Some of you know that the last several months have been medically difficult for me. In October I had a significant CF exacerbation and was hospitalized most of the month. It took until March/April for me to really regain lung function and feel close to fully recovered. Unfortunately, my health started slipping again a couple weeks ago, and I'm currently going through another round of breathing problems. Fortunately I haven't been hospitalized, and we're hoping that a week of home IV fluids will help clear things up, but it's still a disheartening setback. Once again I'm indefinitely out of work and on temporary disability, and even once I get passed the stage of acute illness it's going to be another long haul to scratch and claw my way back to mostly-normal lung functioning. I've had to make significant changes in my daily life, and need to continue making more as I adjust to new medical realities. It's been difficult, and I won't pretend that my disposition has been all sunshine and daisies throughout the process. It's gotten easier to manage with practice though.
I'm pretty much on house arrest this week due to the ridiculous amount of pollen in the air these days. Truthfully, right now even walking down the hall is difficult for me, so I'm not much inclined to be out and about anyway. It would be lovely to have some company though to break up a long boring week. And for those who aren't local, prayers are always greatly appreciated! My full Hebrew name is Keren Eliana bas Sara.
On the bright side, my family has been awesomely supportive and I don't know what I'd do without them. My employer has also been incredibly understanding, for which I am so grateful. AND, despite all this, I still managed to move into a new apartment! Ok, so technically my family did all the hard work; I just directed. Thanks Mom and Frank!!! I'm so excited to be living near the frum community now (especially with yom tov coming!), while still having my family close by. Upwards and onwards to better things!
On the bright side, my family has been awesomely supportive and I don't know what I'd do without them. My employer has also been incredibly understanding, for which I am so grateful. AND, despite all this, I still managed to move into a new apartment! Ok, so technically my family did all the hard work; I just directed. Thanks Mom and Frank!!! I'm so excited to be living near the frum community now (especially with yom tov coming!), while still having my family close by. Upwards and onwards to better things!
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