Just a note to let all my bloggers know what has been going on with
me...I have not posted a painting for a long time.
I have had a hard time of it. It seems that I have
inherited my grandfather's (Mother's father)
essential benign tremors with myoclonus jerks and it has absolutely
turned my world upside down. For a while they thought that I had Parkinson's -
but thank goodness that is not the case. What did happen, though, is that I
fell 3 times last month due to the jerks because I do not know when they are
going to occur. During one of the the falls, I lacerated my knee - 6 inches
long and 1/2 inch deep and had to have 28 stitches in the ER. I tore muscles in
my calf also and my foot and ankle swelled for 3 weeks during which time I was
reclining in my recliner trying to keep my leg up. During this time I became
weaker and weaker until finally I had to be admitted to the hospital for
weakness and dehydration. After 3 days I was moved up to transitional care
where the physical and occupational therapists worked with me for 2 weeks. I am
getting much stronger and am gradually taking on household chores. They said that I have to use a walker from now on
because I have no idea when these things are going to happen. I have done
very little painting and the tremors have affected my painting so I guess I am
going to get my wish to become a "loose" woman painter. I jerk at the most
inopportune times! Interesting!!!
Keep tuned to this spot to see the "new" Barbara!!!
2 comments:
Oh Barb I am so sorry you have to deal with all this. You really have an amazing upbeat attitude. Paint that walked in a fabulous abstract design and go be a hot artist with your extra legs. I use a cane regularly because I have a bad knee and I have gotten used to it. Much love to you and big hugs. I am eager to see your loose paintings.
Barb, I am very sad to hear about your medical issues. Take really good care of yourself.
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