some fun in the forecast

So my last clinic appointment was so GREAT! Things were all improved! My PFTs were 2.48L (again, 3 is my predicted) so it was a HUGE improvement. I think exercise has really helped. Also, my weight has been stable for over 3 weeks now =) There wasn't any changes to meds or anything dramatic. I just need to keep drinking....Predinsone is still a pain, I'm a fuzzy gorilla! lol...at least its blonde fuzz, right?
We also had a great day trip with the newlyweded Smiths. We enjoyed St.Augustine's St.George St. for the first time since I had gotten sick...Last time I was there I needed a motorized chair-which almost killed me-but thats another story. This time, I walked it with all smiles =) We then went to Aunt Kate's on the water (yummy!) and then played some Putt-Putt. I learned yet again I'm not the most athletic with a whooping +18 LOL...but I had a BLAST!!!
Also, we started Sarge in classes to be a Pet Therapy dog. He's doing great so far, and did really well at the West Muttster (a local dog fair). Henry did good too, minus the fact that he wants to jump on all dogs-no matter how big they are. Saturday is Sarge's first visit to a facitily, I think he'll be fine but I'm more nervous then him! He knows the medical equipment and all that, he's used to it on me, so we'll see how he does....
AND- the biggest thing of all is the Turkey Trott on Thanksgiving...What big day thanksgiving is to me this year. In 2001 I marched in the Macy's parade, only to get sick and never really bounce back 100%, this year-9 years later-I have new lungs and SO much to be thankful for. I didn't think last year that I would get to see Turkey day this year, but because of a selfless family, I will. I'm going to do the trott in hopes of completing it-not racing it-but finishing for my donor. Drag me across the line if you have to! And the coolest thing of all is my BFF growing my in SoFlo will be coming that weekend! I haven't seen her since I got hitched...I got a lot to look forward to, and I'm thankful for it!

Rumba Zumba!

So the past few weeks I've begun some training for this Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning. Training is great- I feel awesome afterwards! But getting me to do it is hard. My body is lazy, but my lungs could go all day. I always am so grateful afterward that I did it, why can't I just be eager to start it? Jon trys to push me, but he doesn't like the exercise so much anymore lol. So last night, I went with a friend, Hope to try Zumba for the first time. I drove to Ocala very nervous this was going to be like latin's dancing franticly around me while I stood there lost and confused! But to my surprise, it wasn't. Everyone tried following the instructor, and if you couldn't you just shook your booty! It was a LOT of fun! I was reminded to of why my dancing career never took off lol- Arms alone are okay, Legs alone are okay-but if you want them both involved you can forget it! So now Jon and I are looking into this gym here locally that would offer cardio 4 days a week and Zumba once a week. I think having a class schdule helps motivate me too.
As for my health, things have been pretty good. I kind of hurt my tummy the other day doing sit ups, but I think I'm on the mends. I have a clinic appointment on the 10th, so hopefully things will be okay. My mind had come back since the last blog, since I was able to start the original med again. No more nervousness and no more panic attacks. Still having memory issues, but I'm learning how to cope with those (post its and note pads eveywhere). They even kept my changed meds the same until I see them again. So hopefully thats a good sign. At the end of the month I have a bronch-which if that comes back with good results I can then taper down on the Prednisone some more (PLEASE let it be good!)..Puffy face stinks, especially when you can't predict it or control it. The puffy feet are getting better and my sugars are on slight incline. Weight is good and stable (I'm buff cakes now haha). Oh, I have to share this moment with you:
At Zumba we were warming up, doing poses a lot like yoga. Breathe in. Hold it. Release. Well After the first deep breath in I got nervous and was like "Oh no, I won't be able to hold it long enough for the release". But I did! I held it and I wasn't about to pop either! It was amazing! My PFT's are now at the 2.29 range and I'm predicted to reach 3.0. Its so exciting...and I'm so grateful!