I am not sure who all knew, but I’ve been sick since May, and I am not counting a rough case of C-diff, colitis, and other issues. While both of those things were very rough on me, what happened in May, which is also the month I had the colitis in, was really bad as well.

I had gone to see my daughter, and I wasn’t far into Texas when the colitis started to get a little rough. About an hour or so outside of San Antonio, the pain got so bad that I almost had them get an ambulance to meet us. But I sat in my seat in a fetal position. That next morning, I was in the ER, and they were the best ER that I’ve ever been to for myself. So I caught the train back home and came in and crashed. When I woke up, I saw the beginnings of what looked like a rash that quickly moved upward and then came up my left wrist. It was painful, and I watched it as it was coming up my wrist. I was in the ER watching it.

I was tested for Rocky Mountain Spotted Tick Fever, which took a week or so to come back. I was tested for other things. I had a visit with my doctor and still had some ER visits. I saw the dermatologist a few times, and about a month ago, I went, and she did punch biopsies on my leg, hand, and arm. About 10 days later, the results showed vascular, which indicated a form of vasculitis. The other two biopsies showed an allergy to a medication. I now wear compression socks every day. I am finally recovering. I’ve had antibiotics and steroids, the best steroid creams, and pills for itching and anxiety. I have not been able to work for a bit.

So, all of this put us just shy of $1000 on our rent, including late fees, utilities, and the insurance here. I’m adding the notice to vacate. I don’t necessarily want or need the money sent to me, but I will have to pay in full, which is $1340. An eviction notice is on the way. I’ve checked into programs and asked friends.