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Ginny,
I am so sorry Earl broke his leg. It means extra work for you and lots of pain for him. This is not fun for either of you.
Like others have said you do have to admire his spirit. He was just trying to do something that he thought was totally doable. I am sorry it didn't end up that way. Maybe he should stick with rinsing dishes with you at his side.
I hope life gets easier for both of you and that Earl keeps his pride in place. He just wants to be useful.
When Randy was sick that was one of the things that really gave him saddness. He wasn't able to help out with much of anything and he knew I was doing it "all" and that broke his heart. He didn't want to be a burden. From my perspective on it, I just wanted him to get better. I would have moved heaven and earth to help him get better and would have done it all if it would have meant he would get better and have some good days.
Best wishes to you both at this time. Take a deep breath, slow down, and be thankful it wasn't anything worse. You are both in my prayers.
Much love and prayers for healing coming your way.
Shirley
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Shannon,
I can only identify with everything you have written too well. I just don't know what the future will bring. All the dreams and plans we had are gone. Now it is just me. I too always thought I would have Randy by my side til we were old.
Now I just am living day to day and no real direction. I know that life goes on and I will to, but I just have not found my "yellow brick road". One day you and I will find our maps that God has for us. Until then, I just keep on keeping on.
Thank you for posting this. It is what I have been feeling all day today and just did not know how to put it into words. Thank you for sharing.
Much love,
Shirley
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Tina,
I am so glad to see you are back!!! I have been wondering about you girl.
It is good to read that you now have curtains on the windows and your home is taking shape. I bet they look really nice. Every little thing you do for yourself is an accomplishment and should be celebrated.
Sorry you are in so much pain yet but everyone has their own timeline in handling the death of their loved ones. I am glad you are able to talk to your mother in law about it. It helps to have someone to talk to. Just don't forget about us here too. There are lots of good listeners here too.
Keep in touch.
Much love,
Shirley
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So David,
Does this mean you might let her borrow your hat for a day or too???
It really is kind of cute.
Andrea, take a deep breath girl. When stuff like this happens try to break it down into smaller parts and then try and deal with the smaller parts. I know it is hard, but as everything we do in life, one step at a time. Slow down and smell the coffee....then take a double dose of it and get rolling again.
Best of luck to both of you....
Much love,
Shirley
p.s. I wonder if we should have a contest to see who has the most beautiful hat. I bet there are some good ones out there.
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Hey poster boy!!
I am sorry you are feeling so down and out. I have been there recently and can understand what it feels like. Just know that I care about you and have come to have so much admiration for you. You helped me more than you or anyone else will ever know. I have to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for being who you are. When I was feeling so down and out, your posts were the ones I looked for, for I knew you had many words of wisdom that touched my soul to help me climb back up and to feel human again. Thank you dear wonderful man.
I hope this passes soon for you. Do what you must to get to feeling human again.
You are my sunshine!!!
Much love and many prayers going out to you and Gay.
Shirley
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Hi Jen,
The foods that we were told to watch out for were the ones that had alot of vitamin K. Ask you doctor about this. Don't change your mothers diet but be aware that certain foods should be avoided. Randy was never a big veggie eater so for us it was important that he not become a big veggie eater at the time. The one thing I remember them telling us was to not change his diet because of his developing blood clots and if he did change his diet to stay away from foods high in vitamin k.
Wish I could remember more of what they are but I think it would be best if you find out from your doctor. I don't want to give out mis-information.
Hope things are getting better for you mom.
Good luck. Much love,
Shirley
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Oh Jennifer,
I am so sorry hon. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
I pray for peace for all of us who have lost those we love so dearly.
Much love,
Shirleyb
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Norme,
You are such a sweetheart. I got your mail today with the quilt pictures. They are so beautiful! I wish I had the talent you do to make these wonderful quilts. Mine are just crazy quilts but I like them too. Thanks for sharing.
Much love,
Shirley
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Andrea,
With both meds your mom is taking, they will stop giving them to her just before any scheduled surgery. Randy's was stopped the afternoon before his last surgery and then restarted right after the surgery was done.
Have they put in a filter yet for your mom? I know Randy had one put in to catch any clots that might form in the lower part of the body.
But to answer your question, yes they can still do the surgery but they will take her off the blood thinners before they do it and more than likely they will restart the blood thinners afterwards.
It is doable.
Best of luck to you both.
Shirley
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Jen,
Randy had problems with blood clots. It usually took between 3 and four days for the pain to go away.
Watch what foods she is eating but I am sure your doctor told you about those.
Best of luck.
Shirley
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Marlon,
I am so very sorry that your dear mother lost her battle.
My heart breaks for you and your sister and brother. I hope you are able to find some peace in knowing she is not having to fight anymore and is at peace.
Much love,
Shirley
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Knowledge is power. Give her the power she needs to fight this battle.
Help her in anyway you can.
Do what your gut tells you to do. I have learned never to neglect my gut feelings. They are usually right.
Best of luck to both of you. You are both in my prayers.
Shirley
p.s. the link is a hoot.
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Mimmie,
What a day brightner you are. Thanks for posting the wonderful news. It is true, miracles do happen. We just have to open our eyes to see them and ACCEPT that they are miracles.
Thank you.
Shirley
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Lynne,
Sounds like you are on a roller coaster ride for your lives. I am so sorry that things are not improving more than they are.
As for the job, I am sorry about that too. I know what it is like to not have a job but that will change when the time is right for both of you.
You are both in my prayers. May you have the time you need to get things going good again and may it be SOON. Hang in there, we are all cheering you on in this battle.
Much love,
Shirley
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I found this in the paper for David W.
Services for David Alan Winn, 50, Lawrence, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church.
Mr. Winn died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, Okla.
He was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Topeka, the son of James G. and Nancy J. (Birt) Winn. He grew up in Abilene but spent the majority of his life in Lawrence.
Mr. Winn worked at E&E Specialties, and previously worked at the Lawrence Paper Co. He also was a photographer.
He married Nancy N. Roberts on Oct. 7, 1983, in Lawrence. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Daniel G. and Kevin J., both of the home, and a sister, Cynthia Winn, of Lawrence.
A memorial fund for the family has been established at Commerce Bank.
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It is hard being so scared of the unknown.
This is one of the best places to find out information. Ask what questions you need to ask, someone invariably has an answer.
Keep the faith.
Prayers going out to wish you the best.
shirley
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I am glad you have found a plan for your chemo. I hope and pray it helps you to fight this battle. I wish you the best of luck.
You are in my prayers.
Much love,
Shirley
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Nancy,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at David's passing. He truely was a blessing to many of us on the board and I will miss him.
My heart is breaking for you.
Much love,
Shirley
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I am praying for the best for both of you.
Not unusual for the crankies to come out when you are under so much stress. Take a deep breath, and keep on keeping on. That is what we do best.
Much love,
shirley
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Fay,
I am sorry ED decided to show his ugly face again. I hope for the best for you. You have my prayers.
Shirley
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Damn! Damn! Damn!
I am so sorry for this news. It is so unfair! My heart is breaking for you.
You are both in my prayers along with the rest of your family. It is such a shock. I am sorry hon. I am so sorry.
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Dean,
Are you sure your daughter didn't call someone?????
I am really glad you are getting your new toy. It will be so nice for you and your wife to be able to get out and about and not have to worry about you getting so tired. I am very happy for you.
Have fun with the new toy. I love your postings. They truely are heartwarming to read.
Much love,
Shirley
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Hon,
I am so sorry you are going through this. Sometimes it is your strength and committment to not smoking that he might make him to be jealous because he can't seem to quit his habit too. Jealousy does that sometimes. Makes us mean, wanting what others have. Be it material or something like this. When that happens we do everything in our power to make the other person fail so we don't look so bad. I am sorry that this is going on.
Next time things get tense, maybe just ask for a hug. It is hard to do, but a hug can do wonders for calming the soul for both of you. It is hard to fight and pick on each other when you are that close.
You are in my prayers kiddo. I wish you both the best of luck in this.
Shirley
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Best of luck and good wishes too.
My prayers are with you that you are feeling better soon.
Much love,
Shirley