It took alot of effort to get my copy of my test from my family physician but I was always able to get a huge amount of support and copies from the health care staff involving hep c at the health sciences centre but a little more difficulty with the family dr. Of course his receptionist is very good.

Enlarged Spleen: Spleen Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition

Enlarged Spleen: Spleen Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition


I am having a sonogram tomorrow at 1:45 p.m.My last year report said that I have cirrhosis, portal hypertension, splenonegaly -the latter being an enlarged spleen. Now I have finally understood why I feel full after a light snack or not eating at all. the spleen leans against the stomach and I feel full.

sugar is ignoring sugar

sugar is ignoring sugar
Originally uploaded by janorah

getting a few illustrations done I was bound to eventually include my cat sugar in the mix

Pam

Thanking a lady named Pam who is following my blog. On my good days I work on my paintings. It is very uplifting andthe creativity and peacefulness nourishes me-should eat better though. My appetite is zero!!!

So Glad You Could Make It

So Glad You Could Make It
Originally uploaded by Robinsegg

this beaver looks so welcoming

the huddle

the huddle
Originally uploaded by ♥ cally jane studio

find this one quite comfy

redesigned painting of beaver

I made the face cuter and emphasized the eyes and put blobs of paint on the rock that she uses for a palette

Nora's family and cats 028

Nora's family and cats 028
Originally uploaded by janorah

aunty and nephew

aunty and nephew
Originally uploaded by janorah

Deidre

Deidre
Originally uploaded by janorah

teenager

teenager
Originally uploaded by janorah

My new beaver character who swims into the role of writer, artist creating his own book with his own paintings which are then copywrited by an unknown author named Nora Fraser

a short story I have written intended for a mother to read to a child about a new baby coming







Me I am coming soon.

I am so excited.
I am so excited.
I am about to be born.

I have heard the rippling of water in a slow moving stream.
I have heard my mommy’s loving and gentle lullaby.

I have heard the purr, purr, purr of my family’s big fluffy cat.

I have heard the whisper of the leaves rustling against each other as the autumn wind blows through the forest.

Now I will see what I have never seen.

I will see the doctor’s welcoming hands.

I will see the nurse’s soft, brown, twinkling eyes.

I will see my mommy and daddy’s loving smiles.

I will see my brother’s curious expression.

I will see the rays of the bright sun peeking through the venetian blinds.

Soon I will see what I once heard.

I will feel and touch the slippery stuff.

I will think, speak, listen, smell, and watch.

I will be smelly and stinky.

I will be cleaned up.

I will learn.

I will be part of humanity forever and for always.

My Own Experience

This was serendipity or the god protecting animals. I was using the computer for quite a while and being caught up by galleries and I decided to stop and go to the kitchen. at that very moment I saw Gus my wee hamster tearing across the carpet being chased by my Mac and Sugar-cats and luckily he hid under a couch and then came out and I scooped him up and put in his cage. I had been cleaning his cage and he fell off the table. Now he is fine.

HOW DO I FEEL

How am I feeling these days- my appetite is useless again and I rarely feel hungry and my eating habits have to be improved again and I experience fatigue- but I am very busy with volunteerism and meeting interesting people and attending a conference in calgary on October 15, 16

Capitol Briefing - Grassley and Grandma

Capitol Briefing - Grassley and Grandma I made a comment here and it appeared in the washington post although I am unsure how long it stays on

Frequently Asked Questions About Hepatitis C - Public Health Agency of Canada

Frequently Asked Questions About Hepatitis C - Public Health Agency of Canada


Some people are concerned that a pregnant person could give their baby the virus if they have hepatitis c and the answer is a small percentage could pass it onto the baby during delivery and this government page definitely contains valuable information---SO HERE IT IS FOR THE LADIES WHO CAME TO MY PRESENTATION ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH,2009. HAVE A GREAT DAY.

here I am here in my new outfit to go to the wedding of Harvey and Anita -Margaret Westastacoot is Harvey's mom whom I got to know at Stevenson Island, Manitoba during my teaching years at Garden Hill, MB. I really enjoyed the wedding and I wish Harvey and Anita all the best for a wonderful life.

Buffalo Gal Pictures - About Buffalo Gal Pictures - Phyllis Laing

Buffalo Gal Pictures - About Buffalo Gal Pictures - Phyllis Laing Phyllis is the lady I met in Gimli at the film festival.

Movies release list at Hollywood.com re. buffalogal productions

Movies release list at Hollywood.com
I went to a film festival and I met the producer of My winnipeg and the Stone Angel and other movies. My friend Ray and I had quite a long conversation with her and she asked for the name of my nephew who is in the beginning stages of the film industry. Patrick's interest is more in the area of writing the movie script and other portions therein.

GOOD STUFF-

GOOD STUFF BILL MAKES ALOT OF SENSE HERE-WOW

Bill Maher: New Rule: Not Everything in America Has to Make a Profit

Bill Maher: New Rule: Not Everything in America Has to Make a Profit
i am saving this here as my tiredness is compelling me not to be trapped on the internet and I have to go downtown and buy a flashdrive and ink with the last remaining shekels from my insurance cheque of course after paying all my monthly bills.

Anderson Cooper 360: Blog Archive - Blacks, Hispanics biggest losers if health care reform flops « - Blogs from CNN.com

Anderson Cooper 360: Blog Archive - Blacks, Hispanics biggest losers if health care reform flops « - Blogs from CNN.com

CANADA: Manitoba Liver Expert Says Too Few Doctors Testing for Hepatitis C

CANADA: Manitoba Liver Expert Says Too Few Doctors Testing for Hepatitis C Dr. Kaita is my dr. and a very good one at that-one in twelve people globally have hepatitis c and b and c is the more complicated disease because there is no vaccine against it. Many people live for thirty years without knowing they have the disease which has been slowly attacking the liver. So more and more people should be tested----

HCV - Links to Organizations

HCV - Links to Organizations for some reason the www.mbhepc.org page does not show results and seems to be stuck in cyber space somewhere so I will investigate that.

Hepatitis A B C

Hepatitis A B C

Hepatitis C Research Fund - Blog » Personal stories

Hepatitis C Research Fund - Blog » Personal stories

workshop at St. John's Library

I went to a workshop by Alison Davis about giving power to women through the creative aspects of writing and I wrote a poem about the Hepatitis c virus and I will post it here when I recuperate from my short term fatigue-need a wee salad to get going. I met interesting women there and persons involved wtih the Elizabeth Fry society. Also did the workshop at River House concerning hep c-i did the presentation and the women's response was quite interesting and lively-good stuff.

Art City :: News :: Request For Proposals: Professional Artist Series 2010

Art City :: News :: Request For Proposals: Professional Artist Series 2010

I finally did a presentation of Hepatis c 101 at River House to 12 clients. It went very well and I enjoyed myself and felt that all the help given to me from the winnipeg Hep c support group, especially Kirk and others, led to this opportunity and more to come. I also went to an event in Central Park in Winnipeg for educating people about hep c, aids, harm reduction, etc. i met an interesting young woman who goes to Uganda to help with economic development-a great conversation. It was a good day.

finally I get to be a little bit outside

finally I get to be a little bit outside
Originally uploaded by janorah

Beaver+Sign-cutepinkstuff.com (image)

Beaver+Sign-cutepinkstuff.com (image)

hep day

am still experiencing alot of fatigue again, going to our hepatitis c world event day in Winnipeg on Tuesday and giving out t shirts

re. weight

I hardly ever feel hungry and yet I feel full and my weight has gone up to 146 lbs. kind of worried about it. My family physician is monitoring my thyroid levels.

scribbler

scribbler
Originally uploaded by Rosie O'Donnell

I did not realize Rosie O'Donnel was such an active and creative visual artist-interesting

sick

had a very bad cough for ten days, am finally feeling much better, not a good week at all

DEIDRE

DEIDRE
Originally uploaded by janorah

spring break but this picture is not a recent one, deidre is feeling frustrated because mom has blocked her spending money

WINTER IN WINNIPEG

WINTER IN WINNIPEG
Originally uploaded by janorah

loved winter this year

Waking up too earley

why am I waking up at 5:00 a.m. and I cannot sleep

Fatigue

I keep telling myself to improve my food habits. When I eat too many sweet items mostly coke cola I feel extreme fatigue and I take this to mean that my liver is having a hard time processing the high sugar levels. I fall asleep very easily if I have a chocolate bar and of course if I am home and comfortable. so I am attempting to increase fruits and vegetables. Not being an enthusiastic cook or even a lover of food all my life is a detriment. Also I should be careful with deep fried potatoes which I really enjoy.
I had quesadias the other day at McNally Robinson courtesy of my friend Tim. Thanking you.
This is my good week financially - my gwl cheque arrives-lots of bills to pay and of course my credit card debts remain fixed on a fence because in paying the minimum nothing changes. I have to do something severely and poitively different just prior to being 65 when I will be compelled to live on 50% of what I am receiving now-- I have some span of time to make decisions. How about living in a closet somehere-ha!!
I loved hearing the hymn How Great thou Art at church on sunday-sung by a local church band and a choir and the people at the service.
Later I took my two grandaughters to the Y for a fast swim. I enjoyed the swim, hot tub and suana.
I watched a documentary on jockeys. I had no idea what they go through with keeping their weight to 113-horrendous and one Randy Romero also suffered with hepatitis c. He is my fellow traveller.I watched it on a CBC program called the Passionate Eye.
Outstanding show.

Deidre when she was visiting in B.C.-around 2001

Fatigue

I am experiencing alot of tiredness-much like what I had while on treatment
I was invited to a conference on harm reduction at the Marlborough hotel and I enjoyed it despite being fatigued alot.It was neat to get up early and really go somewhere that was not shopping or doing errands-the cold weather returned-not so good. All the scarves and heavy mittens had to come out because of the severe wind.
Lyn will be back from Belize soon.
Well I have to get off this computer.

following eye surgery

my dr. was very, very good

Dr.Rehsia is an excellent surgeon and has good communication skills.

I love January. The teenagers are not roaming about all over at mysterious parties because it is even too cold for them-and Deidre is more focused on her end of semester courses, cleaning her room, and not spending money like crazy-which I do not have to give
anyway. My health is holding its own and I am just finished my 2nd surgery for cataracts. When You get this type of surgery some people especially me sees bright colours and unusual shapes and it is all very exciting-even better than my left eye.
We in winnipeg have experienced very low temperatures but I being a former northerner takes it my stride and I wear clothing that keeps me cozy- but even then the wind tries to attack me through several layers of fabric.