Back, hopefully for a while.

[Mangee]

I have not been recalcitrant in logging in. I have had several  a bad couple of months. This has nothing to do with drugs. I have been getting cortisone treatments for my back. I have been going through a series of treatments for my prostate cancer ( it's holding it's own), my asthma and my diabates (type 2) and continuous cramps in my legs. Other than that I am in fine shape for the shape I'm in. These things along with the fact that my sister passed away (aged 92), two of my friends also left this earth. Running my grandson to treatments on and on and on. So much has been happening that I had  been unable to get my head straight until now. Anyway I am glad to be back and I have a lot of reading to do to catch up with events that have occurred here. I know that things have a wayof knocking you down now and then but if you have the fortitude and the will to get back on your feet and continue to move forward good things will happen. Many of the denizens here know exactly what I mean. If you can manage to advance even one inch then you have accompished something to be proud of. Knowing that you can move forward even if it is a lowly inch should let you know that somehow you were  not held back and that you can move forward. Next time two inches and so on. If youcan move ahead a little then you should know that improvement is in your sights. Go for it.

[Mangee]

Not a day goes by that she doesn't. I'm beginning to think she has a twin, an invisible one. She seems to know what I am doing even when we are not together. Today she went out with friends and I went to the hotel and played the slots. When she came home she asked me much I had lost. She didn't know that I had won $410.00.  She finally told me that they were driving by the hotel and saw me going in. That's when I told her of my winnings. Ithen got a lecture about gambling which ended suddenly when I gave her half and told her to go buy something nice. Peace reigned at last.

[dominosarah]

Is momma still keeping you in line Mangee??!!

[ANewLife4Me]

Good to see you back Mangee.  Sorry to hear about the passing of your sister and friends.  Hope to see you around more :)

[Mangee]

Cortisone shots do not work for everybody. I have had four shots and as yet am not free of pain I have talked to others, some of which had no freedom from pain and others that are leading a pain free life. I guess it depends on whether they are able to pinpoint the exact location of the nerve or muscle etc.which is causing the pain. Nine times out of ten it is the nerve center for that particular area that has been slightly or completely damaged or has something pressing on it. The only way you can know is to get the shot. Speak to your neurologist .

[theeagle]

It was good to see your handle on the screen from the great white north! Always loved your attitude and even sense of humor......you bring a nice package when you do hit the forum. I have had the cortisone injections broached to me - - but I am a little hesitant....I might like to get some feedback from you on that particular point. Otherwise as you know life does continue. And it is good.  Glad that you are coming back around for a few.....

[Mangee]

My grandson has relapsed again and is using flimsy excuses as to why.

[dominosarah]

It is so nice to see you back Mangee.....I am sorry to hear of your sister's passing and your friends.  That is never easy.  Are you feeling better now?  How is your grandson doing?

Moving forward no matter how slow is always progress.  I still take baby steps at times and that is okay.  

I spent most of the day with the 2 loves of my life, my grandbabies.  Life is good~~