(((((Chris)))))

Hug as tight as you like. I'm so happy to be alive that I welcome the soreness. REALLY.

Oh I am a lucky girl. I do realize how close to death I came and am happy to be alive! I've heard so many stories like the one you told of your friend and when he told me I had a blood clot in my lung, I was devastated. My first thought was oh I'm going to die. But he was just rushed trying to get me admitted to the hospital and treatment started, so I forgave him the initial scare!!!

Right now, the biggest problem is my doc called and she told me NOT to take the Coumadin today because my levels are quote "way too high" and to take only 1/2 a dose until I see her on Tuesday. Well that kind of has me nervous, but I did suspect because of these darn nose bleeds, luckily I've been able to stop them, so no harm.

However it's icy and nasty and windy out and I have this gauky oxygen tank as an extra appendage and I need to go to the hospital and get my x-ray done. My chest feels horribly congested. I've already started anti-biotics but the docs just want to make sure.

Oh and I thought of the money thing as well. Woohoo. Not too shabby huh I can buy me a bottle of my favorite cologne now! LOL. (It's 67.50 a bottle and as mom I always feel guilty when I slurge!)

I hope you do cut down and you know you've got someone here who knows how you feel. The cravings are actually getting better. I still want one from time to time but I look at this machine and just know it's my destiny if I don't stick this out.

Thanks so much for the hugs and I'm sure happy to have those friendly hugs. You put a smile on this girl's face!!!

Take Care of yourself, dear friend,
Kimberly.