Thursday Roll Call

Good Morning Pam and the rest of Illinois! Pam!  It is SO nice to "see" you, and you look wonderful! I have been hunkered down in my bed since Monday night after I got home from the new Rockford support group (which was GREAT by the way).  I thought I was just coming down with the sniffles like my youngest daughter had, but it seems to be much worse.  I think I've got the flu.  I felt really terrible on Tuesday and a tiny bit better yesterday.  I practiacally slept both days away.  I came into work today, but I still have a very stuffy head with a bit of a cough.  I am going to try to make it through the day, then go home and back to bed.  The rest of my family all have commitments tonight, so the house will be quiet. I am sorry to hear of Janet K's tribulations and am keeping her and all of you in my thoughts and prayers.   I sure hope that I can make the party!  It sounds like just what we all need!  Hopefully, we will not have anymore winter weather by then and can really enjoy the day. I must get back to work now..................

Thanks Dawn.......I hope you get to feeling better!    I was so upset that I missed that support group!   I just forgot!   Old age setting in I guess! PS

Hi everyone, Nothing exciting planned for today.  Mom went home yesterday and as much as I love her , it is much quieter after she leaves.   Today I just have to go get some plates and such for the kids birthday party this weekend.   The real birthday is the 29th, but this is the kid party we planned for them at a local mini golf place.  We will have the family and friends over next friday for the actual birthday.   Cassie has tap tonight and then I am off to work.   Just sitting here trying to figure out what to make for dinner.  I need to straighten up around here and finish up some laundry, then take a nap b/c I am up all night at work.  That is today in a nutshell. Christine, Keep the faith. It will be hard to see your brother and  expect a setback at times.   That was a hard surgery to go through.   As I like to tell my patients "baby steps and take one day at a time".   I am here if you have any questions ( I am an RN).   And of course a (((((((((hug)))))))))) is always needed. Janet- Good grief  girl- I dont know you but omg you need one as well((((((((hug)))))).    We all have one person in our family that pushes the limits dont we?    Keep the faith. Kim - music and reading to your dad will help.   Many pts after a stroke become very different and very emotional.  Your mom needs support also.  Caregiver stress is very real.  Just remember to take time for yourself as you have waited too long and fought too hard for this surgery.   You need to do this surgery for you. You are not being selfish by taking care of yourself and trying to be the healthiest you can be.  Your family will only benifit from you being healthy. Take care and stay warm eveyone Gina 

Good afternoon all, Feeling much better.  Saw the Chiropractor finally today and got things put back in place.  Have to see her twice next week.  Getting so bored home alone all this time.  I get to go back to work on Monday.  Have to talk to my boss about changing shifts.  I want to go back to nights.  Will actually get to see more of my daughter ( an hour or 2 more on work days) than I do now.  Night shift also pays 4 dollars more an hour and is less stressfull than working days in the hospital.   Sad news for me.  I had to break up with my boyfriend.  I'm hoping we can still be friends.  It seems as he's lost more weight, he's feeling better (of coarse) and now feels he wants to play the field a little.  I don't share, so I'll have to let him go.  It's breaking my heart, but something better will come along I'm sure (always does).   I see Dr. Rosen for my 9-month post op visit March 6th.  I'll stick around town for support group meeting.  Going to be strange without Jeff by my side!!

Well I think its time to say good evening Illinois!  I think we got 1 inch of snow today, we were to only get a dusting.  Christine glad to read your brother came through surgery fine. I will keep him in my prayers! We are supposed to hit a high of 39 to 49 on Sat. That will feel like a heat wave. Time to break out the shorts.....I think not...I hate to be cold and I don't own any shorts. Maybe this year I will?????? I am keeping Kim, and Janet K's family in my prayers as well.  Pam I like the avatar!  Karen