Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Bruce...I swear, you bring tears to my eyes! Thanks so much for the atta-girl...those little attentions keep us going. I was so tired when I got home though....have no idea why......well, I was carrying a bunch of stuff in my arms...w/o O2....lugging it on my shoulder. I don't think it was low sats, I checked them....but every now and then I just feel 'deflated', as though every wisp of air has left my body and I 'fall and can't get up' so to speak. I napped off and on and then slept all night. Still feel tired this morning. But I'm going to do this. I need to do this. I want to do this. First committee mtg is next week again. How do you like the new car....any disappointments in how you set it up to travel? Have you used the scooter much and how goes that? Mama-Sher, age 69.IPF 3/06, NSIP 4/08 OR. Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Sher, >>> Mama Sher,> Volunteer work? More info, please m'aam. I'm soooo> pleased that you're inspired to do this with your newfound> energy level on 02. I'm so proud of you>> ,> I'm delighted for Ahli. I've always loved horses, & always> wanted one as a girl. The highlight of many family> vacations to Colorado guest ranches in the hot Texas> summers was riding horses. On my 16th birthday my> parents let me take 2 friends to a place called Salado,> Texas where we rode horses. There's not much else to> do there, or wasn't way back then, anyway. Now I think> it's become quite a quaint little community of shops and> galleries.>> My dad and brother left this afternoon after spending> the night. I wish I had a photo of my dad's face, seeing> me for the first time since surgery, with no hose up the> nose. It made him tear up. Then he took a 30-minute walk> outside with me. He's got a bad ankle, and we walk at> about the same pace. What got him was that I was able> to walk and carry on a conversation at the same time.> Bless his heart, there are so many blessings in my> family going on now - really ever since I decided to> double-list in San . He also got to see Kate and> her to congratulate them on their engagement.> Then MY arrived and had lunch with us.> Today was shift change day for him and Kate. :-)> Many smiles and hugs were in abundance.>> Have you read Traveling Mercies: Thoughts on Faith> by Anne LaMott? ( I read her Grace, Eventually and liked> it.) That's going to be the first book I'll read on my new> gadget - the Amazon kindle, which I think is sooo cool.>> So Irene's back at the hospital? This has to be torture.> Surely one of the wildest medical experiences I've heard> of. Hope you're having a terrific day.>> Hugs and blessings,> Gwynne 57 Single-lung Transplant 4-3-08 at> UTHSC San , TX> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Bruce....the new cars are so comfortable and with your personal touches you will want to be on the go all the time! It has to feel good that you know you can go anytime and any place that you can physically tolerate. Have fun............. BTW, (nosey here) since you and are such good friends do you ever travel together for the companionship? Mama-Sher, age 69.IPF 3/06, NSIP 4/08 OR. Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Sher, > >> >> > Mama Sher,> > Volunteer work? More info, please m'aam. I'm soooo> > pleased that you're inspired to do this with your newfound> > energy level on 02. I'm so proud of you> >> > ,> > I'm delighted for Ahli. I've always loved horses, & always> > wanted one as a girl. The highlight of many family> > vacations to Colorado guest ranches in the hot Texas> > summers was riding horses. On my 16th birthday my> > parents let me take 2 friends to a place called Salado,> > Texas where we rode horses. There's not much else to> > do there, or wasn't way back then, anyway. Now I think> > it's become quite a quaint little community of shops and> > galleries.> >> > My dad and brother left this afternoon after spending> > the night. I wish I had a photo of my dad's face, seeing> > me for the first time since surgery, with no hose up the> > nose. It made him tear up. Then he took a 30-minute walk> > outside with me. He's got a bad ankle, and we walk at> > about the same pace. What got him was that I was able> > to walk and carry on a conversation at the same time.> > Bless his heart, there are so many blessings in my> > family going on now - really ever since I decided to> > double-list in San . He also got to see Kate and> > her to congratulate them on their engagement.> > Then MY arrived and had lunch with us.> > Today was shift change day for him and Kate. :-)> > Many smiles and hugs were in abundance.> >> > Have you read Traveling Mercies: Thoughts on Faith> > by Anne LaMott? ( I read her Grace, Eventually and liked> > it.) That's going to be the first book I'll read on my new> > gadget - the Amazon kindle, which I think is sooo cool.> >> > So Irene's back at the hospital? This has to be torture.> > Surely one of the wildest medical experiences I've heard> > of. Hope you're having a terrific day.> >> > Hugs and blessings,> > Gwynne 57 Single-lung Transplant 4-3-08 at> > UTHSC San , TX> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Joyce...I do enjoy the volunteer work and little of it is actually 'visiting'....most of it is working behind the scenes to assure quality care for seniors. I will be seeing clients too but I rather enjoy the detail work and public contacts and fighting red tape! I will be careful.....in fact, I'm not able to "over do" I don't think....I get tired fairly quickly. Hope you are doing well today. Mama-Sher, age 69.IPF 3/06, NSIP 4/08 OR. Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Sher, > >> >> > Mama Sher,> > Volunteer work? More info, please m'aam. I'm soooo> > pleased that you're inspired to do this with your newfound> > energy level on 02. I'm so proud of you> >> > ,> > I'm delighted for Ahli. I've always loved horses, & always> > wanted one as a girl. The highlight of many family> > vacations to Colorado guest ranches in the hot Texas> > summers was riding horses. On my 16th birthday my> > parents let me take 2 friends to a place called Salado,> > Texas where we rode horses. There's not much else to> > do there, or wasn't way back then, anyway. Now I think> > it's become quite a quaint little community of shops and> > galleries.> >> > My dad and brother left this afternoon after spending> > the night. I wish I had a photo of my dad's face, seeing> > me for the first time since surgery, with no hose up the> > nose. It made him tear up. Then he took a 30-minute walk> > outside with me. He's got a bad ankle, and we walk at> > about the same pace. What got him was that I was able> > to walk and carry on a conversation at the same time.> > Bless his heart, there are so many blessings in my> > family going on now - really ever since I decided to> > double-list in San . He also got to see Kate and> > her to congratulate them on their engagement.> > Then MY arrived and had lunch with us.> > Today was shift change day for him and Kate. :-)> > Many smiles and hugs were in abundance.> >> > Have you read Traveling Mercies: Thoughts on Faith> > by Anne LaMott? ( I read her Grace, Eventually and liked> > it.) That's going to be the first book I'll read on my new> > gadget - the Amazon kindle, which I think is sooo cool.> >> > So Irene's back at the hospital? This has to be torture.> > Surely one of the wildest medical experiences I've heard> > of. Hope you're having a terrific day.> >> > Hugs and blessings,> > Gwynne 57 Single-lung Transplant 4-3-08 at> > UTHSC San , TX> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Bruce,Im heading to universal studios around thanksgiving time not by my choice I mite addSherYes, you are nosy....lol and I haven't traveled together but my traveling has really juststarted. We wanted to go to Disneyworld together in March during herspring break but it was everyone's spring break and would have been theworst week possible. We have talked about going in October, but don'tknow if she'll be able to work it out. I'm sure we would both enjoy ittogether.> > >> > > Gwynnie....yes, I went on the interview this morning to return to> > volunteer work I have done previously. They were really glad to have> me> > back so I guess I'll be doing something more productive with mytime.> > > I will be an advocate for seniors...those in long-term care,either> in> > facilities or still in their own home and also advocating thru'letter> > writing to legislature for funding and public speaking for> clarification> > as to what seniors need/why.> > > My own condition has really renewed my passion for long-term care> that> > those who need it, get it! If I can just nail one damn thoughtlessdr> > all the hours I volunteer are worth it. Now I know first hand what I> > only knew before word-of-mouth.> > > I won't be on board as much but I bet I'll find time! lol.> > > Nice to read about you and you family.> > > warm hug.> > > Mama-Sher, age 69.IPF 3/06, NSIP 4/08 OR.> > > Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!> > >> > > Sher, > > >> > >> > > Mama Sher,> > > Volunteer work? More info, please m'aam. I'm soooo> > > pleased that you're inspired to do this with your newfound> > > energy level on 02. I'm so proud of you> > >> > > ,> > > I'm delighted for Ahli. I've always loved horses, & always> > > wanted one as a girl. The highlight of many family> > > vacations to Colorado guest ranches in the hot Texas> > > summers was riding horses. On my 16th birthday my> > > parents let me take 2 friends to a place called Salado,> > > Texas where we rode horses. There's not much else to> > > do there, or wasn't way back then, anyway. Now I think> > > it's become quite a quaint little community of shops and> > > galleries.> > >> > > My dad and brother left this afternoon after spending> > > the night. I wish I had a photo of my dad's face, seeing> > > me for the first time since surgery, with no hose up the> > > nose. It made him tear up. Then he took a 30-minute walk> > > outside with me. He's got a bad ankle, and we walk at> > > about the same pace. What got him was that I was able> > > to walk and carry on a conversation at the same time.> > > Bless his heart, there are so many blessings in my> > > family going on now - really ever since I decided to> > > double-list in San . He also got to see Kate and> > > her to congratulate them on their engagement.> > > Then MY arrived and had lunch with us.> > > Today was shift change day for him and Kate. :-)> > > Many smiles and hugs were in abundance.> > >> > > Have you read Traveling Mercies: Thoughts on Faith> > > by Anne LaMott? ( I read her Grace, Eventually and liked> > > it.) That's going to be the first book I'll read on my new> > > gadget - the Amazon kindle, which I think is sooo cool.> > >> > > So Irene's back at the hospital? This has to be torture.> > > Surely one of the wildest medical experiences I've heard> > > of. Hope you're having a terrific day.> > >> > > Hugs and blessings,> > > Gwynne 57 Single-lung Transplant 4-3-08 at> > > UTHSC San , TX> > >> >> brett bowserbrett@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Bruce....I wasn't thinking that still works. But the idea is a good one. Traveling is more fun w/company........IF you are compatible! I have my permanent glasses and now must get used to them all over again. Since the first cataract surgery I've worn no glasses...about two months ago. Glasses feel funny on my nose again. But, Rich can have his reading glasses back. It's good to have really good vision. I don't have any idea how bad my vision has been for even how long. Take care. Mama-Sher, age 69.IPF 3/06, NSIP 4/08 OR. Don't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Sher, > > >> > >> > > Mama Sher,> > > Volunteer work? More info, please m'aam. I'm soooo> > > pleased that you're inspired to do this with your newfound> > > energy level on 02. I'm so proud of you> > >> > > ,> > > I'm delighted for Ahli. I've always loved horses, & always> > > wanted one as a girl. The highlight of many family> > > vacations to Colorado guest ranches in the hot Texas> > > summers was riding horses. On my 16th birthday my> > > parents let me take 2 friends to a place called Salado,> > > Texas where we rode horses. There's not much else to> > > do there, or wasn't way back then, anyway. Now I think> > > it's become quite a quaint little community of shops and> > > galleries.> > >> > > My dad and brother left this afternoon after spending> > > the night. I wish I had a photo of my dad's face, seeing> > > me for the first time since surgery, with no hose up the> > > nose. It made him tear up. Then he took a 30-minute walk> > > outside with me. He's got a bad ankle, and we walk at> > > about the same pace. What got him was that I was able> > > to walk and carry on a conversation at the same time.> > > Bless his heart, there are so many blessings in my> > > family going on now - really ever since I decided to> > > double-list in San . He also got to see Kate and> > > her to congratulate them on their engagement.> > > Then MY arrived and had lunch with us.> > > Today was shift change day for him and Kate. :-)> > > Many smiles and hugs were in abundance.> > >> > > Have you read Traveling Mercies: Thoughts on Faith> > > by Anne LaMott? ( I read her Grace, Eventually and liked> > > it.) That's going to be the first book I'll read on my new> > > gadget - the Amazon kindle, which I think is sooo cool.> > >> > > So Irene's back at the hospital? This has to be torture.> > > Surely one of the wildest medical experiences I've heard> > > of. Hope you're having a terrific day.> > >> > > Hugs and blessings,> > > Gwynne 57 Single-lung Transplant 4-3-08 at> > > UTHSC San , TX> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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