Well this plucky housewife is definitely living up to the definition: Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.

What has been going in my life you ask? (Even if you didn’t ask I’m gonna’ tell you anyway.)

First, I had a medication completely fail for the second time in 3 months and was hospitalized while they (nurses, doctors) tried to figure out what was going on. And it wasn’t the same medication mind you, two completely different meds. They are trying something new. Again. I am currently on medical leave.

In addition, my post-op wound has gotten infected. It is quite literally a pain in my tush. Not only is it a pain but it is a blooming hassle. I have to take a pillow with me wherever I go. Have to make sure I take the right antibiotics at the right time, the woozy feeling pain medication and keeping it clean are all stressful.

Lastly, and probably the heaviest on my heart, my great-uncle has passed way. He was a good man and I will miss him a lot. I keep thinking of all the great ways he touched my life. All the winks and “Ayups” thrown my way. He always had a cup of coffee with him. The time he dressed up as Elvis for a family reunion…it’s the little things that are easiest to forget and I don’t want to ever forget. The funeral is tomorrow.

I’m sure if I thought really hard I could come up with more woes, but three is enough for now.

Forgive my occasional absence as I work on my health and spend time with family.