February 2012
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November 2010
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August 2010
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I was starting to get a little concerned since I hadn’t heard from the Penn Lung Center. When I saw Dr. Lee a few weeks ago he said they’d call and set up a time to do the final pre-lung transplant tests, which will take three days and end with a heart catheter on the last day. Then I didn’t hear…
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The people at the Lung Center have rules. I ran into a situation today where the rules were black and white. This is the way it is. Take it or leave it. I can understand that in a medical situation. Unfortunately, I usually deal in shades of gray. I rarely fit with anybody else’s rules, so I have…
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It’s fun to plant pumpkins and gourds. With the pumpkins, you never know quite what shape they’ll take or how big they’ll get. They start out dark green and turn orange as they ripen. The gourds were the most fun. They’d vine up fences or wherever and you never know not only what the shape will…
“I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to...”
– Rita Rudner (via julie911) (via shadesofblue)
Sometimes I miss being married. Sometimes. More often I just miss loving that someone special and them loving me back and having the talks and doing the things that you can only share with that person. If I hadn’t had it, I wouldn’t miss it. But I’m...
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itiswellwithmysoul:
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I love trains, the sound of trains, the look of trains, the history etc. The trans-Canadian is on my to do list. One of my grandsons loves trains as well. It’s always nice to see little bits of my dad in the the kids.
The train trip through the Canadian Rockies in the…
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(via dontleavemebehind)
Sometimes I feel this way. Lots of times lately. Sometimes I wonder what’s the use. A song, a picture, something will touch off a memory which leads to others. Those days are gone and they aren’t coming back. It’s over. Then I fall into a black hole until I can pull…
“I’ve never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are...”
– Sophia Loren (via wordsoflove) (via simplywhit)
Maybe Sophia Loren didn’t have a mother who committed suicide or a daughter who died young of cancer or a son who had spinal meningitis or an uncle who was committed…. should I go on? Some memories deserve to be left in dark and dusty corners and not...
Prayer request, please
whatitsliketodie:
The mother of Itiswellwithmysoul is in the hospital. She’s been failing for awhile but hopefully with prayers and some time in the hospital they can figure it out and get her home, healthy and happy again. Thanks.
What it's like to be told you're terminally ill.:... →
I am going to make it to Spring and I am thrilled. I am happier about that than you can believe. I’m sure I’m not unlike others in my position: We try to be as positive as we can, think good thoughts, be strong for ourselves and others, but you wonder. Will I see another Spring? Will I see my…
July 2010
27 posts
Ruminations on a Sunday morning......
whatitsliketodie:
I’ve not had my coffee yet.
I’m gloomy today.
I wonder what’s the use of going on if I’m in this much discomfort and need Hospice care just to get the day going every day.
Ditto Ativid and Morphine.
I think I’d better have my coffee!
It's coming...
whatitsliketodie:
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
I can’t wait to run and not be weary, or just to walk, and not faint. Thanks, God.
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At the top of the stairs
Behind the door
Several dusty boxes sit on the floor
Memories.
Things the kids left behind.
Things Moms can’t throw out:
The teddy bear, almost no fur.
It rubbed off on her.
The bunny with the faded stripes in his ears,
His stuffing on the floor
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My mom died many years ago, but before she left, she taught me many good things about nature, and manners and lots of important things, many of which don’t get taught anymore. Like not to chew food with your mouth open. lol I do miss her cooking! Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. I expect I’m going to be…
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As the medicines get squared away, the right stuff taken at the right timesw, things seem to be responding. The sore throat and the sinus drainage seems to be better, a little, and I believe the amount of oxygen I’m using may be about ready to dial back a bit. I hope so, anyway. Appointment made…
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I’ve been in the best mood all day and apparently that translates into how I answer the phone because everybody has commented on it.
My buddy Eileen came over early this morning, and my brother is driving 11 hours to “stop by and say hi” from Indianapolis even as we speak and while I admit it…
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whatitsliketodie:
itiswellwithmysoul:
I’ve been in the best mood all day and apparently that translates into how I answer the phone because everybody has commented on it.
My buddy Eileen came over early this morning, and my brother is driving 11 hours to “stop by and say hi” from Indianapolis even as we speak and while I admit it…
I just knew how sick you sounded and that you mentioned...