The conclusion is always the same:
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
love is the most powerful
and still the most unknown
energy of the world.
It felt more like September 1st than it did August 1st this morning. My weather app said it was 55 degrees with 100% humidity when I left the condo. So my ride to coffee was invigorating. Elisha was my barista and an Old Town mocha was my drink of choice this morning. They just hired two new baristas, so we irregular regulars will be busy training them over the next few weeks. My ride to coffee was via Spring Creek Trail. This was the scene along the creek. You can see the effect of the smoke from the fires in Arizona and southwestern Colorado.
My blood draw numbers were not what I wanted. Platelets are still low at 57, down 6 counts from May. PSA numbers up to 4.72 from 2.86 in February. I will meet with the hematologist on Monday morning and my PCP later in the month. We’ll see what they say about the numbers. And, I didn’t hydrate myself enough, or my body is tired of having needles pointed in its direction, so it took four stabs to get my blood. Each left a bruise. However, when I had coffee later there were no leaks at any of those stabs sites.
What gifts we will receive and give today is always a really good question. The answer to that question is more about reflecting back on the day than having some instantaneous answer through a text message, an email or a bolt of lightning. So on that note, may you have a wonderful August 1st!
2 Comments
Earl
A cold (cooler) front swept past us yesterday evening, and it’s 68 degrees here at the moment with a high of 76 forecast. We’re loving it!
I hope you find a good resolution with your blood numbers. I know every time I go for my checkup, I feel like I’m rolling the dice these days. I commiserate with you on the needle sticks. I’ve always had hard-to-find veins, and it usually takes multiple tries unless I happen to get someone with lots of experience. When I do, I make sure to compliment them on how good they are.
Have a good weekend!
Monte Stevens
My blood numbers have been squirrly since my bout with sepsis 2 1/2 years ago. We’ll see what the hematologist says about the platelet numbers. So far they are okay with them being low but not much lower. The low numbers increase my potential for bleeding. I also compliment the phlebotomist or nurse drawing blood. They have no intention to inflict pain or worry.