Sometimes I wonder how is it to win all the battles in my life.
It is quite hard to smile when your heart is scarred. I have to be brave, I know that. I have to be strong, I know that too. Sometimes when I am alone in my thoughts, a lot of things play in my mind.
I was at the Medical City Clinic as early as 6:30am and waited for it to open at 8am. One should be there early since there are so many patients waiting. Sometimes I wonder, there are so many people who are not healthy. The only advantage for senior citizens like me is that we are always given priorities. After blood extraction for my FBS test, I had my breakfast at 9am at the supermarket of SM City Ortigas. I bought a Zinger sandwich at KFC before going to the clinic.
Imagine the two hours of waiting for my ENT for another check-up. She downloaded the results of my CT scan from the DVD provided by The Medical City Radiology and uploaded them on her phone. So many images, she compared how a normal ear looks like (my right) versus the infected one on my left. Although she told me that that there was no need to clean it and it is dry and not painful, I was not that happy about the results. She gave another free bottle of Candiva ear drops. Clotrimazole is antifungal.There are issues that she needs to explain to someone with a normal hearing. I asked Josef if he could accompany me to her other clinic at Sta. Lucia mall on Saturday. It is really hard if I cannot understand all of it and she can’t write them all down. Good thing Josef agreed.
Prayers, always prayers. The peace and quiet of the place is conducive enough for praying. With eyes closed and holding the bracelet rosary that Josef gave me years ago, I finished the whole gamut of fifteen mysteries. So uplifting.
Mom does not understand why I have to leave the house twice a week. At her age, things are quite hard to explain, besides her sense of hearing is not good too. I wonder if this is hereditary because Noel, our youngest has hearing aids on both ears.
Trying to smile despite the tears, trying to be brave despite the fears😀😘🥰
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It might well be hereditary, Arlene. Have you discussed that possibility with the audiologist?
The last time I was in hospital for tests in September, I spent over 4 hours there waiting for three different procedures. They sent a letter warning me to expect long waiting times, so at least I knew in advance.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’ve only consulted an audiologist once Pete. All the rest are with my ENT. The hearing center the latter recommended have their own audiologist but since I cannot have my ears measured yet, I haven’t visited one again.
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Despite all, you are a survivor
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Thanks Derrick❤️🥰🙋♀️
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Almighty God, We praise you for always being with Arlene. We know with our minds that you are closer than a heartbeat, but we don’t always feel it. Please send Arlene peace and patience as she waits for the next appointment on Saturday. It’s so hard for us to wait, even though the Bible tells us to wait patiently for you. Fill her waiting with reassurance that you are working everything out for her good. Please bless all the medical people who attend her and her family, helping as much as they can. Give us all joyful hearts to praise you until you call us home. Amen
I was told there is definitely a genetic component for hearing loss. It must run in your family as in mine. My dad wore hearing aids, as do my brother and I.
I feel so sorry for you, not being able to understand your doctor clearly. That is very frustrating. I’m always glad to have a person with me in shops and restaurants, because people often mumble. When you ask them to repeat something, they say it the same way without enunciating words or raising their volume. I’m blessed that medical people have always spoken clearly to me when I tell them I can’t understand them. I’m hoping that will be true for you in the future.
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Oh Anne, I could not thank you enough for your inspiring prayers and your words of encouragement. My right ear could still hear as long as the speaker talks a little louder. I tried the left heating aid that Noel gave me before, NADA. I couldn’t hear a thing. My ENT told me that she needs to explain the results of my CT Scan.
Maybe that ‘s true, it is genetic but my hearing loss started when I had Covid last year.
THANK YOU so much Anne, I am touched🥰😉😘🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
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I will continue to pray for you. You’ve been through so much, and my heart bleeds for you. I think you are very brave and strong.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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