Florida Getaway

Doug and I just returned Saturday night from a six-day vacation with my sister Deborah where we visited her dear friend Maureen in Sanibel Island, Florida.  It was restorative and relaxing and wonderful.  The weather was even warmer than it had been (low- to mid-70's during the day) so Doug and I were able to run outside on four of our six days there.  There was still some humidity that adds a little challenge to the runs, but it felt so good to be outside without layers of clothing!

I think the trip was good for my hair as well because all four of us are certain that it grew while we were there.  I now have dark peach fuzz over all but the very top of my cranium, which is still a bit stubbly.  I am happy to finally see some progress!

Unfortunately, my appetite didn't improve significantly and I had three mother hens watching my every mouthful for signs of progress.  Though I didn't gain any weight during the trip, I didn't lose anymore either.  Maureen was a great host in making sure there were plenty of tasty and tempting items available for meals and snacks.

It was such a pleasure to just relax and not worry about schedules or plans.  We just hung out and did whatever we felt like doing when we wanted to do it.  And saw lots of great sunsets on the water.  I hated to come back to the cold.

A week from today is the next set of scans.  And then Wednesday will be an appointment with the neurologist.  I haven't had any seizures since that first one in July and the levels of the drug in my bloodstream are good so I am hoping to get her to consider reducing the anti-seizure medication since I think that perhaps it might be contributing to the reduced appetite.  We'll see.