Hello All

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Glad you are home, how are you feeling, Dave? Sheena Dave <d_k45050@...> wrote: > > > I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically> > they are just > > watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6> > times higher than they > > were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you> > are too.> > PEACE,> > Dave> > > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our> > conversations. We hope

you have found the support> > you need with us. > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy> > access to our group, just click the link--> > Hepatitis C/> > > > Happy Posting > >

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Hi Dave, Im glad you are home now,, did your lfts drop at all yet? I sure hope so!Dave <d_k45050@...> wrote: ---\\ In Hepatitis C , "Dave" <d_k45050@...> wrote:>They really didn't say. I go back the 13 of Nov for blood test. They just were curious weird.> I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically they are just > watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6 times higher than

they > were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you are too.> PEACE,> Dave>Jackie

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> >They really didn't say. I go back the 13 of Nov for blood test.

They

> just were curious weird.

> > I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically they are just

> > watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6 times higher

than

> they

> > were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you are too.

> > PEACE,

> > Dave

> >

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> Jackie

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So glad to hear your home from the hospital . It's good to see you back here !

Hello ALL

I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically they are just watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6 times higher than they were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you are too.PEACE,Dave

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A puppy can wear you down, but for the joy they bring are well worth it, Imho! Drink LOTS of water and try to rest, the pup will nap with you! Sheena Dave <d_k45050@...> wrote: > > > > > I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically> > > they are just > > > watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6> > > times higher than they > > > were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you> > > are too.> > > PEACE,> > > Dave> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our> > > conversations. We hope you

have found the support> > > you need with us. > > > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy> > > access to our group, just click the link--> > > Hepatitis C/> > > > > > Happy Posting > > >

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A puppy can wear you down, but for the joy they bring are well worth it, Imho! Drink LOTS of water and try to rest, the pup will nap with you! Sheena Dave <d_k45050@...> wrote: > > > > > I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically> > > they are just > > > watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6> > > times higher than they > > > were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you> > > are too.> > > PEACE,> > > Dave> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our> > > conversations. We hope you

have found the support> > > you need with us. > > > > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy> > > access to our group, just click the link--> > > Hepatitis C/> > > > > > Happy Posting > > >

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> > >

> > > > I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically

> > > > they are just

> > > > watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6

> > > > times higher than they

> > > > were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you

> > > > are too.

> > > > PEACE,

> > > > Dave

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> > > >

> > > > It's a pleasure having you join in our

> > > > conversations. We hope you have found the support

> > > > you need with us.

> > > >

> > > > If you are using email for your posts, for easy

> > > > access to our group, just click the link--

> > > > Hepatitis C/

> > > >

> > > > Happy Posting

> > > >

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Well I sure hope they have dropped by then,, let us know,, ok?Dave <d_k45050@...> wrote: > >They really didn't say. I go back the 13 of Nov for blood test. They > just were curious weird.> > I was in the hospital last Sat and Sun, basically they are just > > watching my progress,as my Liver Enzymes were 6 times higher than > they > > were two weeks ago. Doing well and hope all of you are too.> > PEACE,> > Dave> >> > > > > > > Jackie>Jackie

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Dear Helen,

You do SO much for this list, you don't ever have to

apologize because you didn't do more. I can't imagine

having so many critical people in one family. Please

know that you are in my heart and prayers. Take care

of YOU, okay?

((( big hugs )))

Willow

--- angelbear1129@... wrote:

>

>

> Well today was my birthday (29th), hubby took me to

> Loma 's, it a local

> Mexican restaurant here and always busy, their food

> is Terrific... Haven't

> been feeling up to par this last week again, but

> enjoyed going out...

> Haven't gotten any Christmas shopping done, just

> can't afford it this year and

> haven't had the time to even get little things for

> the girls...

> My girlfriends FIL is gravely ill, he is dying,

> its just a matter of time

> now, I call him Grapa just like the girls do as he

> has treated us like his

> own all these years... Took the girls down last

> night to see him, didn't tell

> them that it may be their last time, but didn't

> have too, they figured it out

> on their own ( After they seen him, the little

> one asked if Grapa was

> dying ( Had to tell her yes, when the Angels

> come he will be gone, that was

> sad to handle, we all cried together... My BIL was

> admitted to the hospital

> about 3 days ago, found out he is in congestive

> heart failure as is my FIL...

> My Brother had a stroke, he's 54 ( My Aunt is

> struggling with breast

> cancer and going through radiation again, her

> children insisted as she didn't

> want too... Hubby's cousin is dying of colon

> cancer... In the last 7 months

> we have lost 5 family members, we're close to

> losing 2 more soon ( its been

> one heck of a year (

> Hubby's BP is terribly high, sugars at least are

> under 200 most of the

> time now... Doc said he's a walking time bomb for

> a massive heart attack and or

> stroke and that worry's me constantly ( My BP

> went up last night, it was

> 154/104 just wasn't feeling too well, my heart

> medication has been doubled...

> My BP med was up'd also... I have to go back to

> the dentist next Wednesday

> and get another tooth pulled, its becoming

> abscessed, this SLE has totally

> robbed me of my teeth ( I never had anything

> wrong with my teeth till I

> got Lupus, now I have lost so many because of it

> (

> All three girls (grand daughters) were on the

> honor roll this quarter so

> that is some Good news! ) They will come home in

> 3 weeks for Christmas

> vacation, so that will give me a rest for the

> running back and forth each day,

> that is very tiring to me...

> Sorry for not answering emails like I should be,

> have been very busy and a

> lot on my mind, and just not feeling well... We

> have a storm heading in

> Fri, so of course that makes the aches and pains

> worse...

> But all in all things could be worse :o/ I'll

> pick myself up tomorrow and

> go on, just having a pity party tonight... Sorry

> just needed to vent myself

> tonight...

> ((( Embracing Hugs )))

> Helen

>

>

> " When life's problems seem overwhelming,

> look around and see what other people are coping

> with.

> You may consider yourself fortunate. "

>

>

>

>

>

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Thanks Willow,

How are You doing now??? What's this i see about a mini stroke???

Did you go to the hospital???

((( Worried Hugs )))Helen

Dear Helen,You do SO much for this list, you don't ever have toapologize because you didn't do more. I can't imaginehaving so many critical people in one family. Pleaseknow that you are in my heart and prayers. Take careof YOU, okay?((( big hugs )))Willow

"When life's problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate."

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No, I'm only going to the hospital when I need an IV

med to stop my nose from bleeding profusely because of

a genetic bleeding disorder, vonWillebrand's disease.

Once they diagnosed the ministrokes, they told me that

going to the hospital was pointless - the ER won't do

anything but watch me. I can be observed by my

neighbors at home, with my stuff, my animals, etc. If

it lasts more than 24hrs, then I call my MD. Otherwise

I just talk to the MD when I go every 3 months.

; )

Willow

--- angelbear1129@... wrote:

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>

> Thanks Willow,

> How are You doing now??? What's this i see about

> a mini stroke???

> Did you go to the hospital???

> ((( Worried Hugs )))

> Helen

>

> Dear Helen,

>

> You do SO much for this list, you don't ever have

> to

> apologize because you didn't do more. I can't

> imagine

> having so many critical people in one family.

> Please

> know that you are in my heart and prayers. Take

> care

> of YOU, okay?

>

> ((( big hugs )))

>

> Willow

>

>

>

>

>

>

> " When life's problems seem overwhelming,

> look around and see what other people are coping

> with.

> You may consider yourself fortunate. "

>

>

>

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welcome dottie - you'll get the hang of this soon enough - feel free to email with any questions :)Everytime you post a message to the group it automatically goes to everyone - same with replies to posts Have Fun!:)Kris.dottie albertson <josephis6@...> wrote: im new to this on the net but i look foward to talking to all of you heres my email josephis6@... Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. My artwork available on cute items

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mimi wrote: " ... <snip> ... It is enough that I am not alone. I will catch up sometime after Monday. AS is not a crutch, it is an opportunity to set ones own standard and be unique, distinctive, and happy with it ... <snip> ..."

Twenty years ago I wrote a song (Common Knowledge) that I still perform today, mimi, and the last verse is as follows:

I believe it's common knowledge, seldom seen, rarely knownThat no matter how you see it, you're never all aloneIf you feel you need someone to help you make it throughThese promises will be promises that ... do.

Just remember, mimi, as long as we are here, you are never really alone. We may not be right beside you in real life but we hold you in our hearts.

RavenCo-Administrator

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I hear what you saying :-) and ditto on a lot of it.

My son has taught me so much and I do believe that children can teach

us things if only adults would truly listen.

" I have observed the natives and I don't want to assimilate. "

Definitely agree - I don't want to be 'normalized'.

" I dumbed myself down to keep from losing my mind. "

I have had to verbally dumb down my language just to get people to

understand what I am saying. My mum has commented that I do not talk

like 'normal' people do - her wording.

I did press her for further information and it turns out it is my

choice of words - in otherwords I wasn't 'dumbing down' enough

verbally - she mentioned such words as 'cognition' that I use

and 'processing', 'interaction' etc - to me all valid and

understandable words - but obviously not 'dumbed down' enough for

some.

" I don't have to fit in(be social)I can be effective and have contact

on my terms. "

I much prefer social/contact on my terms :-) I really don't see the

point in all the social nonsense that many non aspies engage in and

seem to enjoy 'going out', parties and the like.

For many non aspies (and strangely enough a few social aspies) it

seems all they are interested in is having a full social life and

from what I can surmise it is mostly full of nothing - it is

insubstantial and generally appears to be of little worth - or maybe

that is just my perspective, as I really don't understand what people

get out of such hectic (and yet to me empty) social lifes.

Have a nice weekend and I look forward to your return :-)

>

> I am on a bit of an unwanted oddesy. i will be back Monday. Much

is

> difficult. Too many different directions to mention. I miss you

> all These last few days I was in a location with no computer

> access. Gasp I had to deal with people to accomplish several

tasks.

> It was really a reality slap. Before my son's dx and my own

> realization of AS. I felt as though I was watching life. I never

> commented when someone spoke, I simply talked in my own head. I

> thought everyone had an inner dialogue. I think mine has more

words

> though. When I do talk people they don't know what to do with me I

> always seem to overwhelm them, I in turn never know what to make of

> them. It is like observing a different form of life to me. (and

> from what my older children say; I am the alien one)

> I accomplish a lot because of the different way my brain works. I

> end up doing many jobs, but I suffer depression. I cannot trust

> someone to be considerate (everytime I rely on others I am

> dissapoited) Tom, I know you have mentioned this.

> What I really want to say is although I am being pushed to do many

> things, the idea that you guys exsist brings me comfort that I can

> withstand the storm. I am an alien and I am ok with that. I have

> observed the natives and I don't want to assimilate.

>

> I did want to say that before this group I was a crysilis. I told

> myself, I liked all this. I dumbed myself down to keep from losing

> my mind. Ravi woke me up. Although there were dark days I feel

this

> is a gift. He is alive, and nothing is fatal. AS has been a gift

> for me. I have removed the sleep from my eyes and I am getting

used

> to being really true to me. I don't have to fit in(be social)I can

> be effective and have contact on my terms. It is a relief to not

> pretend to live a life.

>

> Like Bruce said, (paraphrased conception)I have you all in my

head.

> I can imagine your reactions to situations. It is enough that I am

> not alone. I will catch up sometime after Monday. AS is not a

> crutch, it is an opportunity to set ones own standard and be

unique,

> distinctive, and happy with it. That is really what I want for

> Ravi. Just allow him to choose, and tell the world that it is ok.

> Oh and be brave when faced with the natives.

>

> I hope everyone is well mimi.

>

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In a message dated 4/19/2007 7:28:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ravenmagic2003@... writes:

Twenty years ago I wrote a song (Common Knowledge) that I still perform today, mimi, and the last verse is as follows:

That reminds me. My family would always say that common sense was poorly named because it was anything but common. They usually called it "horse sense," which would really apply today since horses are relatively rare.

See what's free at AOL.com.

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In a message dated 4/20/2007 3:39:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, julie.stevenson16@... writes:

"I have observed the natives and I don't want to assimilate."Definitely agree - I don't want to be 'normalized'."I dumbed myself down to keep from losing my mind."I have had to verbally dumb down my language just to get people to understand what I am saying. My mum has commented that I do not talk like 'normal' people do - her wording.

I can relate to this. In school, I had to dumb myself down to keep from becoming more of a target than I was anyway, especially in college. Using words that were part of my normal vocabulary, meaning big, precise words, got me treated like a leper.

In college especially I had not desire to assimilate with the peons. I was there to learn, not party and get drunk. Had the other smart kids banded together, I might have joined up. However, the only group like that was the writing club, and most of them were, well, not people I wanted to associate with: meaning druggies, Goths and radical leftists. To be honest, only one other person had any particular talent. But then again, they made my work look good by association.

Hmm, was going to add something else, but lost my train of thought. Having yet another tree cut down today. The bad wind storm we had last week blew one over so that it is leaning very badly and is going to fall over the power lines and into the street. I really hate the idiots that laid out this neighborhood 50 years ago. They left far too many big trees. I mean, there are still a lot of trees in my yard alone and over the years we have taken at least 16 out. The remaining trees are mostly very old for their species and are getting sick and dying. Its just an expensive pain in the neck.

See what's free at AOL.com.

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" I have had to verbally dumb down my language just to get people to

understand what I am saying. My mum has commented that I do not talk

like 'normal' people do - her wording.

" I did press her for further information and it turns out it is my

choice of words - in otherwords I wasn't 'dumbing down' enough

verbally - she mentioned such words as 'cognition' that I use

and 'processing', 'interaction' etc - to me all valid and

understandable words - but obviously not 'dumbed down' enough for

some. "

Our sound editor believes the verbiage I and Raven chose to use when

scripting the forthcoming podcasts is too complex. He believes that

we should have dumbed it down a tad by making it less " literary " and

merely citing sources instead of quoting them.

In my opinion the podcasts are already written on a very dumbed down

scale. But we'll let you all be the judge when they are finally

available for your listening pleasure.

Tom

Administrator

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>

> I am on a bit of an unwanted oddesy. i will be back Monday. Much is

> difficult. Too many different directions to mention. I miss you

> all

Unwanted or not, you've chosen to accept the mission and I hope you have

had success in this endevor.

Kim

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Hello everyone,May everyone who receives this message be blessed. REMEMBER to pray.That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Prayer is one of thebest free gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of reward. Makesure you pray, and pray believing that God will answer.May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in yourthoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himselftoday in ways that you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled,your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered.I pray that faith enters a new height for you. I pray for peace, health,happiness and undying love for God.Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com

Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.

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Hello everyone,May everyone who receives this message be blessed. REMEMBER to pray.That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Prayer is one of thebest free gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of reward. Makesure you pray, and pray believing that God will answer.May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in yourthoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himselftoday in ways that you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled,your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered.I pray that faith enters a new height for you. I pray for peace, health,happiness and undying love for God.Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com

Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.

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Thank you Tim hope you are doing fine. Start tx yet? hugs...WW/patHillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote: Hello everyone,May everyone who receives this message be blessed. REMEMBER to pray.That's all you have to do. There is nothing attached. Prayer is one of thebest free gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of reward. Makesure you pray, and pray believing that God will answer.May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in

yourthoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himselftoday in ways that you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled,your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered.I pray that faith enters a new height for you. I pray for peace, health,happiness and undying love for God. Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com Don't be flakey. Get for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.

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Hello from northern Wisconsin. Ground snow covered and five to ten

below zero at night for the last two weeks.

Got my yearly bad cold with bad cough on top of everything else and

by chance read where if you rub Vicks on the bottom of your feet it

will make you stop coughing. This is no joke I tried it and it

worked. Sure wish I would have known about this before.

Larry

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I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS;;I PRAY THAT YOU GET A CHAIR VERY SOON ALSO; HANG IN THERE HEALING ((HUGS)) DORTlauralonelyheart777 <lauralonelyheart777@...> wrote: I am so sorry haven't written I get very limited PC access I amlooking into better housing due to the fact that my physicallimitations have increased greatly due to my MS. I am looking into abetter option now but I have to be approved to get a twice as costlyrent from the ones who provide my waiver Also I am

waiting on a antifatigue drug that I hope will lessen my fatigue brought on by my MS.And my leg muscles have weakened and I cannor t walk even 2 blockswithout getting sore muscles so i am waiting to be approved by medicalfor a scooter or power chair.Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and if you would like towrite back My personal address is lauralonelyheart777

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Well mark,

   I really like Kansas.

Last year I did the Bike across Kansas.  www.bak.org

The small towns on state hiway 36 are wonderful.

Hope and peace,  

From: mark henz <k2sandman@...>

Subject: Hello all

Date: Friday, February 13, 2009, 12:26 AM

Hello all,

I'm, mark henz, a Medical officer working on the 307ft Fishing Trawler Island

Enterprise that works in the Bearing Sea and Off the coast of

Washington/Oreagon. I have been a NREMT-P for 20+ years. I'm currenly in the

Bearing Sea but reside in Kansas when not on the boat. I have been doing this

for 4 years and would like to meet others and network with other remote medics.

IN the past I have been az regional trauma coordinator in SE Colorado, NREMT

Representative for testing, and hold many Merit Badges and instructor levels for

them.

I really enjoy this job and if you have any question or would like ot work in

this environment we are always looking for good medics who have this type of

experience for fill ins and seasonal work. Just drop me a line.

well take care and again hello all!

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Hello Mark,

found you post interesting. welcome to the list, I have been a member for 9

years and of much use in my career. I am interested in any detials about your

current gig, pay, length of tour, conditions etc; Do you have and contact

detials? Have attached a copy of my CV. Look forward to hearing from you

Best regards

Tom G

From: k2sandman@...

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:26:46 -0800

Subject: Hello all

Hello all,

I'm, mark henz, a Medical officer working on the 307ft Fishing Trawler Island

Enterprise that works in the Bearing Sea and Off the coast of

Washington/Oreagon. I have been a NREMT-P for 20+ years. I'm currenly in the

Bearing Sea but reside in Kansas when not on the boat. I have been doing this

for 4 years and would like to meet others and network with other remote medics.

IN the past I have been az regional trauma coordinator in SE Colorado, NREMT

Representative for testing, and hold many Merit Badges and instructor levels for

them.

I really enjoy this job and if you have any question or would like ot work in

this environment we are always looking for good medics who have this type of

experience for fill ins and seasonal work. Just drop me a line.

well take care and again hello all!