Saturday, October 25, 2014

Intermission

To date I am still in a wheelchair and still unable to go outside, take pictures or basically go anywhere else in the house except where I am parked, because this old house is not handicap friendly. The doors are too narrow for the wheelchair to go through and the chair we have rented cannot make it over the thresholds well or across the grass or even the driveway here, so being outside is not an option. In addition to my leg problem, RA has been attacking my wrists, my right one in particular so even trying to type is very painful. I can't do the most basic of self care so there isn't much to write or share.

We are seeing another surgeon as the last one could not work me into his schedule until next MARCH. I'm hoping for surgery as soon as possible, but they tell me it could still take 6 to 8 weeks. That did little for my sense of peace. It's a long time to be imprisoned in this spot.

So, I will try to make the best of it, and I promise to come back and start writing as soon as I can walk again and there is good news and good stuff to share. Until then, thank you all for your support, your friendship and your prayers.


Petey

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  1. Dearest Petey
    I have thought about you so many times lately. My heart aches for you. I will strengthen my prayers that you can get the surgery needed and begin your recovery sooner than later! By now your company has come and gone, right? So at least there was the ray of sunshine and family love then.
    Big tender hugs coming your way. (Keep that shawl tightly wrapped and feel the love.) CAROL DEE

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    1. Thanks Carol Dee, and God bless you! I do have the shawl with me…it's like a pacifier LOL

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  2. Hi Petey... I'm sending you a poem Daniel wrote a long time ago. I'll write it in prose so it doesn't take so much space. He was 11 so I marvel but I've only heard the stories of that time. This poem says a lot to me and I hope to you because as you can probably see he's talking to a very special friend. It's called: {Another Mountain. I don't know how to tell you, what I'm feeling on this day. I wished that you could tell me, I could go a different way. You know that I'm traveling, a road filled with strife. And I don't feel shame complaining to see another mountain in my life. I wished there was a way, to make you understand my doubt. Cause I've always been so grateful, for the way you help me out. But there's nothing in the testing, that can ever make me stop, believing that you love me. So I'll carry any cross.} I pray the best for you and so do all of us...oh just so you know he gave me permission to add caps...love...lx

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    1. God bless you LX and thank you for sharing Daniel's poem. I recognize what he was going through at that time (not that I myself have ever faced that daunting valley) and it is beautiful. It really lifted me up to read it and I treasure that you were moved to share it with me at such a perfect moment. Much love!

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  3. …and thank you for staying in touch, even though the chat room has disappeared. It gets lonely and you've no idea how much even this small touch means :)

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  4. I feel so badly for you - wish I could do something to help. I have some inflamation issues, but not any where near as bad as yours. Don't feel that you have to answer this - with typing being painful, I don't want to add to your trials. Just wanted you to know you are often thought of, and loved. Try to keep your spirit up, and enjoy what you can.
    Judith in CO

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  5. I wish there was something I could do to take your pain away, so undeserving it's not fair. You are in my prayers and thoughts and I hoping there is something that can be found to bring you relief.

    Linda

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  6. Can you try any alternative treatments while you wait? Are there any practitioners within a hours drive? I don't know where you are exactly. I've had great luck with accupuncture for pain and swelling...

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    1. we are 4 hours from town, so I am impatiently waiting for surgery to correct it, but thank you for the thoughts and for taking the time to stop in!

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  7. I am so very sorry for what your going through and wish that I could lighten your load. I enjoy your blogs on AR and have wondered why I haven't seen one lately. I will say an extra prayer tonight for you. Bren

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    1. i don't blog on AR anymore because it changed the format and I couldn't get them on there, so when i get better, I'll just be here. Thanks so much for your prayers and for taking the time to stop by…and that goes for all of you. Thanks so much!

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  8. Sending prayers your way. Keep the faith and know the good Lord is watching over you.

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  9. I wish you the very best! I don't read blogs very much any more, so I was so sad to hear about the extent of your pain. Sending prayers to you.

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  10. Sueb left this on AR for you Petey . . . . . . I can't figure out how to leave a comment on her blog (I am computer challenged!) Let her know that she is in my thoughts and prayers!"

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  11. Petey
    I hope and pray you will get relief from RA. You have amazed me with all of your talents! You are a very special person. God bless you.

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  12. Sending prayers and healing thoughts to you, Petey. I hope the surgery allows you to get back to the life you love.

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  13. Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement!

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  14. This is from AR Rosebud . . . . . . I'm not on Facebook and couldn't figure out how to send a message to her after typing a long note to her. Oh well, I will say a prayer for her and keep a good thought. I think of her often. Please, if you can, give her that message. Thank you.

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  15. Petey, so sorry to hear about all this. I will be praying for you! Hugs hang tuff, I know it's got to be unbelievably hard to take this knowing all your missing! I'm so sorry!
    Lesli (kfc forum)

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