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  1. Donna, I am so sorry to read this. I will keep you both in my prayers. I will always remember how good you were to Randy. Much love, Shirleyb
  2. This is what Judy wrote in updates last night......such wonderful feeling seeing her post. Judy wrote- I can't believe I'm sitting here at the computer at MDA at midnight. I don't know when I was on last or how many phone calls I have not been able to return. When the nurse woke me to give me meds around 10 pm tonight, I remember saying, I'm so happy. She was a bit shocked given the recent state of my health and asked why was that? I had to say I'm just happy I woke up, no vomiting after an usual amount of my liquid diet and feeling pretty darn ok. I have to be very honest folks. It could last a day, a week a month....We (Stan and I, family and the doctors) have had all the "talks. My digestive system has stopped working and I've been living a hellish kind of life for a couple of weeks now. No further treatments but today I elected for a procedure that has allowed me to eat my liquid diet and keep it down for the first time in ages. Believe me, it is exciting! I had a cathater (sp?) put in that will collect the fluids that have been dumping in my belly. Periodically, I will manually empty it . I have no qualms about it--if this can give me even a little more time with a much improved quality of life, I'm all for it. Up until now, I couldn't come online. I was not only physically debilitated but emotionally devastated. Through many tears I told Dr T that I accepted this was it but I just could not bear the thought of ending like this. She is so sweet and I could feel her pain for me. I swear I don't know what else to say. I'm sitting here feeling so normal. Please, let it last for at least another day, week, etc. I love you all and have missed you so much. I'm on the hospital computer and don't know how long I'll be in the hospital. I don't even have my computer with me in the coach but I'll touch base with you when I can. As for the Summit, until today I couldn't even contemplate it. Tomorrow may confirm I can't make it but who knows. I surely don't because tonight life feels surreal. To all my dear friends, goodnight and "click." Judy in KW
  3. I hope everyone is busy with plans for the weekend and just have not had time to open the windows and let some air in. It is a beautiful day here in MN. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. Shirley
  4. Judy in Mi, I have so much admiration for you. Through out your struggles you have shown so much grace, that is it hard not to look up to you as a way to live life. I am thankful you post as regularly as you do. Same goes for Judy in KW....you both are such amazing women to give so much of yourselves for others to read about and strive to do as well as you do in just making the most of each day. Thank you for your posts. Eric, you are always a ray of sunshine, even if the weather is not so good and Sally is not so "well". I love following what you are up to each posting. I know I have been remiss in posting myself. Nothing I can say about it. Just know, I follow each of you and pray for all. Have a blessed day. Shirley
  5. Good morning one and all. Woke to rain this morning. Very much needed here in Minnesota. Fall is definitely here. The trees are changing colors and the weather is much cooler. I love this time of year. It is good to see folks are gradually getting back here to post what they are up to. Judy KW getting closer to home, Judy MI staying busy as ever. Eric almost to busy to post but he still gets here. So glad Ann is able to be so involved in such a good cause. Stephanie still hanging in there. Annette is posting when she can. Lillian bragging about her wonderful weather in CA. Alan is out and about and Bud is going strong. I am so glad to see everyone! Hope you all have s super day! Shirley
  6. Judy MI, I hope you have a blast with the days events....sounds like fun and right up your alley. I hope everyone is doing well today.
  7. Okay Judy, You guilted me into posting here. I admit, I have been a lurker for way way too long. I really do enjoy reading about everyone and following your stories. Your little dog reminds me of mine....only mine is OLD. Try getting a gentle lead for her and see if that doesn't help. You may want to see about taking her to a training class too. It rained alittle this morning here in MN. But it will not be a wash out. Should be a great weekend according to the weather guys. I hope everyone has a great day. cya
  8. Christina, I am so so sorry for your loss. The are just no words I can offer to ease your pain and heartache. Take your time making whatever arrangements you need to make. Do what you feel you need to do for you to be able to honor your husband and friend. Warm and gentle hugs to you. You are in my prayers. Shirley
  9. My heart felt prayers for Rich's family. I can see him with TBone on the boat, laughing with Frank and Dave and Dave, and all the many others that have gone on. May he rest in blessed peace.
  10. Thank you all for your kind words and love and support. This is the best group of people anyone could ask to be involved with. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Warm hugs to all. Shirley
  11. Hi, I don't post very often at all even though I still come here every day. This is one place I come to and remember Randy everyday. It has been six years since he passed and I still think of him everyday. I know the kids still think of him often and Jake still asks about Papa every so often. We all still miss him. Well today is his birthday and it marks the end of a long couple of days for us. He died on the 6th, my birthday was the 8th, and his is today. Will we ever forget, I don't think so. We have many great memories that make us laugh and smile. He meant so much to us and so we still cry when it hits us like a ton of brick that he is gone from us. Today is one of those days. It still hurts to know he will not be a part of his grandsons life. It still hurts to know that he and Jason and Jenn will not celebrate another fathers day together. Little things mean so much. We still find odds and ends that make us remember him when we are doing activities that we did with him before and still do now. So in honor of Randy, we celebrate your life, your love, your sense of humor, and all that you shared with us. We will love you always. For those walking this path, know that in time you will smile again, you will laugh again, you will love again, but you will also have time to cry......again. I love you babe!!! Shirley
  12. Kasey and Tracy and family, You have always been in my prayers. May you feel the love and warmth that are offered from my heart. Much peace. Shirley
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    Scary news

    Rochelle, Check out this web site for melanoma. They seem to have some very engaged people on the site with lots of information on mm. The site is MPIP.org. I found it when we were searching for support sites for my brother in law who had mm. Best of luck, and be very aggressive in your treatment. Shirley b
  14. Linda, First off, congratulations on making the decision to quit. I used the Chantix to quit. I know about all the reports of all the bad things that happen, but I also know how much it helped me. I had tried to quit so many times using everything out there on the market. When I tried the Chantix by day 5 I knew it was going to work. If you can do it without the nicotine replacements, I think you will do so much better. Try to break the addicition if you can. I take anti-depressants to begin with, so the depression part was a non issue in that regard. I did have some of the stomach issues, but found that if I ate before taking the pills, it wasn't so bad. I also found that for some reason banana's helped the most all around. They settled the tummy, helped with the energy level, helped with the urges to eat the wrong things, helped to make me feel balanced all around. One or two a day worked best. When I didn't eat them, I felt off. Not sure just what it was about the banana's but that was the one food that seemed to have the most impact. I only took the Chantix for 2 months but have not had a smoke since one week after starting it. I still have an urge once in a while but it lasts about as long as it takes to drink a glass of water then is gone. I have not had a smoke in 5 months now. So, best of luck in your change in habits. I wish you only success. Shirleyb
  15. Thankful to wake up to another day. Thankful for everyone here. Thankful for JACKIE, I do pray you are feeling better. I have missed your daily dose of inspiration. Thankful for the love of family and friends. Just plain thankful.
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    John

    You and your children are in my prayers at this very very difficult time. I'm so so sorry. Much love, Shirley
  17. Val, I do understand. After Randy died, we as a family decided that no one else would be called PaPa because that is what Jacob knew his grandfather as. So when my new husband came into our family, his name became grandpa Mike or "Dude" depending on what they were talking about. Jacob was only three when Randy passed but he still remembers his Papa. That is what counts. Best wishes on the new baby. Shirleyb
  18. ((Ginny)) May the good memories come to you today.
  19. To Frank, I raise my glass high and salute you!! Your encouragment and support was felt by so many. You have been and continue to be an inspiration to me and many others. I can only hope to have the grace and dignity that you had as you went through this life. May you feel the love of those that knew you, now that you are in heaven looking down on us each day. Happy Birthday! Shirley
  20. I found this to be so true. For all of us who have lost someone we love, this kind of explains the "walk". Much love and warm hugs. Shirleyb "The best way out of a problem is through it." -Author Unknown- *~*~*~*~*~* You Did There have been situations in your life that you thought you would never get through. And yet, you did. There have been challenges you faced that you thought you would never overcome. And yet, you did. There have been losses you've suffered that you thought you would never be able to get beyond. And yet, you did. For you are here today, stronger, wiser, more experienced and more knowledgeable as a result of it all. Though the road has had its rough spots, you've successfully made your way along it. There will certainly be more rough spots ahead, and there may even be some particularly difficult ones right now. So it pays, every now and then, to look back and remember that even though you thought you wouldn't get through, you did. And perhaps, if you think about it, you'll see that there's really never any reason to doubt yourself. For when life challenged you to make your way through, you did. And now, even more importantly, you will...
  21. shirleyb

    The Gift

    Don, What a blessing it is when someone says your loved ones name with such admiration. There is almost no better feeling of love swelling inside. I am happy for you. Shirley
  22. Randy, I can just see Deb and Daisy meeting at the rainbow bridge. So happy and pain free again. What joy. I am sorry you have lost her here. Much peace, Shirley
  23. Flowergirlie, Take time to breath deep. It has only been a few days. But I know you have the grace to get through this. There are many here will join you in your walk as you learn to carry on on your own. You have my prayers.
  24. Grace, It has not been that long but it sure seems like forever doesn't it? So much is on your shoulders now and how to you get through it? One day at a time, one moment at a time. Call the insurance company about the porch and damage and have them come in and get it fixed. In the meantime, keep pumping. As for the kids, it is hard. Mine are older and they still had such a hard time with losing their father. Just know you are in my prayers.
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