My latest medical results are in and my left eye is right where it should be in its recovery from the vitrectomy. My vision has returned, and I can bend over and lift, with no restrictions, and No longer need to use eye drops.
As for the right eye and its cancer; I turned in the paperwork for applying to be seen by MD Anderson hospital, but unless they decide otherwise I might not be seen by them until I’ve lived in Houston 6 Mo. (3/20/13). It is out of my hands.
The good news is that the condition of the eye won’t change in any significant way in the short term. I learned that if I end up being treated by MD Anderson, the treatment will lead to 2 years’ worth of recovery as the melanoma recedes and clears up.
Of course the other option is having Ben Taub hospital take the eye out completely. That’s why we need to have an evaluation by MD Anderson, to choose the best treatment.
The latest blood test showed my b12, folic acid, iron, and a couple of other levels are normal.
My recent job interview, with a 2nd promised, but yet to occur, so far has not panned out. Not my fault, as it seems the company is suddenly having high level meetings, I am just guessing, maybe related to hiring plans, in the wake of the fiscal cliff decisions in DC.
So, I have begun to look elsewhere, and have some ideas.
With no answers related to my Ca. unemployment status, my checking/savings down to less than $100, and rent, and my other few bills for Feb., soon due, I had to make a decision I had hoped never to have to make.
When I left my last job I moved my IRA to another firm, and planned never to touch it, hoping to see it grow from the decent sum it had become after 6 years on that job. On Tuesday, after a weekend of thought, I made the necessary decision to cash it in and deposit the funds into my checking. After taxes, and a penalty, the sum is still a decent amount that, with judicious planning, will last me a while (months) if, for some reason I still am unable to find employment, or don’t end up getting another source of income based on my eye issues.
When the funds were deposited, the first thing I did was go get me a quality, affordable, queen bed set, and bed frame (All for under $400), and tossed my leaky airbed in the dumpster.
Last night was the best night of sleep I’ve had since moving to Houston. Nikita promptly discovered how comfy his sunspot now is on the new bed, this morning, and Elvira may soon lay claim to a new place to hide, under the bed.
This morning I went to Ikea to finally buy 3 more Billy bookshelves, thus allowing me to, at last shelve the stack of book I have on the floor in one corner of my bedroom, and in 2 plastic cartons in my living room. I almost bought a $70, 5 drawer dresser, but held off until my bookshelves are up, and I can judge what space I still have to play with.
The last 3 months, since my eye issues began, have been difficult, but with the new funds in my account, and these new furniture additions, I can finally feel a real sense of permanence to my new life in my new city, as my apartment becomes more civilized in appearance.
Thanks again, everyone, for all the support, and encouragement, as I have struggled to move forward with my life, personally, creatively, and career-wise, it has meant a lot to me.
Prayers continue, Kiril ... and purrrrrrzzz from Grace & Co, too!
Marilynn
Posted by: Marilynn | January 17, 2013 at 06:26 PM
Did you get a letter from Unemployment saying everything was re-instated? I got one last week. When I went online to claim my weeks I found that my date had changed but it still let me make the claim.
Good luck...we'll keep purring and praying.
The Florida Furkids
Posted by: The Florida Furkids | January 17, 2013 at 08:39 PM
Sharon, When I went to my EDD Card account nothing has been added. I have not yet received a letter, even a forwarded letter, in case they somehow sent it to my last address.
I was into my 3rd extension, but I should have received a letter explaining my status by now.
Posted by: Kiril Kundurazieff | January 17, 2013 at 09:58 PM
Exactly as I expected, good luck with the eye and job fronts. Glad it isn't super urgent that you get the eye fixed. Hopefully you will get seen sooner. Will continue praying for you. Purrs from Ritzi.
Posted by: Mog | January 18, 2013 at 01:00 AM
Have you checked with various temp services around town? There are usually a few scam artists out there who charge people for a copy of the daily want ads, but some of them actually do find work for people. No guarantees, but even a couple days a month packing boxes or counting widgets can come in handy when times are tight.
Still purrrrrring for you. Hang in there.
Posted by: Lee County Clowder | January 18, 2013 at 04:18 PM
LCC, thanks for suggestion. I'll take a look around and see what's what in Houston re Temps.
Posted by: Kiril Kundurazieff | January 18, 2013 at 05:57 PM
Dear Kiril,
Welcome to Friendship Friday! I'm delighted to meet you and I hope that my blog can be a source of inspiration and encouragement to you through this time of transition!
I look forward to getting to konw you better. Have a wonderful weekend!
P.S. Please join us for Inspire Me Monday. You'll find so many invaluable resources there! :-)
Posted by: Create With Joy | January 18, 2013 at 08:06 PM
Thank you CWJ.
I will be checking out your site more, for sure.
Posted by: Kiril Kundurazieff | January 18, 2013 at 08:19 PM
I am really sorry that you are meeting with so many obstacles, but glad that you are making your new apartment a home. I really hope that everything works out for you.
Posted by: Karen Jo | January 18, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Lots of purrs and prayers for you Kiril!! We pray that everything goes your way!!
((((HUGGGSSSSSS)))))) from you TX furiends,
& Chandra
Posted by: Samantha, Clementine & Maverick | January 19, 2013 at 12:09 AM
You are certainly a challenge-meeter, Kiril. Glad your eye is doing so much better. Hope good things happen for you!
Posted by: jansfunnyfarm | January 19, 2013 at 06:41 PM
Kiril, do you have to go online to claim weeks? I have to go every 2 weeks and put in 5 places I've searched for work. When I went last time they had change my day from Tuesday to Thursday.
Posted by: The Florida Furkids | January 19, 2013 at 07:13 PM
Kiril, just a word of warning: if a temp service or employment agency wants you to pay, especially if they want you to pay in advance, leave. Just leave. Be polite, keep talking to them, but don't give anyone a nickel. There may be someone out there doing things that way who isn't a crook, but odds are ever so much against it.
You probably already knew that, but we figured it couldn't hurt to mention this, anyway.
Posted by: Lee County Clowder | January 19, 2013 at 10:32 PM
No, Sharon, they send me a form, every 2 weeks, that must be returned on a Monday.
For some reason a phone call they told me to be at home for never came, and I've not been paid since he first week of Dec.
Thye are supposed to send you a letter if there is any change in your statgus, and I've not even gotten that.
Posted by: Kiril Kundurazieff | January 19, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Thanks, LCC for he warning.
Posted by: Kiril Kundurazieff | January 19, 2013 at 11:12 PM