I Come to the Garden...

Eph3_12 · July 2012

I was walking the dog this evening at dusk, on a route we do almost every night. We got to almost the exact area where I fell 2 years ago & broke my shoulder. A dragonfly zipped right in front of me, right to left. I followed it with my eyes as it traveled up & directly overhead there were probably 20 dragonflies darting, flying & twirling. It was AMAZING!!! I have walked that route for 5 yrs now & have NEVER seen this. Mom passed away just a month ago; dragonflies were one of her favorite things. A neighbor woman walked by & wondered what I was looking at-she looked up saw them-I was crying by now & told her about mom. This lady said, "I've never seen that either. Maybe your mom came to say HI." It was absolutely incredible. Called my sister & we both just cried our eyes out, but it was really sort of a joyful experience! Life is so random!

Meece · July 2012

So, random, but with a plan...

So, Mom & Dad flew from Halifax to Philadelphia to Pheonix, and finally back here late last night. i had called his Dr and let him know what was going on and he told me to take him to the ER right away when we picked them up from the airport. They were both very emotional when we met them, and by the time we got their luggage Dad was having another attack. (On my lunch hour, I went to the ER to see if there was anything I could do to expedite the registration process, but only the triage paperwork so I filled it out and had it with me). We walked into the ER and they took the pre-filled out paperwork, time stamped it, took him right to get BP, temp etc. Then took him right in to give basic info for pre-registration, from there immediately to EKG, and from there to a private ER room. The Dr examined him and they did a CT. Found a small bleed but not one that would cause the attacks so they admitted him for more thorough tests by a neurologist. I left there near 3 am, but I felt we got very quick service in the 3 1/2 hours it took on a Friday night with an ER waiting room full of people. We never even had to sit down in thewaiting room! God is good!

barbe1958 · July 2012

Thank God, Meece! and how is he today????

kcl65 · July 2012

Chabba I will certainly continue to pray for your brother. I too am glad to hear he is eating a little and wanting to get around. How is your SIL holding up? I pray for continued strength for her.

Meece that really is super fast service at the ER and good thinking on filling out that paper work ahead of time I will pray that the doctors find the source of the TIAs and for your dads continued healing.

Just wanted to let you all know Rochelle has an interview on Monday morning so will be praying that goes well! Thank you for your prayers! Rochelle asked that I pass on her thanks to you too!

Hugs to all!

barbe1958 · July 2012

OOOohh, Good luck to Rochelle!!! Tell her she will only get it if it's right for HER. Don't want her to feel bad if she isn't chosen...!!

Meece · July 2012

Best of luck to Rochelle.

Dad will be in the hospital throgh at least Monday. The source of the problems has yet to be determined, but they are suspecting something is in the carotid artery that is sending blockages into his brain. Last night the Staff Dr said that Dad has a weak kidney which may prevent surgery on the artery. Don't know what the plan will be yet.

My sister has posted details about Dad's condition on her FaceBook account which has allowed some poeple, whom my family hadn't planned on knowing the details, to know and try to get involved. It is causing some difficulties especially for Matt. When I post here, it is in a anonymous, but on FB names and such are "out there". I pray for discretion from this point forward for those (relatives) using FB. Afterall, we sign HIIPA papers every time we start a new medical provider, our family should have the same consideration.

Laural136669 · July 2012

I couldn't get an appt with thyroid specialist until Aug. 29. It is a wait but he is very well versed in his specialty and came with high recommendations. Just returned from a trip to MI with my husband to celebrate 25 years of marriage. Praying for you all.

barbe1958 · July 2012

Thanks for the updates Meece and Laural. Keep us posted!

Meece · July 2012

Laural, hope you had a fun time. Congrats on your silver anniversary.

chabba · July 2012

My brother should be in his first Chemo treatment as I type this. I talked to him on Skype Saturday. They are giving him Toxol and Carboplatin (sp?) I forget how many treatments. He has only been able to take solid food since Thursday and has very little reserves to call on, can only walk with assistance and uses an electric scooter to get around the house. He is a fighter and has a good attitude but still has a very tough time ahead. He and his wife asked me to thank you all for your prayers and to join us in continuing them. I also say thank you and ask His blessings and mercies on all of us.

barbe1958 · July 2012

Dear God, chabba's brother still needs your attention. Please hold him in your arms as he heads into battle and give his family respite from their stress. I ask in Jesus' name. Amen

barbe1958 · July 2012

Oh, forgot to ask. Prayers please, for Wednesday as I get a pacemaker put in. Local anaesthetic only!!!!

chabba · July 2012

barbe, Thanks. I seem to be in a continuing state of prayer these days and will definitely be including you, your surgery, recovery and healing.

Just got texts from DB and SIL, both simply saying he is OK

mumito · July 2012

Extra prayers going out for Chabba's brother, our dear Barbe and Meece.((hugs)) as well.

3jaysmom · July 2012

so SORRY FOR MISSING YOU LADIES FOR SO LONG.. I'VE BEE REALLY ILL, AND JUST not KEEPING IT TOGETER.. I hAVE BEEN KEEPING MY PRAYERS HEADED YOIUR WAY..

i've been in the hospital, with no wii fii, and just couldn't find my way back.. im glad to hear things are better, with some things.. Meece, you and Matt are always in my prayers.. im wondering why the GF is so anxious.. its confusing, after only 9 mos...

Kc, Joni, Chabba and Laurel, yu are in my prayers, as well. God is constant.. it is me that isn't...

anyway, im pretty sure im going to go back to the hospital in a few days. they want to put in a central line for iv drugs, but wanted to try oral 1st.. they're not doing well for me. its all about me being diabetic, having ms, and this systemic bacterial infection.. God Himself will have to come up with the answers. i hope He will calm my fear of having an iv in my jugular.. im really scared of that, but if it has to be, i just pray for the strength to get it done.. it'll take His Grace, and perhaps some ativan iv lol..

i have missed you all.. thanks for the uplift......3jays

mumito · July 2012

More going out for you too 3Jays mom.Hope they get that infection under control.((hugs))

chabba · July 2012

3jays you are on my prayer list. I once had an IV in my neck for about 7 weeks for Total Parental Nutrition. It was a real nuisance but otherwise not bad. the biggest problem was pushing around an IV pole while in a wheelchair. I was in a nursing home so didn't have to take care of the injection site myself which I appreciated. But I sure was glad to get rid of it!

Meece · July 2012

Oh, 3jays, I will keep you in my prayers.

Chabba, more prayers for G.

Barbe, You have been through so much! Now a pacemaker? When I had my cardiac ablation in 2005, they could not destroy the biggest culprit area as it was in a location which would have had me left the hospital with a pacemaker. So, I still deal with it. I hope that this makes you feel better with more energy.

Matt and his GF are no longer a duo. Please pray for healing hearts for both of them.

chabba · July 2012

Will do Meece

Hindsfeet · July 2012

Imsomia tonight...but thought I would check out your thread hear to see how you dear ladies are doing.

Quick story....about 2 wks backs, I stopped by a yard sale, and noticed a pink I AM The Cure trinket. I asked if someone had bc. The woman said she supported it through the bc walks...she was an oncologist nurse. I smiled and said, I had had bc, but now NED. She said, keep the trinket...a gift from her. I said no, I no longer have bc. She insisted I have it. She was glad to give it to someone who had bc.

I walked a way, and looked at it. I AM THE CURE....Hmm...I thought. Perhaps God was speaking to me. In the Old Testament, God answered Moses at the burning bush, I AM THAT I AM...Which in Hebrew is Yahwah. I felt that moment God was saying to me, I Am the Cure...Jesus is my cure. I felt the trinket was a gift from God reminding me He is my cure. He is the I Am. He is the ultimate healer.

(((hugs)))

Hindsfeet · July 2012

Imsomia tonight...but thought I would check out your thread to see how you dear ladies are doing.

Quick story....about 2 wks backs, I stopped by a yard sale, and noticed a pink I AM The Cure trinket. I asked if someone had bc. The woman said she supported it through the bc walks...she was an oncologist nurse. I smiled and said, I had had bc, but now NED. She said, keep the trinket...a gift from her. I said no, I no longer have bc. She insisted I have it. She was glad to give it to someone who had bc.

I walked a way, and looked at it. I AM THE CURE....Hmm...I thought. Perhaps God was speaking to me. In the Old Testament, God answered Moses at the burning bush, I AM THAT I AM...Which in Hebrew is Yahwah. I felt that moment God was saying to me, I Am the Cure...Jesus is my cure. I felt the trinket was a gift from God reminding me He is my cure. He is the I Am. He is the ultimate healer.

(((hugs)))

Meece · July 2012

That is a wonderful way to see that trinket. I love it!

Stopped by the hospital last night on our way home. Dad is doing well but they are still waiting to line p any treatment. Dr. confirmed that he has already had a full stroke, and the TIAs are after effects. He had a pretty good day on Sunday but had at least 3 TIAS yesterday. The best news is that the stroke did not effect any area that controls movement or language. Praise the Lord!

barbe1958 · July 2012

evebarry, I LOVE the story! I like to see God's messages in things I do during the day. He always talks to me in some way....that was like yelling!!!

Meece, did your DS GF push to get hitched break them up? I found that pretty aggressive for a 9 month relationship...sad, but probably a good thing they split, but it always hurts.

I HAVE to have the pacemaker due to the Long QT (AND Prolonged QT) Syndrome that I have. My heart just stops. I've blacked out twice this year already, once while on a step stool painting in the bedroom! I really must get my knee looked at...sigh. No arms up to stop my falls, either, the other was outside onto cement steps. I have NO idea they're coming. I just feel the pain as I hit the ground. It's hitting the ground that has saved me so far as that is what is probably jumping my heart back into rhythm. I found out Friday and got the call yesterday, so that's how fast they're moving. I'm terrified to hold a grandchild in case I fall. There is no warning, no funny feeling, no dizzyness, nothing. It is often the cause of drowning accidents, too. I'm lucky they found out about it while I'm still alive!

My DH had an ablation on his heart to correct his rhythm and he's done great ever since. But mine is electrical rather than structural so they're hoping it will work. It might not. My blood pressure might drop to zero first and then I'll fall anyway. When I fall, my BP is zero and my heart rate is zero! Scary shit.

Meece · July 2012

That does sound scary! You take care, Barbe. You can always hold those adorable grand babies while you are sitting.

DS's GF was quite bossy, and had to have EVERYTHING her way. He just got tired of being told how to do everything from which route to take to go somewhere to how SHE wanted him to spend his money. That, and her desire to get married (or move in together) and have a baby, was enough to make him reevaluate the relationship.

barbe1958 · July 2012

Thank goodness he had the sense to move on!!! Give Matt a hug from all his cyber Aunts and tell him we think he did the right thing.

Meece · July 2012

I will. When he came to me for advice, I tried to give him pros and cons so he could make his own decision, but always ended with taking it to God in prayer. I am very proud of him because when he made the break, he stayed around long enough to face her parents and tell them in person what had occured. God gave him the strength.

barbe1958 · July 2012

Wow!! Communicated with her parents, that's rare! At least they'll know he was a class act and she can't lie about anything.

Eph3_12 · July 2012

eveberry: great story. I will now add "Amen".

Eph3_12 · July 2012

Meece, is Matt coping OK or is it a sad, hard thing for him? I prayed all evening that night you were meeting; will continue to pray.

Meece · July 2012

Zak called me at noon to tell me Dad was being released from hospital. (Zak has been hanging out in Papa's hospital room as much as possible). Then about 3 he called again, they decided to keep him after his pre-release CT showed and increase in the bleed in his brain. Went by the hospital after work and he seems in good spirits, and we will know more today.

Matt was at the hospital and I asked how he was doing. He says he's okay, and he seems to be. I am sure he is lonely, but he knows his life will be healthier. Thank you for your prayers, everyone.

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