We left Des Moines in the pouring rain, earlier than we planned, to get to Mayo before the predicted snow and thundersnow hit us.  The first two hours were just a downpour.  I was driving my parents' car and the driver's side windshield wiper quickly started to peter out.  After about thirty minutes, I was … Continue reading Mayo Redux Version Dad 2.0, They Call Me The Cancer Sherpa →

An unfamiliar number popped up on my phone and I thought maybe it was a doctor's office so I answered it. It was Vicky from Mahaska Behavioral Services. They deal with people with mental health and substance abuse issues. She wanted to know if she could move my Wednesday appointment to Thursday. Um, what? Me: … Continue reading My Mental Health – Don’t Be Scared, It’s Short And Funny →

Mom, Dad and I returned from Mayo Tuesday night after two days worth of tests and appointments.  It was a long, exhausting two days, especially for my folks.  We arrived Monday so he could give blood and urine and get a urogram CT.  Tuesday we met with a Urologist and his CNP who gave Dad … Continue reading Mayo Redux Version Dad.0 →

After being off work for 6 months, I returned today. I was welcomed back with smiles, flowers, questions and over 5000 unread emails. I spent the morning on the phone with various help desks trying to get my work life reactivated and chatting with the few people who realized I'd snuck in under the radar. … Continue reading Short Update On A Long Day →