Re: Hi Everyone......

[Guest guest]

Hey there,

I'm so sorry to hear this! Casinos are awful. The non-smoking section is a

joke. You still suffer. Foxwoods isn't too bad though, didn't used to be

anyway. I'm glad you are starting to feel better though. I hope you at least

won a little something for all your trouble! You shouldn't have to go back to

visit your money so soon!

Many monster hugs...

Heidi

" Until one has loved an animal, part of their

soul remains unawakened. "

[ ] Hi Everyone......

Just thought I would send a note to all of you. I have been reading all posts

each day, but too sick to write much.

I went to a Casino Sunday, which I thought was smoke free, but was not. It made

me so sick I went to the Dr. Tuesday. I have Brochitis again, bad asthma, and

feeling crappy. My lungs are so filled and wheezing awful. I hope I get over

this soon as I do not want Pneumonia again. My PC put me on anti-biotics, 2

inhalers, maximum of Pred. Started at 60 mgs. a day, decreasing by 10 mgs. a

day. I am finally coughing up lots of junk. Yuck!!! The coughing is the worst

but at least it is productive. Other then all this, I am still doing good with

my RA remission. I am most grateful for that.

I also wanted to add a note about Tawny. I talked with her 2 weeks ago before

her surgery. She was in a good state of mind about her surgery. I know she

will be a new woman soon. She will definately post when she can. Also, she had

to move a few days before her surgery. Such a bad time for all this. She is

still so stressed about her family situation, but trying to move ahead as best

as she can. I know her PC was not hooked up, and I don't know when it will be.

You all know what a great caring woman she is. She will post again as soon as

she is settled in and feeling better.

You know what I always wish for all of you. Better pain free days ahead. Rest

as much as you can. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are all the

best of the best.

Hugs, and much love.

Barbara

[Guest guest]

Hope you feel better soon Barbara - and thank yu for the update about Tawny.  I

had been wondering about her.

~Connie

From: Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...>

Subject: [ ] Hi Everyone......

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 2:58 PM

 

Just thought I would send a note to all of you.  I have been reading all

posts each day, but too sick to write much.

 

I went to a Casino Sunday, which I thought was smoke free, but was not.  It

made me so sick I went to the Dr. Tuesday.  I have Brochitis again, bad asthma,

and feeling crappy.  My lungs are so filled and wheezing awful.  I hope I get

over this soon as I do not want Pneumonia again.  My PC put me on anti-biotics,

2 inhalers, maximum of Pred.  Started at 60 mgs. a day, decreasing by 10 mgs. a

day.  I am finally coughing up lots of junk.  Yuck!!!  The coughing is the

worst but at least it is productive.  Other then all this, I am still doing

good with my RA remission.  I am most grateful for that.

 

I also wanted to add a note about Tawny.  I talked with her 2 weeks ago before

her surgery.  She was in a good state of mind about her surgery.  I know she

will be a new woman soon.  She will definately post when she can.  Also, she

had to move a few days before her surgery.  Such a bad time for all this.  She

is still so stressed about her family situation, but trying to move ahead as

best as she can.  I know her PC was not hooked up, and I don't know when it

will be.

 

You all know what a great caring woman she is.  She will post again as soon as

she is settled in and feeling better.

 

You know what I always wish for all of you.  Better pain free days ahead. 

Rest as much as you can.  You are always in my thoughts and prayers.  You are

all the best of the best.

 

Hugs, and much love.

 

Barbara 

[Guest guest]

Barbara,

I hope you recover soon, you gambler you.

Thanks for the update on Tawny. I hope her surgery went very well.

Not an MD

On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 1:58 PM, Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...> wrote:

> Just thought I would send a note to all of you.  I have been reading all posts

each day, but too sick to write much.

>

> I went to a Casino Sunday, which I thought was smoke free, but was not.  It

made me so sick I went to the Dr. Tuesday.  I have Brochitis again, bad asthma,

and feeling crappy.  My lungs are so filled and wheezing awful.  I hope I get

over this soon as I do not want Pneumonia again.  My PC put me on anti-biotics,

2 inhalers, maximum of Pred.  Started at 60 mgs. a day, decreasing by 10 mgs. a

day.  I am finally coughing up lots of junk.  Yuck!!!  The coughing is the worst

but at least it is productive.  Other then all this, I am still doing good with

my RA remission.  I am most grateful for that.

>

> I also wanted to add a note about Tawny.  I talked with her 2 weeks ago before

her surgery.  She was in a good state of mind about her surgery.  I know she

will be a new woman soon.  She will definately post when she can.  Also, she had

to move a few days before her surgery.  Such a bad time for all this.  She is

still so stressed about her family situation, but trying to move ahead as best

as she can.  I know her PC was not hooked up, and I don't know when it will be.

>

> You all know what a great caring woman she is.  She will post again as soon as

she is settled in and feeling better.

>

> You know what I always wish for all of you.  Better pain free days ahead. 

Rest as much as you can.  You are always in my thoughts and prayers.  You are

all the best of the best.

>

> Hugs, and much love.

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara! Good to hear from you - so sorry you are so sick. Praying you

continue to get that gunk out of your lungs and are feeling better soon. I've

had pneumonia twice in my life and I know how it is NOT fun!! Glad to hear your

RA is behaving itself, though.

Thanks for the update on Tawny. I will keep you both in my prayers.....

Doreen

Just thought I would send a note to all of you.  I have been reading all posts

each day, but too sick to write much.

 

I went to a Casino Sunday, which I thought was smoke free, but was not.  It

made me so sick I went to the Dr. Tuesday.  I have Brochitis again, bad asthma,

and feeling crappy.  My lungs are so filled and wheezing awful.  I hope I get

over this soon as I do not want Pneumonia again.  My PC put me on anti-biotics,

2 inhalers, maximum of Pred.  Started at 60 mgs. a day, decreasing by 10 mgs. a

day.  I am finally coughing up lots of junk.  Yuck!!!  The coughing is the worst

but at least it is productive.  Other then all this, I am still doing good with

my RA remission.  I am most grateful for that.

 

I also wanted to add a note about Tawny.  I talked with her 2 weeks ago before

her surgery.  She was in a good state of mind about her surgery.  I know she

will be a new woman soon.  She will definately post when she can.  Also, she had

to move a few days before her surgery.  Such a bad time for all this.  She is

still so stressed about her family situation, but trying to move ahead as best

as she can.  I know her PC was not hooked up, and I don't know when it will be.

 

You all know what a great caring woman she is.  She will post again as soon as

she is settled in and feeling better.

 

You know what I always wish for all of you.  Better pain free days ahead.  Rest

as much as you can.  You are always in my thoughts and prayers.  You are all the

best of the best.

 

Hugs, and much love.

 

Barbara 

[Guest guest]

Thanks Doreen.  I will be glad when this awful coughing is done.  I have had

Pneumonia over 20 times in my life.  I get the Pneumonia  shot too.  Just my

weak spot.

 

I think about Tawny a lot and pray for a good recovery for her after this

surgery.  Plus, she has to recover from the move and then get the house

straightened out.  A lot to do.

 

I will be glad when our normal winter weather arrives and this cold spell

leaves.

 

Take care and talk soon.  I pray you are doing good and your pain will be gone

soon.  You so deserve a break from all your pain and suffering.  Have a great

day.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: Mimi <mimi212@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Hi Everyone......

Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 8:49 AM

 

Hi Barbara! Good to hear from you - so sorry you are so sick. Praying you

continue to get that gunk out of your lungs and are feeling better soon. I've

had pneumonia twice in my life and I know how it is NOT fun!! Glad to hear your

RA is behaving itself, though.

Thanks for the update on Tawny. I will keep you both in my prayers.....

Doreen

Just thought I would send a note to all of you.  I have been reading all posts

each day, but too sick to write much.

 

I went to a Casino Sunday, which I thought was smoke free, but was not.  It

made me so sick I went to the Dr. Tuesday.  I have Brochitis again, bad asthma,

and feeling crappy.  My lungs are so filled and wheezing awful.  I hope I get

over this soon as I do not want Pneumonia again.  My PC put me on anti-biotics,

2 inhalers, maximum of Pred.  Started at 60 mgs. a day, decreasing by 10 mgs. a

day.  I am finally coughing up lots of junk.  Yuck!!!  The coughing is the

worst but at least it is productive.  Other then all this, I am still doing

good with my RA remission.  I am most grateful for that.

 

I also wanted to add a note about Tawny.  I talked with her 2 weeks ago before

her surgery.  She was in a good state of mind about her surgery.  I know she

will be a new woman soon.  She will definately post when she can.  Also, she

had to move a few days before her surgery.  Such a bad time for all this.  She

is still so stressed about her family situation, but trying to move ahead as

best as she can.  I know her PC was not hooked up, and I don't know when it

will be.

 

You all know what a great caring woman she is.  She will post again as soon as

she is settled in and feeling better.

 

You know what I always wish for all of you.  Better pain free days ahead. 

Rest as much as you can.  You are always in my thoughts and prayers.  You are

all the best of the best.

 

Hugs, and much love.

 

Barbara 

[Guest guest]

Thanks .  I played with $2.00 for 1 hour and won $31.00.  I beat the house

and cashed in. I very seldom play the machines.  Oh, I only play the one cent

machines.  Big gambler!!!!

 

I hope you are feeling good.  Have a wonderful day.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

> Just thought I would send a note to all of you.  I have been reading all

posts each day, but too sick to write much.

>

> I went to a Casino Sunday, which I thought was smoke free, but was not.  It

made me so sick I went to the Dr. Tuesday.  I have Brochitis again, bad asthma,

and feeling crappy.  My lungs are so filled and wheezing awful.  I hope I get

over this soon as I do not want Pneumonia again.  My PC put me on anti-biotics,

2 inhalers, maximum of Pred.  Started at 60 mgs. a day, decreasing by 10 mgs. a

day.  I am finally coughing up lots of junk.  Yuck!!!  The coughing is the

worst but at least it is productive.  Other then all this, I am still doing

good with my RA remission.  I am most grateful for that.

>

> I also wanted to add a note about Tawny.  I talked with her 2 weeks ago

before her surgery.  She was in a good state of mind about her surgery.  I

know she will be a new woman soon.  She will definately post when she can. 

Also, she had to move a few days before her surgery.  Such a bad time for all

this.  She is still so stressed about her family situation, but trying to move

ahead as best as she can.  I know her PC was not hooked up, and I don't know

when it will be.

>

> You all know what a great caring woman she is.  She will post again as soon

as she is settled in and feeling better.

>

> You know what I always wish for all of you.  Better pain free days ahead. 

Rest as much as you can.  You are always in my thoughts and prayers.  You are

all the best of the best.

>

> Hugs, and much love.

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

An excellent return on your investment, Barbara! Smart of you to walk away.

Not an MD

On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...> wrote:

> Thanks .  I played with $2.00 for 1 hour and won $31.00.  I beat the house

and cashed in. I very seldom play the machines.  Oh, I only play the one cent

machines.  Big gambler!!!!

>

> I hope you are feeling good.  Have a wonderful day.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

[Guest guest]

Hi to you too.  Yes, I am done with a smokey place.  I thought they had no

smoking due to Florida is all smoke free in public places.  The gov. does not

enforce this on the Indians.  Yes, I played with $2.00 for one hour, won $31.00

and cashed out.  I beat the house!!!!

 

I want to call the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa and see if they are smoke free. 

If not, I will not go there either.  It was fun while it lasted.

 

How are things with you and your Mom?  I know the winter in the North is hard

this year.  Everyone is sick of it, but that is N.E. for us.  I do love the

snow and the smell  of it falling, etc.  Plus, the air is great after the

storm too.

 

Good day here today.  Warmer but not beach weather yet. A lot of my friends

winter here so I see them all a lot.

 

Other then this sickness, I am doing better.  I still take one day at a time

though.  It is all I can truly handle.

 

I know your dogs enjoy this weather.

 

Write when you can, and so nice to hear from you Heidi.

 

Monster hugs and love,   Barbara.........................

From: Heidi <sposy@...>

Subject: Re: [ ] Hi Everyone......

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6:02 PM

 

Hey there,

I'm so sorry to hear this! Casinos are awful. The non-smoking section is a joke.

You still suffer. Foxwoods isn't too bad though, didn't used to be anyway. I'm

glad you are starting to feel better though. I hope you at least won a little

something for all your trouble! You shouldn't have to go back to visit your

money so soon!

Many monster hugs...

Heidi

" Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened. "

[ ] Hi Everyone.... ..

Just thought I would send a note to all of you. I have been reading all posts

each day, but too sick to write much.

I went to a Casino Sunday, which I thought was smoke free, but was not. It made

me so sick I went to the Dr. Tuesday. I have Brochitis again, bad asthma, and

feeling crappy. My lungs are so filled and wheezing awful. I hope I get over

this soon as I do not want Pneumonia again. My PC put me on anti-biotics, 2

inhalers, maximum of Pred. Started at 60 mgs. a day, decreasing by 10 mgs. a

day. I am finally coughing up lots of junk. Yuck!!! The coughing is the worst

but at least it is productive. Other then all this, I am still doing good with

my RA remission. I am most grateful for that.

I also wanted to add a note about Tawny. I talked with her 2 weeks ago before

her surgery. She was in a good state of mind about her surgery. I know she will

be a new woman soon. She will definately post when she can. Also, she had to

move a few days before her surgery. Such a bad time for all this. She is still

so stressed about her family situation, but trying to move ahead as best as she

can. I know her PC was not hooked up, and I don't know when it will be.

You all know what a great caring woman she is. She will post again as soon as

she is settled in and feeling better.

You know what I always wish for all of you. Better pain free days ahead. Rest as

much as you can. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are all the best

of the best.

Hugs, and much love.

Barbara

[Guest guest]

Barbara,

I'm so glad your incision is looking good now and that your feet are

feeling much better.

That's really terrible about your husband. I wish you the best for

Friday. Let us know what happens.

We're the lucky ones. You've shared yourself very generously here from

the start.

Not an MD

On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 10:25 AM, Barbara Creedon <bcreedon@...> wrote:

> I just had my checkup with my Rheumy last week.  She checked my incision, and

said it was all healed.  Then I told her about the terrible pain I am having in

the bottom of both feet.  I knew it was not a RA flare doing this.  The told me

I had nerve damage, Neuopathy, and it had advanced causing all my pain.  She

gave me a RX for Gabapentin to take once a day to start.  Well last night was

the fourth night I have taken, and I can tell you my feet are both so much

better.  All that wretched pain is gone, and now my feet have slight tingling.

 I am so amazed and happy what this med. has done for me.  Now I know why my

foot surgery was so painful for so long.  The Neuopathy aggrivated my incision.

 I am now getting more stable on my feet.  The pain had been so bad I had

trouble standing, walking, etc.  I am so encouraged by this wonderful med.  I do

hate taking yet another pill, but it is so worthwhile to get rid of that pain.

>

> In my personal life, things with my divorce are still so stressful.  My

husband has failed to give me the money the court ordered to have in my hand on

12/31/09.  He has crippled me financially.  Had another court date 2 weeks ago

and the Judge ordered him to give me the money before 8/20/10, preferably

several days before.  He also was ordered to pay my attyn. $1800.00 in fees he

has caused me to acrew.  He told me the other day I will not get my money nor

would he pay my attny.  I am back to square one and broke.  We are supposed to

go to court this Friday, I told my attny. about what my husband said, and I told

her I will not sign the divorce papers or the deed to our home over to him

without the money I am due.  It is a most stressful time for me.  It will be 2

years on Sept. 3, the day before our anniversary, that he told me we should not

have married or be married anymore.  After 30 years????  I am dealing with my

broken heart and the loss of my

>  marriage.  I could not stop crying, so I am seeing a wonderful therapist who

is helping me deal with all this stress and strife.  He said on my first visit,

" I don't know how you handled all this for so long by yourself. "  Me either.

>

> I am starting my new life over at 70.  Yikes, how did I get to be 70 so

fast???  I am volunteering at the animal shelter and loving it.  It was

something I have wanted to do for awhile.  I am back doing my folk art painting,

and needlepoint.  I have plenty to keep me busy.  I connected with a good friend

of mine I have know since age 18, and we worked in Boston at a ins. company

together for 5 years, plus we commuted in her car all that time.  She sure

re-entered my life when I so needed a good friend.  Plus, the same thing

happened to her when she found her husband cheating on her.  She sure knows the

pain and suffering I am going through.  We are having fun together each week.

>

> I think of everyone here, and just love you all.  You are all so important to

me. My lucky day was finding this great group.  I wish you all may pain free

days ahead.

>

> Also, OKD, I know you are going through hell right now, and I so hope your

Rheumy can find some better drugs for you to get out of all your pain and daily

suffering.  I told you RA is an ugly beast of a disease.  It never lets up on

our systems.  Remember, there is always hope for everyone here to find their

" cocktail " of meds. so you can all have a better quality of life, and to be pain

free.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

>

[Guest guest]

Hi .

It is always nice to har from you.  I so appreciate your kind words.  My feet

are finally happy, me too.

 

I will let everyone know about Friday.  I really don't hold any hope out for my

much deserved and needed money.  I hope the Judge finally does something as

nothing has worked so far.  My husband has a total disrespect for me and the

law. He has been in contempt of a court  order since New Years Eve, as that is

when I should have had my money in my hand.  Sigh......

 

I hope you are feeling better.  I know you struggle with this ugly disease

too.  I so appreciate the research you do for all of us.  I have certainly

learned a lot about RA and the meds. we take daily.

 

Wishing you many good days ahead.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

> I just had my checkup with my Rheumy last week.  She checked my incision, and

said it was all healed.  Then I told her about the terrible pain I am having in

the bottom of both feet.  I knew it was not a RA flare doing this.  The told

me I had nerve damage, Neuopathy, and it had advanced causing all my pain.  She

gave me a RX for Gabapentin to take once a day to start.  Well last night was

the fourth night I have taken, and I can tell you my feet are both so much

better.  All that wretched pain is gone, and now my feet have slight tingling.

 I am so amazed and happy what this med. has done for me.  Now I know why my

foot surgery was so painful for so long.  The Neuopathy aggrivated my incision.

 I am now getting more stable on my feet.  The pain had been so bad I had

trouble standing, walking, etc.  I am so encouraged by this wonderful med.  I

do hate taking yet another pill, but it is so worthwhile to get rid of that

pain.

>

> In my personal life, things with my divorce are still so stressful.  My

husband has failed to give me the money the court ordered to have in my hand on

12/31/09.  He has crippled me financially.  Had another court date 2 weeks ago

and the Judge ordered him to give me the money before 8/20/10, preferably

several days before.  He also was ordered to pay my attyn. $1800.00 in fees he

has caused me to acrew.  He told me the other day I will not get my money nor

would he pay my attny.  I am back to square one and broke.  We are supposed to

go to court this Friday, I told my attny. about what my husband said, and I told

her I will not sign the divorce papers or the deed to our home over to him

without the money I am due.  It is a most stressful time for me.  It will be 2

years on Sept. 3, the day before our anniversary, that he told me we should not

have married or be married anymore.  After 30 years????  I am dealing with my

broken heart and the

loss of my

>  marriage.  I could not stop crying, so I am seeing a wonderful therapist

who is helping me deal with all this stress and strife.  He said on my first

visit, " I don't know how you handled all this for so long by yourself. "  Me

either.

>

> I am starting my new life over at 70.  Yikes, how did I get to be 70 so

fast???  I am volunteering at the animal shelter and loving it.  It was

something I have wanted to do for awhile.  I am back doing my folk art

painting, and needlepoint.  I have plenty to keep me busy.  I connected with a

good friend of mine I have know since age 18, and we worked in Boston at a ins.

company together for 5 years, plus we commuted in her car all that time.  She

sure re-entered my life when I so needed a good friend.  Plus, the same thing

happened to her when she found her husband cheating on her.  She sure knows the

pain and suffering I am going through.  We are having fun together each week.

>

> I think of everyone here, and just love you all.  You are all so important to

me. My lucky day was finding this great group.  I wish you all may pain free

days ahead.

>

> Also, OKD, I know you are going through hell right now, and I so hope your

Rheumy can find some better drugs for you to get out of all your pain and daily

suffering.  I told you RA is an ugly beast of a disease.  It never lets up on

our systems.  Remember, there is always hope for everyone here to find their

" cocktail " of meds. so you can all have a better quality of life, and to be pain

free.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

>

[Guest guest]

Barbara:

I cant tell you how your posts touch my heart.

Lady, I have an idea! You said " I am back doing my folk art painting, and

needlepoint "

Well, can you upload some fotos? Can we see your work? Maybe, just maybe

without leaving your house, you can set up a website, sell them on ebay, or just

maybe some of us would buy them! I personally LOVE folkart. Just maybe your

god-given talent might need to be cultivated a little, or maybe you have some

just lying around, and that can take you out of your misery.

Then, if you have a little biz going and a little income to keep you afloat, you

can tell your husband, from a place of power, to stick his misery where the 'sun

dont shine'.

How bout it? Lets see your stuff?

OKD

[Guest guest]

barbara, i am so glad that you are re-discovering all the things that you take

joy in, and doing them! If you have a chance could you post some pictures of

your work? I know we would all be proud to see them. You are overcoming

obstacles that a lot of folks would find insurmountable, and what a wonderful

example you are to us.

grace and peace,

Jane in Crazy Hot Dallas!

>

> I just had my checkup with my Rheumy last week. She checked my incision, and

said it was all healed. Then I told her about the terrible pain I am having in

the bottom of both feet. I knew it was not a RA flare doing this. The told me

I had nerve damage, Neuopathy, and it had advanced causing all my pain. She

gave me a RX for Gabapentin to take once a day to start. Well last night was

the fourth night I have taken, and I can tell you my feet are both so much

better. All that wretched pain is gone, and now my feet have slight tingling.

I am so amazed and happy what this med. has done for me. Now I know why my foot

surgery was so painful for so long. The Neuopathy aggrivated my incision. I am

now getting more stable on my feet. The pain had been so bad I had trouble

standing, walking, etc. I am so encouraged by this wonderful med. I do hate

taking yet another pill, but it is so worthwhile to get rid of that pain.

>

> In my personal life, things with my divorce are still so stressful. My

husband has failed to give me the money the court ordered to have in my hand on

12/31/09. He has crippled me financially. Had another court date 2 weeks ago

and the Judge ordered him to give me the money before 8/20/10, preferably

several days before. He also was ordered to pay my attyn. $1800.00 in fees he

has caused me to acrew. He told me the other day I will not get my money nor

would he pay my attny. I am back to square one and broke. We are supposed to

go to court this Friday, I told my attny. about what my husband said, and I told

her I will not sign the divorce papers or the deed to our home over to him

without the money I am due. It is a most stressful time for me. It will be 2

years on Sept. 3, the day before our anniversary, that he told me we should not

have married or be married anymore. After 30 years???? I am dealing with my

broken heart and the loss of my

> marriage. I could not stop crying, so I am seeing a wonderful therapist who

is helping me deal with all this stress and strife. He said on my first visit,

" I don't know how you handled all this for so long by yourself. " Me either.

>

> I am starting my new life over at 70. Yikes, how did I get to be 70 so

fast??? I am volunteering at the animal shelter and loving it. It was

something I have wanted to do for awhile. I am back doing my folk art painting,

and needlepoint. I have plenty to keep me busy. I connected with a good friend

of mine I have know since age 18, and we worked in Boston at a ins. company

together for 5 years, plus we commuted in her car all that time. She sure

re-entered my life when I so needed a good friend. Plus, the same thing

happened to her when she found her husband cheating on her. She sure knows the

pain and suffering I am going through. We are having fun together each week.

>

> I think of everyone here, and just love you all. You are all so important to

me. My lucky day was finding this great group. I wish you all may pain free

days ahead.

>

> Also, OKD, I know you are going through hell right now, and I so hope your

Rheumy can find some better drugs for you to get out of all your pain and daily

suffering. I told you RA is an ugly beast of a disease. It never lets up on

our systems. Remember, there is always hope for everyone here to find their

" cocktail " of meds. so you can all have a better quality of life, and to be pain

free.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jane.  Nice to hear from you.  Yes, I will see if my family can take some

pictures of my work.  Don't expect too much.  I am not a famous folk art

painter!!

 

I appreciate your kind words to me.  I so need peace in my life.  Thanks for

saying that.  Some days I am at my witts end.  I do many crafts with my

hands.  Before I got RA I had my own stencil business on Cape Cod.  I did a

lot of historical stenciling in many beautiful homes.  I did my own home, all 5

rooms!!!  I want to take a class of Donna Dewberry " s, one stroke painting as

she is a great painter.

I also enjoy hand quilting.  I used to make a lot of wall hangings, but since

moving here to hot Florida, it is too hot for that type of hand work.

 

Thanks for writing to me.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: jane <janeatregis@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Hi Everyone......

Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 1:20 PM

 

barbara, i am so glad that you are re-discovering all the things that you take

joy in, and doing them! If you have a chance could you post some pictures of

your work? I know we would all be proud to see them. You are overcoming

obstacles that a lot of folks would find insurmountable, and what a wonderful

example you are to us.

grace and peace,

Jane in Crazy Hot Dallas!

>

> I just had my checkup with my Rheumy last week. She checked my incision, and

said it was all healed. Then I told her about the terrible pain I am having in

the bottom of both feet. I knew it was not a RA flare doing this. The told me I

had nerve damage, Neuopathy, and it had advanced causing all my pain. She gave

me a RX for Gabapentin to take once a day to start. Well last night was the

fourth night I have taken, and I can tell you my feet are both so much better.

All that wretched pain is gone, and now my feet have slight tingling. I am so

amazed and happy what this med. has done for me. Now I know why my foot surgery

was so painful for so long. The Neuopathy aggrivated my incision. I am now

getting more stable on my feet. The pain had been so bad I had trouble standing,

walking, etc. I am so encouraged by this wonderful med. I do hate taking yet

another pill, but it is so worthwhile to get rid of that pain.

>

> In my personal life, things with my divorce are still so stressful. My husband

has failed to give me the money the court ordered to have in my hand on

12/31/09. He has crippled me financially. Had another court date 2 weeks ago and

the Judge ordered him to give me the money before 8/20/10, preferably several

days before. He also was ordered to pay my attyn. $1800.00 in fees he has caused

me to acrew. He told me the other day I will not get my money nor would he pay

my attny. I am back to square one and broke. We are supposed to go to court this

Friday, I told my attny. about what my husband said, and I told her I will not

sign the divorce papers or the deed to our home over to him without the money I

am due. It is a most stressful time for me. It will be 2 years on Sept. 3, the

day before our anniversary, that he told me we should not have married or be

married anymore. After 30 years???? I am dealing with my broken heart and the

loss of my

> marriage. I could not stop crying, so I am seeing a wonderful therapist who is

helping me deal with all this stress and strife. He said on my first visit, " I

don't know how you handled all this for so long by yourself. " Me either.

>

> I am starting my new life over at 70. Yikes, how did I get to be 70 so fast???

I am volunteering at the animal shelter and loving it. It was something I have

wanted to do for awhile. I am back doing my folk art painting, and needlepoint.

I have plenty to keep me busy. I connected with a good friend of mine I have

know since age 18, and we worked in Boston at a ins. company together for 5

years, plus we commuted in her car all that time. She sure re-entered my life

when I so needed a good friend. Plus, the same thing happened to her when she

found her husband cheating on her. She sure knows the pain and suffering I am

going through. We are having fun together each week.

>

> I think of everyone here, and just love you all. You are all so important to

me. My lucky day was finding this great group. I wish you all may pain free days

ahead.

>

> Also, OKD, I know you are going through hell right now, and I so hope your

Rheumy can find some better drugs for you to get out of all your pain and daily

suffering. I told you RA is an ugly beast of a disease. It never lets up on our

systems. Remember, there is always hope for everyone here to find their

" cocktail " of meds. so you can all have a better quality of life, and to be pain

free.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Barbara

>