a

[Guest guest]

Gees Iris, many of us must have harrowing lightning experiences. I¹d like

to sit and watch storms, but I try staying far away from windows since I¹ve

heard to many stories of lightning coming in one window and out another.

It is beautiful to watch, but scary.

I am about 2 hours south of Carol and 2 hours west of Debs, so hopefully one

day we can all meet. We really should plan it. Have you talked to Carol

lately? I think of her often and hope she is doing well with her new

business.

a

> Wow! You have had a really exciting day. I am glad to hear that the

> firefighters got it under

> control with as little damage as possible. I didn't know that I had natural

> talent for the broad

> jump but when and I were out on the porch watching some of the storms

> last week, a bolt of

> lightening was so close to my house that I jumped out of my shoes about five

> feet back. We haven't

> had any damage in our neighborhood but in the north part of town a lot of

> people were without

> power for several days and there was a lot of damage to businesses.

>

> Speaking of living in a vacation spot...When my funds arrive, I have already

> planned a visit to

> Carol and Debs. Are you in the same area? We could have a mini convention. I

> can imagine how much

> you miss your grandchildren. We still want to move to Arkansas/Missouri but I

> can't stand the

> thought of leaving Sky and the little one on the way, not to mention my kids.

>

> I wish you blue sky days ahead and hope that you get that new chair soon! Iris

>

---

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/8/2004 12:08:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,

paula54@... writes:

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[Guest guest]

Hi a,

The worst lightening experience that I have had was when the kids were attending

the birthday

party of a school friend in the park, and he was struck and killed. One minute

happy and

celebrating, and the next gone. The kids had a really hard time with that one.

Yes, I spoke with Carol last week. She has been really busy because her business

has really picked

up and she was also on vacation at her Mom's.

I will be planning the visit in about 6 weeks. I would like to go before school

is back in session

but on the other hand, it is so hot and humid in the south during the summer.

With the meds that

we take, being out in the sun is not anything we can do. I like to go out after

dark when the

temperature drops. So as long as we are in the water or out in the evening, I

should be ok. Send

me your telephone number so I can coordinate everyone's schedule. I can't wait

to meet you in

person. Are there any others out there that live in the vicinity of Orlando or

within driving

distance? Let us know!--- a <paula54@...> wrote:

> Gees Iris, many of us must have harrowing lightning experiences. I1d like

> to sit and watch storms, but I try staying far away from windows since I1ve

> heard to many stories of lightning coming in one window and out another.

> It is beautiful to watch, but scary.

>

> I am about 2 hours south of Carol and 2 hours west of Debs, so hopefully one

> day we can all meet. We really should plan it. Have you talked to Carol

> lately? I think of her often and hope she is doing well with her new

> business.

> a

>

>

>

>

>

> > Wow! You have had a really exciting day. I am glad to hear that the

> > firefighters got it under

> > control with as little damage as possible. I didn't know that I had natural

> > talent for the broad

> > jump but when and I were out on the porch watching some of the storms

> > last week, a bolt of

> > lightening was so close to my house that I jumped out of my shoes about five

> > feet back. We haven't

> > had any damage in our neighborhood but in the north part of town a lot of

> > people were without

> > power for several days and there was a lot of damage to businesses.

> >

> > Speaking of living in a vacation spot...When my funds arrive, I have already

> > planned a visit to

> > Carol and Debs. Are you in the same area? We could have a mini convention. I

> > can imagine how much

> > you miss your grandchildren. We still want to move to Arkansas/Missouri but

I

> > can't stand the

> > thought of leaving Sky and the little one on the way, not to mention my

kids.

> >

> > I wish you blue sky days ahead and hope that you get that new chair soon!

Iris

> >

> ---

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I can imagine that experience stayed with those kids forever. Such a

tragedy.

Just let me know the details and we can plan to get together!

a

> Hi a,

> The worst lightening experience that I have had was when the kids were

> attending the birthday

> party of a school friend in the park, and he was struck and killed. One minute

> happy and

> celebrating, and the next gone. The kids had a really hard time with that one.

>

> Yes, I spoke with Carol last week. She has been really busy because her

> business has really picked

> up and she was also on vacation at her Mom's.

>

> I will be planning the visit in about 6 weeks. I would like to go before

> school is back in session

> but on the other hand, it is so hot and humid in the south during the summer.

> With the meds that

> we take, being out in the sun is not anything we can do. I like to go out

> after dark when the

> temperature drops. So as long as we are in the water or out in the evening, I

> should be ok. Send

> me your telephone number so I can coordinate everyone's schedule. I can't wait

> to meet you in

> person. Are there any others out there that live in the vicinity of Orlando or

> within driving

> distance? Let us know!--- a <paula54@...> wrote:

>> > Gees Iris, many of us must have harrowing lightning experiences. I1d like

>> > to sit and watch storms, but I try staying far away from windows since I1ve

>> > heard to many stories of lightning coming in one window and out another.

>> > It is beautiful to watch, but scary.

>> >

>> > I am about 2 hours south of Carol and 2 hours west of Debs, so hopefully >>

one

>> > day we can all meet. We really should plan it. Have you talked to Carol

>> > lately? I think of her often and hope she is doing well with her new

>> > business.

>> > a

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>> >

>>> > > Wow! You have had a really exciting day. I am glad to hear that the

>>> > > firefighters got it under

>>> > > control with as little damage as possible. I didn't know that I had

>>> natural

>>> > > talent for the broad

>>> > > jump but when and I were out on the porch watching some of the

>>> storms

>>> > > last week, a bolt of

>>> > > lightening was so close to my house that I jumped out of my shoes about

>>> five

>>> > > feet back. We haven't

>>> > > had any damage in our neighborhood but in the north part of town a lot

of

>>> > > people were without

>>> > > power for several days and there was a lot of damage to businesses.

>>> > >

>>> > > Speaking of living in a vacation spot...When my funds arrive, I have

>>> already

>>> > > planned a visit to

>>> > > Carol and Debs. Are you in the same area? We could have a mini

>>> convention. I

>>> > > can imagine how much

>>> > > you miss your grandchildren. We still want to move to Arkansas/Missouri

>>> but I

>>> > > can't stand the

>>> > > thought of leaving Sky and the little one on the way, not to mention my

>>> kids.

>>> > >

>>> > > I wish you blue sky days ahead and hope that you get that new chair

>>> soon! Iris

>>> > >

>> > ---

>> >

>> >

>> >

[Guest guest]

Give Esther a big hug for me. I¹m so sorry she has to endure MORE painful

procedures. She may get disgusted and just want it out as well. I had DVT

and it¹s painful. Some people stay on blood thinners for life after having

DVT. I didn¹t have to.

There are NO TASTYKAKES! loves the peach pies and misses them. We

also can¹t get a good doughnut. It took months to find edible pizza but we

finally found a good shop. Why? Because the owner was from SEA ISLE CITY

and knows how to make real pizza! Have you ever been to Bruni¹s pizza in

Hammonton? That is the best pizza on earth as far as I¹m concerned. If you

haven¹t been, and like pizza, it¹s great. It¹s right on 14th street before

the tracks. They don¹t open until 4pm.

I¹m sorry to say the we are in line for a direct hit. This area hasn¹t had

a hurricane in 44 years. I move here and we get this!!!! Needless to say

I¹m not a happy camper right now, but I know we¹ll be ok. Our house is a

new one, built with the new hurricane standards, meaning my house can

withstand 350 mph winds. We¹re about 15 miles from the Gulf, so the surge

won¹t affect us unless it is a category 4 or 5. Right now it is expected to

hit as a category 3. We¹re hoping it doesn¹t gain strength in the open

waters of the Gulf.

Would you believe the Jersey Tomatoes are all over here LOL! I also see

Jersey asparagus advertised.

We had a lot of rain here too this summer, and I think the top heat was

around 95. It is a crazy weather pattern around our country.

My email address is paula54@...

a

> Are you in harm's way of either of these storms?

>

> Just wanted to let you know that Esther was in hospital again. We were afraid

> that

> her left knee replacement was infected as she had the same symptoms that she

> had

> on her right knee 13 years ago. Pain, swelling, but no fever. Even her calf

> hurt. Come to find out that she has a DVT Blood clot behind that knee. She

> is in a lot of pain.

> Was hospitalized for ten days....came home yesterday. Is on a Coumadin

> therapy and the doctor may

> also use Lovelox injections too. Sometimes I wished that we just went with

> not having

> a new knee put in. Her right leg is amazing without a knee and bends really

> well. Right

> now her knee is in a frozen position because of the pain. Doctor doesn't want

> to do

> manipulation under annestesia (spg?) because is afraid to break her femur.

> So, she has

> a lot of manuel manipulation and therapy ahead of her again .

>

> So, have you missed the Jersey tomatoes? We have had a weird summer so far.

> Can't say that it was too hot as of yet....and a lot of rain. My brother's

> garden did

> not produce the Pole Lima Beans for some reason this year. I love them and

> will

> miss having my belly full of them. LOL. I could make a meal on just the corn

> and limas.

> Can you get Tastykakes down there? My son always want them when they come

> visiting from Georgia and my daughter-in-law loves them too LOL. Would have

> written this personally but I don't have your correct e-mail addy. You show

> up only

> as a54 on my e-mails.

>

> Gentle hugs,

> Carol, Esther's Mom

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh, Carol, how awful for Esther, please tell her I am praying for her and

sending healing thoughts. Knowing Esther the way we do, she will come through

this with flying colours. Please keep us updated.

Hugs

June

----- Original Message -----

From: Esther Finlaw

Are you in harm's way of either of these storms?

Just wanted to let you know that Esther was in hospital again. We were afraid

that

her left knee replacement was infected as she had the same symptoms that she

had

on her right knee 13 years ago. Pain, swelling, but no fever. Even her calf

hurt. Come to find out that she has a DVT Blood clot behind that knee. She

is in a lot of pain.

Was hospitalized for ten days....came home yesterday. Is on a Coumadin

therapy and the doctor may

also use Lovelox injections too. Sometimes I wished that we just went with

not having

a new knee put in. Her right leg is amazing without a knee and bends really

well. Right

now her knee is in a frozen position because of the pain. Doctor doesn't want

to do

manipulation under annestesia (spg?) because is afraid to break her femur.

So, she has

a lot of manuel manipulation and therapy ahead of her again .

So, have you missed the Jersey tomatoes? We have had a weird summer so far.

Can't say that it was too hot as of yet....and a lot of rain. My brother's

garden did

not produce the Pole Lima Beans for some reason this year. I love them and

will

miss having my belly full of them. LOL. I could make a meal on just the corn

and limas.

Can you get Tastykakes down there? My son always want them when they come

visiting from Georgia and my daughter-in-law loves them too LOL. Would have

written this personally but I don't have your correct e-mail addy. You show

up only

as a54 on my e-mails.

Gentle hugs,

Carol, Esther's Mom

[Guest guest]

Thanks Lynn. I have to agree that age is a number. How are you feeling?

I'm sorry your insurance won't cover the remicade. Can you appeal it since

remicade is done by infusion?

a

>

> Dearest a,

> I am sorry I missed your birthday. I hope you had a special day.

> Reading your post it looks like you did. Turning fifty is wonderful.

> When I turned fifty I just thought what a blessing it was, as so many

> don't get to that point. Age is just a number, nothing more.

> Again Happy Belated Birthday. You are special and I hope your day

> was also special.

> Love Lynn (MeMom)

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

I don't think I can appeal the decision. My insurance plan only pays for

generic drugs and remicade is a brand name. I'm not too upset by it, I just

feel I wasn't meant to have it.

I'm okay, trying to stay busy. I think the last two weeks have been so hard

since the death of my brother. It is harder now than it was four weeks ago. I

miss not getting his emails. He would send me notes, says he was just checking

in and wanted me to know he loved me. I miss him so much. Some friends of his

are suppose to be getting together a beef and ale to help his wife. My brother

couldn't get life insurance any were. He was so young with the first heart

attack and wasn't covered at the time. I hope it all works out for her, my

sister in law is special.

Hope you are feeling okay. Glad you missed the hurricane. My brother lives in

Key West and although they missed the worst of the storm, my sister was very

scared. She said next time, no matter what they leave. They stayed at their

home on the third floor.

Lynn

a54 wrote:

> Thanks Lynn. I have to agree that age is a number. How are you feeling?

> I'm sorry your insurance won't cover the remicade. Can you appeal it since

> remicade is done by infusion?

> a

>

> >

> > Dearest a,

> > I am sorry I missed your birthday. I hope you had a special day.

> > Reading your post it looks like you did. Turning fifty is wonderful.

> > When I turned fifty I just thought what a blessing it was, as so many

> > don't get to that point. Age is just a number, nothing more.

> > Again Happy Belated Birthday. You are special and I hope your day

> > was also special.

> > Love Lynn (MeMom)

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Judi,

That is really great that he is taking such an active interest in your

case. Just getting more doctors to be aware of DD will be a plus.

It's doctors like this that make such a difference.

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful day.

a

On Mar 29, 2005, at 9:37 AM, nonny46 wrote:

>

> Thanks, a!  Dr. Travers is the head of dermatology at IU hospital,

> and the one who diagnosed me with DD.  When I saw him a few weeks ago,

> he asked me to come for Grand Rounds April 6, and while that in itself

> probably will not produce any " miracle cure " at least it will make

> other doctors in the hospital aware of the disease and of me.  He is

> asking someone from endocrinology and neurology to attend.  As I left,

> he put his arm over my shoudlers and said " I want to help you through

> this! "   I nearly cried--it's the first time someone has actually

> expressed an interest in trying!  I'll keep you posted.

>

> Now off to enjoy some 70-degree weather...

>

> Judi

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Carol! Hope you and Esther and Ron are well.

a was affected but she and are OK. Her computer service is out,

but I hope she'll be back online soon.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] a

>

> a,

>

> Haven't seen you online for a few days.....how did you come through the

> Hurricane?

> Wasn't sure if Wilma hit around where you live. Pray all is well .

>

> Carol/ aka Esther's Mom

[Guest guest]

, so glad that she and are OK.

We are all hanging in there. Ron lost his job about a year ago due to

downsizing and it took him quite awhile to get another. He applied all

over our area and the only place who hired him was a factory in which he

has to work shift work. He is 58 so I think his age worked against him

although legally it's not suppose to. Anyway, he never worked shift

work before and he really doesn't like it but has no choice. Esther is

a trooper. She had a wrist fusion done on August 17th.....I believe she

said it's her 65th surgery. Her arthritis is active again and her

Rheummy first put her on metho but it affected her blood too much and

she was sick on it. She has been on Kineret now for about six months.

Can't say if it's working or not but when she had to discontinue all her

arthritis meds for surgery, her fingers really swelled......so, between

her cocktail of plaquenil, arava, and Kineret, I guess one could say

they are working. She still works as a teacher's aide three to four

days a week for the mentally challegened children. Her bosses are amazed

that she works even in pain. Some of her co-workers call off for a

slight headache or cold.

Sorry, we haven't kept up with the list although I glance over and read

some post often.. Have never unsubscribed hoping that some day we can

continue with the group.

Your children must be getting up there in age by now . How time

flies. I can't believe that our twin grandsons will be 4 in November.

Wishing you all a pain-free day.

Gentle hugs,

Carol/ aka, Esther's Mom

wrote:

> Hi, Carol! Hope you and Esther and Ron are well.

>

> a was affected but she and are OK. Her computer service is out,

> but I hope she'll be back online soon.

>

>

>

> Not an MD

>

> I'll tell you where to go!

>

> Mayo Clinic in Rochester

> http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

>

> s Hopkins Medicine

> http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

>

>

> [ ] a

>

>

> >

> > a,

> >

> > Haven't seen you online for a few days.....how did you come through the

> > Hurricane?

> > Wasn't sure if Wilma hit around where you live. Pray all is well .

> >

> > Carol/ aka Esther's Mom

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

- I like your outlook.

Cherie

>

> Dearest a,

>

> Just wanted you to know I have been thinking of you as your BIG day

> draws near. You are a brave woman and you I will continue to pray

that

> God gives you peace and strength in the next week. One day you will

be

> able to look back at this time as a time of growth and healing.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I think you've found your purpose. I keep thinking I have to get

well before God can get any glory from this whole experience. I

feel like I have to be healed before I can say, " look what God did

for me " . Maybe I just don't get it yet.

Cherie

> >

> > Dearest a,

> >

> > Just wanted you to know I have been thinking of you as your BIG

day

> > draws near. You are a brave woman and you I will continue to

pray

> that

> > God gives you peace and strength in the next week. One day you

will

> be

> > able to look back at this time as a time of growth and healing.

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given

by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

licensed health care professional before commencing any medical

treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own

decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a

better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954,

Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

> http://.shutterfly.com/action/

>

>

[Guest guest]

Amen! , you are awesome and right on!

> - I like your outlook.

> Cherie

[Guest guest]

Cherie,

I " got it " when I experienced God in a dream . . .

It happened when everything was at its worst. I had

just lost my job because they systematically got rid

of everyone who appeared sick and because I couldn't

do the simplest job right! . . . My marriage was the

pits, and I was sick as a dog!

God told me to turn everything over to him. . . that

He would take care of me, my family, my friends and my

enemies. . . I woke up with the dream fresh on my mind

and readily agreed to turn everything over to him.

It was at that point when things changed . . . People

came to me with information, ideas came to me on how

to get well - many of them are things I still

recommend! . . . I was given the name of a plastic

surgeon who removed my implants properly, even though

I didn't know what to ask for, and even though, to

this day, he thinks implants are safe and doesn't do

capsulectomies!

All I can say is that, at that point, I got it! . . .

Until one has the experience, it's all but impossible

to make others understand what I'm talking about.

Since that day, I don't see God as someone/thing out

there . . . I feel His presence WITH me. That doesn't

mean life has been trouble free . . . But, with God at

my side, it is ever so much better!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Cherie, Maybe God is glorified thru us while we are going through our hardships. How else can we show the world that there is more peace, more love, and more hope in the midst of pain if it isn't shown until the very end? Cherie <cheriesut@...> wrote: , I think you've found your purpose. I keep thinking I have to get well before God can get any glory from this whole experience. I feel like I have to be healed before I can say, "look what God did for me". Maybe I just don't get it yet. Cherie> >> > Dearest a,> > > > Just wanted you to know I have been thinking of you as your BIG day > > draws near. You are a brave woman and you I will continue to pray > that > > God gives you peace and strength in the next week. One day you will > be > > able to look back at this time as a time of growth and healing. > > > > > >> > > > > > > > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or

licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > "Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world." - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)> > See our photos website! Enter "implants" for access at this link:> http://.shutterfly.com/action/> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I haven't seen anything from a yet, although I'm anxiously

awaiting word. Isn't it amazing that you're out the day after

surgery, that's how it was with me, too. My husband and I took a

really long ride, and actually went out to dinner the day after I

had surgery.

Sis

>

> Good Evening Ladies!

>

> Today I am doing so good. My drains are measuring half what they

did

> yesterday. I think I should be good to go home on Monday. Randy

took

> me out for a while. We went to Wild Oats for groceries for

tomorrow.

> Then we went to Barns and Noble and got some Chai. We were

> reminising. We met at the starbucks at our local Barns and

Noble.

> Then we came back to the hotel to take it easy.

>

> Im really writing to see if anyone knows how a is doing? I

have

> been waiting for an update and I hadn't read any posts. I am

still

> praying and thinking of her.

>

> Have a good night!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

a