[Magdalen] Prayer request, many and sundry problems

[Don Boyd]

Whew!

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> On Mar 15, 2021, at 9:53 AM, P. Dan Brittain <pdan.brittain at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
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>> 
>> And forgot one (when it rains, it pours) I have a monstrous toothache; one
>> of my few remaining molars.
>> 
>> Am hoping the Dentist can see me tomorrow.
>> 
> 
> Got in at 8:30 this AM. Records check showed that both teeth have had root
> canals.
> 
> Did another Xray - no damage shown on either tooth. So - most likely an
> infection. 10 days of antibiotics.
> 
> Could have been much worse.
> 
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>>> 
>>> On Mar 14, 2021, at 1:17 PM, P. Dan Brittain <pdan.brittain at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have not been feeling too well since Christmas. (Wasn't Covid, have
>>> been
>>> tested). Some breathing problems, but those we were attributing to the
>>> right side of my diaphragm being paralyzed.
>>> 
>>> A couple of years ago, was diagnosed with pancreatic cysts. Further
>>> testing
>>> showed what I had was not dangerous in itself but I needed to have an MRI
>>> every 6 months to be sure the cysts had not grown or become dangerous. My
>>> latest MRI in FEB showed I needed to have another round of endoscopic
>>> exams
>>> to determine if I needed more testing or treatment.
>>> 
>>> I described my breathing problems and what led to all of this. The
>>> Nurse/practitioner had a chest xray, and ekg done. Then she asked if my
>>> wife could drive me to Fayetteville (AR) to the VA ER. (1 1/2 hour drive -
>>> but not an immediate danger - needed some testing they could do.
>>> 
>>> Came home, grabbed a bag for overnight and my CPAP and headed out.
>>> Had a few more tests and saw a cardiologist. Turns out I have an atrial
>>> flutter.
>>> The cardiologist had a blood thinner injected into my abdomen, and put me
>>> on eliquis.That part of my life is feeling better.
>>> 
>>> I still have not had the endoscopic procedure on the cysts; trying to get
>>> that set up.
>>> 
>>> In the meantime (and unrelated) Windstream tried to set us up with a
>>> "faster"  (fiber/optic) internet service for less than we were paying Cox
>>> for a regular service. We decided to try. We told them not to change our
>>> phone # (we still have land line). What did they do? Changed our phone #;
>>> so now, VA is having trouble getting me a message. Also turns out that
>>> their service did not include voice mail, which we had with Cox.
>>> 
>>> Have tried several times to leave a note for the folk at the VA to use my
>>> cell #. The VA's phone service is in even worse condition- try to leave a
>>> msg, and the phone goes into a loop with no way out. The local clinic is
>>> fairly close to our house, but you have to have an appointment to get in;
>>> may try anyway. Too many things to get resolved.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> P. Dan Brittain
>>> Harrison, Arkansas
>>> 
>>> Transcriptions, Arrangements and Original Compositions
>>> Wind Band, Brass Band, Choir, and Ensembles
>>> 
>>> http//:pdanbrittain.com  Or  at Sheet Music Plus
>>> http://tinyurl.com/yb9fl39r
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> P. Dan Brittain
>> Harrison, Arkansas
>> 
>> Transcriptions, Arrangements and Original Compositions
>> Wind Band, Brass Band, Choir, and Ensembles
>> 
>> http//:pdanbrittain.com  Or  at Sheet Music Plus
>> http://tinyurl.com/yb9fl39r
>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> P. Dan Brittain
> Harrison, Arkansas
> 
> Transcriptions, Arrangements and Original Compositions
> Wind Band, Brass Band, Choir, and Ensembles
> 
> http//:pdanbrittain.com  Or  at Sheet Music Plus
> http://tinyurl.com/yb9fl39r