As far as news on the transplant, there is no news. My
brothers and I are still waiting to hear back on if we are matches.
With these last few weeks I have noticed some things that may
be symptoms. For one thing it seems that my stomach can get upset with even the
blandest of foods. Whether it is diarrhea or nausea, I experience discomfort
almost every day. Another thing that is happening more often is I am getting
cramps in my legs, feet and hands. I have been getting fairly severe “Charlie
horses” in the calves of each leg. A few have been so bad that my poor wife had
to peel me off the ceiling. The last symptom like item I will point out is being
tired. If I sit still for any period of time I will definitely fall asleep. I
haven’t been able to make it through an entire TV show in weeks. Sometimes
perspective comes from the most surprising places. I had an eye appointment
this week being I have had some trouble reading up close. I have been a
customer of my optometrist for about 25 years and we have become good friends
over the years. He had an interesting point of view on what I am going through.
He said: “so…
you are having trouble seeing up close, your stomach gets upset easy from
eating, you get cramps in your legs and you fall asleep in front of the TV.
Hmmmm…. I think it is just that you are getting older and
you are experiencing the same stuff that other people who are your age go
through.” I wonder…
he is probably correct. WOW having MCL
is one thing but now I feel OLD.
Here is a link to an all-time great song about getting old by
my all- time favorite performer. Mr. Neil Young singing “Old Man” Enjoy! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=221mohEolWc
Gray hair is a crown of
glory; it is gained in a righteous life
Proverbs 16:31
More to come…
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