-------Original Message-------
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 6:19 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Hi!
We had the Rabbi and her husband for Lunch (Julie made Brisket etc. ) then they went to Torah study - Julie is so completely involved now with the Temple, (too much,if you ask me :( but I felt uncommonly tired and stayed home , watched the Fla Beauty pageant, gorgeous girls - didn't pick the winner, but it was an esthetic adventure - so much beauty...
My appetite is so lousy and when I finally feel like eating, its the wrong stuff and my Edema on my right leg swells up -too much salt, probably, in short I am a mess...The good Docs give us Oldtimers more quantity of life and take away the quality ( sorry, bitching, bitching -forgive me...)
Glad, you have fun things planned and are meeting interesting people - keep it up ...Did Pam go for her final checkup last Thursday? All O.K.?
My Love to both of you! Have Fun and take care of yourselves - Life is too short not to...
MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/25/2009 5:22:04 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: !!!
Hi Mom,
Doing good so far. Went out to dinner with some new friends of Pam's. Pam met her at the breast cancer support group she's been going to, and we've hit it off with them so far. Did some much needed yard work around the house this morning, and then a little shopping. Gong to Durham this evening for a Durham Bulls baseball game. The USNA Alumni Association is having their annual picnic there today. Tomorrow is mostly hanging around home, cleaning up inside - which is also much needed :).
How are you feeling?
---D.
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 7:44 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
VERY WELL SAID, DAVID!
HOW IS YOUR WEEKEND SHAPING UP?
HAVE A GOOD ONE...
LOVE, mom
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/24/2009 5:56:45 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: !!!
I've heard this statement from him before. Interesting. I wonder, however, about the first part of that. I.e. I don't think I agree that science needs religion. Maybe it needs ethics, but not religion. Perhaps, however, it depends on the definition/scope of the concept of "religion". Einstein was very much into the 'mystery' behind the universe. As such, there was an awe and reverence of that mystery which can be attributed to an appreciation of God.
::)
---D.
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 7:54 AM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THOUGHT OF THE DAY:
"Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind." - Albert Einstein
Lisa.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
July 24, 2009 - Pineapples
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 7:30 AM, Dr. Lisa Earlewrote:
...harvesting Pineapples...must share...
Have a great day! Love,
Mom
On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 7:30 AM, Dr. Lisa Earle
...harvesting Pineapples...must share...
Have a great day! Love,
Mom
Saturday, July 18, 2009
July 17, 2009
On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 8:14 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Read your blog -I hate to disagree with Pam, but again, I think,your features are too "clean cut" to look like raggedy Andy :((( Do get that haircut and send me a picture...
Have fun at the concerts - so glad that Pam has so many great, social contacts - makes life so much more fun. Funny, I just ordered "Milk" through Netflix, I remember the real story and it sounds interesting. If you see it on Sunday, tell me how you liked it!
So you enjoy the weekend, you two!
Love you, MOM
BTW, Julie is such an optimist and positive thinker in her messages, but today I feel exceptionally tired and draggy - kinda quetching and aching - oye veh...Old age is truly not for Sissies...so, call me Sissy...
Enjoy your youth while you can, DAvid! Make each day count and take care of yourself!
Love, M.
Read your blog -I hate to disagree with Pam, but again, I think,your features are too "clean cut" to look like raggedy Andy :((( Do get that haircut and send me a picture...
Have fun at the concerts - so glad that Pam has so many great, social contacts - makes life so much more fun. Funny, I just ordered "Milk" through Netflix, I remember the real story and it sounds interesting. If you see it on Sunday, tell me how you liked it!
So you enjoy the weekend, you two!
Love you, MOM
BTW, Julie is such an optimist and positive thinker in her messages, but today I feel exceptionally tired and draggy - kinda quetching and aching - oye veh...Old age is truly not for Sissies...so, call me Sissy...
Enjoy your youth while you can, DAvid! Make each day count and take care of yourself!
Love, M.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Jul 16, 2009
On Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 11:02 AM, J Ruden wrote:
Hi Everyone J (smile face)
So my updates are less because Dr. Mom is BACK on line, on the phone - Whoooooooo Hoooooooooo and I’m trying to catch up with everything OY J VEY (not sure if there is such a thing as catching up J smile face)!!!!
For those of you who have reach mom by phone, yes she is tired and not skipping down the street (YET), but she is walking and working out with the physical therapists. Her scars are almost gone, but the nerves are definitely still “healing”. It will take another month probably before she is swimming, but she WILL RETURN to that and more – AMAZING!!!!
She is able to breath on her own (no more nebulizer stuff or oxygen needed) A true miracle!!! Her numbers are better than mine most of the time – the doctors are still getting the medications adjusted – (she’s so tiny that 40 milligrams really should be twenty) and we are learning as we go.
We have home health care; everyday someone is here working her upper body, her lower body, her lungs, and her mind – she keeps everyone on their toes; of course she excels at everythingJ!!!
She is still impatient and wants to be ALL better NOW, but two steps forward everyday and one step back every other day is still progress Whooooo Hooooooo!!!
I’ll be in touch as we go J (smile face).
Thank you all again for your prayers and mark your calendars for Thursday, March 11th 2010 We will be celebrating Dr. Mom’s 90th !!!!!!! PARTY!!!!!!! (she knows J)
Details soon on the party J
Squeezes with LOVE
Julie
EVERYDAY IS A MIRACLE!!!! Whooooo Hoooooo!!!
Hi Everyone J (smile face)
So my updates are less because Dr. Mom is BACK on line, on the phone - Whoooooooo Hoooooooooo and I’m trying to catch up with everything OY J VEY (not sure if there is such a thing as catching up J smile face)!!!!
For those of you who have reach mom by phone, yes she is tired and not skipping down the street (YET), but she is walking and working out with the physical therapists. Her scars are almost gone, but the nerves are definitely still “healing”. It will take another month probably before she is swimming, but she WILL RETURN to that and more – AMAZING!!!!
She is able to breath on her own (no more nebulizer stuff or oxygen needed) A true miracle!!! Her numbers are better than mine most of the time – the doctors are still getting the medications adjusted – (she’s so tiny that 40 milligrams really should be twenty) and we are learning as we go.
We have home health care; everyday someone is here working her upper body, her lower body, her lungs, and her mind – she keeps everyone on their toes; of course she excels at everythingJ!!!
She is still impatient and wants to be ALL better NOW, but two steps forward everyday and one step back every other day is still progress Whooooo Hooooooo!!!
I’ll be in touch as we go J (smile face).
Thank you all again for your prayers and mark your calendars for Thursday, March 11th 2010 We will be celebrating Dr. Mom’s 90th !!!!!!! PARTY!!!!!!! (she knows J)
Details soon on the party J
Squeezes with LOVE
Julie
EVERYDAY IS A MIRACLE!!!! Whooooo Hoooooo!!!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Jul 13, 2009
-------Original Message-------
From: Sepop24
Date: 7/13/2009 5:22:31 PM
To: drlisaearle
Subject: (no subject)
Hi there !!!
How are you feeling ???? Hope better!
Just wanted you to know that Reidar's daughter had a heart valve replacement back in Dec. '05. She said that she felt tired and had shortness of breath for quite a while. She had the artificial valve inserted ... and she seems to be doing ok so far. She had some rough days (especially in the cold weather in Norway) --- but she's ok. (she also has several other health issues as well) ...
Things here are ok - but hectic and frustrating. We're waiting to hear from Immigration ... letting us know when we need to return to Scandinavia for Reidar's interviews and medical ... But the worst part is trying to find health insurance for him .... not fun !!! Hopefully we'll find some GOOD answers and some information SOON !!!
Glad you're feeling a little better --- and hope you keep improving quickly!
Love,
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Hi, Doll,
I DO appreciate this Info, having similar problems this days (30 days since the operation) , but am relatively doing o.k. (according to the "good"? Doctors...:))) The pouring rain yesterday also seemed to give me some special aches and pains...Oh, well...
Reidar's daughter clearly was a better candidate (soooo much younger). I hear of many survivors re :Heart valves, it seems to be more common than I knew before. I suppose, we must count our blessings!
Tell me more about Reidar and his family - how many children does he have? And yes, it is most important to be covered by Health Insurance - They just sent me the bill from the Atlanta Hospital (149,00.00) and that does not included the Physicians involved...
Love to hear from you, Lots of Love,
From: Sepop24
Date: 7/13/2009 5:22:31 PM
To: drlisaearle
Subject: (no subject)
Hi there !!!
How are you feeling ???? Hope better!
Just wanted you to know that Reidar's daughter had a heart valve replacement back in Dec. '05. She said that she felt tired and had shortness of breath for quite a while. She had the artificial valve inserted ... and she seems to be doing ok so far. She had some rough days (especially in the cold weather in Norway) --- but she's ok. (she also has several other health issues as well) ...
Things here are ok - but hectic and frustrating. We're waiting to hear from Immigration ... letting us know when we need to return to Scandinavia for Reidar's interviews and medical ... But the worst part is trying to find health insurance for him .... not fun !!! Hopefully we'll find some GOOD answers and some information SOON !!!
Glad you're feeling a little better --- and hope you keep improving quickly!
Love,
Sharon
----- Original Message -----
On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Hi, Doll,
I DO appreciate this Info, having similar problems this days (30 days since the operation) , but am relatively doing o.k. (according to the "good"? Doctors...:))) The pouring rain yesterday also seemed to give me some special aches and pains...Oh, well...
Reidar's daughter clearly was a better candidate (soooo much younger). I hear of many survivors re :Heart valves, it seems to be more common than I knew before. I suppose, we must count our blessings!
Tell me more about Reidar and his family - how many children does he have? And yes, it is most important to be covered by Health Insurance - They just sent me the bill from the Atlanta Hospital (149,00.00) and that does not included the Physicians involved...
Love to hear from you, Lots of Love,
Jul 14, 2009
----- Original Message -----
From: Dr. Lisa Earle
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:23 AM
Subject: Fw: Update
My dear, caring friends and Cousins, who seem to want to know...
"They" say, I am doing better, day by day -I still feel congested and we will see the cardiologist today -hopefully, he may be able to help me a little -I don't expect wonders :(((
I am telling myself, that the new addition -the new valve - for my heart, is trying to get used to its new position...therefore the occasional pain, the fatigue, lack of energy, "heavy" leg movements, rough nights and sleeping problems etc.
However, I am still among the living and enjoying my wonderful family (you loving, caring guys) -it seems, this was not my time to join the angels... As Jim always said, you won't go until your time comes...As it must come for everyone, sooner or later, I guess...Let go and let God...
I am trying to be patient, patient, patient -it is sooo difficult for me...My great daughter, Julie, helps me to uplift my spirits -she is so positive and wonderful!!!
I love you all,
-------Original Message-------
From: Joyce Doty
Date: 7/13/2009 10:23:50 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: Update
Thanks for sending us the up-dates on how you are doing. I hope each day brings you closer to feeling stronger & having less problems. It must be hard to wait until your strength returns & you are able to get back into your routine & life again. We pray that the time will be soon when all this waiting will be behind you. Yes, Julie is wonderful & she is a great caregiver to her very special Mother! We also think you are a special & remarkable woman & the Lord has more for you to do on this earth or you wouldn't be here! Being patient is the worst & I'm sure I would be the worst at waiting! Anyway, we love you & hope that you will be feeling better real soon. You asked about Judy's illness, she had leukemia & it was life threatening but she was a strong woman & fought the two kinds of leukemia that she had for about 5 years, until her body just gave out of strength from all the chemo that took a toll on her immune system. She had my brother as a caregiver & he was the best, just like your Julie! Thank you for your prayers & your concern for her over the years. She is at peace now & we are thankful for that, we will all miss her, especially my brother since he was with her 24/7. Take care of yourself & thank you for your inspirational & beautiful e-mails. We love you, Tarr & Joyce
-------Original Message-------
On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Must share this wonderful letter from a dear, special friend...
Have a really good day,
Love, MOM
From: Dr. Lisa Earle
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 10:23 AM
Subject: Fw: Update
My dear, caring friends and Cousins, who seem to want to know...
"They" say, I am doing better, day by day -I still feel congested and we will see the cardiologist today -hopefully, he may be able to help me a little -I don't expect wonders :(((
I am telling myself, that the new addition -the new valve - for my heart, is trying to get used to its new position...therefore the occasional pain, the fatigue, lack of energy, "heavy" leg movements, rough nights and sleeping problems etc.
However, I am still among the living and enjoying my wonderful family (you loving, caring guys) -it seems, this was not my time to join the angels... As Jim always said, you won't go until your time comes...As it must come for everyone, sooner or later, I guess...Let go and let God...
I am trying to be patient, patient, patient -it is sooo difficult for me...My great daughter, Julie, helps me to uplift my spirits -she is so positive and wonderful!!!
I love you all,
-------Original Message-------
From: Joyce Doty
Date: 7/13/2009 10:23:50 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: Update
Thanks for sending us the up-dates on how you are doing. I hope each day brings you closer to feeling stronger & having less problems. It must be hard to wait until your strength returns & you are able to get back into your routine & life again. We pray that the time will be soon when all this waiting will be behind you. Yes, Julie is wonderful & she is a great caregiver to her very special Mother! We also think you are a special & remarkable woman & the Lord has more for you to do on this earth or you wouldn't be here! Being patient is the worst & I'm sure I would be the worst at waiting! Anyway, we love you & hope that you will be feeling better real soon. You asked about Judy's illness, she had leukemia & it was life threatening but she was a strong woman & fought the two kinds of leukemia that she had for about 5 years, until her body just gave out of strength from all the chemo that took a toll on her immune system. She had my brother as a caregiver & he was the best, just like your Julie! Thank you for your prayers & your concern for her over the years. She is at peace now & we are thankful for that, we will all miss her, especially my brother since he was with her 24/7. Take care of yourself & thank you for your inspirational & beautiful e-mails. We love you, Tarr & Joyce
-------Original Message-------
On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Must share this wonderful letter from a dear, special friend...
Have a really good day,
Love, MOM
Sunday, July 12, 2009
July 12, 2009
Email exchange...
=====================================================================================
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 11:13 AM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Just read your latest entry on the blog, my heart goes out,I know exactly how P. Feels, pain wise and otherwise.
You said you expressed yourself (at that Mexican restaurant) how tired YOU are of it -when sickness comes into our life, we all feel that way, Darling. I have been through it many times myself, through Simon, through Susie, my own Cancer surgery and now the Heart sugery...I believe, so many of us go through our own personal holocaust...Life is very tough so often- philosophically there must be a reason for it...At that Mexican restaurant, to WHOM did you "express " yourself thus? I just wonder...
Hang in there, Darling, no matter what, Life still has wonderful moments and IS good!(Ann Frank).
I love you, MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/10/2009 3:32:31 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle; dave.ruden@gmail.com
Subject: Re: I understand...
Hi Mom,
It was at dinner with Pam. That's what made it so cathartic. I can express this with friends and family, but it's not quite the same as doing so with her as it's about she and I. Was a small short conversation on that aspect, but meaningful.
Done with the worst of this last round now. Only one more infusion to go!
Love you.
---Dave.
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/10/2009 4:04:09 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: I understand...
She teared up a bit cause she knows I'm almost as tired of it as she is. But it was a good reaction, not one of those that says "I take offense". Pretty well balanced gal! That's why I felt comfortable saying so, and why it was such a quality moment. It was about comisserating, not feeling at fault.
Sorry to hear you feels so tired. Julie tells me that the fibrilation not happening anymore.
How goes the physical-therapy?
---D.
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:59 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
How did she react, when you expressed your feelings in that fashion?(.Only if you want to share it, but I just wonder)....
My day today is rather flat myself, hard to describe, Doc gave me new Med, I guess, to make the newly fashioned heart slow down (Pulse averages 111 beats a minute, shouldn't be over 80 or 90...I am so tired.)
Rough days for all of us, I am afraid...Wish my message would be more uplifting, but...
No matter what, I love you lots, stay strong and take care of yourself!
Love, MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/10/2009 4:04:09 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: I understand...
She teared up a bit cause she knows I'm almost as tired of it as she is. But it was a good reaction, not one of those that says "I take offense". Pretty well balanced gal! That's why I felt comfortable saying so, and why it was such a quality moment. It was about comisserating, not feeling at fault.
Sorry to hear you feels so tired. Julie tells me that the fibrilation not happening anymore.
How goes the physical-therapy?
---D.
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Therapy is helpful. Fibrillation(to me is questionable - why does the pulse stay at 111 and more, I wonder...Doc gave me"Digoxin( also known as Digitalis to slow it down, I guess, but now I have no appetite, which slowly had come back...
Well, I shouldn't burden you with this, forgive my bitching, you have enough on your plate!
You DO have a lot of inner strength throughout this bittersweet experience, DAvid, God bless you!
LOL, MOM
=====================================================================================
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 11:13 AM, Dr. Lisa Earle
Just read your latest entry on the blog, my heart goes out,I know exactly how P. Feels, pain wise and otherwise.
You said you expressed yourself (at that Mexican restaurant) how tired YOU are of it -when sickness comes into our life, we all feel that way, Darling. I have been through it many times myself, through Simon, through Susie, my own Cancer surgery and now the Heart sugery...I believe, so many of us go through our own personal holocaust...Life is very tough so often- philosophically there must be a reason for it...At that Mexican restaurant, to WHOM did you "express " yourself thus? I just wonder...
Hang in there, Darling, no matter what, Life still has wonderful moments and IS good!(Ann Frank).
I love you, MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/10/2009 3:32:31 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle; dave.ruden@gmail.com
Subject: Re: I understand...
Hi Mom,
It was at dinner with Pam. That's what made it so cathartic. I can express this with friends and family, but it's not quite the same as doing so with her as it's about she and I. Was a small short conversation on that aspect, but meaningful.
Done with the worst of this last round now. Only one more infusion to go!
Love you.
---Dave.
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/10/2009 4:04:09 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: I understand...
She teared up a bit cause she knows I'm almost as tired of it as she is. But it was a good reaction, not one of those that says "I take offense". Pretty well balanced gal! That's why I felt comfortable saying so, and why it was such a quality moment. It was about comisserating, not feeling at fault.
Sorry to hear you feels so tired. Julie tells me that the fibrilation not happening anymore.
How goes the physical-therapy?
---D.
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:59 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle
How did she react, when you expressed your feelings in that fashion?(.Only if you want to share it, but I just wonder)....
My day today is rather flat myself, hard to describe, Doc gave me new Med, I guess, to make the newly fashioned heart slow down (Pulse averages 111 beats a minute, shouldn't be over 80 or 90...I am so tired.)
Rough days for all of us, I am afraid...Wish my message would be more uplifting, but...
No matter what, I love you lots, stay strong and take care of yourself!
Love, MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave Ruden
Date: 7/10/2009 4:04:09 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: I understand...
She teared up a bit cause she knows I'm almost as tired of it as she is. But it was a good reaction, not one of those that says "I take offense". Pretty well balanced gal! That's why I felt comfortable saying so, and why it was such a quality moment. It was about comisserating, not feeling at fault.
Sorry to hear you feels so tired. Julie tells me that the fibrilation not happening anymore.
How goes the physical-therapy?
---D.
-------Original Message-------
On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 4:27 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle
Therapy is helpful. Fibrillation(to me is questionable - why does the pulse stay at 111 and more, I wonder...Doc gave me"Digoxin( also known as Digitalis to slow it down, I guess, but now I have no appetite, which slowly had come back...
Well, I shouldn't burden you with this, forgive my bitching, you have enough on your plate!
You DO have a lot of inner strength throughout this bittersweet experience, DAvid, God bless you!
LOL, MOM
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Jul 9, 2009
On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 5:13 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Sharing...
-------Original Message-------
From: Steve Hirschhorn
Date: 7/9/2009 3:07:34 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: Fw: Update
Dearest Lisa
we're thinking of you all the time and wishing you to be well as soon as possible. we think you've done wonderfully so far and are willing you to get better and better..
love from both of us to you and Julie
s&a
-------Original Message-------
2009/7/9 Dr. Lisa Earle
My dear, caring friends and Cousins, who seem to want to know...
"They" say, I am doing better, day by day -I still feel congested and we will see the cardiologist today -hopefully, he may be able to help me a little -I don't expect wonders :(((
I am telling myself, that the new addition -the new valve - for my heart, is trying to get used to its new position...therefore the occasional pain, the fatigue, lack of energy, "heavy" leg movements, rough nights and sleeping problems etc.
However, I am still among the living and enjoying my wonderful family (you loving, caring guys) -it seems, this was not my time to join the angels... As Jim always said, you won't go until your time comes...As it must come for everyone, sooner or later, I guess...Let go and let God...
I am trying to be patient, patient, patient -it is sooo difficult for me...My great daughter, Julie, helps me to uplift my spirits -she is so positive and wonderful!!!
I love you all,
Lisa
Sharing...
-------Original Message-------
From: Steve Hirschhorn
Date: 7/9/2009 3:07:34 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Re: Fw: Update
Dearest Lisa
we're thinking of you all the time and wishing you to be well as soon as possible. we think you've done wonderfully so far and are willing you to get better and better..
love from both of us to you and Julie
s&a
-------Original Message-------
2009/7/9 Dr. Lisa Earle
My dear, caring friends and Cousins, who seem to want to know...
"They" say, I am doing better, day by day -I still feel congested and we will see the cardiologist today -hopefully, he may be able to help me a little -I don't expect wonders :(((
I am telling myself, that the new addition -the new valve - for my heart, is trying to get used to its new position...therefore the occasional pain, the fatigue, lack of energy, "heavy" leg movements, rough nights and sleeping problems etc.
However, I am still among the living and enjoying my wonderful family (you loving, caring guys) -it seems, this was not my time to join the angels... As Jim always said, you won't go until your time comes...As it must come for everyone, sooner or later, I guess...Let go and let God...
I am trying to be patient, patient, patient -it is sooo difficult for me...My great daughter, Julie, helps me to uplift my spirits -she is so positive and wonderful!!!
I love you all,
Lisa
Jul 9, 2009
On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
-------Original Message-------
From: Irene L Clark
Date: 7/9/2009 2:38:26 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Being a patient patient
Dear Aunt Lisl:
I well understand your impatience with not feeling perfectly well and would react
that way myself. But we impatient patients must learn to be patient patients--
somehow!
Remember that when someone undergoes a procedure, the recovery usually
requires six weeks, at least. Bill has a very painful shoulder for which he finally
went to the doctor and learned that he has either tendonitis or a small tear in the
rotator cuff. To get back motion and reduce the pain, he has been going to a
physical therapist, has to do painful exercises,ice the shoulder twice a day, and he
was told that recovery will take SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR!
Needless to say, he is not happy about this and growls through his exercises with
great irritation..
Please keep up your spirits! We are all plugging for you!
Love,
Irene
.
-------Original Message-------
From: Irene L Clark
Date: 7/9/2009 2:38:26 PM
To: Dr. Lisa Earle
Subject: Being a patient patient
Dear Aunt Lisl:
I well understand your impatience with not feeling perfectly well and would react
that way myself. But we impatient patients must learn to be patient patients--
somehow!
Remember that when someone undergoes a procedure, the recovery usually
requires six weeks, at least. Bill has a very painful shoulder for which he finally
went to the doctor and learned that he has either tendonitis or a small tear in the
rotator cuff. To get back motion and reduce the pain, he has been going to a
physical therapist, has to do painful exercises,ice the shoulder twice a day, and he
was told that recovery will take SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR!
Needless to say, he is not happy about this and growls through his exercises with
great irritation..
Please keep up your spirits! We are all plugging for you!
Love,
Irene
.
Jul 9, 2009
On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 9:52 AM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Dear David,
I finally managed to get into your blog pages - I am getting the complete picture now (practically a nightmare) about my surgery and what you two had to go through emotionally too...
"They" say, I am doing better, day by day -I still feel congested and we will see the cardiologist today -hopefully, he may be able to help me a little -I don't expect wonders :(((
I am telling myself, that the new addition -the new valve - for my heart, is trying to get used to its new position...therefore the occasional pain, the fatigue, lack of energy, "heavy" leg movements, rough nights and sleeping problems etc. However, I am still among the living and enjoying my wonderful family (you loving, caring guys) -it seems, this was not my time to join the angels...! As Jim always said, you won't go until your time comes...
I am trying to be patient, patient, patient -it is sooo difficult for me...
2009 has been a very bad year for us and hopefully, will get better, slowly, but surely, concerning your situation, Pam's and mine -I will pray for this!!!
BTW, hope you received the requested check -do NOT cash till Monday and then, try to negotiate those totally unreasonable, undeserved fees- Simon would offer half!!! -Cash TALKS!!! Do NOT be timid about it, my dear, dear Son!
I love you all soooo much!
Hugs and Kisses, MOM
Dear David,
I finally managed to get into your blog pages - I am getting the complete picture now (practically a nightmare) about my surgery and what you two had to go through emotionally too...
"They" say, I am doing better, day by day -I still feel congested and we will see the cardiologist today -hopefully, he may be able to help me a little -I don't expect wonders :(((
I am telling myself, that the new addition -the new valve - for my heart, is trying to get used to its new position...therefore the occasional pain, the fatigue, lack of energy, "heavy" leg movements, rough nights and sleeping problems etc. However, I am still among the living and enjoying my wonderful family (you loving, caring guys) -it seems, this was not my time to join the angels...! As Jim always said, you won't go until your time comes...
I am trying to be patient, patient, patient -it is sooo difficult for me...
2009 has been a very bad year for us and hopefully, will get better, slowly, but surely, concerning your situation, Pam's and mine -I will pray for this!!!
BTW, hope you received the requested check -do NOT cash till Monday and then, try to negotiate those totally unreasonable, undeserved fees- Simon would offer half!!! -Cash TALKS!!! Do NOT be timid about it, my dear, dear Son!
I love you all soooo much!
Hugs and Kisses, MOM
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