DebsSky Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hey all: Yesterday my Mom was out mowing the lawn and telling me that her strength is coming back....BIG TIME!! How awesome, I am so happy for her, but insecure at the same time watching the crappy news so many have had on the board. Should I be paranoid?? Praying for you all, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Deb, That is great news! I'm so happy for her and for you! Like Katie I don't think you should be paranoid. Take the time to enjoy each and every moment with her and hold her close. You have to believe that everything is going to be okay in order to stay sane. Prayers for her continued recovery. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Wow! That's wonderful news...both that she is able to mow the lawn, and feels like doing so. LOL Don't be paranoid. Be vigilant. Be very vigilant. And if anyone gives her a hard time about it tell them it's HER intent to live long, and that they can be a part of that effort by being proactive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 Hi, Deb! So good to see you posting and the good news of your mom. Enjoy! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi Deb, Great news about your mom!! Keep the good news coming. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsSky Posted May 5, 2005 Author Share Posted May 5, 2005 Thanks everyone for sharing in the news. She is out doing yardwork again as we speak. She has a doc. appt. today. Hope the good news keeps coming!! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 I forgot to mention something. She needs to make certain she is wearing appropriate respiratory protection while working in the yard. For people with "normal" pulmonary systems and immune systems the micro-organisms in the soil and on plants are not a big threat. But for folks like your Mom and me (folks who have a history of any lung disease and immune system disease) we need to take extra precautions. Wear waterproof gloves under leather gloves. Wear a particulate matter respirator, and if she is going to be spraying anything on the plants the respirator should be effective against organic vapors as well. I know...sounds like it takes all the fun out playing in the dirt. But there is nothing fun about picking up a mycobaterial infection or fungal infection of the Lung(s) or skin because we didn't take extra precautions when we needed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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