Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 It was another clinic day for me. Dr. Angel was just beaming. Today we didn't use a wheelchair, and my pfts were very good. and I couldn't believe the x-ray of the King Kong lung. The bloodwork was good except for a bit of anemia. I have clearance to walk outside now without the mask. If things keep going this well, I'll be able to go HOME in 3 weeks. I'll continue rehab there in Fort Worth, and follow up with my same doctor of the last four years at UTSW. Kerry, Oh YES, I'm so glad you're listed. I think of you so often, and will of course be praying that you'll get the call soon! I have a really good feeling about you and transplant. Maybe you'll get " lucky " and have several signs (as I did, like little taps on the shoulder from God) before getting the call to reinforce that it's absolutely the right thing to do. They really helped put my mind at ease, not that I ever doubted that it was the right choice for me. The stronger you are going into it, the better you'll do. I wasn't strong, so you ought to do just as well as I have! FYI, a group of us were talking at clinic this morning, and all of us said that tx wasn't as bad as we feared. Hugs and blessings, Gwynnie 57 Single-lung Transplant on 4-3-08 at UTHSC San (my Dream Team!) TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I still can't explain my happiness for you just thru an email. Live a long wonderful life, make us all proud and continue to get healthy!!!! Love always, Vicky81856Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Mayleen! the poem is so nice, very appropriate for this occasion. So touching it fills you with a sense of acceptance for what life deals us. Geeta -- In Breathe-Support , dragonflymcs wrote: > > Gwynne, My deepest sympathy. > > > > > A Poem > > I cannot make the sparrow fly, > Nor can I understand > What makes the clouds hang in the sky, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot make the ocean waves > Dash forth against the land; > I cannot help the soul that craves, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot hear the humble prayers > Of those of foreign clans; > I cannot ease their wants and cares, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot lead the erring ones > With mine own trembling hand; > Nor yet restore the hope that's gone, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot see the broken hearts > That long for joy again; > Nor can I mend the broken parts, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot heal the many ills > That come so oft to man; > I cannot give the joy that fills, > But I know One who can. > > I cannot know why trials fall > Within our life's short span; > But my God understands it all, > And He's the One who can! > > > God Bless !! > dragonflymcs > Mayleen 02/07 ILD / MCS/ Fibro/ RADS/ TMJD/ IRD +14 > > > > > Gwynne's mom died > > > Just wanted to tell everyone the sad news that my > mother died last night. She had been battling pneumonia, > but seemed to be getting better until taking a sharp > downward turn two nights ago. She nearly didn't make > it through the night, and the next day my dad had a > hospital bed and Hospice in to help. It was obvious from > her sats, pulse rate, labored and loud breathing that > death was imminent. As difficult as it is for all of us, > we know she's in a better place and we're relieved > that this last episode happened in a hurry. > > It is a blessing that she was at home, and the > whole family including both my kids were surrounding > her (although she wasn't responsive at that point). She > knew about the transplant and got to see me once without > oxygen after I got back home - another blessing. She > might well have been waiting for that to happen before > she gave up the fight. > > Another blessing is that since my mom battled Alzheimer's > and Bronchiectasis, and she had been fighting so hard for > the past 6 years, that we didn't have another six years of > watching her Alzheimer's deteriorate into something much > worse than it currently was. She was so frail and everything > was a such a struggle for her - she deserves a heavenly rest. > I feel a hole in my soul, and I'm particularly exhausted > given that I'm still in recuperation mode. Life can sure > be a roller coaster. Please pray for my father and for our > whole family as we thank God for the life of this wonderful > woman who blessed all of our lives and was so dearly loved. > > Love to all, > Gwynnie 57 Single-lung transplant on 4-3-08 at > UTHSC San , TX > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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