Short UPdate

I feel like I don't know most of the folks posting now, but I do know there are some veterans lurking out there--Hi to all. Summer was a wonderful, recuperative, active Godsend for me.  Wayne and I hiked or pwerwalked nearly every morning, when he went to work I kayaked alone.  We went to West Va. (Cranberry, Otter Creek, Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sods, Canaan Mt. numerous times.  We spent much time together and have grown even closer.  He is such a great match for me and I for him. School is back in session and is the normal confusing mess.  We need a strong organizer and do not have one BUT, I am doing so many things that I don't focus on the negatives at work. Every Monday and Wed. evening from 6:30-10pm I am taking an EMT-B class in Fishersville. I arrive home around 11p--makes for long days.  My crew is full of people I truly enjoy.  They are helpful nurturing people.  I am fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful folks at work, home and at the crew hall. Maintaining my weight (150) has been no problem thus far.  The only kinks are when my schedule changes and I have to work in the level of exercise to which I have become accustomed.  I am terminally healthy, happy and in great shape.  I run circles around most folks I know of my age. As my t-shirts say--Life is Good!  Thank God for my life-changing surgery!! Lois

Lois, I am so happy for you that your life is now very fulfilling and that you have Wayne by your side to share it all with. It sounds like you had a wonderful summer and you deserve to be happy. You certainly are busy and packing in every moment with something! Are you coming in January to David and Nat's Sock Hop? I have never met you in person although I have followed your story and talked with you on here with these kind of messages. You have been a tremendous inspiration to me as you have overcome a lot and managed to keep yourself healthy.  If you are coming in January I will get the opportunity to meet you in person! Jackie

Alas, I am not a party girl. No sock hops for me. I do hope we can meet sometime, tho. Thanks for the kind thoughts. L

Lois- What a great update! So happy to hear that you are doing so wonderfully and have filled your life with things and people that are positive!  Keep it up! 

Thanks, Christina! L

Hey Lady!  It is so good to hear from you.  Glad to know things are going so well for you.  Keep it up, you deserve it.

And so well for you, too! L

Hi Lois.  I just spent the better part of two hours reading your blog.  You are truly an inspiration for us all.  I only wish I had 1/3 of your determination.  My problem is a lack of patience...I want to wake up one morning & suddenly be at goal! LOL

It took my breath away when I got to the part about your Cody. I don't know what else to say that won't sound cliche, other than I am very sorry for your loss.

Now, about this EMT-B business...YOU GO, GIRL!!!  I, too, became an EMT late in life so I've been where you are now. I remember walking into that classroom on the first day, seeing all those fresh young faces with their brains still in the bubble wrap, barely used, & thought "Oh God! What was I thinking??"  Well, when it came time for the written exam & practicals, me & my partner, another geriatric student, were the ONLY ones in the class that passed!  All those barely used brains had to re-test!!!  I haven't run a call in at least 2 years & haven't been to the station in probably a year & a half.  Because of my weight & comorbidities, I had to give up my "love job".  But two of my top goals is 1. to walk back into that station just to see their faces of non-recognition at the "new" me & 2. skip enhanced & intermediate & go straight for my paramedic! Maybe I can get hired on by Winchester Medical to be the on-line direction & tell them all what to do in the field!  I do know one thing...after reading your story, you're gonna be one helluva good medic & your patients will be lucky to have you walk through their door.  I just think you're an amazing lady.  Can I have your autograph???

 

I agree with Ann --- you are amazing!! Not to mention, you and I are from the same area----Hello neighbor!!!

Hey! Where are you? Lois