Good Morning everyone everywhere! I’ve finally decided I’m getting old. We have a friend who has a son and daughter in law expecting their second boy. We started a tradition of gifting a cd of a musician by the same name. It all started with Nora who got Norah Jones, Arlo received Arlo Guthrie, Miles of course got Miles Davis. The new addition soon to come will be named Oliver. Initially I thought of no one, yep not a one. So with the help of the internet did some searching and found Oliver who sang “Good Morning Starshine”. Couldn’t find a cd that I wanted with good reviews on the redo from original vinyl to cd. Then I forgot who it was and had to go back to searching came up with some others and couldn’t find a cd just those dang mp3 songs. So another dive into the internet and this time it gave me Oliver Anthony. Great! A newer artist that’s sang with Jelly Roll. One would think his two cd’s would be readily available. Searched Amazon nope just individual songs, dang it. Searched iTunes again just individual songs, dang it all! Oliver says his music is available on both, but I want a dang cd so it will be available when he grows up.
Yesterday we had to go for our coffee house run in Gastonia, so we stopped at Walmart on the way back. I couldn’t reach any of their records, attempted to go through the cd’s they had, none of which were in alphabetical order. Anal me started fixing that of course. Seems Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton and Shania Twain knows how to cut cd’s…but no Oliver. They had a few of the oldies from the 50’s, 60’s and less from the 70’s. Did pick up a couple of Jelly Roll’s cd’s because BH really likes his music. So back home, gave Ohana her medicine and then back out the other way.
30 minute drive to Hickory, which I did by the way (yay me!) because we had to pick up a refill of another one of Ohana’s meds at Sam’’s Club. BH said we had to eat first so I picked Cracker Barrel because they sell cd’s. Busy, no luck on the music. Did you know it’s a lot less expensive to have your pet’s meds refilled at your pharmacy than having the Veterinarian refill them, a lot! With the cost of Veterinarian care going up same as everything else, it pays to shop around especially if its a med that an animal will be on for the rest of their natural born days. Anyhow, Sam’s doesn’t have the plethora of cd’s they used to carry. But oh my gosh were they ever busy. I don’t do busy well anymore. Our pharmacist chatted with me about life in general, luckily the line to get out was very short. We also tried Barnes and Noble who has just a wee bit of music but more than Walmart But again with Jelly Roll, Chris and Shania leading the pack. Busy there too! So off to Target we went, guess who was busier than heck? I know we have more cd’s and vinyl than Walmart and Target combined. Heck, I still have some 8-tracks and cassettes and yes I do have players for all of them LOL. But Target used to sell the Walker’s shortbread tins, nope just the bags, dang it. They did have some holiday decorations on sale and it appears as if they had toys on sale as well. It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, what the heck? They did have Apple gift cards and we picked up a card to put it in. While we were reading the different cards, got a phone call from Ms. Jan’s son in law. He asked if I saw him this morning yep I did and waved! I asked him if he saw the deer and he said no he was back at his home. He was just checking to make sure we were all right! Wasn’t that really nice? But by then I was overwhelmed navigating to the back of all these places and getting past all the people and children runnng around like it was their backyard and not a parent in sight. We had to head home and get the dogs fed, an hour late. They were very happy to see us to say the least.
And how does the journey of trying to find a cd of a specific artist have to do with brain aneurysms, you may be asking about now? Quite a lot as a matter of fact. Things that were normal and common at one time, just isn’t anymore. It’s the same type of journey we may encounter trying to find a specialist whether it’s in neurosurgery, neurology or one of the many PT, OT, ST, even a therapist. Sometimes we have a certain plan of attack just to find a road block and despite how many times and ways we try, we may not get exactly what we want. What do we do? We punt or throw a “Hail Mary”. We learn to adapt, or we get left behind. But in that, we have someone who has our back.
Another thing I almost forgot to share! For years I’ve been told to get a CBT for my brain issues. I was able to access some over the phone because of my Medicare. Back when I was able to work, CBT was becoming a thing when I ruptured. Buddy did it ever grow, and fast! In fact my NP at both Neurology and Neurosurgery just this month or last suggested it. But I’ve been reading up on CBT just this week. I’m learning that it isn’t effective for folks with brain damage. There are some issues it is effective with, if the person fits the criteria apparently. So now I’m just going to suggest a Neuro Psychologist. I didn’t save the sites I was on but please do your research! Hopefully you won’t have as hard a time as I’ve had finding a cd that apparently doesn’t exist. Now on to our new members…
@Dorene is up north in New England. Dorene had an artery rip (SCAD) then a heart attack. Imaging took place and found 3 cerebral aneurysms. She had a stent in June of the year and goes back in December for another angiogram to check the stent and the other 2 aneurysms. Dorene was in Cardio rehab for a month after the stent. She’s been on 5 different statins that all made her ill. (I can’t take them either Dorene and they tried them all on me.). Best of all she loves music, plays manly instruments and volunteers at her local hospice! She’s also already started a topic New to site and Multiple aneurysms. Let’s help her out folks, she certainly is a go getter!
@palmerm71 is up in Delaware. Michelle shares at 0400 Easter Sunday her husband woke up because he heard her “death rattle”. She was taken by ambulance to her local hospital and then medivac’d to a better one up north once they discovered her ruptured basilar aneurysm. Michelle also shares she is retired active duty Air Force but is still working for the Department of Defense. From an old Navy Vet, happy belated Veteran’s Day, thank you for your service! always happy when I read that another person was able to survive a rupture. I’m excited to read more of your story, please start a new topic under either the General or Support categories.
That’s our newest members for this week folks! I need to do a big shout out to those members who have helped each other navigate the site, and offered support, well done! I love it when y’all step in and help each other, it’s what we’re all about! Huge big hugs to you! I’m really, really proud of you! No scolding this week, keep it up, let’s see more activity please and thank you!
Have a wonderful week!