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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Anyone who is as crazy about gardening as I am (and Debs) is

more than welcome into our project. The more the merrier and I

really think it will be an adjunct to the mental and physical

healing power of the gardening itself. Like Debs said, it is the

one thing that keeps me going, literally I think. " They " talk about

all these fancy methods of learning how to deal with pain.....but I

think that the most effective sometimes is just going out and

doing what you enjoy and are able to do. I think that the two

sessions that I had with the pain psych last spring really clarified

some things in my mind. And she had lots of practical advice to

offer which I found was effective. Overall, I think I had the most

enjoyable and productive gardening season since I got sick.

Having summer last until two days ago helped too! But now we

are definitely in Fall - almost winter. Hard to believe we went to

90s and sunny to 40s and windy, gloomy in one day..........

From what you described about your landscaping, you will fit

right in with us! Debs is in New Zealand so she is getting ready

to do her spring planting. I am not sure what zone she would be

the equivalent of....maybe a 6 or 5? I guess it depends too on

the ocean currents? But it will be fun to read how here garden is

growing while we are stuck in the winter doldrums. I am hoping

to get some time next week to check into blogs....How do get

one, how to work it, etc. I hope you and whomever else wishes

to participate, will!

As far as - you are right, she is pretty sick. I am not sure I

should go into any details but the treatment was extremely rough

on her and she had to discontinue it (hopefully at some point

she can start it up again or get into a clinical trial). She was pretty

bummed about it but realized that there is always hope and

maybe her body will bounce back enough to fight the virus on its

own. She has a great doctor who seems to want to stick it out

and is willing to try new things. So, the good news is that by

stopping treatment, she can get rid of the bad effects of all the

drugs and get a life back. The bad news is that she made it

about half way through the treatment and the bugs are back. But

there are other options available, once she gets her strength

back.

I hope that you are doing fine. I know that would

encourage you to keep on looking for the right doctor...that you

should never give up. That all it takes is the right doctor and the

right time and you can be on the right track. You may not get your

whole life back, but at least one that is a little easier on you and

your family.

I will keep you all updated on what I found out about blogs and

provide the link once it gets established. I am very, very excited

about this!!!!

laurie