Saying hi after a long hiatus

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Registered: 05-02-2003
Saying hi after a long hiatus
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Fri, 05-02-2003 - 9:25pm
I am almost embarrassed coming back after being gone so long, please be kind.

In the last 5 weeks, dh had a heart attack, the day after he came home from the

hospital we lost his sister to cancer (4 years in going). I also lost an

elderly Aunt the day after Barbara passed and because these things seem to

go in 3's a close friend from high school lost his father suddenly just last

week. I wanted to pull the blankie over my head every night when I went to bed.

On a better note, the attack dh had was basically a wake up call. The MD

said it was a brush rather than a bang. Won't bore you with the medical jargon

but he is taking walks with me on a regular basis, trying some really healthy

foods and for the most part enjoying them. Going for cardiac rehab 3 times

a week and listening to everything they tell him. He seems fascinated about

learning about what they have to say. He is also taking his meds without having

to be reminded. He will start back to work on Monday part time.

I am on vacation this week coming up and I have promised to work on an area

in the yard where he can to outside and do a little golfing, mostly putting,

but I had an idea about hanging a large tarp from the branch of a great big

oak tree where he can drive some balls into it. The MD has given him the go

ahead for that kind of exercise in moderation. He is also getting more sleep

which both of us really needed to do (I haven't gotten around to it yet).

His family still does not know which I disagree with but he does not want to

worry them after going thru so much with Barbara the last month and I have

agreed to respect his wishes with the stipulation that he will tell some of

them a little at a time when the time is right.

I am sure I have missed many discussions but the little girl Mallory has been

on my mind this whole time. Please someone tell me how that is going.

Plans for our oldest sons wedding are going along well. We are putting a video

together after people write down stories they remember about him as a child and

growing up and just what he means to them now as an adult. The video will be played

at the wedding for all to see. He was able to fly from Oregon to home for the

wake and funeral and to see his Dad which made him feel better. He is also coming

home for his Dads birthday at the end of this month. He has been very upset but

a real brick through all of this & we love him for it.

I feel like I could write for an hour but you probably do not want to read

something that long. Believe me when I tell you I have missed all of you.

We have a great circle of friends even though most of us have never met.

When I did find time to sit down I mostly just sat and read or watched tv and

crocheted a gift for my future d-i-l. She has been a great source to talk to, her

Mother has been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and we talk but do not

dwell on the negatives (something I need right now).


Hope I have not bored you but needed to get back to the things that make me feel

good and this is definately one of them. Will be back in the next couple of

days, will then be able to tell you how my yard is getting BEAUTIOUS.

Love to everyone.

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Fri, 05-02-2003 - 9:41pm
Carol welcome home. And sweetie you didn't bore me at all with your post. Your life has been full ha? I am glad to hear your husband is trying to keep healthy along with you. Thats nice to hear. Sorry about Barbara.... Vacations are nice ha did you enjoy yours? The tarp idea sounds like a winner...

Me ya haven't missed any thing I am just as bratty as ever and the girls are still scratching their heads when they read my posts ha ha ha... I am still chasing William around the house ha ha ha... Doggie from hell is still alive... yup I haven't wraped my fingers around his neck yet ha ha ha.... I am excited that William has a surprise for me tomorrow. I can't imagine what he is up to...

Okay I will make this short because there is no way in hell I can write ya response and tell ya what I have been up to in one post. ha ha ha.....

Oh oh oh..... Carol I am writing shorter posts ha ha ha ha... thats good news! ha ha ha


I missed you Carol welcome back,

Aloha,

Hula Girl

Aloha,

Lei

 

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Registered: 11-12-1998
Fri, 05-02-2003 - 11:13pm
Good to see you back, Carolyn. My goodness, you have certainly had more than your share to deal with! Glad your DH is doing well; guess the wake-up call did the trick!

Again, good to see you back,

Red

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 05-02-2003 - 11:31pm
Hi Carolyn so good to see you back. Wow you sure have had your hands full. I am so glad your dh is doing well and getting better. I am sorry for the loss of family and friends that is always so hard.

Hugs

Mary

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 05-03-2003 - 8:44am
Welcome back Carolyne. We've missed you, but you sure have had your hands full. I'm so glad dh is doing well, my bil went through a similar experiece about 6 weeks ago. They live out of state, but I'll see him today as they're in town for a 1st communion. I understand he's doing ok, but off work for 6 weeks and on meds also. I'm so sorry about the loss of you loved ones, but it's great the you have someone there to talk to. Looking forward to *seeing* more of you around here. Charlie
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sat, 05-03-2003 - 9:38am
So nice to see you (((Carolyn))). Hope it's a long time (or never) before you go thru a period like this again. DH is doing a good job lsitening to the experts. Good job! Now come out from under your blanky and hang out with us! Many hugs!

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Registered: 04-09-1999
Sat, 05-03-2003 - 10:43am
Welcome back Carolyn....Sounds like you have had a full plate. Glad you 'wandered' back!

Stay and chat awhile!

Hugs

RJ


 


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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sun, 05-04-2003 - 12:19am
Good to see you Carolyn, welcome "home"! So much has been going on for, my gosh. So glad your dh is ok and hopefully his new lifestyle will keep him healthy. Hugs, Gabby

       


 


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