Re: Re: Gloria Update 10/12

[Guest guest]

Is there anything besides a foot soak you think Gloria might enjoy when she

gets home? Maybe something like a nice lotion for her skin. I also can get

some nice foot scrubs and foot masks too. I could even manage a nice face

mask and scrub too. Do you think she would like something like this? I

don't know her personally so I'm not sure of her tastes in this area. So if

anyone of you who knows her better than I do, please let me know and I'll

wait until November to mail it all out to her so maybe by that time she will

be home. I just want to give her something to make her feel good. I know

what its like to come home from the hospital and just want to get cleaned

off and feel better and sometimes it's those little things that can make

such a difference in how you " feel " . I can still remember how good it felt

to have a nice foot soak and facial after that awful hospital stay. Oh and

I have some lovely shea butter soap I think she might like too. Please,

just let me know and I'll put together a nice little comfort package for her

when she gets home. Thanks so much.

Beannacht

Lynn

Re: Gloria Update 10/12

> Trying 2 days to get Gloria on the phone: either busy or not close to

> bed. I tried this AM too and will try later. Thinking she can't soak

> her feet, can't cook, so maybe some of my homemade dried fruits....who

> knows....gotta get that stuff off...very slow in mailing things

> normally except if I sell something--rare howeveer.

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> Hugs,

> carolg

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[Guest guest]

I think she'd probably love any of those things. She is totally blown away

at this point from all the love and support she has received, both from our

list and from local people that she didn't even know until I found the

advocate.

Why don't you give her a call, Lynn? I know she'd love to hear from you.

Just tell her you're from HAWK. Her number is 610-796-6110.

I know she was lamenting this morning that she is taking such an allopathic

route when she's definitely not an allopathic person. BUT, the choice has

been taken from her by (1) her relative powerlessness due to her back injury

and resultant diagnosis of cancer and (2) her lack of money. She's at the

mercy of charity and is very grateful to have it, but is holding out

mentally for a more holistic approach. We spoke about visualization (white

light coming into the crown chakra and cleansing the body) and reading

positive books...even reading fun escapist novels because they'll take her

away from the situation. She just has to get someone to bring/send her the

books...

Sharyn

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

From: health

[mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Pearlmoon

Is there anything besides a foot soak you think Gloria might enjoy when she

gets home?

[Guest guest]

Sharyn -

I have books. I would hate to send them to you and you then pay

postage to forward - is Gloria in a position now to receive

packages?

Thanks!

At 12:46 PM 10/12/2007, you wrote:

I think she'd probably love any

of those things. She is totally blown away

at this point from all the love and support she has received, both from

our

list and from local people that she didn't even know until I found

the

advocate.

Why don't you give her a call, Lynn? I know she'd love to hear from

you.

Just tell her you're from HAWK. Her number is 610-796-6110.

I know she was lamenting this morning that she is taking such an

allopathic

route when she's definitely not an allopathic person. BUT, the choice

has

been taken from her by (1) her relative powerlessness due to her back

injury

and resultant diagnosis of cancer and (2) her lack of money. She's at

the

mercy of charity and is very grateful to have it, but is holding out

mentally for a more holistic approach. We spoke about visualization

(white

light coming into the crown chakra and cleansing the body) and

reading

positive books...even reading fun escapist novels because they'll take

her

away from the situation. She just has to get someone to bring/send her

the

books...

Sharyn

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

From:

health

[

mailto:health ] On Behalf Of

Pearlmoon

Is there anything besides a foot soak you think Gloria might enjoy when

she

gets home?

[Guest guest]

Okay then. Thank you. Maybe I'll try to give her a call and see what she

might like the most. I have a lot of audio books that might be a bit easier

for her to read (or listen to) to help keep her mind occupied. I can copy

them to a disc and send them to her, depending on what she is interested in.

Thanks so much again Hun. I'll do my best to try to cheer her up.

Beannacht

Lynn

RE: Re: Gloria Update 10/12

>I think she'd probably love any of those things. She is totally blown away

> at this point from all the love and support she has received, both from

> our

> list and from local people that she didn't even know until I found the

> advocate.

>

> Why don't you give her a call, Lynn? I know she'd love to hear from you.

> Just tell her you're from HAWK. Her number is 610-796-6110.

[Guest guest]

HI Hun

I just tried calling her and got no answer. Is there a good time of day or

evening to reach her? If you're not sure then I'll just keep trying.

You're such a sweetheart for doing this.

Beannacht

Lynn

RE: Re: Gloria Update 10/12

>I think she'd probably love any of those things. She is totally blown away

> at this point from all the love and support she has received, both from

> our

> list and from local people that she didn't even know until I found the

> advocate.

>

> Why don't you give her a call, Lynn? I know she'd love to hear from you.

> Just tell her you're from HAWK. Her number is 610-796-6110.

[Guest guest]

Yes, Gloria can receive books. You

can send them to her house at 18 Alpine Lane, Fleetwood, PA 19522, or you can call her at

610-796-6110 for the address of the rehab place. But books sent to her

home will get to her also.

Thanks, !

Sharyn

From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Landes

Sharyn -

I have books. I would hate to send them to you and you then pay postage

to forward - is Gloria in a position now to receive packages?

[Guest guest]

I don't know her schedule, Lynn. She calls me when she gets the chance.

Just keep trying, I think...

I'm not sure if she has a CD player to listen to audio books. But you can

ask her what she prefers. I just want to make sure she has something to

keep her occupied while she's laid up. She's so used to being physical, and

then was in too much pain to care, but now is much more comfortable and yet

shut in...so books would be a welcome diversion.

Thanks, Lynn!

Sharyn

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

From: health

[mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Pearlmoon

I just tried calling her and got no answer. Is there a good time of day or

evening to reach her? If you're not sure then I'll just keep trying.

[Guest guest]

Sounds good. I'll keep trying. Thank you.

Beannacht

Lynn

RE: Re: Gloria Update 10/12

>I don't know her schedule, Lynn. She calls me when she gets the chance.

> Just keep trying, I think...

>

> I'm not sure if she has a CD player to listen to audio books. But you can

> ask her what she prefers. I just want to make sure she has something to

> keep her occupied while she's laid up. She's so used to being physical,

> and

> then was in too much pain to care, but now is much more comfortable and

> yet

> shut in...so books would be a welcome diversion.

>

> Thanks, Lynn!

>

> Sharyn

[Guest guest]

You're welcome...and I know I owe you an email! My Inbox runneth over!<G>

Sharyn

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

From: health

[mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Pearlmoon

Sounds good. I'll keep trying. Thank you.

[Guest guest]

Sharyn - books I can handle! But do you still want us to hold off, even on books? If not, where should we send them? I will be glad to handle book orders or something like that so we don't all send her the same book or too many!!!! How can we work this out?

Let me know what you think..............Shari

[Guest guest]

Another question on the books, what does she like? Mystery? Sci-fi? Romance? Biographies? Fiction? Non-fiction? Alternative healing? Cancer healing alternatives? She might not want to read some of these if she can't afford the procedures. I know it would make me very sad to have been forced into chemo and then read about other ways of healing.

Shari

[Guest guest]

When we were talking today, we spoke about

Abraham books (from the original The

Secret movie)…she has all of them except the latest one (The Astonishing

Power of Emotions), which I highly recommend. But I also think she’d

appreciate anything which would give her some “escapism” from just

lying in bed and thinking. I personally love romance, because no matter what

hell the protagonists go through, there is always a happy ending. But anything

*you* think is good and will give

her an escape or some positive thought would be good, IMHO.

Sharyn

From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of SV

Another question on the books, what does she like?

Mystery? Sci-fi? Romance? Biographies? Fiction?

Non-fiction? Alternative healing? Cancer healing

alternatives? She might not want to read some of these if she can't

afford the procedures. I know it would make me very sad to have been

forced into chemo and then read about other ways of healing.

[Guest guest]

::blech:: She needs something a little more uplifting than the bible,

IMNSHO.

Sharyn

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

From: health

[mailto:health ] On Behalf Of cgiambri

Two days ago she could barely read anything. She said she read the

same line of the Bible over and over again and that's where she

ended.

[Guest guest]

And we know she loves cook books... especially soup recipes.. Suzicgiambri <cgiambri@...> wrote: I believe you can be safe with alternative books, positive thinking books for sure, Louise Hays perhaps talk.She has no choice but go the medical route, but maybe with the Fund established she will be able to go some natural routes once after the radiation/chemo or whatever. I'm not certain but spectulating only.She loves stories of people who were flat broke and doors flung opened for them. Maybe Chicken Soup books....where hope is given.

Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more.

[Guest guest]

Anything that brings laughter and brightness... A happy attitude is good for cancer, in fact all dis-eases. Suzi"Sharyn E. Cerniglia" <sharyncern@...> wrote: When we were talking today, we spoke about Abraham books (from the original The Secret movie)…she has all of them except the latest one (The Astonishing Power of Emotions), which I highly recommend. But I also think

she’d appreciate anything which would give her some “escapism” from just lying in bed and thinking. I personally love romance, because no matter what hell the protagonists go through, there is always a happy ending. But anything *you* think is good and will give her an escape or some positive thought would be good, IMHO.

Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games.

[Guest guest]

I think it was Sharyn or Suzie who told me that she doesn't think Gloria has a CD/DVD player. Maybe I could get her one. They're not that expensive now and some of them come with both DVD and VHS together. So if she had a DVD to watch she could and then if she wanted to listen to an audio book she could do that too through the DVD player. She would hear the sound but no picture on the screen. I do that sometimes with ours and my audio books. Now that might be a good idea!!!! I have some lovely movies that I could copy for her and audio books I could copy for her as well. That might cheer her up.

She does have a television right? I hope. Somebody let me know for sure before I go out and get this thing. ) I'd appreciate it.

Beannacht

Lynn

RE: Re: Gloria Update 10/12

Anything that brings laughter and brightness... A happy attitude is good for cancer, in fact all dis-eases.

Suzi"Sharyn E. Cerniglia" <sharyncern@...> wrote:

When we were talking today, we spoke about Abraham books (from the original The Secret movie)…she has all of them except the latest one (The Astonishing Power of Emotions), which I highly recommend. But I also think she’d appreciate anything which would give her some “escapism” from just lying in bed and thinking. I personally love romance, because no matter what hell the protagonists go through, there is always a happy ending. But anything *you* think is good and will give her an escape or some positive thought would be good, IMHO.

Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games.

[Guest guest]

Oh alright then now would most likely be a bad time. LOL!! I'll try again

tomorrow. Thanks dear.

Beannacht

Lynn

Re: Gloria Update 10/12

> Lynn,

> No special time to catch Gloria at Rehab. Her number is 610-796-

> 6110. May let phone ring a little bit however.

>

> She's off to sleep by 8:30 PM EST however. She would love calls for

> sure and even if you never spoke to her before, you're a HAWK.

> hugs,

> carolg

[Guest guest]

Make sure, if you buy one that it will play RWDVD (rewrite dvd) or something to that effect. Mine is an inexpensive dvd player and it won't play copies of anything, audior or video.

Shari

[Guest guest]

Good point. I hadn't thought of that. Mine will play anything usually so I just didn't think. I'll make sure to look into that tidbit when shopping. I just want to make sure she has a TV first. I know some people who don't and won't own a tv set. So I just want to be sure.

I remember when I came home from the hospital for the fourth and "last " back surgery last year, I just loved the feeling of a nice shower with my favorite soap and lotion and powder. Then It was just so nice to sit in my very small television room with my dogs and watch my movies I have on DVD. I'm just thinking that it might make Gloria feel good too, to just be able to have some nice things to pamper herself with and then set and watch something nice weather it be on TV or a DVD and just relax with a nice hot cup of tea or broth. It was so restful for me and I really think it would be nice for her too.

Having been there myself in the past I just think it would be a nice thing to do for someone else going through it now. Also to know it came from all of her friends I'm sure will make her feel even happier and better. Just knowing someone cares is such a good feeling. I remember all of that and the feeling just can't be put into words. I just know having that feeling of love and comfort from her friends will help to get her back on track again.

Beannacht

Lynn

Re: Re: Gloria Update 10/12

Make sure, if you buy one that it will play RWDVD (rewrite dvd) or something to that effect. Mine is an inexpensive dvd player and it won't play copies of anything, audior or video.

Shari

[Guest guest]

I don’t know if Gloria has a

television. She probably has one at the rehab place. Why not give

her a portable CD/DVD player, though? They’re a little more

expensive, but you can also hook them up to a TV if you want to. So you

get the best of both worlds.

I would be happy to split the cost with

you. And, if Gloria doesn’t have a TV at her house, I have one in

my PA house that is just sitting there doing nothing. A nice sized one

with a built-in VCR and DVD player. All we have to do is figure out how

to get it to her. (The house is vacant and about 45+ minutes from Reading,

where she is…and I’m in Florida.)

OTOH, I just bought a very cheap portable

CD player at BJ’s…I think it was only $20 or so. Might be the

way to go.

Sharyn

From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Pearlmoon

I think it was Sharyn or Suzie who told me that she doesn't

think Gloria has a CD/DVD player. Maybe I could get her one.

They're not that expensive now and some of them come with both DVD and VHS

together. So if she had a DVD to watch she could and then if she wanted

to listen to an audio book she could do that too through the DVD player.

She would hear the sound but no picture on the screen. I do that

sometimes with ours and my audio books. Now that might be a good

idea!!!! I have some lovely movies that I could copy for her and

audio books I could copy for her as well. That might cheer her up.

She does have a television right? I hope.

Somebody let me know for sure before I go out and get this thing.

) I'd appreciate it.

[Guest guest]

I'll look around and see what I can find. Thanks Hun.

Beannacht

Lynn

Three lights that illumine any darkness...Truth, Nature and Knowledge. The three Triads of Ireland.

Cuimhnichibh air na daoine bho'n d'thainig sibh(Remember the people whom you come from)

RE: Re: Gloria Update 10/12

I don’t know if Gloria has a television. She probably has one at the rehab place. Why not give her a portable CD/DVD player, though? They’re a little more expensive, but you can also hook them up to a TV if you want to. So you get the best of both worlds.

I would be happy to split the cost with you. And, if Gloria doesn’t have a TV at her house, I have one in my PA house that is just sitting there doing nothing. A nice sized one with a built-in VCR and DVD player. All we have to do is figure out how to get it to her. (The house is vacant and about 45+ minutes from Reading, where she is…and I’m in Florida.)

OTOH, I just bought a very cheap portable CD player at BJ’s…I think it was only $20 or so. Might be the way to go.

Sharyn

From: health [mailto:health ] On Behalf Of Pearlmoon

I think it was Sharyn or Suzie who told me that she doesn't think Gloria has a CD/DVD player. Maybe I could get her one. They're not that expensive now and some of them come with both DVD and VHS together. So if she had a DVD to watch she could and then if she wanted to listen to an audio book she could do that too through the DVD player. She would hear the sound but no picture on the screen. I do that sometimes with ours and my audio books. Now that might be a good idea!!!! I have some lovely movies that I could copy for her and audio books I could copy for her as well. That might cheer her up.

She does have a television right? I hope. Somebody let me know for sure before I go out and get this thing. ) I'd appreciate it.