Where did the summer go?

Wow, has it really been almost 90 days since I last posted here? I've hardly even given it a thought. I guess that's what happens when you're soo (too) busy!

I've been communicating with several people who either are current victims of GBS or are family members of current victims. One of them is a gentleman from Moscow, Russia. We all have different degrees or levels of disability from the illness, but we all share the same frustrations at the loss of independence and ability to maintain our former daily lives.

I'd love to hear from any of you who read this blog about your experience with GBS.

My wife and I will be travelling the middle of the month, first to a college alumni reunion in TN and then to the tenth bi-annual GBS-CIDP Symposium up in the Chicago, IL area. We're very much looking forward to renewing old acquaintances. Between the two events will be stops at two of our children's homes to spend time relaxing with our kids and their kids.

And after our return I'll be having some follow-up tests done to determine the current level of damage being done to my low back by osteo-arthritis. I feel rather certain (unfortunately) that more surgery will be indicated. It's been just over 2 years since my laminectomy on discs L4 & 5.

Aging is not fun! Avoid it if you can! ;-{)

Byron