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Tag Archives: life
Health Update
It’s been a long and emotional 5 weeks since I left work. My world has gotten very small, concerned with getting in and out of bed, and having home health care coming in for occupational and physical therapy. I thought I’d … Continue reading
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Tagged emotions, Health, Home care, illness, Knee, life, Lymphedema, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, prayer, sickness
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Nothing important, just thinking…
Despite the fact that my world has gotten smaller lately, I still find that I look forward to the weekends. Two whole days to do what I want without physical therapy, or occupational therapy or a nurse coming over. I … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, blogging, emotions, Health, Home, Home Health Care, illness, life, Lymphedema, Occupational therapy, people, Physical therapy, sickness, thoughts, writing
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Last Week was rough
The last week was an emotional week. I was recovering from my doctors visit which crippled me up a bit. My usual time to ‘get back to normal’ used to be about 2 days. This time, it was almost 5 … Continue reading
Regression
I’ve had 3 weeks of physical and occupational home therapy. In the larger picture, I know that this is a small moment in time. Both of my therapists have noticed more endurance and improvement. I can see my own improvement … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, emotions, handicap, Health, hope, life, mountains to climb, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, prayer, sickness, striving, Worry, writing
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The Journey seems to be emotional
It’s odd how some days my emotional equilibrium is stable and some days I’m a basket case fighting frustration. I thought, foolishly that after menopause I would be more stable, but I guess every journey has its own stresses to … Continue reading
What’s normal?
I remember as a child feeling different. I wore glasses which was not as common in the 50’s as it is now. I was called 4 eyes and made to feel different. I was an insecure child and sucked my … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, childhood, dysfunctional, emotions, family, insecure, insecurities, life, people, self esteem, shyness, thoughts, writing
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What If?
This is in response to the daily prompt http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_prompt/gone-with-the-windfall/. You just inherited $1,000,000 from an aunt you didn’t even know existed. What’s the first thing you buy (or otherwise use the money for)? I’ve played this game since I was … Continue reading
One day at a time
I was reading some blogs today and came across one that talked about just worrying about today. Funny how we look ahead and think but ‘what if?’ and ‘but what about this’ or ‘how am I going to handle that?’ … Continue reading
Change
Changes are inevitable. Sometimes they are gradual like progressing from a cane to a walker and then to a wheelchair. Sometimes they are sudden such as one day you are working and somewhat mobile and functional, and the next day, … Continue reading
Started physical therapy today
Last Saturday, I was still working. I am handicapped and use walker and wheelchair to get places and use an office chair to work in so I can get around. Sunday night/Monday morning about 2 am I fell and had … Continue reading
Your Character and Destiny
I read this today at http://godfruits.com and found it too amazing not to share. Your Character and Destiny Be careful of your thoughts, For your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, For your words become your deeds. … Continue reading
Just Whining
Nighttime is not my favorite time. Sometimes I actually dread it. Most of us look forward to lying down in bed and getting our rest and our sleep which keeps us healthy and readies us for the next day. Me, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cellulitis, Compression garments, compression hose, Disabilities, Fluid, handicaps, life, Lymphatic system, Lymphedema, musing
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“Bones”
I have been watching “Bones” on Netflix for a couple of months now. It began in 2005 and is still running in prime time. I started at the beginning of the 142 episodes they had. It is a fascinating show, but … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Bones, crime tv, David Boreanaz, FBI, forensic science, life, Television, Temperance "Bones" Brennan, thoughts, tv shows
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Famished North Koreans resort to cannibalism
Famished North Koreans resort to cannibalism. Most of us in the US have no idea what it means to be hungry. We might not have many expensive “things” but we always have food. We have a house and a car … Continue reading
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