Sorry I have been out of action as of late but I have been lurking. Since last spring I have had some horrible health issues that have set me back a long way. I kept getting pneumonia again and again and we finally discovered that I am not swollowing right because of my stroke...hence the cause of my pneumonia!! Then I had a bad fall and fractured my right clavicle and that puppy still hurts like fire in my arm...my good arm of course. Then I started having really bad hip pain on my affected side and it has been dtermined that I am going to need a new hip very soon. So I have been "window shopping"on the net for the best brand etc. etc. Things got so bad last summer that I had to move in with my mother because I needed round the clock care. I cannot tell you how bad it is to have your 70+ year old mother putting you in the shower and dressing you when you are 45. BUT I am on the up swing. They are letting me PEDAL!!!!!!!! and I can walk more so I have signed up to do the MS walk again!!! I don't care if I have to crawl all 3 miles I am going to finish that walk. My son and daughter are going to follow me with a wheelchair but I'll be damned if I get into that again. That makes life too easy and I won't have that. I may leave them in the dust and do the 6 miles!!
People with MS have it worse off than me so I am trying to do all I can to help!!!
I hope all you guys are well. I am sorry to hear about all of you in PT. I am also praying for The Silvers and baby Loreli. I miss you all and am darn glad I can sit up again and dictate.
karen
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/sit...nal&fr_id=8864 That's me Kaye Richard walking, (or crawling) in
Worcester MA on April 12!!!!
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02-20-2008, 02:25 PM #1
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Hey Robyn and all the gang at TE!!
Quitting is NOT an option!
Know the signs of stroke!! www.stroke.org
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02-20-2008, 02:36 PM #2
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gee, i am sorry you have been so sick! it sounds like you are a fighter though. Hopefully you'll be back logging miles soon
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02-20-2008, 02:36 PM #3
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Fastest fingers in the west . . . . .
What a year! Sheesh. What month was the clavicle? We need to make sure you did it on the proper schedule.
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02-20-2008, 02:39 PM #4
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Clavicle was October if I remember right. Man that sucker still hurts. Night is the worst!!
Can I still celebrate with Jan. crowd??? When are we going to do hips??? I want in!!!
karenLast edited by massbikebabe; 02-20-2008 at 02:42 PM.
Quitting is NOT an option!
Know the signs of stroke!! www.stroke.org
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02-20-2008, 02:45 PM #5
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Karen!
I am sorry you have had such a bad time. That is quite a story. It sounds like you are doing everything in your power to deal with the situation. Please keep us posted about your progress. I wondered where you were...
I've had my own health issues this year, but they are under control, not counting the sports related issues that you read about!
I'll be thinking about you.
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02-20-2008, 02:54 PM #6
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You have a great attitude, i know so much of our healing is determined in out own minds and it SUCKS to be dependent on others.
I may be joining you in the hip club - I had to get out my cane the other day
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02-20-2008, 03:29 PM #7
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There are some folks who display an attitude and perseverance that is optimistic...
...but then there are others who are truly an inspiration!
You are living a life that will have impact way beyond the world you see everyday!
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers...know you're on our list as well!If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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02-20-2008, 03:52 PM #8
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Come on down to the walking wounded thread in health issues, the PT crowd will give you any month you want. You deserve it. You are an inspiration!
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02-20-2008, 06:35 PM #9
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Wow, Karen. What challenges you've faced. You are amazing. Maybe the next New England TE get-together can be in Worcester on April 12.
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02-22-2008, 04:21 AM #10
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Wow, Karen, you have certainly had your health problems. Reading your post, however, I felt uplifted by your enthusiasm and strength. You are really an inspiration for all of us. Thank you for sharing.
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02-22-2008, 07:44 AM #11
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Karen, thank you for being who you are. That is quite an amazing list of burdens to bear for any one person. I'm with the others here...you are going to have lasting influence on others...perhaps a lot of it that you will never know. You are a blessing! Thank you!!
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04-05-2008, 06:52 PM #12
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YIKES!!! Sounds like you've had a rough time lately, but you have a great attitude and that goes a long way. Keep it up!
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04-05-2008, 07:09 PM #13
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Wow Karen - amazing. You are one tough cookie.
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04-05-2008, 09:54 PM #14
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Oh Karen that really is a tough time you have been having. You are always so strong it really is inspiring.
Keep posting updates so we know how you are getting on.
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04-06-2008, 01:14 PM #15
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Karen, keep up the hard work. You have the drive and determination that helps you continue forward. You are an inspiration.
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