Sam'swifeShirley Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Hello everyone, I can not find the words that adequately describe the American Cancer Relay for Life event. It is inspiring, happy, sad and just an awesome experience. It was well worth the effort to put together a team even with such short notice and I look forward to being there again next year. However, we will start planning much earlier. I am pleased to announce that, in less that two weeks, the BLOWHARDS collected $2101.00 and I am still expecting another check. One of the highlights for me was when my daughter-in-laws' stepdad, Tony, announced on stage that Wal-Mart donated $1000.00 in memory of Sam. How honored and humbled I know Sam would be! Again, I could not have done this without my wonderful friends. If there is a Relay for Life near, I urge everyone to attend and see what it is like. I took pictures and when I get them developed perhaps Rick will post some. This is the good. This past Sunday evening while I was simply moving a box at my son's new home-to-be, I twisted my left knee. There was pain and swelling immediately and I was unable to bear weight on my left foot. I hobbled home and did the usual, ice and elevate and the pain was not too bad as long as I didn't move my leg. Thankfully, I had crutches at home. On Monday I called our friend and PCP, Dr. Abell and went to see him. He aspirated blood-tinged fluid, which he said meant a tear. He was hoping small and said the pain would improve after the aspiration, which by the way rated right up there with childbirth! The plan was no weight bearing for a week (like I needed to be told that) and hope the inflammation would improve. I have the upmost respect for Dr. Abell and his knowledge but, by the evening the swelling and pain were much worse. On Tuesday, I went to see an orthopaedist. He did an MRI and I have a torn medial meniscus, which is a portion of cartilage between leg bones. The cartilage is just hanging in limbo, thus the pain and swelling. That is the bad. The computer is upstairs in our bonus room and I have been afraid to climb the stairs on crutches. I do not know what is going on with you folks and unfortunately can not sit with my leg unsupported for long. I can not tell you how many times we discussed moving the computer downstairs but, Sam liked his hideaway. Many nights when he couldn't sleep, he would get up and go upstairs and go on line. Moving a box seems like such a boring way to receive this injury. I was thinking of a more interesting cause such as I twisted my knee getting out of Mel Gibson's limo! Please offer suggestions. Tomorrow morning as an out-patient, I will have the tear repaired. Hopefully, I will be walking around inside the next day and progress afterward. It is doubtful that I will be able to climb the stairs for awhile so, I will continue to be out of touch. Also, I have and will continue to miss my walking. Sam and I used to jog but, switched to walking after some ankle and knee problems. Walking is my Valium. That is the ugly. Please know that each of you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe and healthy. May God Bless Us All. Sam'swifeShirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley Sorry about the ankle,make sure you get the rest you are suppose to be getting..Glad to hear the relay for life was a success..Sam would be so proud.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Oh my gosh Shirley --- Please heal quickly!! I am so sorry/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley, Hurray! Congratulations on your successful fundraising endevor! Ouch for you! Hope the surgery goes well! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley, Good for you! Hope you recover fast from that injury!!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley, Congratulations on the results of the Relay. It sounds like a rewarding experience. Take care of that knee, let us know how the surgery goes as soon as you can, and we'll miss you. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley.....Glad the relay for life event went well. I have a suggestion for getting up those stairs. Sit on your bottom and scoot up those stairs if you feel the need to get to that computer. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley, First, congratulations on the Relay. What a wonderful experience for you. Second, as a 5 time knee surgery patient, I know that once the surgery is done, you will probably walk out of the OR. It is that fast. Just take it easy on the leg...it does take some time and the swelling and bandages are hugh, but it goes away quiet fast. You will do well, just take the time to let it heal. Maybe now would be a good time to get one of the kids to move the computer for you. Stairs can be a challenge. I hope you are up and around soon. Take care of yourself. I am glad this happened after the Relay and not before. Best wishes on your recovery. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley, Congrats on the relay. That was really nice of Wal-Mart to honor Sam. Sorry to hear about your knee. Carolyn had a good idea about scooting up the stairs on the good old bottom. Oh well, just a thought. We'll miss your posts. Get well soon and thinking of you. Look forward to your pictures.... Blessings and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley, What an amazing job with Relay!! Congrats!!!! I hop;e your ankle heals smoothly. Please take care of yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley, Congrats on all your efforts. You are right, Sam would be proud. Hope all goes well with your surgery. Opt for the spinal anesthetic, it works well. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 You did well with the Relay for Life event. Good luck with your surgery today. Hope it goes well and you are up and around and on your own two feet again very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Your team name cracks me up! I wish you a relaxing and quick recovery. Have that son of yours rent you a bunch of movies. Take Care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Prayers for a quick recovery being sent your way. Congrats on the Relay! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Good Job & Get Well Soon Shirley! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Shirley , pray that you heal quickly. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Gee, Shirley, it was the good, bad and ugly. You did a great job with Relay. You must have worked hard. The bad leg is a real bummer...but I hope the surgery goes well. My computer was in an office basement for years. I had my kids move it up to one of the old bedrooms that is now my office. I didn't like going up and down the stairs and had no excuse what so ever I wish you well and would hope you feel like posting again soon. Will be looking forward to the good, the sweet and the pretty. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Gee, Shirley, it was the good, bad and ugly. You did a great job with Relay. You must have worked hard. The bad leg is a real bummer...but I hope the surgery goes well. My computer was in an office basement for years. I had my kids move it up to one of the old bedrooms that is now my office. I didn't like going up and down the stairs and had no excuse what so ever I wish you well and would hope you feel like posting again soon. Will be looking forward to the good, the sweet and the pretty. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Have no idea how I did that twice. Sorry! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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