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busy taking care of business
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Wed, 04-15-2009 - 11:35am
and that business would be mr dick. ive become his hands and legs or arms and legs or hands and feet. whatever..the therapy he is having is helping,but on monday he was at a dead end with some of the exercises,he couldnt do,because of the intense pain. so its off to get another epideral,then back to therapy. this is going to be a long road for this guy. im not use to seeing him with a walker hobbling around. it makes you stop to think doesnt it,how quickly you can be taken down! but i am remaining positive about this whole situation,that it will get better,it will take time,and soon he will once again be jumping over the moon,ok maybe not over the moon...and maybe not even jumping...how about just walking without the pain..yes that sounds good,walking without pain!! life does become a test of endurance doesnt it,i think when we do get a good day,we have to enjoy it and keep the memory for those days that arent so good. and yes cal..the italian in me says that the rainbow you saw was a good sign!! hugs mindy

    


                      

    

                      

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Wed, 04-15-2009 - 12:47pm

It does make you stop & think "how quickly you can be taken down", Mindy!

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Wed, 04-15-2009 - 7:02pm
Mindy my goodness I am glad that Rich is able to do some exercise, hate to see him have so many epiderals but if it helps and it works.

Betty L. Keep and Angel on your Shoulder & a prayer in your heart.

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Thu, 04-16-2009 - 10:46am

Hi Mindy, and so sorry to read that Rich is going through so much pain trying to get back his arms, legs, and natural motion to go on with life in a normal manner.

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Thu, 04-16-2009 - 11:36am

Mindy, it's so sad to hear all that Rich is going through (and you too).

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Fri, 04-17-2009 - 6:51am
thanks cal i didnt get the the email...but i will check out this site. i really think half the problem is coming from richs hip also. when he went in for knee surgery,the doc told him his hip was pretty bad. i know the pain started out around the hip and into the groin and now this. he has his appt for the epideral in two weeks,so we ll see how that goes and take it from there. thanks for your prayers,i am keeping you in mine also. you hang in there too. our friend who had the hip surgery is doing good,she is being moved to an intermediate nursing facility for her recovery and rehab today..take care..hugs mindy

    

                      

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Fri, 04-17-2009 - 6:53am
thanks betty,a positive attitude helps in this life,thats for sure,you just never know when you need it!! hugs min

    

                      

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Fri, 04-17-2009 - 6:58am
bea you truly have a way with words! thank you for your prayers and yes out of all of this my two sons who havent spoken have come together and are now buddies.now how long that will last i dont know..LOL..but for the time being,im going to enjoy that they hvae put their differences to the side and are speaking again. god does work in strange ways,doesnt he. our faith forever being tested and how when we doubt he comes thru in the smallest of ways,proving

    

                      

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Fri, 04-17-2009 - 7:04am
thanks kaci!!were hanging in there thats for sure! some days better then others! hey hows it by you..im about sick of this cold weather. its 34 here this morning and the heat is on. this winter sure doesnt want to end. hugs min

    

                      

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Fri, 04-17-2009 - 1:48pm
Mindy--I am sending you hugs and gentle ones for your DH. I wish it could really solve the problem for you. But I hope you know how much you are thought about--being the caregiver is not an easy job. I hope you are getting some time to regroup and recharge.
I will pray for rainbows for you and all your family.
Hugs,
Carol