July 21, 1972

Last night finished art class for another season. I have taken the class from Jack Vigos these past eight years. I hope to resume again in September.



Ariel got us a little Chiahijia (I spelled that wrong) puppy last week. Baby (our little black poodle) seems to accept him okay. She teases him though. It was happiness to visit with Lee and Ariel, even though the time was so short Claire and the kids came to visit Wednesday. I so enjoy my kids.



Les is off work today and tomorrow. I enjoy the time we have together. I hope God will be merciful and let us enjoy our retirement years together in happiness and good health. I went to the doctors offices Thursday afternoon. I was surprised when he ordered a series of tests. He said my blood pressure was so high he was worried about it. He said to make an appointment in 3 weeks, and he would then discuss the results with me.



I was really surprised when he called me today. The said he couldn't wait until then. He made a report on most of the tests. He said that my heart was the same as it was a year ago. That the tape on it was normal. Cholesterol was normal. Chest was the same as it was three years ago. ( I want to write all of this while it's fresh on my mind.) He said my sugar was 4+ , and that the thyroid was very low. He instructed me to increase the insulin 1 unit, and then he would raise it again when I go to him the 3rd of August. Now for the shock, and the real reason for his call. He said I must come to the clinic tomorrow afternoon at 2pm. He had made an appointment with Dr. Johns for me. He said the pap smear test had come back with very suspicious cells and they wanted more test immediately. I was so scared that I was in tears. Les wanted to know why I was crying. I told him what the doctor had said. I wanted to seek solace from him and then I wanted to call Claire. We decided to wait for the final say of Dr. Vincent, as it may prove to be nothing after all__??