Hello. Thursday afternoon and it is very hot again today. No rain, but humidity ! However, we've not reached triple digit temps here just yet, so compared to others I have to feel fortunate. Today was grocery day, banking day, and haircut day, so I began early on during the coolest part of the day. It's the only way it's bearable. Had my exam with the eye specialist on Tuesday. Not good news. Have to delay cataract surgery indefinitely because I have a condition known as macular edema. I have to begin treatment for this beginning on the 29th which involves medication injections into the eye. How long before cataract removal depends on my response to the meds. These injections are at intervals, both eyes involved, and will continue until condition stabilizes. There are some possible scary, but rare, side effects which go along with receiving treatment, but not getting treatment is certain blindness. I have a high pain tolerance, but I am fearful of getting injected in the eye. However, I do what I have to do. My friend who got her liver transplant got to go home last evening. She's progressing amazingly well. That's good news. My friend with cancer is showing some tumor shrinkage after tx. # 3. Also, very good news. We're all facing separate medical challenges, but we're pulling together and supporting each other. We're blessed in that way. My 87 y.o. Mom got her a car replacement and although, used, she is happy to have wheels again. Now I call and she's almost always on the move. Yesterday she was on a bus with friends on her way to go spend the day at a casino. LOL I am so happy she is enjoying her life. No more to say right now, but wishing you all a comfortable day as we are 2 days before Summer. Hope you're ready. ~ Marcia
