I had a busy week and couldn’t properly worry about having found a lump under my skin. What I did worry about was whether it was normal and just something I’d never felt before. How foolish I’d feel if everyone had a bump like it! The doctor had an appointment open a week later, and she was very reassuring. She explained there are three little bones at the end of the sternum. She thinks arthritis is active there, adding bone for the fun of it I presume. I am going to be upset if growing bone offsets weight loss. Now that would not be fair at all!
The bus ride was interesting. After I was on board, we picked up a young fellow and dropped him off at the community college. I saw the area where son John $ and grandson David played disc golf, and then we wound our way all through the hilly campus. The driver said the young man rides several times a week. We are so blessed to have this service available to us.
I am glad it is not serious.
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Thank you. I’m very happy nothing is seriously wrong with me right now.
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woman are far better at noticing these sort of things than men. Better to be proactive Anne!
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If I don’t take care of me, no one else will. I want to stay healthy as long as possible.
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So glad the lump wasn’t anything suspicious. Lumps are often a concern in our older years.
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It is great you have this service in your area. I always enjoyed riding the bus whenever I could the last few years at work.
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I would be scrambling for rides without that bus service.
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It is good you can rely on it, but also have wonderful back up from family and friends when you need it.
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Happy to hear you are ok. Lumps are alarming, it seems. That’s really nice that you have the bus. Makes things easier, I bet.
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Having the bus makes it easier to remain independent.
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Love independent!
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Good diagnosis was not a worrying one!
You always have a light touch with everything which I so enjoy.
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There is enough drama in everyday living, so I try not to add to it.
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Glad all is good
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Lumps are always a worry and best to get checked out early. I love that you have a bus at your disposal for these types of things. Locally we have medical transportation for seniors and the disabled. It’s nice but sometimes you have a lot of waiting to do as the bus is picking up or dropping off other seniors. A good friend used it while she could not drive. A good service to have.
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The bus service is great. I haven’t had to wait very long, but I always have my phone well-charged. It’s a wonderful companion.
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This should make you laugh. I always carry my Kindle for appointments. I play FreeCell on it. Today I had blood drawn and didn’t have my Kindle. I downloaded a FreeCell app on my phone. I could have slapped myself on the side of my head. I don’t need to carry the Kindle! I always have the phone! What a dumdum.
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Yes, I did laugh. Free Cell is one of my favorite games.
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Happy to hear you are okay. That’s really nice service to have. Lumps are always a worry and best to get checked out early .
God bless you. 🙏
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Thank you.
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We have the bus service here also, though I have not used it personally. I always maintained what a disservice the lack of railroads and extended bus route is to some rural citizens. The Cleveland city bus comes to the county line about three miles from where we live. When I was in university in the 90s and 00’s I used to take the bus downtown, Bob would take me to the buson this end and pick me up when I returned.
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To me the bus service gets around the problem of scheduled lines where buses run even if nobody rides them. I have to call to book a ride two days in advance.
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The word LUMP caught my attention. I am so glad that it is okay. In terms of weight loss/gain, I confess I had a similar concern about my new shoulder. I stopped myself from asking the surgeon how much the implant weighed, lol. You are too funny Anne, so glad you are okay. Blessings, Michele
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I laughed that you wanted to know the weight of your new shoulder. I never thought to wonder if my new knees weighed more than the old bones!
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That is terrifying. So glad you are all right.
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Your headline sure was alarming – glad you are okay. I think this bus service is a great idea. I am going to suspend my allergist appointments again starting November as they will not return to walk-ins anymore and sticking with appointments. I did walk-in appointments for many decades and I’m not going to risk driving or walking on ice and snow for a five-minute appointment which is not the doc but the “shot girl” … if you walk in, they won’t take you which I find annoying. I mean, if you don’t do it on an every-time basis. I got my hand slapped for trying.
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That’s a shame they discontinued walk-ins. John had appointments for allergy shots, but it didn’t matter if you were there a bit earlier or later. That seemed to work well here.
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I’m not happy about it because they know I never went in the Winter unless it was clear outside … not just the driving, but the price of a carwash (if you get out in the slush and salt (and salt is so bad for your car as you know from your NY years) starts at abut $7.00 for a basic wash. I have Spring allergies anyway. I’d quit altogether, but I do appreciate not sneezing my head off in the Spring. I don’t really like their attitude to be honest.
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They don’t seem to be patient oriented.
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No, not at all Anne. My appointment tomorrow is at 10:05 a.m. Can’t do much before without watching my watch beforehand and that’s too late for running errands afterward.
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Thank the Lord-all is well. The bus sounds like a valuable service. I am staying behind on my reading and commenting-but you know by now, Sweet Anne-I always remember you. love Michele
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I appreciate your remembering me, and it’s lovely to have comments spread out a bit.
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