Ok, so mom has a tendancy to pick at rough skin. She does this sometimes until she opens the skin and bleeds. There is a never ending battle between her and Julie, with Julie telling her to "Stop Picking!", and mom eventually going back to it (often without realizing).
Now, one of her knees is displaying signs of infection - it's swollen, a little painful, and warm to the touch. We think it is likely got an infection from being picked at.
Whatever the cause, with her blood-counts low and her immune system consequently weak, we are concerned. She's going to the local doctor (P.A.) today to have it checked out.
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Ok, she's on antibiotics now. Next Dr visit is Tuesday.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Jordan's Request - Grandma Lisa
On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
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In case you have time, can you send Jordan a short Paragraph or two about Your perspective on her Grandma Lisa. She is again writing a term paper about me and it might help. Julie also sent a short summation about my influence on her life...I thought, I forwarded this to you previously.
LOve you, MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: jordan earle
Date: 9/2/2012 11:36:20 PM
To: Grandma Lisa Earle
Subject: Grandma Lisa
Hi!
How are you?? Hope that you're feeling a little better than you were the last time we talked. I've been meaning to contact you to let you know that I'm using you as the subject in an upcoming story I have to write for school.
I'm taking a lot of my information from the term paper I wrote a while back -- not sure if you remember -- but I need a second source. I was thinking that maybe Julie could give me a quote or two in her words, as she is a very relevant source. With that being said, the question I was thinking of asking was in regards to how she feels your life experiences serve as an inspiration in her life, her outlook, etc, as well as any words in general that she would like to share from her perspective as your daughter. Hopefully this isn't confusing. The story is due next week, so I'm trying to cover all my bases now.
Thanks so much!! I will hope to hear from you soon. :)
Love,
Jordan :)
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave R
Wow, heavy request to fit into a short little paragraph "or two"...
Let me see.
Lot's of inspiration really, like my whole life. Here are a few paragraphs not so well worded, and less complete than I might otherwise like.
To start off with, adoption and the way you told us about it left me feeling like I never missed anything as a result of it. Being raised Jewish gives me perhaps my most treasured experience of all. The wisdom, carefully and rationally crafted over centuries of cultural and intellectual study and debate, even now I find myself often amazed by it. Also the perspective of being not part of the mainstream is very valuable. It's so very different from the 'minroity' side wrt being able to see how some majority viewpoints that otherwise might not even be noticed, can actually be unkind, thoughtless, or offensive. It really drives home the need to consider multiple sides of issues.
Stories of the Holocaust I listened to growing up, knowing that it was real and so tragic for you. But somehow it wasn't until many years into adulthood, when family, relationships, community, culture became important to me (perhaps due partly to being away from them), that I connected very personally with those Holocaust stories from you, and how personally painful I now/finally find it to hear other similar stories and tragedies from that nightmare.
The loss of Simon was an ever present and powerful influence. Stories of him and his character were always something to live up to, instilling in me the compulsion to be better, do the right thing, be helpful, reach for "Tikun Olam" (healing of the world) where possible. The sense of loss you felt, while never particularly dwelt upon by you, was nonetheless clearly felt, and even today dramas and story lines where love is forced apart move me deeply.
Your intellectual curiosity was a profoundly influential trait to me. Even though eventually I found my questions beyond your ability to answer, and my interest in polemics as a method of learning about and exchanging ideas were not your way; the kernel from which all of my continuing interest in achieving greater learning, understanding, and wisdom came, was from you and your own unending curiosity.
And Jim picked up on this pursuit of knowledge and education with me to take me even further. Your bringing Jim into our family was a difficult transition for us all. There were many things that should have been better about that. And yet in spite of it all, this was probably the most important transformative event for me. Jim cajoled and encouraged me to fulfill my better potentials in education. He motivated me to begin thinking about what I want to do for a living. You and he sent me to Admiral Farragut Academy where I found self confidence, and was on my way to a fulfilling life.
And then there is the immigrant. You came here from a completely different background and culture. You made successful assimilation into this new culture. At the same time, with your curiosity about life, people, and cultures, and with your connections into the worlds of both theater and university, you developed a network of friends and acquaintances, that was eclectic. And what a wonderful eclecticness! Large parties with the most interesting people, accents and opinions from everywhere, music, singing, laughing and joking, politicking... what a canvas to grow up watching. Your bon-vivance is the most inspiring thing about you. I miss those time so much, and even though I am no match for your skill at this, I try hard to at least achieve some small part of this ever inspirational embracing of life.
You are in me more than can perhaps be believed.
-------Original Message-------
Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Not too many people have the priviledge to read or hear such kind and thoughtful observances by others of their influence and meanings on their lives and pile such accolades of wonderful attributes on a person....That usually has to wait for certain Eulogies given at their funeral, which I hope, won't be for me for awhile...:))) As you say, I love LIFE and all those wonderful people around me, whom I love more then words can express, therefore I try to hang around ALAP (as long as possible...).
Therefore , I should be grateful, that Jordan chose again to make me the subject of her term paper and asked this time, that she wanted some objective descriptions about me and my life from their perspective, such as my children or friends. I forwarded your so wonderful Email to her and hope, she will glean more material for her assignment! Your message, therefore was really a double blessing...
In the meantime, I must reread and reread again you precious words and will try to comment on some of your expressed feelings!
I love you, my dear, beloved son!
MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: Lenny Ruden
Date: September 14, 2012 9:05:16 AM EDT
To: "Dr. Lisa Earle"
Subject: How Lisa Earle has influenced my life....
Hello, my name is Leonard Ruden, and this is how my mom, has influenced myself and my family...my mom is my mom ,is my mom...i have no other...as far as im concerned,she has, is and will always be, my real mother...she is the only mother i know...we all know she survived the holocost...and the losses she experienced....this has already been expounded upon by my siblings...Many things describe my mom, patience, courage,forgiveness,loving,the quest for knowledge and independence. All these things have not only been my mottos, but have been passed on and imbedded to my sons Christopher and Michael and my step daughter Angela...and as a result, my children are exemplary..as i have learned, in life we usually get the test first, then we get the lesson later...Sometimes her independence scares me, i wish i could feel so independent, i guess that all comes eventually. her tools in life are her stamina,happy nature,even at times when shes not feeling well....She always comes out on top..Through the internet, my mom has been able to access information and stay in close contact with friends and family...that is my mom and in love her! Here are her most famous sayings..
All Gods children have problems......
Enjoy today....
Getting older is not for sissies...
So they say....
Probably the best thing mom does, no matter when or how many times i call her, she ALWAYS says, THANK YOU FOR CALLING..... THIS IS MY MOM! Thank You for being you !!!!
Sent from my iPad
Leonard Ruden, RN.
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave R
Very cool write-up Lenny.
I'll have to add your own quote about 'lessons coming later' to my Blog. I like that one a lot :).
-------Original Message-------
From: Lenny Ruden
It's true........unfortunately, in life and in experiences, we get the test first, something happens, then we learn the lesson.......thanks, all the best to Pam....bet you never thought I possessed such profound wisdom.!
love,
your older brother..
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In case you have time, can you send Jordan a short Paragraph or two about Your perspective on her Grandma Lisa. She is again writing a term paper about me and it might help. Julie also sent a short summation about my influence on her life...I thought, I forwarded this to you previously.
LOve you, MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: jordan earle
Date: 9/2/2012 11:36:20 PM
To: Grandma Lisa Earle
Subject: Grandma Lisa
Hi!
How are you?? Hope that you're feeling a little better than you were the last time we talked. I've been meaning to contact you to let you know that I'm using you as the subject in an upcoming story I have to write for school.
I'm taking a lot of my information from the term paper I wrote a while back -- not sure if you remember -- but I need a second source. I was thinking that maybe Julie could give me a quote or two in her words, as she is a very relevant source. With that being said, the question I was thinking of asking was in regards to how she feels your life experiences serve as an inspiration in her life, her outlook, etc, as well as any words in general that she would like to share from her perspective as your daughter. Hopefully this isn't confusing. The story is due next week, so I'm trying to cover all my bases now.
Thanks so much!! I will hope to hear from you soon. :)
Love,
Jordan :)
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave R
Wow, heavy request to fit into a short little paragraph "or two"...
Let me see.
Lot's of inspiration really, like my whole life. Here are a few paragraphs not so well worded, and less complete than I might otherwise like.
To start off with, adoption and the way you told us about it left me feeling like I never missed anything as a result of it. Being raised Jewish gives me perhaps my most treasured experience of all. The wisdom, carefully and rationally crafted over centuries of cultural and intellectual study and debate, even now I find myself often amazed by it. Also the perspective of being not part of the mainstream is very valuable. It's so very different from the 'minroity' side wrt being able to see how some majority viewpoints that otherwise might not even be noticed, can actually be unkind, thoughtless, or offensive. It really drives home the need to consider multiple sides of issues.
Stories of the Holocaust I listened to growing up, knowing that it was real and so tragic for you. But somehow it wasn't until many years into adulthood, when family, relationships, community, culture became important to me (perhaps due partly to being away from them), that I connected very personally with those Holocaust stories from you, and how personally painful I now/finally find it to hear other similar stories and tragedies from that nightmare.
The loss of Simon was an ever present and powerful influence. Stories of him and his character were always something to live up to, instilling in me the compulsion to be better, do the right thing, be helpful, reach for "Tikun Olam" (healing of the world) where possible. The sense of loss you felt, while never particularly dwelt upon by you, was nonetheless clearly felt, and even today dramas and story lines where love is forced apart move me deeply.
Your intellectual curiosity was a profoundly influential trait to me. Even though eventually I found my questions beyond your ability to answer, and my interest in polemics as a method of learning about and exchanging ideas were not your way; the kernel from which all of my continuing interest in achieving greater learning, understanding, and wisdom came, was from you and your own unending curiosity.
And Jim picked up on this pursuit of knowledge and education with me to take me even further. Your bringing Jim into our family was a difficult transition for us all. There were many things that should have been better about that. And yet in spite of it all, this was probably the most important transformative event for me. Jim cajoled and encouraged me to fulfill my better potentials in education. He motivated me to begin thinking about what I want to do for a living. You and he sent me to Admiral Farragut Academy where I found self confidence, and was on my way to a fulfilling life.
And then there is the immigrant. You came here from a completely different background and culture. You made successful assimilation into this new culture. At the same time, with your curiosity about life, people, and cultures, and with your connections into the worlds of both theater and university, you developed a network of friends and acquaintances, that was eclectic. And what a wonderful eclecticness! Large parties with the most interesting people, accents and opinions from everywhere, music, singing, laughing and joking, politicking... what a canvas to grow up watching. Your bon-vivance is the most inspiring thing about you. I miss those time so much, and even though I am no match for your skill at this, I try hard to at least achieve some small part of this ever inspirational embracing of life.
You are in me more than can perhaps be believed.
-------Original Message-------
Dr. Lisa Earle wrote:
Not too many people have the priviledge to read or hear such kind and thoughtful observances by others of their influence and meanings on their lives and pile such accolades of wonderful attributes on a person....That usually has to wait for certain Eulogies given at their funeral, which I hope, won't be for me for awhile...:))) As you say, I love LIFE and all those wonderful people around me, whom I love more then words can express, therefore I try to hang around ALAP (as long as possible...).
Therefore , I should be grateful, that Jordan chose again to make me the subject of her term paper and asked this time, that she wanted some objective descriptions about me and my life from their perspective, such as my children or friends. I forwarded your so wonderful Email to her and hope, she will glean more material for her assignment! Your message, therefore was really a double blessing...
In the meantime, I must reread and reread again you precious words and will try to comment on some of your expressed feelings!
I love you, my dear, beloved son!
MOM
-------Original Message-------
From: Lenny Ruden
Date: September 14, 2012 9:05:16 AM EDT
To: "Dr. Lisa Earle"
Subject: How Lisa Earle has influenced my life....
Hello, my name is Leonard Ruden, and this is how my mom, has influenced myself and my family...my mom is my mom ,is my mom...i have no other...as far as im concerned,she has, is and will always be, my real mother...she is the only mother i know...we all know she survived the holocost...and the losses she experienced....this has already been expounded upon by my siblings...Many things describe my mom, patience, courage,forgiveness,loving,the quest for knowledge and independence. All these things have not only been my mottos, but have been passed on and imbedded to my sons Christopher and Michael and my step daughter Angela...and as a result, my children are exemplary..as i have learned, in life we usually get the test first, then we get the lesson later...Sometimes her independence scares me, i wish i could feel so independent, i guess that all comes eventually. her tools in life are her stamina,happy nature,even at times when shes not feeling well....She always comes out on top..Through the internet, my mom has been able to access information and stay in close contact with friends and family...that is my mom and in love her! Here are her most famous sayings..
All Gods children have problems......
Enjoy today....
Getting older is not for sissies...
So they say....
Probably the best thing mom does, no matter when or how many times i call her, she ALWAYS says, THANK YOU FOR CALLING..... THIS IS MY MOM! Thank You for being you !!!!
Sent from my iPad
Leonard Ruden, RN.
-------Original Message-------
From: Dave R
Very cool write-up Lenny.
I'll have to add your own quote about 'lessons coming later' to my Blog. I like that one a lot :).
-------Original Message-------
From: Lenny Ruden
It's true........unfortunately, in life and in experiences, we get the test first, something happens, then we learn the lesson.......thanks, all the best to Pam....bet you never thought I possessed such profound wisdom.!
love,
your older brother..
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