Today was the day of my first ever (and maybe last) colonoscopy. I now know why I waited all these years to have the first one. It was just as I suspected, only more so. Yesterday was the clean out period - dear God. No solid food all day, then beginning at 4pm, I started the "official" clean out. I was given a gallon of not quite disgusting 'liquid' to drink and instructed to take 8 ounces every 15 minutes until it was all gone - all 16 cups of it. After about 5 cups, it became something like sucking on a fire hose - almost instant response to intake.
On the farm I once watched my mother wash out pig intestines to use as casings for sausage. I felt a little like that. That was yesterday. Today's indignities should not be described. After all is said and done, I'm fine. I had two small polyps that are now gone. Time will fade the memory.
While I was at home being "cleansed", Kathy was off having another session with the dentist. I think the last of the fillings were done. Next visit, on November 9, castings of her mouth will be taken in preparation for her dentures. We're very excited that we're getting so close to finishing the work.
It's time for Terri to begin working with Kathy on a resume and interview skills and for Kathy to make a list of her first round of applications. Kathy is almost ready to take that next step.
Our extra patio section got poured yesterday morning. The patio now extends the entire length of the house. Just before Thanksgiving the cover and wind break will be installed. This is an important step since the wind comes across the patio at gale force sometimes.
Tomorrow we continue the process of getting everything back in order after the office furniture debacle.
Jim's playing golf this afternoon. He hasn't played since Monday and was having withdrawal.
Love to all,
Corrie and Jim
mzcorrie@frontiernet.net
jmcrhoads@frontiernet.net
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