Learning From the Masters

I haven't played many Pokemon go Raids with my Pokemon group recently. I have had one or two, but not many with most in the group.

Today, I knew that one of the main guys that has two accounts who has been playing for six or more years was going to play during "raid hour" which is every Wednesday at 6 p.m. wherever you live in the world. Many people remotely raided and another long time player who is also a master came to play the last raid with us.

We played several raids together and one of them got a near perfect shiny which is rare. The other "master" then showed me that he had 3 perfect shiny's which I have never seen before. I couldn't believe he has so many. Also, they aren't wimpy Pokemon, but powerful Pokemon, so to see three perfect and powerful Pokemon was cool.

I then asked them if I could take pictures of their "perfect" Pokemon totals and couldn't believe that they both have around 80 shiny Pokemon each. They were really proud of their stats. They spent a bit of time talking best move sets, powers, and fighting strategies for some of the newer Pokemon. I only have 9 perfects, but I am on my way!

Frankly, I can't quite keep up with everything they are talking about, but I really think that for the six months I have been playing, I am doing fairly well. I have been able to share things I have learned with people who have played much longer, and I have learned something from each person I visit with about Pokemon. 

Each time we meet together I learn something new. I appreciate so much that people are willing to share their time and information with me. I love that Pokemon has brought me a new group of friends. 

Have a blessed day!

In God We Trust - 111 - Top Gun - Sit-itus

I was talking with a Pokemon friend the other day and she mentioned that she was sad that she didn't get to watch Top Gun Maverick while it was in town. 

I saw a few days ago on Facebook that our small town theater got it back for a few days. I texted my friend and asked if she wanted to go before it left again.

She texted me today that she wanted to go. I did a Pokemon raid with another Pokemon friend right before the show and I invited him to join us as he knows her as I met them both playing Pokemon. 

We all went to the show and we enjoyed it! I wish I had taken a selfie of us at the theater, but I got to my car and realized I wanted to get a photo of the time and name on the theater, so just before getting in the car,  I turned around and started walking back towards the theater, and there was a penny just in front of me.

I was headed back to my car and was playing Pokemon and got a 111 Pokemon hatching out of an egg. I have found three coins in the past week. 

While writing this I fell asleep so I am sorry it is late but I have fallen asleep over and over while blogging recently. I hope I can figure it out soon!

Here is a link to my first "In God We Trust" coin post.  

Here is a link to my first 111 post.

Here is a link to my first Sit-itus post.

Have a blessed day~ 

Going Through More of My Mom's Estate

This past week my sister and I went to my other sisters home three hours away. We have been trying for years now to get through some totes that were left when we went through my mothers estate. 

I mention in this post from 2016 explaining how we were packing up some totes of the stuff from my mom's home that we couldn't get through. 

We ended up spending many hours going through half of the totes that were left from her estate. Some of my other siblings were on video chat as we went through the items. It was really a very long day as I had several other things in the morning and didn't sleep the night before going. 

We didn't finish until after midnight and I helped my sister pick up her daughters car that her son was borrowing, so as we were leaving to do that, we realized that it was my mothers birthday! Every year on my mom's birthday, I would get my siblings organized to go to my mothers home. We would go through her closet and wash everything pulling out anything needing sewing or that was stained. 

We would also deep clean her home and make it nice for the next year and she always appreciate it. We would often go to dinner with her as well.  

Here is one of the posts about that.  

Here is another post about that.  

And another post here!

It was a long day, but I was grateful to have more of her estate done.

Have a blessed day! 

Addisons Disease - Possible Adrenal Issues

I was able to get in with a new Endocrinologist and was VERY grateful that he listened to my symptoms and concerns because the first women I went to see was pushing her friends weight loss clinic (which I think she may have shares in due to her behavior) and never did any testing other than the thyroid. I clearly have some thyroid issues, but she didn't look at anything else to look for any other concerns. 

I asked my neurologist for a endocrinologist referral as he is in a bigger city and I didn't want to take another blind shot having had such a bad prior experience. He gave me one, but they didn't take my insurance. My Primary Care Dr. ran more thyroid labs, and called me telling me that my labs were worse than those from two months ago and recommended that I should see an endocrinologist. I hadn't hung up the phone from that call when the new endocrinologist office called! 

I made an appointment for Mid-September as I shared that my latest thyroid labs were worse than before after trying a new thyroid med. They said they would call me if they had a cancellation, and this week, they did call sharing they had an opening and that allowed me to go 2 weeks earlier than scheduled! 

I went to the new Dr. last week and he ordered a day of testing to check blood sugars and cortisol to check my adrenals. I was able to access the results online, and due to the holiday week, I don't think I will hear back for a few days, but I was able to see that clearly several things are off in my labs. 

I looked up what those lab results mean, and Addison's disease looks like it may be my issue. 

Interestingly enough, when my mother was suffering with many of my symptoms years ago, I asked my sister to speak to her Dr. about my mother possibly having Addison's. 

It would be so wonderful to have a diagnosis and treatment option to start feeling better and maybe having some energy again! 

Have a blessed day! 

Lots More Tests

I went to see a new Specialist this week and am hoping to figure out what is causing so many health problems. 

He ordered several tests. One for my adrenals, several for my pancreas, and a specific thyroid medication that isn't a generic as he thinks my reactions could be due to something in the generic medication. 

I am headed out now for some tests as I had to take this pill last night so they could test my levels this morning.

Wish me luck! 

Have a blessed day!

I Am Becoming A Woman of Lists

Many years ago, I had lists everywhere. I had daily lists, and I had long term lists. I even had a really long term lists. 

I just have gotten so forgetful lately, that I have started writing lists again. I have alarms on my phone, lists of all my Dr. appointment, lists of things I need to do long term, daily lists, and just a few piles of things needing to be dealt with soon.

I find with the brain fog, that I have been getting more done by having a list on the counter, so when I get up, I have something to focus on as it takes me some time to wake up and get my brain clear. 

I have gotten more and more done by having lists again. I hope that I can continue to figure out my health issues and feel better. It is nice to be getting a few things done and off my "lists" lately. 

Have a blessed day!

The Birthday Final Post - So Blessed

 

I have a few more wonderful things that I wanted to share about my birthday. I have so many people that were so sweet to offer to take me to lunch. I enjoyed visiting with friends at meals and a movie. 

Princess Four sent me some chocolate covered strawberries which were SO yummy! Princess Three and her husband bought me a migraine headache hat that is made of gel that you can put in the fridge and it is weighted and cool and blocks out light so it is great for migraines. 

I got calls from all the girls and loved getting to visit with my grand-kids.  My friend Matt gave me a gift of Pokemon pass and recently there was the last make up day from the one in April. I was able to play lots of raids, and on the last raid, I got a perfect Pokemon. Perfect means that they are all the way to the top in every category. It is the most rare of Pokemon. 

I got a free cookie from a gas station rewards card, but since I am gluten free, I asked if I could get a drink, and they gave me a slushie drink. It has been probably 15 years since I had a Slurpee type drink. 

I really have had a wonderful long and drawn out birthday celebration and I loved every minute. All my girls are so sweet. I am blessed with good friends and family. My sister sent some sweet gifts and my brothers family called and sang in four part harmony a'capella.  

Have a blessed day!