I have had at least one doctor's appointment every week for the past two months, since the beginning of 2007. I've had a sonogram and xrays and so many blood tests I've lost count. Just this week I had a scope inserted through my nose and down into my throat. There's more, including several medications (and one allergic reaction) blahdy blah blah. I'm tired of talking about it.

My doctor has been "puzzled" and in fact the worst part for me has been the not knowing. I really appreciate those of you who've been wondering and worrying and waiting with me.

I am very relieved to say that I'm feeling much better now. My doctor suspects a bacterial infection was the culprit. It's an anticlimactic conclusion, and I'm just fine with that. It doesn't explain all the symptoms I had, so I may have some more appointments in my future. But the current diagnosis is that I'm healthy. And until there's evidence to suggest otherwise, I'm going to go with that. I'm a little shaken up, a bit weary from it all, but feeling great and so grateful.

And so empathetic - several people I care about aren't well yet and have endured much more than I had to with this. I think about you each day and I will continue to maintain hope.

Here's to March and the renewal a new month brings.