I had a lot of bone damage caused by my multiple myeloma a few years back. Fortunately, my myeloma is under control for now. But much of the bone damage remains. We recently purchased a second home in Florida and I have been spending more time here. One of the primary reasons for the home purchase, and possible move here full-time, has been the effect of the warmer weather on my bone pain. It helps! Probably not enough to justify the time, hassle and expense of moving here, but it helps. Today I noticed I had forgotten to take my pain medication... Guess I didn't need it! I have been taking less on my visits here. No offense to Floridians, but if it wasn't for the affordable living and warmer weather, this wouldn't be our fist choice as a place to live. I have described it to friends and family as a "soulless (is that even a word?)place"... Lots of strip malls and concrete houses all lined up in row. It is a southern state, but has very little charm you would associate with Charleston, South Carolina or Savannah, Georgia. Often we feel like we are living in New York or New Jersey (Not that there is anything wrong with that!) since there are so many east coast transplants here. I won't elaborate further because I don't want to get into trouble! At least it is reassuring to know the move may be justified for medical reasons. Neither Pattie or I really enjoy the heat. But it is nice not to hurt so much and the warmer weather makes it easier to stay active, even if it is so muggy and uncomfortable.
Feel good, keep smiling and enjoy the warm summer weather wherever you live! Pat
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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Take time, Pat, to drive out into the "real Florida" by going to some of the smaller towns to see how people lived (and still do) and enjoy some of the festivals that pop up now and then... it's how I found the authentic Florida that I grew to love. Yes, there are malls and stamped-out houses all over, but there are some truly beautiful places up and down that unique peninsula. Cedar Key has been urbanized a great deal, but it's a nice walk in an older village... with lovely sea breezes and a place to watch the sunset, for an example.
Pick a spot on the map, read up on it a little, and then go visit it. I promise you will find the enrichment you are seeking and a sense of the connection each place we live must give us to be 'settled' there. Blessings.....
Thank's, Sandy! Can't wait to get settled so we can begin exploring-
Pat
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