Special Guest Posting #1 from 912 Tennis Way
Dear Fods,
This note will just be quick and short. Today is the first day that I have been able to hold my attention span for more than 5 minutes. While I do not remember most of the last month, I do have special remembrances of Kris and Edie travelling to take very good care of me and my special family. Thank you all for the food and the visits and help to us all.
The food has been incredible and thank you so much for your consideration. But what I am most grateful for and in complete awe of is my family. They brought me home thinking that I would linger for only a short time. Well, the short time has now turned into a month and they have done it all by themselves. Jessie was here for my last week at the hospital and my first week at home. With Jessie gone, Joey has taken over the nursing duties at home. He is the best nurse that you could think of -- maybe better than me.
The recovery time this time has been very slow and I have to come back from waaaay further down than before. I have not been this debilitated during any of the other trips to the dark side. I cannot walk without assistance, have a foley catheter and an eye patch. Everything is very slow and I am very frustrated. I cannot get down the steps but am trying a few more steps every day. Today, I did 4 steps down and up.
The big news is that I am finally eating. Everyone convinced me that I was starving myself to death and had to force some food to have a chance at getting better. We are trying yogurt, mac and cheese, wedding soup, grilled cheese -- and whatever I feel like. Eating is making a difference and slowly my strength is coming back.
So thank you a million times over for your thoughts and prayers, food and support. Your kind attention may have brought me back from the dark side one more time.
I love you all.
Debbie
posted by Joe @ 5:59 PM
18 Comments:
So good to hear from you Debbie. I hope and pray that each day is better for you than the last. You are truly the most amazing woman I know and a beacon of light to all. You remain in my prayers constantly.
God Bless you and your amazing family.
Pam K
Are you kidding me!!!Thank you for making the trip back from the dark side (as you put it) you are simply amazing deb!!and your family goes on and beyond... which of course is a compliment to you for brinigng them up like they are!!
Keep eating.. aren't those wonderful words.?? All these years worried about eating this and that. and now it comes down to the secret of feeling better for you is to eat!!!!
You are wonderful teklits family.. all of you.. thank you all.. love..mdf
Deb,
This was definately the bright spot of my day. I came home from a long day at work and checked your blog and was SOO excited to hear from you. You are an amazing woman with an amazing family. The love and support you have are awesome, because you are such an awesome woman. I miss u so much and think of you ALL the time. I am sending hugs, kisses and more hugs to you and your family. Love,
gloria
Oh my gosh Debbie. I did not expect to read a post from you. Unbelievable. You really are something else. Did you ever think people would have to make you eat. so much for all of the 94%fat free weight watchers popcorn! I'm looking forward to reading more posts from you. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Who knows, maybe you'll be cooking the dinner!
I'm still amazed you were able to write to us tonite.
God bless you.
Betty
YAY Debbie! So good to see you on here! Welcome back from the dark side! This is just so cool to see you on here. Keep fighting and eating and doing the steps and working your way back.
I found a note in my wallet today that has your shore house address and Joe's cell phone number. I want more memories than the short weekend. You are my hero! And your family is incredible.
Ok, enough from me for now. I have shirts for you and Joe - have been hanging on to them for over a month. I'll send them in with Lorraine next week. Would love to send in my new favorite Mac & cheese made with a secret ingredient and is just way yumo! We'll figure out how to get it to you. It's very healthy - think you'll like it.
Chat soon
Boni
Mom Mom ,
There is not a minute of any day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I was so happy to read yesterdays post and even more happy to see this one just now-- Izzy and myself, are soo blessed to have you as family and we love you very much. I would be lucky to have 1 ounce of the fight that you have in you.. You truly are an amazing person. We love you very much and miss you - We took a quick trip the outlets today for some christmas shopping.. and I could not help but keep thinking about our little excursion this summer w/ pop-pop and Izzy.. I have shared so many little special moments with you over the past few years and I look forward to spending many more special moments with you...
we love you to the moon
Alli & Izzy
Debbie:
I know that Joe is typing and I have said it before...but I can hear your voice in this "Special Guest Posting" and that is music to my ears.
Though it may seem like baby steps you have come miles in the past month.
Love you...COD Eileen
you are such a fighter girl...you remind me of the days when we worked at good old north penn and you fought for whatever those patients needed even when you got in doctor's faces...and now it is you fighting...you go girl :) Bren
Dear Debbie,
It is so good to hear from you and I'm glad that you are eating. Your kids ARE truly amazing! Joe has been your "steady eddie", and we are so thankful for his updates. If he is making you his grilled cheese (Mmmmmmmm) you'll be getting stronger in no time! I can't beleive you did 4 steps already! Surely you'll make them all by Thanksgiving. Take care and know that you are close in thought and prayers. Love, Donna K. (Brandon, Chad, and Derek send their love too, my parents send their love and prayers also.)
Dearest Debbie,
Oh my goodness what a trouper you are, and yes I fully agree what an incredible family you have. Congrats to the T-Team for helping you back from the dark side... Ya know, God must be saying.. hey Debbie, we keep organizing your welcome party, but you keep refusing to RSVP so I'm calling off the heavenly party, go celebrate on earth!
I have to tell you and FODs CODs et al, the Irish are apparently claiming Barack Obama as their own.... Barack O' Bama as he is now know..... there is a video on youtube that I will post, showing a song about it.. no matter what your politics it will make you howl laughin....oops I'm just like Sarah.. droppin my "g"s at the end of words.... I don't miss the political campaignin now that the election is over but I do miss the Saturday Night Live Skits!!!
What do you think of Sam getting into Penn State. He is so delighted. I bought him some Penn State gear and a lighted Christmas ornament to celebrate this year. Now I just need to find a way to pay for his tution as his college fund is in the tank!! Where there is a will there is a way, you have surely shown me that.
I will post the youtube links about O'Bama after this post.
lots of love, Visitor Alison
Here is the youtube link... if it doesn't work go to www.youtube.com and search for Irish song about obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xkw8ip43Vk
lots of love, Visitor Alison
Thanking God to have you back from the dark side, Chizzie. Phew! Your inner strength and courage are magnificent, my little buddy.
I've just been moping around here all week in a blue funk worrying about you, honey. It's times like these that I hate being in my lovely Colorado and not back east. I can't tell you what a relief it was to see this special posting from you. Remember when I left and I said that I felt in my heart that we would see each other again? Looks like I was right...ha-ha.
You are truly a miracle and the Teklits family are miracle workers. And I'm serious as a heart attack about that.
Remember that saying of ours, "All you have to do is make it to the door"? Let's make it - "all you have to do is make to the steps"!
Here's to a wonderful THANKSGIVING with our Chizzie - we have SOOOO much to be thankful for - not the least of which is you and the Teklits crew...
Kris
P.S. I'm seeping and laughing at the same time thanks to mdf and her wonderful words 'keep eating'. Strap on that feedbag and keep getting your strength back, honey!
Today's word? Breakthrough - and it seems especially apt...
Breakthrough
I am one with God.
When rays of sunlight break through the clouds on a gloomy day, it is a welcome reminder that the sun is always shining--whether I see it or not.
At times, I may feel a bit gloomy. I may have allowed myself to become so caught up in the busyness of my life that I do not see the good that is always there.
When I take a break from worry and frustration, I become aware of my blessings.
And like a bright ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, I break through to the truth of my oneness with God. My breakthrough may come in reading Scripture, listening to inspirational music, a sudden insight, or an unexpected solution to a problem.
Always, I return to the understanding that God is with me and all is well.
"The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple."--Psalm 119:130
Welcome back to this side! We are dancing with joy at your improvement. Prayers and love flying your way...
Cindy and Aunt Shirley
Hi Debbie
I am so glad to read your words! You had me worried that your blogging days were done--you are incredible to be walking, eating and doing the stairs! We'll get you back to Rice's yet--maybe Black Friday (just kidding--wild horses couldn't pull me to Rice's on that day.)
It's amazingly warm today for November--hopefully you will open the windows a bit and enjoy some fresh air. Can't wait to see you again--soon!
Love from your BFF XOXOXO
Eileen
Debbie, all I can say is... I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!!!
and thank God for the Teklits clan!!!!!
Patty
Your appetite is coming back just in time for turkey dinner! Remember when The Hearth Bakery tried to give me football rolls instead of the DINNER rolls I had ordered for Thanksgiving? Humph!
Stay strong! Your being back from the dark side is the best blessing this November!
P.S. - I am willing to write a glowing letter of recommendation should you need my mom to come clean ;)
You would love it here today. and yesterday for that matter.... i have all the windows and doors open and its just 10am! Had them open all day yesterday also.. it was beautiful.. 80 degrees. sunny, mild breeze.. trees colorful..
Hope this sunday brings you even more strength.. happy to see both penn state and nd win yesterday!
Deb..i will continue the prayers. .you continue the eating.. pace yourself.. love.. mdf
Deb.. you are a most amazing person, and definitely my inspiration.
I think of you each and every day I pass the first step to my (new) house... the original flag (which you had placed in front of my doorstep...) still greets me.
Love to you.
Lizzie
Post a Comment
<< Home