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Update: Long overdue....
6 years ago
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Greetings all . . . it's been far too long since I posted something here. At least on how I'm doing and life in general.
First off, my job has gotten a bit better, thanks to the recent re-assignment of our General Manager, and a new one moving in to take their place. This new GM is a bit of a pistol; energetic, blunt as a club (she speaks her mind), and driven to see the store succeed. She also has given me a lot more hours than the previous 2 GMs who were here before her, and I've recently gotten a new personnel review, and a raise! Not much, but with it and the increased hours, I'm getting far better paychecks than I had prior.
Also, been spending a lot more time with the PC-Doctor at the Veteran's Hospital. They're getting more serious at controlling my diabetes, and working towards that end. I've stressed I really don't want to go on insulin (because I cannot trust myself trying to use even an injector pen, must less needles & syringes!), so we're sticking to modifying my diet and a mix of oral meds. Things are heading in the right direction -- as far as my glucose readings and my A1C numbers -- so hoping things continue to trend positively.
I also recently asked the VA to permit me to get a powered wheelchair, due to the increased pain in my legs, feet and joints. It was delivered just before Valentine's Day, and so far it's been a big help! I do have to work out getting an access ramp for the front stoop of my apartment -- so I don't have to try to lug it over the edge when I need to bring it inside -- but for the most part it's been a BIG help it getting around to my local stores and grocers.
I'm looking to get better in the months ahead, and planning for something to do on my Birthday in April. I hope all of the folks that follow me here are enjoying life and feeling good as well!
Hoping to make regular entries here in the days ahead. Life is finally on the upswing, and I don't want it to fall down any time soon!
Maintain and Check Six! --- Stephen
First off, my job has gotten a bit better, thanks to the recent re-assignment of our General Manager, and a new one moving in to take their place. This new GM is a bit of a pistol; energetic, blunt as a club (she speaks her mind), and driven to see the store succeed. She also has given me a lot more hours than the previous 2 GMs who were here before her, and I've recently gotten a new personnel review, and a raise! Not much, but with it and the increased hours, I'm getting far better paychecks than I had prior.
Also, been spending a lot more time with the PC-Doctor at the Veteran's Hospital. They're getting more serious at controlling my diabetes, and working towards that end. I've stressed I really don't want to go on insulin (because I cannot trust myself trying to use even an injector pen, must less needles & syringes!), so we're sticking to modifying my diet and a mix of oral meds. Things are heading in the right direction -- as far as my glucose readings and my A1C numbers -- so hoping things continue to trend positively.
I also recently asked the VA to permit me to get a powered wheelchair, due to the increased pain in my legs, feet and joints. It was delivered just before Valentine's Day, and so far it's been a big help! I do have to work out getting an access ramp for the front stoop of my apartment -- so I don't have to try to lug it over the edge when I need to bring it inside -- but for the most part it's been a BIG help it getting around to my local stores and grocers.
I'm looking to get better in the months ahead, and planning for something to do on my Birthday in April. I hope all of the folks that follow me here are enjoying life and feeling good as well!
Hoping to make regular entries here in the days ahead. Life is finally on the upswing, and I don't want it to fall down any time soon!
Maintain and Check Six! --- Stephen
