Slowly she goes !!!!
Hello my dear friends,
This will be short becuse mt hands shae like crazy and its dificult to type. But i could not let another minute go by without THANKING you froem thr depths of my soul for your loyalty in writing and sending cards. Joe didn't really explain very well but when i cams homei was really heavily sedated for the back pain. (docs think a aseverely bruised or torm ,muscle).I really missed people. Jessie was here takinh 24hr. cre of me and i hardly rememberit. My friend Edie came all the way up from Roanok for 4 days and 2 trips downtown. It was like having myown private angel. Then Edie went home and Fod Kris took me down on friday. Honestly the both tucked me into mybed when we got home. Some of iit is fussy beuse of the drugs. Almost completely off the pain pills except at nite when i get stiff.
Anyway, the real reason i am finally writing is to thank you for sticking with me thoseweeks i couldn'tevev listen to the posts. Joe and the kids read them to me but i was out. I am very SLOWLY coming back.I'm unbelievableweak. I need help to walk outside and need to take a wheelchair when we go to pennn cause its a long walk. Still nuaseated off and on and thats why penn is messing with meds cause i need to eat. Today at the clinic they threatened TPN at home. /thats thathigh potentcyinfusion you eed to stay nourished. I'm really trying .i guess i have to dig deeper.So eveveery day i thank all of you forpraying for me and thinking about me. The last couple of days i'v been crying half the day. i am trying to make myself stop but i can't. Ron and Mary took me to penn today and i cried when they walkeed in the door at 6:30 am. I gueuss i am finally tired of feeling sick and being so exhausted all the time. Hopefully evevy day will get evevn a tiny little better.We may have to move our tea party till vaentinnes day and the crusiue til the summer.Please know that i think of you all ansd hope the best for you. You are all precious to me. love deb
posted by Joe @ 7:35 PM
29 Comments:
Chizzie -
I just have to say that you are awesome and I love you.
K
It's so good to hear from you.
Sounds like everyday is getting a little better for you. We're here for you, but we don't want to get underfoot. I can get you down to the hospital (with a side trip to Dunkn' Donuts & with two golden retreivers as guide dogs in now time at all!
Rest and get well.
xoxo Your Friend Donna
Dearest Debbie,
I don't know what drew me to the computer tonight before I head to bed... I've tried not to check the blog so often, knowing it's unfair to think any of your family will have time to post. Cry when you need to cry Debbie.. you are incredible. We are all with you, and will be for the tea party, cruise and every celebration from here on in.. sniff the ginger than take a bit of something good for you... one bit at a time will make you better. Did you try the motion braclets? Lots & lots of love visitor alison.
Debbie,
For gosh' sake, if anyone deserves to cry, it is you. Do not apologize for it or feel guilty about it for even one nanosecond!!! I wish you could realize just how amazing and incredible you are...after everything you've been through??? My God...I wouldn't even get out of bed in the morning...and here you are writing a thank you to all the fods. You are making my eyes leak!! I want you to know how much I admire your determination and courage, both of which you've got in spades, no matter what you think.
I love you and I'm here if you need me. Thank you for writing to us, Deb.
Big hugs and kisses coming at ya, Mo XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Hey Debbie:
I am not sure what made me look tonight at the blog knowing that Joe had just posted a new one so recently. But something made me do it and it was delightful to hear your voice as I read it.
I am up a little late as Colin had a JV football game (they won) he played both offense and defense. So I am squeezing in a little laundry before I hit the sack. That's why I sat down at the computer.
I am so thankful that you felt well enough to send us a personal greeting. We send you lots of hugs and kisses. Wish we could give them to you in person.
Keep resting and working on the appetite thing.
Lots of luv...COD Eileen
Hi Deb,
I was so happy to see your post. I feel terrible that you have gone through so much. The outcome will be worth it. I look forward to sitting on the beach with you this summer. I guess with you losing your appetite I better get serious about Weight Watchers again. You know how I feel about skinny people on the beach. I don't remember if told you before in other notes but I'm a grandmother now. Ethan was born 8/17. He is a huge baby. a fgew weeks ago he already weighed 15.5lbs.
Keep up the good work. I look forward to your future posts.
Betty
SHE'S BAAAAAAAAAACK!
welcome home miss deb, we love joe's, joey's, jessie's and even michael the weight tattlers blogs, but reading your blog is manna from heaven, a gift from the gods, music to my ears...xoxoxoxoxokathi
weep all you want, or you can use my favorite sue schneider word "sob". a girl has the right to move furniture, and sob!
Dear Dear Debbie,
How wonderful it is to hear you on your blog. You are most AMAZING. I haven't blogged in a while, nonetheless you are constantly on my mind and in my prayers and candles are regularly being lit at the Grotto.
You say you are crying half the day---that's not a bad thing. This is what I read recently
"We need both laughter and tears to help us function in society. Crying relieves stress, reduces hormone and chemical levels in the body, and helps us return to a calm state. Laughter relieves stress, stimulates healing, exercises certain parts of the body, and helps in human bonding. That is why crying and laughing are beneficial to us both emotionally and physically"
So you take care of the crying and maybe we FODS (although I'm not much help at being funny)can help bring you laughter :) with some humor by continuing to write more stories to bring you laughter, in an attempt to create a "balance"---just a thought FODS!!! So many story entries have been hilarious, and sometimes one just fed off of the other (ie. the pork chop incident...which continues to show up in the blog)
This is hardly meant to take lightly all that you have been and are going through...again you are AMAZING.
Just continue to get better, slow and sure, one day at at time.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
love, tessa
Hi there,
What a treat this morning when I came into work to see a note from you. Way to go girl.
Heck cry all you want, if anyone deserves a good cry it is you. This is a major step. You are so awesome.
Like I said before, I can not help with drives to the city on a regular basis, but if you are in a bind I can be right there. Keep my name on the list.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
jean
Dear Debbie,
So glad to hear from you. Baby steps to full healing! You are such a strong lady, I would have been crying months ago. My thouhgts and prayers are with you every day.
God Bless
Pam Kuntz
Welll Gello Nrs. Treklits,
Yu know eben on all those dugs you srpell allot besser thasn i do eny day!! :) It is GREAT!!!! to hear from you, we love you so much, and are as proud as punch to have you in this wonderful family, and call you a friend. Just dig in, and cry all you want. It makes you feel so much better to get it out of your system. Believe me I know from personal experience. The game is never over until it's over. Stay in touch and we'll do the same. Hugs and prayers! :)
Artie and Cathy
Dear Debbie, WoW! I was so happy to see "your" blog!!! On this windy,cold day I hope you are resting comfortably and EATING!!! In the Reporter there is an article about Patch Adams speaking tonight at North Penn High and I will quote him, "Friendship is the best medicine. Aren't your friends more important than laughter? If you have food and a friend, what are you (complaining) about?" It reminded me sooooo much of you! So now you really have to EAT! because you have a million friends who are cheering you on....Always thinking of you! Love, Trudy
..Are you kidding me?? You've been poked,prodded, I & O's,cxr, mri's, ultrasounds,muga scans, tpn,platlets in, chemo drugs, nausea drugs, wheeled to this, wheeled to that, tube in here, tube in there, nasuea,pms,,,not to mention how many different docs to tests or check you,and discuss you?? You, of all people, have every right to cry.. but don't get mad at your body,,sounds like your brain is starting to get back to it's normal clear, bright self,, give your body,which has gone thru hell and is working it's way back a chance!!..it's been connected with your brain for over 50 years now! YOu are an inspiration to all of us.. and don't worry , we will cry and laugh with you! proud of you..love, mdf
oh deb it is great to "hear your voice" you go girl!!! funny story from school nursing today...i saw a little girl with chronic issues with a stomach ache (about child #97 today) In trying to fix her up, another child stood up among the crowd of other children and said "you know, if you hold your farts in too long, you will get a belly ache....just let them go!" Gotta love those kids! keep hanging in there however you can....we are so pulling for you! Bren
Hey, Babe:
Hello from Lee-Lee. Hello to my amazing & beautiful friend. I miss you so much. So happy to hear your voice (in my head) again. Your smile is always ever-present in my heart. Thoughts of you warm me but I am so sorry to hear you suffer. Can I take care of you some time??? I'd love to. Love you, Lee
Debbie & Joe,
We were elated to read your blog,& see that there is an improvement every day. After a few more of such days, you'll almost be back to normal, but that doesn't mean that you can begin vacuuming & cleaning as you used to. We are thankful to your friends for taking such good care of you; they are indeed angels! It must be very frustrating not to be able to be yourself, but that's why angels are made. You are always in our thoughts & prayers. Love, Mom & Dad
I have to agree with the first post and say, you are awesome and we ALL love you! That's really the best way to say it!
All our love and prayers,
Sarah and the Booths
Deb, how nice to hear from you in your own words. What an encouraging step forward! While we can only imagine how hard it is, we wouldn't be FODS if we didn't just simply cheer you on. You and your family are an inspiration to us all. This was the best posting ever. Our prayers to Jesus to touch you with healing don't stop.
Love, Bob and Kay
Hello family and friends.
A full compliment of CCD children tonight. Went to the church and said the Rosary. Probably a third of my students said it for you; a third for intervention with the test that followed; and a third that .... well... I never know what "that crowd" is thinking. Any way. How great to hear from you, Debbie . And, how great to know that you and the family are letting some FODS in to help. As frustrated as you are in your recovery, we are too, in not being able to do more. Although, I do tell my childen, the best gift is a heart-felt prayer. Sleep well tonight, Deb and family. God and his army of angels are watching over you. With love and admiration. Ruthie McGinnis
Deb,
When I saw that you had the strength to post today, I started to shake and my eyes filled with tears. If I can get teary eyed just at the thought that you are feeling well enough to post, then you cry all you want. Fighting as hard as you have been is tough work! I can feel the energy with each post that I read and I know that you will get stronger as you fight this and win. With continued prayers and strength in the FODS, CODS, and everyone that you have touched, we continue to send love.
Keep up the good work, rest, laugh and get strong.
Love,
Cindy G.
Just thinking of all you've been through makes ME cry, YOU certainly have the right to cry honey ..you are doing a fantastically ,awesomely ,wonderful job of "getting better"...rehab is a bi-ch...there is no easy way out..but YOU ARE DOING IT...you sound SOOOOOO much stronger and soon you'll be eating more automatically (can you try Megace) ,also try using the walker,it'll give you a feeling of independence and that in itself will make you feel good(it did for me)...Valentine's Day is a great day for a tea party...we'll all be there(wherever that may be:)Love you lots,stay smiling even when you're crying:),:),:) Bev
Hi, Aunt Debbie!
I'm so happy to hear that you are slowly getting better. Don't you wish life really had an EASY button? If it did, you would be most deserving of the first push! Go ahead and cry, but I agree with Uncle Rick...throwing things is much more fun, a great way to relieve stress, and great exercise, too! Anything nearby will do, not just meat.(I love you Gram!) You know, I bet you'd get in and out of Penn faster if you did this when you were there. Say...there's an idea!
Thanks for posting. I check every day although I don't always post. Please know you're always in my prayers!
Love,
Lisa
Another Daily Word with your name on it, kiddo!
Protected
God’s presence enfolds me and moves with me wherever I go.
Perhaps alone—in the middle of the night, with my life in transition—perhaps in a crowd, with many people bustling about me headed in different directions—I may feel unsettled, vulnerable, or insecure.
At times like these, I remember to pause for a moment and take several relaxing, centering breaths. I imagine a golden glow of God’s presence enfolding me and moving with me, guiding me and protecting me wherever I go.
I remind myself that God is present, within and around me, wherever I may be, however I may feel. The abiding presence of my Creator is my constant companion.
I am confident, secure, and reassured because I know that God is guiding and protecting me in this moment and in all future moments.
“He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed.”—Joshua 24:17
P.S. FOD Kathi and all the FOD's at the Sandwich Mill. The lentil soup was fan-tastic. I really enjoyed it and it was great to see you all. I truly hope a trip to the Mainland Inn with Chizzie is in our future, Kathi.
Debbie,
You are the sweetest thing.
I miss you so much.
If you need a shoulder to cry on, call me. I can be there in minutes.
Love you,
Susan
It was great to read your blog Deb. It means that every day you're getting a little better and hopefully, before you know, you'll be at your tea party and cruising all you want!! You are always in our thoughts and prayers,
Jeanne
Good morning Deb,
I do hope that each day is getting a bit better. Those baby steps all add up in the end. I was just thinking about you and thought I would send my love your way. Take care of yourself.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
jean
Dear Deb,Joe and family;
Debbie you do your own thing.
If it is cry,laugh,giggle or whatever,get comfortable and let it all hang out. You sure earned it.
But remember Debbie You Gotta Eat.Manga Manga.
Lotsa of Love and BIG HUGS
Your Nutty Aunt Angie
Dear Debbie,
It was great to see you typing.You are truly an amazing person! I know with each day you will begin to feel better. We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather.
Love ya,
Donna, Chuck and Wyatt
Dear Deb et al:
Nutty Aunt Angie is right. Mangia...Mom not Manga...what kinda italian are you?
Just checking in on your progress. We have enjoyed a slower week this week and are looking forward to the end of one more football season so we can get back to eating dinner as a family.
Mere is at the ACT as we speak. This will be her last time. I am sure she is so over taking the darn thing. Colin and Dave were huntless today as no deer were in their range. (thank heavens for the deer)...Colin got to play most of the 2nd half of the district game as they won 49-10. That was good for him. Especially all the mud he slopped around in.
I have a weekend free to clean...Halleluah! The house needs a good fall cleaning. They just finished painting the outside. What ever were we thinking in building a cedar shake house. Not so maintenance free.
Wondering how your week has gone and whether your appetite is back. Debbie...when I was there for 24 hours in March all we did was eat. Try and recreate (in your mind) the "cousins visit" to rekindle the appetite. Oy vey!
Have a restful weekend...oh and by the way....The St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series last night for all those Phillies fans.
OXOXOXOXOXO COD Eileen
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