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Taking a Break

Evelyn Herwitz · May 13, 2025 · 9 Comments

I am happy to report that I got through my extraction of a resorbed tooth with no complications last Wednesday—no fun, but it’s done. So I was able to get my spring Covid shot on Friday, also without complications. My lungs have cleared from pneumonia,and I caught up a bit on rest over the weekend, along with enjoying a lovely Mother’s Day visit with my eldest in Boston. My finger ulcer heals slowly, but at least it continues to heal.

I’m also happy to report that my acting debut, a scene from The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams last Monday night, was a success. First time I’ve performed in a play since the sixth grade, and I remembered all my lines (no small feat, giving how much harder it is to remember stuff at this age, especially with scleroderma brain fog).

And so, I will be taking a few weeks off for the rest of the month, to recharge. I’ll be back on this blog in June. In the meantime, Dear Reader, I wish you good health, good medical care, and that you make the most of each moment.

Evelyn Herwitz blogs weekly about living fully with chronic disease, the inside of baseballs, turtles and frogs, J.S. Bach, the meaning of life and whatever else she happens to be thinking about at livingwithscleroderma.com. Please view Privacy Policy here.

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Filed Under: Body, Mind Tagged With: managing chronic disease, mindfulness, stress, tooth resorption, vacation

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  1. Pat Bizzell says

    May 13, 2025 at 9:27 am

    Glad to have this update. I’m sure your were apprehensive about the tooth situation. Enjoy your break!

    Reply
    • Evelyn Herwitz says

      May 13, 2025 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Patrice says

    May 13, 2025 at 10:25 am

    Well deserved! Enjoy.
    Prayers and love from South Louisiana. xoxo

    Reply
    • Evelyn Herwitz says

      May 13, 2025 at 12:42 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Rita says

    May 13, 2025 at 9:46 pm

    All good news!
    I am glad you are taking a break. Self-care is so vital to those with chronic disease.

    Reply
  4. Mindi Harris says

    May 19, 2025 at 5:23 pm

    That’s me, hi I’m the eldest, it’s me 🥰

    Reply
    • Evelyn Herwitz says

      May 29, 2025 at 11:13 am

      You are, indeed! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mindi Harris says

    May 19, 2025 at 5:25 pm

    Sung to the tune of Taylor Swift (you need to know you’re pop culture momma bear)

    Reply
    • Evelyn Herwitz says

      May 29, 2025 at 11:13 am

      Haha!

      Reply

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