This summer has been a bit of a rough one for my family and me. About a month ago, I lost the hearing in my right ear. Not gradually (I don't think) but suddenly and completely. Still trying to get to the bottom of this little mystery as well as my continuing blood sugar problems. I've spent a lot of time in freezing waiting rooms and too much time worrying. Intellectually, I know that doesn't solve anything but why is it such a hard habit to break?
So, this week I've been making a concentrated effort to get my body back into some of my old routines in hopes of breaking this habit of worry or at least whittling away at it a bit. I'm really not supposed to go out on my own, but I've so missed my walks. And I decided it is just too beautiful outside and summer is slipping away so quickly that I can't not take my
Hope all is well in your world!
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Penny I am sorry to hear this my friend. I understand about the worry. I do. Try to hand it over to God. It is the only thing I can ever do that works. God bless you. I am praying for you.❤️
Well that's strange. Hope the hearing returns as mysteriously as it left. But when you get that body out in the morning, do sing, even if it's only in your head for no one to hear.
I sure hope you feel better very soon. I am the queen of worry so I do understand your pain! Walking really helps me so I hope it will help you too.
Oh Penny, I'm so sorry and I completely understand the worry part ... I hope you can take Mary Oliver's words to heart and enjoy a walk. (and maybe you should sing!)
Thinking of you and offering a prayer or two on your behalf! I hope the hearing returns. Not wanting to cause you more worry, but you might want to look into any of the medications you may be taking. I think taking a walk and singing is a grand idea.
Sorry to hear about your health. I can understand the worrying part as I have been always doing that for the past few years. It started with one after another gynaecological health issues always thinking, what next. Later the worry became a habit and interfered with daily life and family. Now I am concentrating to live with what is right and positive with my body and mind. And if I see, the positives are far more than the negatives. We just need to console body and mind to tell that all is well.
Sending a ((huge hug)) your way Penny, I fully understand the worry and the waiting in medical rooms.
I hope they are able to find out what the problem is and you can get some relief and help soon.
xx
Oh, Penny, I'm so sorry to read this! I've never heard of such a thing... I hope the doctors can get to the bottom of it and help you regain the hearing in your right ear. My dad lost his hearing in his right ear when he was young so lived his entire life without it. I wonder if the blood sugar and hearing issues are related?
I am a horrible worrier, too, in fact my husband always says if I don't have anything to worry about, I'll invent something! Please know you'll be in my thoughts and prayers, Penny. Hang in there!
So sorry to read about your hearing loss. My dad hasn't been able to hear in one of his ears most of his adult life. It hasn't been a problem until the past few years when the hearing in his other ear has declined. He's 85. Any sudden change is health is scary...even any change that isn't sudden is! So introspective to realize that your focus needs to shift from worry. It's so hard. If you find anything that works for you, please share! I've really tried to worry only about things within my control and try to replace the worry with a plan. That's easier said than done too. With things I can't control, it can really eat me up. Would love to hear about what works for you. Sending you a hug!
Oh no, Penny, I'm so sorry. I hope they figure out why it happened and maybe reverse it?
Be careful going out on your own!
I'm so sorry it's been a rough summer for you. I hope they can get to the bottom of what happened to your hearing. :( It's been a rough summer for us as well. And yes, I worry like crazy. Thanks for the poem. So appropriate for us both. Hang in there.
So sorry to read that you and your family had such tough times to go through during the summer. I hope that the doctors will be able to find the reason for your sudden loss of hearing and can do something against it. And I hope that you will soon be able to take up your walks again and enjoy the sun and nature.
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