do it again? I have no idea.
If Tom wants to go again, will I? Yes.

What would I rather have done with that week? Gone on the FANTASY to the Western Caribbean and gone tubing in a Cenote in Costa Maya.

 

[JLSE50]

It's probably just a prop...

I am sure you are right, but I wonder why a coat would be hanging in the car. DL does not use props for no reason so I wondered why that would be significant or appropriate.

How is the stocking coming?
How are you feeling?

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[Tink rules]

Well, that sounded snippy

SORRY

Not my intent at all, please forgive me.

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boy ohhh boy.. you're such a snippy person!!!!!

(blame menopause... )

 

[Tink rules]

I am sure you are right, but I wonder why a coat would be hanging in the car. DL does not use props for no reason so I wondered why that would be significant or appropriate.

How is the stocking coming?
How are you feeling?

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Sometimes they do things we'll never figure out.. even though we try...

Stocking is almost done. Will have to look for backing fabric next.

Feeling the usual change of season crappy... I hear we might get some snow flurries next week...