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So far so good

Well, it's been almost 48 hours, and my nose hasn't bled once.

I think there might be some light at the end of the tunnel. With the exception of last Friday, when I had gone almost 72 hours, this will the longest stretch, without a bloody nose, since this saga started 2 weeks ago last Sunday.

I am still nervous, and hesitant to exert myself [raising my blood pressure], expecting blood to come gushing out at any moment, and alarmed by every drip of my nose, but thank goodness there is nothing.

I'll know better tomorrow, as I plan on going to work. I have a customer coming in, and I can't leave everything for Becky to do.

Hopefully I'll be able cancel the appointment I have scheduled for Friday, and go for an easy bike ride instead.
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Gerry said…
I would like to say...Good luck, hope to see you Friday.
10:23 AM
Becky said…
I would like to say...We have a category 4 situation (sounds like a hurricane warning) so you best get to work tomorrow and why haven't you returned my phone call of 2PM today? I think somebody owes me yarn. :-)
2:10 PM
Becky said…
I would like to say...PS I like the new format.
2:10 PM
Marc said…
Thanks to both of you! It's already been over 54 hours now, so things are looking good.

I am keeping my fingers crossed though.
2:24 PM
Ed said…
I would like to say...good luck. Riding is the best therapy
12:16 AM
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