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Are You Falling Apart?

sfnative — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:03:31 GMT

I just had to shake my head today and recognize, with a small chuckle, that I feel like I'm falling apart! Almost all of it is ortho related, except for chronic migraine, and the 24/7 pain I have is driving me to distraction.

I would like my various physicians to anesthetize me, fix everything that's wrong, then wake me when it's over.

Thanks for listening.

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beauty junkie — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 08:25:44 GMT

Rebecca I liked what you wrote from Jeanne Bice's book,its so very true.

I would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy new year.I know all of us are very down right now thinking about lobestergal.Its so hard to go on with our everyday life but that's how life works.We have to pick ourselves up and find the strength to go on.I hope our prayers can help Dawn to find the strength to survive this tragedy

SUZYQUE I didn't know about your Dad either,so sorry.I hope you are feeling better.

Naes glad you have your internet back.I had a message form Dawn tonight and she said she appreciates everyones prayers so much and wishes she could respond to everyone but she is overwhelmed by everything,company,things to do.She will post someday when she can but wanted me to tell everyone how grateful she is for all of us being here and being her friend.

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SUZYQUE — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:46:12 GMT

BJ & NAES, thank you for asking, but no the pain is worse. It got very cold here and that tends to make everything worse. In addition I'm still worried about my son, and even though it's nice to have my house back to myself since my sister and her family and my son and his family left for home, the sudden quiet and realization that the holidays are over makes me sad. You know I suffer from depression all the time but in the winter SAD kicks my butt. I wish I could take a sleeping pill and wake up April 1st LOL. I so hate winter. I ache more, I'm crabby, tired and I feel like a prisoner stuck in the house.

Ok, all vented out. I must say, the events going on with Lgal, has really hit me hard. We never know when it will be our turn to lose someone and it scares the cr*p out of me. I don't know how I could handle it. I did realize how important my DH is to me but I don't tell him enough. That will be a NY's resolution, let the ones I love know it, regularly.

sfnative, thanks for the information.

Blessings and love to all of you. Wishing each and everyone of my dear friends here a peaceful, healthier and prosperous New Year. May our friendships continue to grow and our faith in God blossom, because sometimes that is really all we have to hang on to.

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cupcake13 — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:48:21 GMT

God yes! I've been falling apart for some time.

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Glass Lady K — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 05:33:09 GMT

My thoughts will indeed be with lobster on Friday. This is such a tragedy. I remember when I lost my DH almost 4 years ago, everybody was so kind to me here on the BB's, It does help to know people are thinking of you at your darkest hours. Sometimes you can't imagine you'll ever be happy again. It's hard to think the sun will come up in the morning. I was so lucky to find Paul who also was suffering . He had lost his wife a few months before. We comforted each other and then fell in love. coming from that dark place to now has been quite a journey.

I want to wish each of you a very happy New Year. My your health problems improve and brings you freedom from pain and good hours of sleep. My wish for you.

Glass

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NAES1 — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 08:57:35 GMT

On 12/31/2013 sfnative said:
Dear Friends,

The memorial service for Lobstergal's husband is this Friday at 3 p.m. E.T., should you wish to send a prayer and thought her way.

God Bless - Rebecca

DEAR REBECCA, I HAVE SAID A PRAYER FOR LOBSTERGAL EVERY SINGLE DAY MORNING AND NIGHT~ I AM MOST PARTICULAR FOND FOR A 'REMEMBERANCE' WHICH WOULD INCLUDE THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF DAVE'S, ALONG WITH [L. GAL's] IMMEDIATE FAMILY. I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THE HIGH RISK PREGNANCYAWN AND DAVE's SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW.
SARA IS HER DAUGHTER-IN-LAW WHO IS WITH CHILD~ I BELIEVE I HAVE TAKEN CARE OF EVERYTHING, HERE. I HAVE ORGANIZED TO SEND TO Dawn. ~ I DON'T EXPECT ANY RETURNED MESSAGE~ I AM HAVING A TRIBUTE DONE IN DAVE's HONOR~ ALL HEADS BOWED IN PRAYER ON JANUARY, FRIDAY- THE 3RD AT 3P. -EST- {FROM EACH OF US WHO READ THIS}~ DEATH WILL LEAVE A DEEP VOID FOR MANY YEARS, BUT I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TAUGHT THAT 'DEATH IS NOT THE END BUT THE GREAT AWAKENING~ GOD BLESS DAWN~ I WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT~ PLEASE GO BACK AND READ THE VERSE THAT dooBoo WROTE FROM THE BIBLE. ~Dear ones, I should come to believe how Dawn will treasure each one sincerely, having each, respectively, 'give' meaning in caring about a wonderful friend~ In closing Rebecca, thank you for your gracious input in assisting [we] on the board with respect, and to beautyj, the close association to be there personally through the calls made, along with Rebecca's. THANKING EACH POSTER FOR LETTING US KNOW HOW TO GRIEVE A LONG SIDE WITH HER THROUGH YOUR INDIVIDUAL WORDS~ love,

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NAES1 — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:21:01 GMT

Bible verse number 2249; ...from dooBdoo's post on the 28th of December, 2013: Psalm 23. This I was referring to, along with the beautiful poem she quoted.

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Glass Lady K — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 08:56:01 GMT

Tragedy has struck here. Our priest was murdered. He was such a kind man. I can't believe anybody would want to harm him. I guess it was just a kind of crazy person. The police had picked him up the day before and he was acting strangely but didn't keep him. They turned him back onto the street. Such a sad thing.

It seems that there is so much sadness in the world right now and life seems so very fragile.

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cater — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 06:58:09 GMT

Glass Lady, it is all over our news here in Pa. about your priest I cannot imagine any one doing that to a priest. I guess from what is on our news the guy they said did this also stole the priests car. My heart felt sympathy to you and all the members of your church for your loss, and also to Fathers family. In my immediate family we have a couple priests, a deacon and one nun.

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beauty junkie — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 07:05:03 GMT

Hi everyone.

Glass how awful,what is the world coming too.I am so sorry.

Not only have I been so sad and worried about lobstergal but my sister had surgery Thurs morning for a tumor on her parathyroid.I was worried sick but the surgery went well and the Dr said he saw no sign of cancer.I am so thankful.

I have been so sad today knowing that lobestergal had to say goodbye to her lobster.I spoke with her on the phone the other day and the pain in her voice broke my heart.

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NAES1 — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 08:01:02 GMT

Dear Glass, I am so sadden that someone has taken a person's life, and learning it was a man of the cloth associated with your church, whom you knew personally. My husband told me about this before I knew. I have no idea if evil is any worse today than it was before I was born or in the years when Jesus walked through Jerusalem, but I know there are so many tragedies everywhere we read, listen to, through vast- immediate communications of various sources. We learn so quickly what has or is occuring within minutes in today's events. I try to always stay positive and keep a light burning for others when there is no hope or very little. I am so very sorry that this has happened. I am sorry that evil lurks all around us. I cannot explain why horrible abuse does happen and continues minute to minute. I heard today that ABUSE happens to adults, children and pets every 4 seconds. Again, I do try to stay focused on what is allowed with God at the helm. GOD HATES EVIL. Again, please accept my sincere sympathy. I can offer prayers for you and your church, and sincerly will gladly do. There is still alot of beauty in the world, I know this to be true. God wants us to be happy and follow his teachings. When we hear of such horrific happenings, then it is as though a negative fog falls over us. Truly, may God be with your church family~ I will be thinking of you at this time, as I always do with your health issues.

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NAES1 — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 08:37:07 GMT

I am still praying for Lobstergal and her immediate family. Her life, as I knew it, from these past few months -unfolding- during the days as I remember her from a happier time. ` Always thinking how she is doing.~ I believe you, beautyj would know that better than I, from what you have told us, through your several personal calls to her; we thank you for inviting us in, even if just to send comfort. I have said a prayer for her every day, along with today's memorial service. Hopefully, I have been able to contribute a small token, worthy of love, to try to reach fragile understanding. Grasping for hope, in letting her know.... that I was there and remain still here. I would like to give thanks to God for your sister's surgery and to continue through with her healthy recovery. That is one wonderful piece of good news. I may be over on pet lovers for our baby cat of 11 years old who still is missing. Thank you for what you have helped in doing, as Dawn walks these dark days. I keep you in my prayers for a pain free life as the days passes. Also, I think of your devotion in caring for all little animals who may come your way, those that are homeless. A HUG for Pal, Cookie and Goldie~ I know how very much you care and express it. I thank you for that!

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beauty junkie — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:01:57 GMT

Hi everyone. I spoke to lobstergal tonight.she is having a hard time but hanging in there.Its so hard. I told her about what happened to Glass's priest and she was horrified.She will post here someday when things settle down.Theres a lot going on in her life right now.She can still use everyones prayers.

Naes I am so sorry that your baby hasn't come home and I can imagine how sick you are about this.Our Pal has been missing for 3 days,again.I can't take it,the worrying is too much.I am seeing the Dr on Mon about my chest pains,probably stress not sure whats going on but need to have this checked out.

Keeping everyone in my prayers.

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Tissyanne — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:58:59 GMT

Sending prayers for everyone who is ill, and going through tragic situations, missing lost pets. There is a lot of sadness, but there are also lots of good people that care and have big hearts. I have met several on these forums. Everyone have a good evening.

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Glass Lady K — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 08:06:31 GMT

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our priest. I know he's gone to God. He was such a special person. Not only was he a priest but he was also teaching classes at our local college. I'm sure all the students are missing him too. You're right, there is a lot of evil in the world. I just wonder why the police didn't retain this person who was obviously deranged.

I guess we just have to carry on. Sometimes life sure has some challenges.

Still praying for lobster.

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sfnative — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:47:05 GMT

Hi Everyone,

Sorry to say I missed communicating with Lobstergal yesterday, as I was taking a nap after a full day Friday of taking care of our granddaughter. Missed another two calls as well. Feel so bad about missing the opportunity to speak with her I could kick myself. In the voicemail she left, she said she's so busy with so many things, she doesn't know when she'll be able to read all the thread entries and get back to all. I wrote her an e-mail and once again told her not to worry, that we know she has so much on her mind and heart right now and that we'll see her here when she's up to it. She continues to need our prayers so much.

Glass: I read about your priest the day it happened and then follow-up articles, as I still read the SF Chronicle. Could not believe that the police released this guy. From what I read, it sounded as though they had enough to put him on a 24 hour hold. This is beyond crazy. It's e-vil. I'm so sick of hearing about good, regular folks being taken down. This world is not what it was when I was 5 years old, I can tell you. I hope your community is able to heal from the senseless tragedy. ////// How are things going for you? I don't recall: have you seen your new cardiologist yet? I sort of recall that you're on A-fib meds, your legs are better and that you're keeping an eye on things for the months to come.

-naes: Thank you for your touching entries. As BJ indicated, you must be worried sick about your lost kitty. With all the winter weather, I'd be at my wit's end. I do hope that somehow some way your kitty will come back to you.

BJ: I'm really happy you were able to speak with Lobstergal. I know that even with all the pain and disability you have, you brought some measure of joy to her and that is worth its weight in gold. How is your dear sister doing post surgically? Hope she's continuing to improve with no complications. And, knowing that each day is such a challenge for you, hope that 2014 brings enlightenment and treatment for at least one of your conditions.

doobdoo: Though about you a lot as we moved through Christmas and New Years, knowing that this would be a challenge for you. I do hope that you had family to share and be with. You can always come here, if you need to vent and need company.

SUZYQ: You and so many others are really suffering through such an arctic event right now. How is it going? We're just hearing that it's really cold and that it snowed. We haven't heard that power is out or that people are housebound or the like. Really hope it breaks up in the next week. I know you live close by Lobstergal, so if you'd like to communicate, post a message here and I'll post my e-mail briefly, then we'll get things going.

DorothyToo: Hope you made it through the long holiday season well and whole. Thanks so much for being here with us as we muddle through our vents and ills. All the best to you in the New Year.

For those I've forgotten: I know you're out there and I do apologize for being so remiss, but please know that you're in my thoughts nonetheless. We've appreciated every thought and prayer offered by you for our afflicted thread member. Thanks so very much.

I've decided to delay my January 9th knee surgery. We've just started taking care of our granddaughter 4 days a week and my surgeon made a huge error in sending my orders to the hospital: he ordered a drug that I'm allergic to. I want nothing to do with a surgeon or doctor that doesn't take the time, he or his staff, to look at my chart to find out which drugs I cannot take. Consequently, I called the knee device company, asked to be referred to the local rep, spoke with her, and received a recommendation for a surgeon who uses navigation, which is what I wanted in the first place. The other surgeon does not use navigation. So now I'm waiting to see if he'll accept me as a patient. I really don't know what this is all about, as this doesn't occur in California. When you get referred, you get referred. Not in Oregon. In Oregon, they need to study your records to find out if you're a good match for the surgeon. I should hear this week. If I'm not a good match, I don't know where I'm going next.

Take care, all and God Bless - Rebecca

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NAES1 — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 02:21:53 GMT

On 1/4/2014 beauty junkie said:
Hi everyone. I spoke to lobstergal tonight.she is having a hard time but hanging in there.Its so hard. I told her about what happened to Glass's priest and she was horrified.She will post here someday when things settle down.Theres a lot going on in her life right now.She can still use everyones prayers.

Naes I am so sorry that your baby hasn't come home and I can imagine how sick you are about this.Our Pal has been missing for 3 days,again.I can't take it,the worrying is too much.I am seeing the Dr on Mon about my chest pains,probably stress not sure whats going on but need to have this checked out.

Keeping everyone in my prayers.

Dear beauty junkie, I apologize for not 'seeing this' earlier. You are always so supportive for everyone. Any news, even if it's brief, about Loberstergal is appreciated more than you realized; I believe I speak for all of us~ My heart is heavy with the impact of deep sorrow for our Dawn, but I am filled with some comfort when I know when you can talk with her...just a friendly caring voice brings her a devoted friend and you certainly are. I believe you are having more anxiety than ever with what you have tried to do, and now with Pal missing- this I can relate to totally. Beauty, you can only do so much -there are situations that are out of your control~ A dear friend once told me that I was a "FIX IT" person and she was so very correct. I have to release myself from extreme worrying- I have some idea I am better than I once was- reguardless with saying that, I do maintain a grip of loving concern, more of a growing concern, then I give myself permission to `ease back`. In medical school I did a research thesis on what STRESS can do to the body- both mentally and physical. I have seen this so often in reports from countless patients' various conditions. There is, now a newer nagging health issue called [Emotional Distress] and it is as real as any known disease. Noted: from the past (5 years). You, also have been under alot of stress through last year with your health, not forgetting countless RA meds, and the humidity of your weather has not helped much atop every thing else. Chest pain is a wake up call, so do all of your friends a relief favor-{ a visit to your physician }...let's dismiss the simple guess so we can rule out the not knowing. I speak from experience with Cream being missing for 34 days. I am very upset but have to trust in a higher power to bring him back. Truly, I do understand...can't explain why these difficult things happen...just be kind to yourself and know that you cannot take care of the all situations gone wrong. We all have our day in the SUN-[ come to an end ]-, it goes around to all of us. No one escapes! Please give my love to Dawn and know that I have prayers in my daily life for everyone~ hugs,,,,,,,,
How is your younger sister doing from surgery? I know that she was given a clean bill of no malignacy- that's is wonderful news for the new year. HELLO TO GLASS, sfnative, DOROTHY TOO + & + c/o: ` ALL OF THE 'GIRLS' ON THIS THREAD`. Memo:----------Rebecca, you can call me at your convenience. Hope you read this. I've receive your mails. Computer is Okay, now, from several days ago-

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beauty junkie — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:31:18 GMT

Hi everyone.Thanks for asking about my sister who is doing well.Sore from the surgery but doing good.The Dr made a very thin incison at the base of her neck which is healing nicely already.

I am not feeling too well so this will be short.Pal is still missing,have bad feeling he is hurt.

Naes thanks for all you have said,maybe this is stress maybe not maybe its the arthritic condition of the rib cage I have,not sure but a constant pain and discomfort in my chest.can't wait to go to the DR.

sfnative don't worry about not speaking with lobstergal,she appreciates everything you have done.I messaged her today on FB and told her she can call me when ever she want to talk as I will always be here.

Naes I hope both our kittys find their way back home safely or else go to Heaven but don't want them suffering.

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Glass Lady K — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:42:10 GMT

naes and bj, it makes me very sad to hear you have lost your pets. They mean so very much to us.

Rebecca, I did go to the cardiologist. He said I shouldn't worry, so I'm not. The only thing is, the druggist told me I shouldn't use my ginger capsules because of them being blood thinners. I al;ready take a baby aspirin and I think Xeralto (which I think is a blood thinner too. Unfortunately it's the only thing that helps my knees. I'm now back to where I started. I can hardly walk, my knees are so bad. *Sigh*. I need to get to a doctor to find out which meds I can skip so I can take my ginger. I need a doctor who is familiar with and can prescribe both things. Since I don't want to take too many blood thinners, I need to know what combination I can take.

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QsZoo — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 01:31:38 GMT

BJ-So sorry Pal is missing again. Prayers sent that he will be home soon!!!