It's the end of another week of tests and procedures. We took the shuttle to the University of Washington Medical Centre on Thursday for a lumbar puncture. This can often result in a real pain in the head but, instead of pulling the cerebral spinal fluid out, they used gravity and let it drip out into the collection tubes. It takes longer but feels better. I now know what a Sugar Maple feels like in the spring.
Today was a CT Scan. When I asked for the traditional 'chalk water' used as a contrast media in Saskatoon, the nurse said they only have berry flavour and indeed they brought me a creamy thick berry smoothie (with barium and a chalk after taste). The breakfast of champions.
A few days ago, we saw the dentist at the clinic. They did a careful examination and pronounced my mouth in good shape. The dentist highly recommended an electric toothbrush and then gave me a prescription for toothpaste!! It has 10 times the fluoride of a regular store toothpaste, so watch out for my dazzling smile when I get home.
We've managed to drive out to the closest mall twice now to pick up supplies at Target. Our apartment has an adequate supply of dishware, pots and pans but we needed all the little extras like food storage containers, cutting boards, dishtowels, plastic wrap etc etc etc etc. Brenda had a tough day this week. She managed to set off the smoke alarm twice in one day, making toast both times! She's convinced the toaster is possessed.
We did manage to spend one lazy afternoon wandering through Pike's Market. It's a huge market on the waterfront, with a wide variety of shops, stores & boutiques. There was an abundance of fresh fish and seafood for sale and fresh produce at really good prices. There were some beautiful crafts and woodworking to look at as well. We went mid-week, so the market was fairly quiet. We enjoyed watching the fellows working the fish markets throw huge fish from the display case to the cashier when someone made a purchase. We will definitely be back.
So long for now.
Arnie & Brenda
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We were at the Masonary awards last night and many people were asking after Arnie...there are so many people praying and pulling for you.
yesterday was alos Kelsey's birthday party...we had a pizza lunch and then went bowling. Jessie had a wonderful time and was dleighted if noe of her very slow rolling balls managed to take down a pin or two.
Take care
Judy C.
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