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For about 3 weeks I have really been dragging myself, and the pain has some days been pretty bad where I have had trouble getting out of bed, but I did. I noticed my cheeks and nose and forhead looking like I had gotten a bit of a burn, but had not been out in the sun. Am having earaches, and jaw aches and sore throat, actually back of throat is pretty red. But that is part of my illness too, only red cheeks are new. Anyhow, I started to take my temp months ago periodically as my Rhuemy doc said to do that to see what is happening to me when I break out in these god awful sweats all the time. Sure enough my normal temp is 97 point 1 or 2. I have had plenty of infections since I was 82, but would never get a fever, not ever. And I was pretty sick sometimes, just wouldn't get a fever. And although I had started to take my temp, I really didn't think I would find out anything, so I never converted the celsius to farneheit. I had just noticed a change about three weeks ago, around the time my cheeks started to be red, and hot to touch, not lots but enough. When I look bad, it must have been more then 3 weeks, because I had this happen at my moms last month too. Anyhoo, finally thought I would convert it to celsius, because although I have been using that method since my teens, I am a true farenheit person at heart. And so since my mothers house around a month ago I have been running a low grade fever of about 99.2-5. So
that is why I have been so dragged out, head so dizzy and spinning and spaced out. Its just that I haven't had one in so long that I just assumed I wouldn't be running one now.I suppose I am going to have to make an appointment with my doctor and see if some of the reasons for my pain are more then meets the eye. I think when you are chronically ill all the time you just pass things off, you just are so use to feeling sic,. Or at least I do, I always find an excuse for what I am feeling, and never because something more is happening.
I have been helping my brother prepare a letter to a company regardinng his recent rehab program and his return to work, and I had to tell him a few days that I just couldn't think straight and had to leave it alone for a bit as I needed rest. Then of course I did extra stuff too that just needed to be done. All the while pushing myself. Then my SIL called and asked me if I wanted to go with them when they go up to do my parents hardwood floors and painting this August long weekend, coming home in six days. Any chance I can get a ride up to see them is a bonus, because I can't take Pebbles with me if I go by train. Besides I am so broke after putting all the money out for my glasses and contacts and Pebbles vet visit, that I wouldn't have the money to go anyway. Getting a ride is the best way for me. So I agreed. As this week moved forward, I kept I started wondering if it would be a good idea, as its about a 6-7 hour drive, then since they are doing their floors everything would be all over, no place to really sit, and I would have to sleep in the basement, and if I did want to lay down. By Thursday I was in panic mode, all the things that I would have to do in order to leave by Friday afternoon were just overwhelming and my body, my brain, my everything were just wanting to sleep. It dawned on me that if it was doing this much to me now, I would only make it worse by doing the trevelling right now. I didn't have to go, so why was I beating myself up more then I needed? SO decided not to go, and just take this time to take care of me. ANd a big weight was lifted off my shoulders. Still running that low grade fever, but yesterday I went for a swim all by myself in the pool. My landlords are away and although they have a friend staying here, he is gone during the day and so it was so nice to just relax and enjoy my time. Hopefully if I do a bit more of the relaxing thing, I will improve.
I am done in right now, time for sleep once again. I will talk to everyone more via posts next visit. I have some reading to do to catch up with everyone.
Wendy PS:My daughter and her girlfriend got another apartment and gave their notice to the existing one. They are moving at the end of the month to a nice one right next door to a dogpark, and they are totally animal friendly. It is just so adorable when Nova wants to look at the kitty who they have named Navarro because of his little black goatie. Anyway, Nova was standing the the Navarro was directly underneath her, but Nova wanted to play with her, as she still thinks that she is just another of her squeaky toys. The kitten was trying to get away though, so Nova just put one paw on the kitty's long hair to hold her in place, kitty meowed, moved a bit, and Nova, just put her foot on her long hair again and then kind of dragged her back using her paw on the kitty's long hair. As soon as we both said "NOVA" she stopped and shook her tail vigarioulsy as if to say "What?" Then there are sometimes when Nova squishes her face right up the the kitty's face that is as flat as a pancake and they just stare at each other. THe other cute momments are kitty licking Nova's face, and Nova just gazing at her wondering what the heck the kitty is doing, but it feels good.
I got some pretty good pictures, still have film, but I am sure they are all going to be dog and kitty pictures. At least the kids will have a nice place to live, its kind of like a little community of apartment building that have outdoor and indoor pools, weight rooms and so foth included. They also have events or parties so that neighbours can get to meet each other and so forth. Bonus is that it is right beside a subway line and the dog park. 
Take care of yourself and enjoy the pool....take care kiddo ...JJ
