It Memorial Day Weekend

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Today begins the unofficial start of the summer season.  There is a parade planned this weekend but there are a few people including some of my acquaintances that don’t want to have a parade.  I am not sure why that is but several posts on Facebook that remind us that this holiday is to remember those who didn’t get to come home from their tours of the different wars.

No Parades Uh oh.  I just looked up why there shouldn’t be parades.  Well, I hope that worked.  I also found out that saying Happy Memorial Day is inappropriate to say.  OOPS.  Other countries honor their dead soldiers throughout the year.

The week went well even though I had a couple of challenges that took me some time to get through it.  There was a misunderstanding with CSenior, but it was resolved later. She reminded me not to be reactionary and to apologize.

I accidentally broke GW's mug, brought it home, and tried to fix it. Despite the warning, I inadvertently got glue on my hands.  I will try again tomorrow.

There were only four of us in the office today because of the holiday.  Many people took the day off, while others worked remotely.  I entered first, followed by others after some time.

I attended my coworker's husband's wake after my infusion yesterday. I didn't stay for the funeral services because the medication made me tired. I was home by 5:30.

My medical appointments this week went well. The cardiologist wants me to test my cholesterol levels.   I need to fast for it.  The Benlysta infusion was yesterday.  The Nephrology appointment at the Metabolism Association went well, despite my high blood pressure when I arrived.   It was at the level that the others had noted. She requested that I use Farxiga eventually.  I need to get lab work so we can see if I can lower the prednisone to 10.

I recently discovered that Mama Roberta is dealing with breast cancer.   She has had it since last October.  She has been enduring chemo, losing hair, and getting a new wig that looks beautiful.  I think she told me in our last phone chat she was having a chemo treatment today.  She says it will knock her out for the next few days. 

She is maintaining her daily routine, including meetups and housekeeping.  I am not sure when she is having surgery if at all.  She and Papa are expecting their first grandchild in June.  

When she first told me the news I was floored.  Whenever we spoke on the phone, she never revealed anything.   I've offered to help them if needed, as it put my problems in perspective.

It's been cold and rainy since Wednesday.   We got some early sun, but it felt raw.   I was hoping the weather is nice for the rest of the weekend.    It doesn’t look like it though.  I remembered last year that the weather in May was all over the place.  Especially at Memorial Day.

Well its getting late and I am getting tired.  Have a great one…