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This morning I went to see my GP regarding some lab results.  We are figuring that I am B12 deficient because of my gut so I get shots once a month.  I think he appreciates the chance to treat somebody in the healthcare field because we kinda' sorta' know what's going on.  My folate was out of range so I asked about that too.  The B vitamins, 12 and 9, work together to put iron into the red blood cells.  Intrinsic factor in the stomach is a big part of it.  Considering what my gut is like it is "to be expected."  Same for folks with gastric bypass.  Live and learn.  The laboratory professional always wants to know how things work together.  It's amazing really, to consider all the different systems that run the body.  Coagulation is one that can go to hell in a handbasket quick resulting in blood and component transfusion.  

LP has transformed this hot mess of a house into a home with her decorator's touch.  Adding her plants to the living room and hanging lights gives it a kind of "witchy" feel that I like.  Her wife-in-law Kim kept them alive and even repotted  some.  Ir makes me so happy to see that family including her...and me.  Children deserve to be kept firmly in sight when conversations happen about their lives.  Kim also found rescues for both dogs and cats.  

We have this skin and bones dog that somebody dropped of I reckon.  I don't know where he stays most of the time, but he always shows up to eat in the late afternoon.  He won't cull nothing!  Yesterday he had cat food and chicken salad both within 30 seconds.  He then looked longingly in the door trying to get in but, nope.  We will work to find him a foster or forever home because he's really pretty....brindle.  Plus, that's what Jesus would do.  

Rose has a Siames boyfriend who comes around too but we don't feed him.  They just play all night which is cool because she's fixed, thanks to Paws to Care.  These volunteers amaze me with their dedication.  You gotta' LOVE animals to do that.

Job interview for me tomorrow.  Two strong leads for the roommate.  In the meantime she's doing the dash thing for day to day expenses.  Some folks are feeling generous around Christmas time.  That is a miracle in and of itself..

Stockings are hung by the chimney with care here.  Hope. Peace.Joy and faith^j^