This is a pretty cabinet I saw in the stores the other day.
I heard from a friend I hadn't talked to in awhile. She lives at the other end of the city and is a couple of years older than me I believe. It seems she had a kidney stone removed (lithotripsy), and developed osteoporosis for which she is now taking medicine. She also developed a thyroid problem (she had a biopsy done, and thankfully it is benign) although it will have to be operated on in the spring. The last time I saw her she was perfectly fine. She has a mostly vegetarian diet with some seafood and in fact looks years younger than her age. In fact she was quite depressed but I had to tell her that at least whatever she has is treatable and she would be feeling better in no time. Age does this to us.
Being sick is no fun but outlook helps. Big time.
ReplyDeleteSo true Ivy
ReplyDeletei learnt that sickness is hugely related to our thinking process .
ReplyDeletewhen i got my stomach ulcer on almost it's end my doctor told me that you consider that you think through your stomach instead of your brain.
treatment took three years and i am still not perfectly out of it i have to be careful about food and specially i have to stay positive if i don't want the disease take control again.
Getting old is not easy, I keep learning more and more about it! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYes I said recently in one of my blogs you could tell our age from the medicine cabinet.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad that she has this problem with her health, especially since she is a vegetarian.
ReplyDeleteBaili has a lot of truth there. Stress and our reaction to it makes an impact on our health. I too developed an ulcer during a very stressful time while teaching. I try, in retirement, to take on only what I know I can handle because i know it can impact my health.
ReplyDeleteI'm vegetarian and I've gone all my life without being a patient at the hospital (except as a baby)
ReplyDeleteIt is not fun being sick. I hope things get better for her.
ReplyDeleteIt is not always easy to keep a positive attitude - but if we can I feel it can and does help.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
What a pretty cabinet! I hope your friend is feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteThe thing is, it doesn't usually get better, does it?
ReplyDeleteI know my mom said, after her cancer surgery, and then dad's brain tumour seizure, "Things will never be the same." She was right.
With hubby having cancer, we appreciate each day!
Age always does this to each one of us. But it always pays to be positive and optimistic.
ReplyDeleteLovely cabinet Christine... I love places to keep one's treasures ;)
ReplyDeleteHealth issues can cause depression and as hard as you try being positive it doesn't always work... I know. Now it's one day at a time because this is how I have to deal with it.
I wish her the best 💝💮💟