After my last entry, I went back to the doctor .  This time it was only for blood work.  Well, my platelets were 1 point higher than the last time I was there.  That means only that my platelets are at the same level as they were last time.  However, I was disappointed because I was just so sure that they would be  a lot lower.  I have another appointment with my doctor on the 28th of October and I feel that this time they will be down.  I plan to keep a positive attitude because I just can’t think any other way.  My quality of life means a lot to me and I’m not going to throw it all away by worrying about something that I can’t do a thing about.  I don’t know how I will die, but I don’t think it will be from Essential Thrombocythemia.  I think it will be one of the following:  falling out of my Lazy Boy recliner, chasing my dog down the street, playing the slot machines in Biloxi, eating too much gourmet food (I love to cook), shopping til I drop at Dillards, or talking and walking at the same time and not looking at where I’m going,  Those are just some of the ways that comes to mind.  Everything is really in God’s hands and whatever he has in store for me is okay.  I’m actually very happy with my life and I would not want it any other way.

I’ll let you know what my doctor tells me after my next appointment.  Should you have a similar situation, let me know how you are doing!