Meetup in San Diego

On Saturday several members of the online forum, Hep C Nomads, gathered in Balboa Park, near the fountain and the science museum. For the first time, we met face to face. We seemed already to be old friends. Two were still taking the ribivarin/interferon treatment, so travelling to the meetup was really tiring. We talked and talked, sitting under a patio umbrella. The wife of one of the patients joined in with gusto.

It's been a privilege, which I hope will be repeated more and more often in the future, locally and regionally. The only support groups I have found were all part of hospital or other programs, and were intended for their own patients or clients. Concerned people simply have to start their own, and use the phone or email.

Enjoying Life

On Saturday I enjoyed three hours of dance performances by small dance troupes, and dance schools, courtesy of the Recreation Department and organized by Eveoke Dance Theatre. Several gave skilled, interesting combinations of Modern and Ballet. I was strong enough to sit through it, and then go on to an afternoon service at the Unitarian Universalist church. The next day, I was very tired and needed lots of extra sleep. That's okay. My visit to my sister in Santa Barbara went well. The travelling didn't bother me. So much stronger.