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Topic: A brief update on my life
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goatgirl
Knowflake Posts: 1149
From: Anywhere
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted July 03, 2008 10:44 AM
 
I know I've fallen off the face of the internet world...Big Big NEWS!!! Kevin stood up for the first time yesterday in about 3 months, with the help of the standing frame. He's got new glasses, and was amazed at how much clearer the world is! He's being moved down into the acute rehabilitation wing today, and when I know the room number, I'll pass it along. Huge steps forward toward coming home! I'm beginning to think there actually IS a light at the end of the tunnel, instead of just hoping there is. He's eating mostly full meals again now too. Other than that, my days are filled with nursing, and children. Teagan is getting SO big. I forget how fast they grow at this age.
Life is good.
Hugs and Love,
Amanda ------------------
The truth is ... everything counts. Everything. Everything we do and everything we say. Everything helps or hurts; everything adds to or takes away from someone else. ~ Countee Cullen We are weaving character every day, and the way to weave the best character is to be kind and to be useful. Think right, act right; it is what we think and do that makes us who we are. ~ Elbert Hubbard The simple act of caring is heroic. ~ Edward Albert IP: Logged |
NosiS
Moderator Posts: 1254
From: )
Registered: Apr 2004
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posted July 03, 2008 11:00 AM
I've been thinking about you and how you were doing!Thanks for the good news! Blessings,  IP: Logged |
Geocosmic Valentine
Knowflake Posts: 843
From: New York, NY
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted July 03, 2008 12:38 PM
Yes, thank you for updating us. I've been checking for you, keeping you and your beautiful family in my prayers. It's good to hear things are going well.  Geocosmic Valentine ------------------
"Everybody is a star!"
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LEXX
Moderator Posts: 983
From: Still out looking for Schrödinger's cat.........LEXIGRAMMING... fayte1954@hotmail.com
Registered: Jan 2008
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posted July 03, 2008 12:42 PM
Wonderful! 
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Azalaksh
Moderator Posts: 6924
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted July 03, 2008 01:16 PM
That is *EXCELLENT* news!! 
Thanks for popping in here, GG -- we know you're strapped for time, and that your world has narrowed way down to kids and a loved one in a hospital room. I'm glad you could share this progress report
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26taurus
Knowflake Posts: 14532
From: *
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted July 03, 2008 01:34 PM
Thanks for stopping by. That is awesome news. IP: Logged |
jwhop
Knowflake Posts: 10495
From: Madeira Beach, Florida
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted July 03, 2008 06:40 PM
Great news GG. IP: Logged |
AcousticGod
Knowflake Posts: 12771
From: CA, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted July 03, 2008 09:09 PM
Excellent! Love walkin' and seein'. IP: Logged |
BlueTopaz124
Knowflake Posts: 1425
From: Portland, OR
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted July 03, 2008 11:09 PM
Fantastic news!!! I'm sending positive vibes and prayers your way for continued excellent progress. IP: Logged |
venusdeindia
Knowflake Posts: 1488
From: mumbai,india
Registered: Nov 2006
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posted July 04, 2008 01:45 AM
great news...more pictures.???.  IP: Logged |
lechien
Knowflake Posts: 295
From: not home
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted July 04, 2008 01:48 AM
that's great! i wish you and your husband further strength and happiness.IP: Logged |
lalalinda
Moderator Posts: 3561
From: nevada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted July 04, 2008 02:31 PM
great news AmandaIP: Logged |
Peri
Moderator Posts: 2508
From: Kyiv, Ukraine
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted July 04, 2008 03:09 PM
I am so happy for you!!! IP: Logged |
wheelsofcheese
Knowflake Posts: 709
From: UK
Registered: Jan 2008
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posted July 07, 2008 09:34 AM
Big hugs GG, fabulous news!(by the way, you have a doppelganger here in Wales. A student who walks past every morning looks just like you, it's spooky!) IP: Logged |
goatgirl
Knowflake Posts: 1149
From: Anywhere
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted July 07, 2008 09:39 PM
Quickly, since I only have a moment. Kevin was moved down into ICU again today, due to having a heart rate of 170 this morning around 8:30 AM and vomiting. They did a CT, and found the beginnings of blood clots in his lungs. He's on a medication for heart rate, which was back down to the 130's this afternoon, and was steady instead of erratic. And also back on the blood thinners.Drs. Christensen (cardiologist), Prow, and Spencer (neurologist) say they believe that this a small bump in the road. Also that he will only be in the ICU for a day or so, so they can make sure that he's stable and then it will be back up to the rehab wing. It's like one step forward and three backwards... Hugs,
Amanda ------------------
The truth is ... everything counts. Everything. Everything we do and everything we say. Everything helps or hurts; everything adds to or takes away from someone else. ~ Countee Cullen We are weaving character every day, and the way to weave the best character is to be kind and to be useful. Think right, act right; it is what we think and do that makes us who we are. ~ Elbert Hubbard The simple act of caring is heroic. ~ Edward Albert IP: Logged |
Heart--Shaped Cross
Knowflake Posts: 8337
From: 11/6/78 11:38am Boston, MA
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted July 09, 2008 06:27 PM
Amanda,I'm hopeful. In my experience, doctors tend to be pessimistic, so, if they are saying it is just a bump in the road, then, probably that's all it is, and he will be back on track real soon. I think thats sort of how our bodies work; when we start to heal and make progress, it is a cue to the body to release more toxins, because we are better able to handle it. So, there is a temporary step backwards, but, really, its all part of the dance. I'll pray for you and, like I said, I'm hopeful. God Bless,
Stephen IP: Logged |
LEXX
Moderator Posts: 983
From: Still out looking for Schrödinger's cat.........LEXIGRAMMING... fayte1954@hotmail.com
Registered: Jan 2008
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posted July 10, 2008 03:21 PM
Wishing you and your family better times to come!
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goatgirl
Knowflake Posts: 1149
From: Anywhere
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted July 11, 2008 10:42 AM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2008 01:14 PM, CDT
Yesterday Kevin ate all his lunch, gladly! He wanted to get up into the chair, but wasn't able to because his blood pressure was too low. When I asked him how he was feeling emotionally, he said 'I feel happy. And I love you, and Teagan, and Morgen, and Bowie, and Ewen.' He dug into his dinner like a starving man. Granted he didn't eat all of it, but I haven't seen him this 'get up and go' for quite some time.Today he sat up in the chair for an hour and a half. He may get moved back up to 5th floor today. You just can never tell about this situation...Labyrinthine indeed. Yay Kevin! Love to you all,
Amanda ------------------
The truth is ... everything counts. Everything. Everything we do and everything we say. Everything helps or hurts; everything adds to or takes away from someone else. ~ Countee Cullen We are weaving character every day, and the way to weave the best character is to be kind and to be useful. Think right, act right; it is what we think and do that makes us who we are. ~ Elbert Hubbard The simple act of caring is heroic. ~ Edward Albert IP: Logged |
pidaua
Knowflake Posts: 7425
From: Grafenwohr, Germany
Registered: May 2002
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posted July 11, 2008 11:29 AM
That is wonderful news Amanda. You are all in my prayers and I wish for a speedy recovery. The love that you and your family share is surely motivating the healing process. Hugs!!! IP: Logged |
bunnies
Knowflake Posts: 324
From: U.K
Registered: Mar 2007
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posted July 11, 2008 01:02 PM
I agree. You are quite simply a wonderful human being xxxIP: Logged |
JustAmanda
Knowflake Posts: 590
From:
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted July 14, 2008 02:10 AM
Awesome news Amanda!! My sister from another motha! =)By any chance are you in VA? Love and light to you and your family! JustAmanda IP: Logged |
myS-elf13
Moderator Posts: 137
From:
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted July 14, 2008 08:15 AM
goatgirl-i may not know you or your situation but i wanted to say, you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. i will send some reiki your way and to kevin, if that is ok? many, many blessings IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5435
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted July 16, 2008 12:08 AM
Much love to you and yours.Give those kids a smooch for me IP: Logged |
fieryscales
Moderator Posts: 706
From: My own private world
Registered: Jan 2008
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posted July 16, 2008 12:31 PM
Thanks for the update, GG.IP: Logged |
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