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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Thoughts, like Vapor

As soon as my muse and gas like brain return to normal I'll try and set a normal pace for this blog. With her sick and in pain our lives have flipped to the erratic side of life.

As an example yesterday I sat in a local emergency room from zero five hundred until thirteen hundred....with a batch of drunks, druggies, loonies, and democritters.

She's fine. Scheduled for procedures in early June.  Hopefully by then the white shirts will have a diagnosis.

You will now understand my thought process, bad in the best of times, is now fleeting with occasional puffs of vapor.

Please know I have read and do appreciate all of your kind and thoughtful comments and prayers. I have gone days when this computer (or any computer) hasn't crossed my mind. Books, newspapers, and the Kindle have been my chosen escape. I will make every effort, soon I hope, to answer all comments.

Don't worry. With proper medication my Sweet Wife is functional, and at times, very happy. She continually tells me to have faith. She's stays quite busy with her flower beds. I did indeed sneak a few herbs into the mix. She welds the water can with aplomb.

In the  meantime I've decided to study the Daily Racing Form and take a ride on the ponies....busy mind and all that...

Again, thank you.

Stephen

 

42 comments:

  1. Hope she continues to maintain this level or better of health. Praying for the 2 of you.

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  2. Very OK to focus on what is important, and what is needed.

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    1. She's currently number one. All else is at a near stand-still. Thank you, my friend.

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  3. You have your priorities straight, my friend. We are with you both in thoughts and prayers.

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    1. Thanks, my friend. I hope all is well with you and yours.

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  5. Just know that all of us are wishing Sweet Wife will be well soon. Please take care of her and take care of yourself, too. We'll always be here. Hugs.

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  6. Wishing you and your sweet wife all the best. Caregiving is hard, emotional work. Democritters.....I love it.

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    1. Thank you, my lovely friend. The care giving is indeed hard but it's the emotional side that caves me into a black hole of worry. The not knowing stuff sucks.

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  7. All my good wishes for you and sweet wife. We'll be here waiting patiently. Be gentle with yourself, Stephen.

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    1. I'll be fine...I think. Thank you, my sweet friend.

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  8. What they've all said. Prayers for SW - and you - in progress.

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    1. We chat of you, often. You're a fine man, my friend. Thank you, very much.

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  9. Stephen, I didn't know your wife was sick. I'm sure sorry to hear it. If there is anything I can do to help you know you just have to tell me.

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    1. I understand, Harry...and thank you very much. Six weeks now and still we're unsure of her real problem. Next test is scheduled for the fourth of June. Take care.

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  10. Stay strong my friend, hope the wife gets better quick.

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    1. I will not accept failure...period. How's the farm?

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  11. Stephen my friend. Prayers to you and sweet wife. And, please, take of yourself also.

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    1. I will, Bubba. Thanks to you and your fine wife. God bless.

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  12. Prayers and good thoughts.

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    1. Thanks, my friend. Since I haven't had a chance (nor the inclination) to read the blogs, are you still in Texas? Anyway, have a great weekend.

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  13. Prayers for Sweet Wife, Stephen.

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    1. Thank you, my friend. We do appreciate your kind concern. Take care.

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  14. Real life comes first. Thoughts and prayers continue.

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    1. Thank you, my friend. Be careful out there.

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  15. Prayers and well wishes for you and Sweet Wife, Stephen. Take care and we'll be here for you.

    hobo

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    1. Thank you, very much, my good friend. Hope all is well with you.

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  16. So sorry to hear about SW. Prayers for you both.

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  17. Prayers and thoughts are with you

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    1. Thank you, my friend. We do appreciate you kind thought and prayers.

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  18. Stephen, Prayers that she will be well soon. Best wishes,

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    1. Thanks, Sweet Lady....I hope she improves very soon too. It's been a very long week...

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  19. Must be my intuition kicking in ....I was out hanging laundry and thought I need to head on over and see how Stephen and his wife are doing. And here ya are with your thoughts. I do hope the docs find out what the problem is soon. To watch someone while in pain is not an easy task. She is right on the faith front....difficult for us humans most of the time but necessary when things are out of our control! Our prayers for you both and best wishes....

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    1. She has faith to spare...then I watch her turn white with the pain and I lose what little I have in reserve. We should have (fingers crossed) an answer about June fourth. Thank you very much....

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