Our World

Category: Facebook

As I migrate off of Facebook you may find old posts here.

  • Facebook Post: 2016-02-01

    I am watching the candidates on both sides of the aisle and am seeing a dismaying trend among the republicans. In an effort to appease and win the votes of the evangelical voters they are willing to campaign against my right to enjoy all of the benefits and the dignity that comes along with marriage to my partner and husband of almost 26 years. You better believe I am going to campaign for whatever candidate that will not attempt to take away my rights.

  • Facebook Post: 2016-02-01

    Good Morning all! It is 61 degrees in Babson Park, FL. On today’s agenda? Lab for blood work, Doctor for paperwork, back home for rest.

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-30

    http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2016/01/30/denver-broncos-win-super-bowl-50-pooch-predictor-race/37678/

    Can’t wait to see if G2K tries to boycott the superbowl.

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-30

    Well, Lesley I think I somehow managed to finish the 5 days of pup pics challenge (over the course of 2 weeks). But, won’t stop posting anyways 🙂

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-30 Dog Quiz

    Sunshine and nice weather… a moment of calm (before someone starts a chase)
    Can anyone name all the dogs in the correct locations?

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-30

    I don’t care what anyone wants to believe, and I know because I used to work in the industry, this is not the fault of the insurance companies. The insurance companies are a preferred scapegoat for these outrageous prices but the fact of the matter is that the drug companies, along with their buddies at the FDA have for years been milking the American people and have record profits in the process. They can’t get away with it in most European countries because the governments would have their butts in a sling.

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-30 Peanut … Coffee

    Ah…. Peanut… get outa my coffee!

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-30 Good Morning!

    Good Morning all! It is 53 degrees in Babson Park, FL according to the Backyard Weather Thingy. It is a bright, sunny day and I hope that everyone here has a great day!

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-29

    Good Evening All,

    As most of you know I am home. I have spent time with the dogs, not enough for Mindy. I have spent time with Jesse, not enough. I have made my follow-up Dr’s appointments. We have gotten all my meds that I still have to take, some short term and some long term. I have eaten a home cooked dinner. Got a quick hair cut as mine was long enough it was annoying me. Took my early evening meds. It is now time to catch everyone up and talk about what comes next.

    I am on “low stress” – “no work” restrictions until at least Tuesday 2/9 when I visit with my primary care doctor for a follow-up visit. Additionally, my blood INR levels did not reach the desired levels so I am still on a “clot-buster” type drug that Jesse has to inject under the skin on my stomach twice a day, which is not fun. I will have to remain on this drug until these blood values increase and shows that the Coumadin is working properly. For some reason my body is fighting this idea.

    Do I 100% believe all problems are completely taken care of? No, I am not a fool. Do I think we have identified them all? Possibly, there are still a few “unexplained things” but we believe that they are tied to the blood clots, the low blood pressure, and the restriction in blood flow through my heart. I think that we are now at a manageable point in my treatment.

    For exercise and other things like that in my life, I am on hold for activities other that building up my walking until my Primary Care doctor evaluates things. The doctors really believe that if I am smart I will be able to return to my prior level of activity substituting something else for running. I am going to try to get a referral to a sports doctor or a medical fitness professional to have them put together a plan that will keep me moving and making progress. One of my biggest fears is to loose everything fitness-wise that I have worked very hard to gain. Just have to do it smart.

    I know several of you have asked what I am going to do to remove my employment related stress from my life. Well, this is not a topic for Facebook, and other than saying that we are discussing options; Jesse and I still have a few numbers to crunch; and things to look at so we will put that aside for now.

    I really wanted to thank everyone who spent a lot of time giving Jesse a lot of support. While this whole episode scared the crap out of me, worse than I have ever been scared before, Jesse was not only extremely worried (beyond what I believe) but he was at home with responsibilities and had to carry on with life while I was holed up in the hospital. So my preverbal hat is off to all of you.

    -with Jesse Pannell

  • Facebook Post: 2016-01-29

    Good Afternoon all!
    I am home. Still have a few issues but the care team at the hospital and I decided that I can follow the required routine at home with daily trips to the hospital lab for blood work. I will post more later. Mindy spent some time in my arms. Thanks for all of your good wishes.