July 19, 2017 Wednesday Morning

Been quite a while since I posted.  Went for my six month HIV appointment the other day.  Got my latest test results which were a little disappointing.  My CD4 count went down a lot which we did expect to some point since the previous number was so high, but was not happy with the percent of good cells going down also.  Hopefully it was just an 'off' day for me to have the blood test.

Life just keeps rolling along.  It is a very hot humid day today in Milwaukee.  I am not fond of hot and humid.  I am having lunch today with my neighbor that moved from across the alley 2 years ago.  We have been good about meeting once a month for lunch and I do look forward to our lunches together.  I feel good physically and am trying to by positive mentally.  Some days are easier than others.

We are up to seven dogs now.  Yes, seven.  Tony watched a beagle pug mix get hit by a car near his shop and after rescuing it no one came forward to claim her.  She is so sweet and get along with everyone so we decided to keep her.  Here is a picture of our current gang:

Vito has had his ups and downs the last few months but seems to be happy to keep enjoying life.  He still enjoys going out daily for a short sniff and walk in the alley.  I am able to walk the new Beagle (Lucky) along with Bo and Casper all together.  I still am working on Armani and Toby when it comes to walking.  I do love my dogs.

The Summer is going by so damn fast.  Every day and week for that matter seems to.  I blink and another week has gone by.  I still am taking my anti depressant and seems to be doing what it should.  Do not find myself crying during the day like I was prior to starting it.  Walking the dogs daily really has keep my healthy physically and mentally.  I keep thinking of my grandma that lived to 98 because she walked daily.

I still think of death and dying.  Having another young friend die a couple weeks ago at 43 yrs old hasn't helped.  I still am searching for the answers to life.  Tony and I are doing OK.

Hope you all are enjoying your Summer.  Thought it good to check in and let you know I am still alive and feeling good.  Feel like I am in a good spot in life right now.