Dear So and So

[snapdragen]

Prayers and blessings Catrin.

[snapdragen]

My husband is still very sick. Apparently they cut a Chyle duct which means all his triglicerides are getting dumped into his chest cavity. it is fixed with diet and surgery. This really stinks. it is breaking my heart to see him so miserable and frail. His friends are benadryl and oxycodone

Well shoot, I'm sorry to hear this mimi. You and RD are in my thoughts.

[emily_in_nc]

Catrin ~ Sending healing wishes to your mom.

Mimi ~ More healing wishes for Don. Can't believe they screwed something up in his surgery. Wait...yes, I can.

Blueberry ~ Did this happen on the American Tobacco Trail? How awful. Hope they catch the sickos.

Dear Self ~ Get over your silly blue mood. You have SO much to be thankful for and very little to complain about.

[solobiker]

Mimi, sorry Don is having a rough time. He is very strong ( I know this from reading a lot of your previous posts from your rides) and will pull through this. Also please try to take care of yourself too!! Positive vibes for both you and Don.

Catrin , Sending healing wishes to your mom. Hope she gets better quickly

Blueberry, Hope you can find a nice area to ride without the jerks around.

[Biciclista]

I didn't even get to have my nice dinner with NbyNW because I have to stay at the hospital so much (and eat crappy food)

The good news is that i am home right now doing laundry and cooking that chicken.
and I (blush) learned how to pay the house payment.

once again, thanks for all your support.

[PamNY]

My husband is still very sick. Apparently they cut a Chyle duct which means all his triglicerides are getting dumped into his chest cavity. it is fixed with diet and surgery. This really stinks. it is breaking my heart to see him so miserable and frail. His friends are benadryl and oxycodone

Bummer! Keeping massive good vibes for both of you. Glad he's getting good drugs, and I hope you are taking care of yourself as much as possible.

[Crankin]

Mimi, I am sorry to hear that you are having more challenges with DH's recovery. But, it will pass. Can you bring your own food into the hospital (even if you have to sneak it)?
Catrin, hope your mom appreciates your visit and her surgery goes well.

Thank you Concord Power and Light for keeping our electricity on. My poor friends in the next town are on day #3 without power. Two of them are staying here tonight, on their anniversary. Their house is now at 48 degrees. Since I drive through 3 neighboring towns on my way to my office, I got to see the devastation from the storm today. Even negotiating some minor intersections without traffic lights was not fun.
Please let me feel OK tomorrow and no coughing. I want to ride my new bike, even for 10 miles.

[Biciclista]

Mimi, Don is lucky to have you. Does he have any video from his own rides? Would showing him these videos help him feel better, remind him how strong he is? I hope he clears this hurdle and gets back on his bike soon.



Roxy

this is no hurdle, it's more like a super marathon.
no videos he can't watch tv even. too much effort. maybe later.

[salsabike]

this is no hurdle, it's more like a super marathon.
no videos he can't watch tv even. too much effort. maybe later.

Dang it dang it dang it. Tell him the women of TE love him. You too.

[azfiddle]

Sending hugs to all who need them! Catrin, Roxy, Mimi & RD- and anyone else who needs a little extra support right now.

[Roadtrip]

Thanks for the thoughts gals!! I love this place!!

Roxy, sorry you've had experiences with others about your weight. Sad as it might be, I think society has gotten desensitized to weight issues and the asumptions that "fat" people just can't push themselves away from the table, and ridicule is OK because they are to blame for their own condition.

From one big beautiful lady to another... keep riding and passing all those "skinny" gals.

Mimi... I have no words. Wishing you and hubby both better days ahead.

Indy... I'm taking you up on the hug next time I come over to the Indanapolis or brown co area

Catrin... Thinking of you and your mom. Hope all goes well there and your feeling better.

Shannon

[Biciclista]

so you guys don't worry, he's perking up a tiny bit. truly some of the issues are related to the fact that he is an athlete. super efficient at getting rid of excess water!

[Trek420]

Bici & Bici DH, glad he's perking up.

I was worried about tomorrows general strike in Oakland (I work there).

Would I get stuck on the way to or from? Would I remember all the lyrics to Union Maid, Which Side Are You On? and what's the last chorus to Solidarity Forever?

What if I get stuck there and if so what happens to my mutt?

I'm taking the day off, watching the news from home.

[Owlie]

Oof, Mimi. I'm glad to hear he's perking up a little, even if it is a little. ((Hugs))

Shouldn't, but I can't help laughing at the possibilities of an encounter between a flasher and a knife-thrower...

LOL!

Dear self:
You rocked that last exam. And they didn't. I know you have a bit of "survivor's guilt" over it, but you need to get over that. Sympathize (because you've been there), don't mention your grade unless pressed, and study for the final.

[NbyNW]

Mimi,

Glad things are turning around. Hope they keep going in the right direction.

Rest up, we can do dinner another time!