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I'll wear a red tae bo t-shirt, blue jeans and a short black leather

jacket. My flight is: Delta Flight #6 out of Houston, arriving 3:19pm.

I'm looking forward to meeting you too!

;-)

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galofgo-@... wrote:

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> ,

> I will wear a denim top and black pants to the airport. If you have

time

> verify your flight info with me!!!

>

> I can't wait to meet you!!!!!!!!!!!!

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/4/00 4:53:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

ann.williams@... writes:

> Just go and make yourself some nice

> cheese-free cheese on bread-free toast, have a nice glass of water-

> free water and a lovely sugar-free wheat-free flavour-free biscuit and

> you'll feel much better.

>

******Ya know.... if this wasn't so damn TRUE, it would be FUNNY!!!! LOL

Lynn

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--- Ann <ann.williams@...> wrote:

> Look, folks, even WATER is bad for you now.....

>

*******ITS JUST NOT RIGHT!!!

> Oh. Hang on. He's selling something.

>

> :-/

>***********REALLY, its just not right....ok, whose up

for some pizza IM BUYING!!!

JENN (sniff..sniff...weeep)

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On 4 Oct 00, at 13:23, JENNifer wrote:

> JENN (sniff..sniff...weeep)

Oh sweetie.....it's horrible, isn't it? Still, you've got to

laugh.....haven't you...? Just go and make yourself some nice

cheese-free cheese on bread-free toast, have a nice glass of water-

free water and a lovely sugar-free wheat-free flavour-free biscuit and

you'll feel much better.

((( hug )))

Ann

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In a message dated 10/04/2000 3:54:00 PM Central Daylight Time,

ann.williams@... writes:

<< Oh sweetie.....it's horrible, isn't it? Still, you've got to

laugh.....haven't you...? Just go and make yourself some nice

cheese-free cheese on bread-free toast, have a nice glass of water-

free water and a lovely sugar-free wheat-free flavour-free biscuit and

you'll feel much better.

((( hug )))

Ann >>

I know this reply wasn't directed at my...but I still had to laugh at it's

irony. There doesn't seem to be much we CAN eat. Although I'm starting to

introduce a few " taboo " items back into my diet. I'm just winging it for

now...and my family seems hooked on junk food at the moment. I'm living off

veggies we just happen to have in the fridge. But I did make myself a

grilled cheese this afternoon.....

Ann

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Some stay awhile and leave gentle footprints

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[Guest guest]

Ohhhh...this is hillarious! ROFL! Thanks!

In a message dated 00-10-04 16:53:49 EDT, you write:

<<

Oh sweetie.....it's horrible, isn't it? Still, you've got to

laugh.....haven't you...? Just go and make yourself some nice

cheese-free cheese on bread-free toast, have a nice glass of water-

free water and a lovely sugar-free wheat-free flavour-free biscuit and

you'll feel much better.

>>

[Guest guest]

I am so Glad you are Home !!! But WHY are you paralyzed from mischest down ???????? Waht has happened ??????? Do you have any help at all ??? Please advise as to your injurys or ??? I'd be depressed too !!! Keep postin and talking and that does help at times also !!! At least we are a sounding board ) So, So Sorry as to what has happened to you ( Much Love and Prayers your way !!!

{{{ Healing Hugs }}}

Helen

well i guess i should check in.. home from the hospital. in extreme pain. paralyzed from midchest down. depressed like always... worried about future. stuck in bed without any real help.

sandra

"Always remember that you are not the only one who has ever felt rejected, unloved and lonely at sometime. Reach out and help someone else in trouble, and you could be amazed at the changes in yourself and your life."- Anonymous

[Guest guest]

its from the MS. It happened a year ago too but waist down before.

[Guest guest]

no i dont have any help except the little from my dad

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry !!! Keep us posted as best as ya can OK !!! My Thoughts and Prayers are with you !!! Much Love sent your way !!!

{{{ Healing Hugs }}}

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its from the MS. It happened a year ago too but waist down before.

"Always remember that you are not the only one who has ever felt rejected, unloved and lonely at sometime. Reach out and help someone else in trouble, and you could be amazed at the changes in yourself and your life."- Anonymous

[Guest guest]

Can't you get help from the county you live in ??? It seems like you should be able too !!!

{{{ Special Hugs }}}

Helen

no i dont have any help except the little from my dad

"Always remember that you are not the only one who has ever felt rejected, unloved and lonely at sometime. Reach out and help someone else in trouble, and you could be amazed at the changes in yourself and your life."- Anonymous

[Guest guest]

Dear Diane,

Sorry I've just been a lurker lately, we seem to be spending all our

time in Dr's offices lately. I was a little surprised that your local

Children's hospital wouldn't accept BCBS insurance. I know in Massachusetts

that BCBS is highly regulated by the government and in my mind is really

closely linked as it administers Medicare and must provide insurance to

everyone who can pay. (Can't exclude as some of the other private insurance

companies can).

If that is truly the case and the local Children's hospital won't

accept BCBS you may want to talk to your state representative as I'm sure he

or she would be concerned about the health and welfare of the children in

your area and this would not seem in their best interests.

I hope Kody is doing alright--the last thing you need to worry about

now is whether the hospital you depend upon is willing to accept your

insurance.

On a positive note, we have a PPO and that allows us to use any doctor

we want even one out of network. I believe that also allows you to use any

healthcare facility. You may have a higher copay though. (We pay 20% when

we do this). Good Luck -- I hope you get the answers you need to ensure Kody

continues to get good care.

Martha (mom to Chrissy IgA deficiency etc.)

[Guest guest]

Diane,

In most cases, insurance companies have to let you use the Children's

hospital if it's the only children's hospital in town. You may be able to

get an exception.

[Guest guest]

Diane,

When will you hear about Kody's impending SSI? If approved, would he then

be able to attend the hospital? I assume they would accept that insurance?

You may need to push them a little harder to get it done, but now you have

more diagnoses to add. Just a thought.

Sandi

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Martha. I know, I was stunned too when I heard it. I know that

BCBS is the biggest insurance carrier here. Just praying it has to do

with the HMO part. I know a lot of doctors around here won't accept the

BCBS HMO insurance, which is why we switched to the PPO plan. Pretty

scary around here just thinking about the implications though. This

hospital has sunk millions of dollars renovating and updating the whole

hospital. Plus right now they are adding a whole new cardiac unit on to

the hospital. I watched the construction on it from Kody's hospital

window. I can't figure out how the hospital can afford to turn away

BCBS. The only other hospital I would trust to take care of Kody is 3

hours away. Right now he is doing well, knock wood. ) I am going to

check with dh's work since it seems every year there are different

insurance choices available to see if we have other options open to us.

I heard in the rumor mill that Sears was considering having Priority

Health insurance as an alternative to BCBS. Sad when we have to worry

about insurance along with everything else with our kids!!

Diane, Mom to Kody

[Guest guest]

, I sure hope we can get an exception! The problem is, it isn't

that the insurance company won't let us go to the hospital, it is the

hospital refusing the insurance that is the problem!!! Frustrating. But

it isn't a done deal yet, so I am sure praying hard!!!

Diane, Mom to Kody

[Guest guest]

Diane:

I'm sorry about your insurance worries, that stinks. I can tell you that my

previous doctor (I loved this guy, he was wonderful and I miss being able to

see him) did not accept BCBS PPO, and he explained it was because he didn't

accept the BCBS HMO. He said BCBS forces the docs to accept both or nothing,

that way their HMO patients have access to more docs. Hope that's not the

case in your case or your state.

(mom to , age 3-1/2. Currently has polysaccharide antibody def,

previously had transient IgG, IgA, t-cell & other defs)

[Guest guest]

, Put pressure on the hospital and the insurance to work this out! I

bill insurance for services and the problem is that BCBS pays very poorly

sometimes less than our state programs pay. I think it will probably blow

over but a letter campaign to both of them may make a difference. It is one

way to pressure them to come to an agreement. It is sad that this is the

state of our health care system. Barbie (Lucas 6, PID)

[Guest guest]

HOW'S THE BREATHING DOING NOW???

Is it too much salt??? Or too much work???

Glad that your meds are finally sortta out... Things like that seem to take forever don't they?

Has it warmed up there yet??? This cold seems to be hitting the entire United States ( My Brother-in-law lives in Miami and they got down to 33* the other night ( He has Over 250 orchids outside that he had to try and get in... He said that was no easy task, as he has them everywhere and hanging in the trees also... He has such a lovely house... most of the houses down that far don't even have furnaces in them, they do have fireplacess in the older homes... he said that even the keys got into the 30's ( now we will see how high the price of fruit and veggies go... That is their lively hood down there...

If you don't get any better, you better check in with your Dr's...

Take time for you! Your important too!!!!!!!!!!

((( Easy Soft Hugs )))

Helen

Hello Helen

I'm doing fine. We've been quite busy at work so I haven't been quite

as careful as I should be and am retaining a bit of fluid. It's getting

a little difficult to breathe when lying on my side or front but at

least I don't have to prop myself up yet.

At least all the mail order meds has been straightened out.

It is surprisingly cold in Houston right now. Mostly because the

buildings are not built for comfort in the cold. I can have the

thermostat set to 75 and it'll still be well below 67 in some rooms. I

think I'm going to set the fan to on from auto and see if it can stir

the air up enough to even out the temperature. I haven't seen any snow

though.

My therapist is back from her vacation but other than that, I'm not

scheduled to see my cardiologist till Febuary and my GP till March.

Regards,

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YOUR CROSS

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  Whatever your pain

  There will always be sunshine

  After the rain

  Perhaps you may stumble

  Perhaps even fall

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[Guest guest]

,

I am so afraid of fires. I will never own a space heater for that

reason. I understand if you are careful you may not have a fire, but

I'm still so afraid of them, not really sure why though. Is there a way

that you can order food from the restaurants without salt? I watch salt

as well because when I eat too much I retain water and I can't hear very

well because I get fluid in my ear. I hope you are doing better!

Hugs,

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Hi ,

Thought about you off and on all day today with everything going on around you there... Hope you are alright...

Maybe you will be able to get some much needed rest this month since they are putting it off till the end of the month...

I don't eat fast foods too often... There nice to have around, but I like homemade better...

I haven't heard anymore about my brother-in-laws orchids, so don't know how they faired...

We have finally warmed up to 35* ) We will hit 48 by Mon. Then we are heading back down again for our highs in the teens and twent's by mid next week again (

Please take care of yourself... Hope and Pray your Health is doing better...

((( Love and Hugs )))

Helen

It's both, when we work the long hours, we expense meals. The thing

about restaurants is that the food is really high in sodium and is in

excessive quantities. During the move, I was gaining weight by about

two pounds a day, when it's that fast it's fluid retention. Now that

I've had a chance to rest a bit, the weight is coming off pretty quickly

too. The next phase of the move has been postponed to the end of

Febuary so I'm going to have a bit of a breather.

The people that I know that grow orchids here, grow them in greenhouses

cooled by evaporator coolers because it's normally too hot in Houston

for Orchids. I don't know if they have heaters, but if they didn't,

they probably do now.

What happens in Houston when it gets cold like this is there's a lot of

fires because people are using portable space heaters and they either

tip or they're too close to flamable stuff like curtains. The

firestation is across the street from me so I can hear the trucks go out

on a call. It still takes forever to get paramedics here even though

they are just across the street.

Regards,

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YOUR CROSS

  Whatever your cross

  Whatever your pain

  There will always be sunshine

  After the rain

  Perhaps you may stumble

  Perhaps even fall

  But God's always there

  To help you through it all

[Guest guest]

Hello Helen

Thanks for the concern. I seem to be getting better, rest is

definitely the key. The new office is surrounded by chain restaurants

so the options are not very good when we work late.

They're saying that it may get down to 35 as a low on Thursday which for

Houston is worrisome. A lot of pipes are routed through the attics and

tend to freeze and burst. Also cold weather takes a serious toll on

the homeless here simply because there's so many of them.

Regards,

angelbear1129@... wrote:

> Hi ,

> Thought about you off and on all day today with everything going on

> around you there... Hope you are alright...

> Maybe you will be able to get some much needed rest this month since

> they are putting it off till the end of the month...

> I don't eat fast foods too often... There nice to have around, but

> I like homemade better...

> I haven't heard anymore about my brother-in-laws orchids, so don't

> know how they faired...

> We have finally warmed up to 35* ) We will hit 48 by Mon. Then we

> are heading back down again for our highs in the teens and twent's by

> mid next week again (

> Please take care of yourself... Hope and Pray your Health is doing

> better...

>

> ((( Love and Hugs )))

> Helen

>

> ...

>

[Guest guest]

Glad that you are doing better ... That sure does sound cold for you... Did you get snow today???

It looked like it on the weather channel...

You need to invent a restaurant for everyone that cannot handle the fast food type! Seems like that could be a money maker... Myself, I have always wanted to have a 50's restaurant with the juke boxes and the style of it all... I loved that era )

Take care and Rest as Best as you can...

((( Restful Hugs )))

Helen

Hello Helen

Thanks for the concern. I seem to be getting better, rest is

definitely the key. The new office is surrounded by chain restaurants

so the options are not very good when we work late.

They're saying that it may get down to 35 as a low on Thursday which for

Houston is worrisome. A lot of pipes are routed through the attics and

tend to freeze and burst. Also cold weather takes a serious toll on

the homeless here simply because there's so many of them.

Regards,

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  Whatever your cross

  Whatever your pain

  There will always be sunshine

  After the rain

  Perhaps you may stumble

  Perhaps even fall

  But God's always there

  To help you through it all

[Guest guest]

, I am suprised to hear you have a lot of homeless there. I

guess I assumed Houston was a wealthy community. I know, never assume

anything.

We have a good samaritan center, that collects food & clothing &

usually has enough funds to give people a tank of gas, or a motel

room, and 2 of the churches have kitchens that serve lunches. And

there is a saint of a guy that drives around in a van & gathers em up

& takes them to the shelter or detox at night. We used to have people

freeze to death in the parks. I thought it was so mean to lock the

restrooms at night, but that is why, so they wont sleep in there.

This is a very small town, so maybe that makes it easier. Or, harder

to look the other way.

Hard to believe, in this country.......dont even want to get

started. We need to " clean up our own back yard " , and get our

priorities in order.

Take care,

> Glad that you are doing better ... That sure does sound cold

for

> you... Did you get snow today???

> It looked like it on the weather channel...

> You need to invent a restaurant for everyone that cannot handle

the fast

> food type! Seems like that could be a money maker... Myself, I

have always

> wanted to have a 50's restaurant with the juke boxes and the style

of it

> all... I loved that era )

> Take care and Rest as Best as you can...

> ((( Restful Hugs )))

> Helen

>

> > Hello Helen

> >

> > Thanks for the concern. I seem to be getting better, rest is

> > definitely the key. The new office is surrounded by chain

restaurants

> > so the options are not very good when we work late.

> >

> > They're saying that it may get down to 35 as a low on Thursday

which for

> > Houston is worrisome. A lot of pipes are routed through the

attics and

> > tend to freeze and burst. Also cold weather takes a serious

toll on

> > the homeless here simply because there's so many of them.

> >

> > Regards,

> >

>

>

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>   Whatever your cross

>   Whatever your pain

>   There will always be sunshine

>   After the rain

>   Perhaps you may stumble

>   Perhaps even fall

>   But God's always there

>   To help you through it all

[Guest guest]

Ok, if this doesn't make you smile, then nothing will!

Ummmmm.......Everywhere I said Natasha in my previous post,

well.....ummmmmmm, it should say !! lol I think I'm going

to see if I'm pregnant, I am such a huge screw-up!! Go figure, I

quit!! lol

Dustie *slap* *mumbling to self, what a damn idiot you are, look at

the mess you've made of this*