Dear So and So

[Biciclista]

I love that Don has bike & trainer in his hospital room!

that's past tense. he's home now, done with chemo ... hopefully forever but who knows.

[Owlie]

Dearest Body:
The faster you adjust to the relative cold and work out this "sleep" thing, the better. I don't think we can set mileage records this month, but I'd like to ride. Next weekend, 'kay?

[badgercat]

Dear buddy,
Way to go! I knew you'd sail through your surgery when it finally happened. There's a long, long road ahead, but that's one major step in the right direction. Next stop: transplant list!

PS--the RN implied that the drugs will make you forget most of your recent time in the ICU, but I hope the dumb jokes, bad movies, and silly card games with your many visitors brought you some comfort and distraction in the moment.

also:
Dear universe,
It'd be awful and selfish of me to hope for someone else to die so that my friend can live, but would it be ok of me to hope that if someone is going to meet a tragic end anyway, they're an organ donor and a match?

[Biciclista]

also:
Dear universe,
It'd be awful and selfish of me to hope for someone else to die so that my friend can live, but would it be ok of me to hope that if someone is going to meet a tragic end anyway, they're an organ donor and a match?

nah, we're ALL going to die. Me, I'd like to be useful after i die, so don't worry, your wishing isn't going to make any more people leave the earth plane, we're all going to anyway. Just wish for more people to become organ donors!

[alexis_the_tiny]

Dear buddy,
Way to go! I knew you'd sail through your surgery when it finally happened. There's a long, long road ahead, but that's one major step in the right direction. Next stop: transplant list!

PS--the RN implied that the drugs will make you forget most of your recent time in the ICU, but I hope the dumb jokes, bad movies, and silly card games with your many visitors brought you some comfort and distraction in the moment.

also:
Dear universe,
It'd be awful and selfish of me to hope for someone else to die so that my friend can live, but would it be ok of me to hope that if someone is going to meet a tragic end anyway, they're an organ donor and a match?

yay for your friend! And no, it's not selfish. I always believe that when the universe says your time is up, its up and no matter what you do to dodge it, it'll come get you anyway. So if someone has to die, at least let something good come out of it.

[badgercat]

Thanks, ladies. I was proud to check off the "organ donor" box when I applied for my first driver's license at age 16. If "my number comes up" suddenly, I want them to send my parts to as many others as possible! Recent experiences have only solidified that belief for me--this is my first direct experience with someone needing a transplant. In the mean time, I donated blood last week... I'm going to try to start doing that more regularly.

[PamNY]

Dear Occupy Wall Street,

Please stop stealing from our farmer's market vendors.

Railing against corporate greed is fine, but in reality the only businesses you are hurting are small farms and falafel street vendors.

[indysteel]

Dear Vet: You know that I generally love all the vets and techs at your practice, but I'm disappointed this time around. The two drugs you prescribed are contraindicated for one another, as they both increase serotonin uptake, leading to serotonin syndrome. Thankfully, Henry didn't react as badly as he might have, but he was still really not himself yesterday, making a bad situation seem even worse. I just wish I'd done a bit of research on my own before giving him the second drug. But isn't that what I rely on you for?

And what's with not calling to check up on us? I used to get a call after nearly every sick-kitty visit to check on our progress, but all you have been mum this time around. I know with with of the vets going on maternity leave, you're all probably having to take up some slack, but it's a noticeable drop in service. In any event, please call with his test results soon.

Thank you.