Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Unlike my BFA, I don't blog much.  Not too much to say.  Haven't done a whole lot since I had surgery on April 3.  What they don't tell you is that it is MAJOR surgery and it takes TIME!  The first month is such a blur to me.  I got lots of cards and calls.  Food was brought over by very well meaning and lovely friends.  Pretty much sat around and did nothing, except get up to toddle to the loo!  The interesting thing is, I am having the same surgery again in July.  I have been asked if I am excited for that.  No.  I am not.  I know the 6 week schedule.  It scares me.  Yet, at the same time, I do know what to expect, and being able to walk well is such a plus!   However, are my sweet friends going to get tired of this?  I know it has been a while since I have sewen anything.  The bags at my friends blog, Garage Sale Gal, are so cute!  I know that I want to make a small purse and finish a pair of capris and an Oliver + S outfit for the 18 mo. old grandson.  Plus make 3 pillow cases for the 2 sistahs and 1 daughter that are meeting in Door Co. the end of the month.  I have got to get working!  At the same time, I have some major carpal tunnel issues in both hands.  My right is worse  so it is off to the chiro for that.  I am not sure if this is due to the walker and subsequent cane use;  I am almost off the cane, at least in the house, but still use it outside of the house.  I am now driving--3 weeks today.  I had been in a side swipe accident 2 weeks before the surgery (the carpal could be due to that, too) and so driving makes me very nervous, but I still take the same route to my volunteer job.  The one thing about having surgery in the summer is that you have an excuse to sit in the air conditioning and not have to wear socks.....and have Hubby wait on you, vacuum, do the dishes and the laundry, besides his 40+ hour job! 
Spent the weekend celebrating 38 years of marriage--to the same man.  Thursday found us in Dubuque at the Mandolin Inn.  Friday we went to WI to visit our Atlanta born grandchildren who are up visiting the other grandparents.  Or, I should say, the good grandparents.  This is a long sotry that I will not go into.  Those said grandparents were to be chaps as we interacted with the 2 oldest (their parents and little bro are still in Atlanta), but they did a very good job of letting us actually have some time with the 2 by ourselves.  We got Friday late afternoon and Sat. morning with them.  Well, I do have to leave this as the typing is hard on my right hand.
All from the bush
me

34 comments:

  1. Hey Friend!!!
    I bet you could make some of those fabric boxes...!!!
    WOW..38 years maried to the Mister!!! Congrat's!!!
    It's been busy! Now having Kailee 2 full days a week..which I do LOVE, her game one night, duty days at a shop, monthly cleaning job, monthly retail job...keeps me going! I wanted to make some cards today... that didn't happen. Have a AWESOME time in Door County!!! That is one area that I would love to visit. Hear they have LOT'S of fun shops!
    love,
    deb

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  2. Stopping by from Garage Sale Gal...sending a few hugs and well wishes. Thinking of you as you continue to recover.

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  3. I was just at Garage Sale Girl's site. I had major surgery a few years ago, and yes, it takes time! Hang in there!

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  4. Hi MaryElla, I was just visiting Deb's blog and heard about the goings on in this thing called Life. Funny thing is, none of us has any guarantee about the future. The most we can all hope for is to get through the next 24 hours. Wishing you all the best, and sending some prayers along, too. xo

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  5. Hi MaryElla! I too stopped by from Deb's blog-just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and I'm praying for you!

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  6. Hi Mary Ella...

    I'm so glad that Deb let us know that you have a Blog, so that we could come by and say HI! You are on my Blog Prayer List - and I'm praying for you daily. Take care...

    Jan ♥

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  7. Hi! I found you through Deb. I live at the base of Door County, WI, so it was fun to see that mentioned. I am so sorry that you have to have more surgery again. Blessings to you- Hugs- Diana

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  8. Hi MaryElla,
    Just stopping by to let you know that by way of Deb, I, too, am thinking best thoughts for you and your family. Congrats on your many years of marriage. That is a wonderful thing to hear. I had an aunt Mary and an aunt Ella and they were sisters. Interesting, huh? Prayers are coming your way,
    Annette

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  9. Hi MaryElla! I came over from Deb's blog. She has shared with us your news. I want you to know I'm keeping you and your whole family in my prayers. I am so fond of Deb and if you are her BFF then I know you are a wonderful person also. Just to let you know there is a lot of love flowing your way. Hugs, Linda

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  10. Hi Mary Ella,
    I have come over from Deb's blog to wish you a good day tomorrow with having your chemo....I know you are in for a rough road and I want you to know that this complete stranger wishes you well and keeps you in her prayers....if your are important to Deb than you must really be a wonderful gal! Take care! Sandy from 521 Lake Street

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  11. Hello Mary Ella,
    I found you through Deb (Garage Sale Gal). I am sorry that you have to deal with surgery and treatments and you probably haven't felt too good. I have been praying for you and Deb too because I know she is worried about you. Blessings and hugs for you.

    xo,
    Danielle

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  12. Hi there Mary Ella :)
    Deb has shared a bit about what you are going through right now. I'm so sorry, and wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Take Care,
    Erica

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  13. Any friend of Debs is a friend of mine. You have been on my mind since Deb told us what you are going through...May I just say this...It sucks, it's not fair, and why you! I am sending prayers your way!

    Carol

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  14. Hi MaryElla, I just popped over from Deb's blog- you two are so lucky to have each other. I do believe women friends are soooooo important. Good luck and God bless you on your chemo and the week!

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  15. Hi MaryElla,

    As a follower of Deb's blog, she has shared what you are going through. You have a great and caring friend in Deb. God Bless you honey. Best wishes with your chemo. (my hubby gets it every week for multiple myeloma/in his 4th year and he was at a severe stage of it when diagnosed in 2008)

    Diane

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  16. Good morning MaryElla, Popped over from Deb's blog. I have a dear friend whose husband has liver cancer...I pray for them every day, and I am adding you to my prayer list. God Bless you and best of luck with your treatment. *elaine*

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  17. Hi MaryElla, I wanted you to know that I am praying for you. Twyla

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  18. Hi MaryElla! I wanted you to know you are in my prayers!! Many hugs to you!! xo Heather

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  19. Hi MaryElla! I am sorry to hear what you have been going through...I am sending prayers and good thought your way! XO

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  20. Hello Mary Ella. I found you through your friend, Garage Sale Gal. I must say, your friends will never tire, because they are your friends and love you. I don't usually post or comment very much but I do hope to see more blog posts from you.
    ~Christina

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  21. Just stopping by to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  22. Hi MaryElla, I am stopping by from Deb's blog to say hello! Hope you feel better each day! Big hugs and prayers coming your way.

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  23. Hi MaryElla,
    Pretty name.Most of my hubbies family are Ann or Anieka and men are Peter, Rudy and Roomeyand Andy. My hubby is Dutch also from Friesland. I am Canadian and I can not for the life of me get those dutch language proper with the gur and one dutch girl is name Inka. Wow that is a tie tongue for me. Very hard language but then I can follow a part conversation. I can say. Thank you. I can say. This is a fine denay. I can say Beautiful. Oh yes. My first words hubby taught me. "I love you with all my heart" So there. My first time coming into your blog. A little birdie blogger told me you have some turn pipes again in your life. I will for sure pray for you.

    Now you haver some time. Drop into my blog. Please look around.

    Oh have you ever hear of a Roomey Henstra . He was a singer in holland relative of my hubby. He since has passsed away but his son Jeerd is now singing. Tjeerd. I have his dads dvd. I love it. Holland songs always have a real nice love stories and alot about family.

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  24. Hi Mary Ella. I read about your blog from Garage Sale Gal and I wanted to stop by and say, "Hello." Deb has explained all you are going through and I want to say that there are many people praying for you and thinking about you....many of whom you don't even know. God is right by you Mary Ella. You will not go through anything in life with what he is not there. Please remember and take comfort in that. (hugs) Dorothy

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  25. It is hard to blog when you are in pain or discomfort, but thanks for forging ahead! I tried the chiropracter for carpal tunnel, but it didn't help. Some days it is worse than others, but not at the surgery point yet. I am sorry you are going through all this but commend you on your spirit!
    Deb

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  26. I'm stopping over from Garage Sale Gal. It sound like you have been going through alot. I do hope things turn around for you and you start feeling better soon. Hugs and prayers to you.
    Leslie

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  27. Hello Mary Ella,
    I am a follower of your BFF's blog! Deb has been so sweet and kind to me send I found the group of blogs late last summer! She has told us about your issues and Just wanted to know that I am praying for you daily! Sending lots of good thoughts your way. My Mom is a 14 year breast cancer survivor. Please contact the American Cancer society in your area! They have tons of programs to help out all cancer pts. They helped cover the copay amount on my Mom's prescriptions, help with gas money to and from the drs appt., she joined the look good feel good program, help with wigs, hats, and scarfs. Also programs to help family members and care givers as well. It is there for all people, doesn't matter how much money you have or don't have. It is a great thing! Please check into it! It was a great help to our family. My Mother is divorced and I am an only child so the help they gave was amazing!!
    Hang in there! Just know lots of prayers and good thoughts are coming your way from all over the world!
    Hugs,
    Lynn S Conover NC Life on the Wienee Ranch blog

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  28. Dear Mary Ella,
    You are in so many people prayers and on prayer lists, including mine. I hope that you can look to God for His comfort and healing. He will hold you in the palm of His hands. I pray for all of your dear friends and loved ones, too. Be blessed and stay faithful, dear one.
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  29. Hi Mary Ella.
    Friends with Deb. Sending prayers and hugs your way!
    Blessings,
    Sharon

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  30. Hello Mary Ella! Greetings from Florida! I'm a friend of Deb's and wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. Sweet hugs, Diane

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  31. Hi Mary Ella ...
    I'm Deb's friend, Pearl, and I wanted to stop by to let you know that I have been thinking of you. It's wonderful that Deb's going to be able to visit with you! I'm praying for you and your loved ones ... May God continue to bless you ...
    Respectfully ... Pearl

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  32. My dear friend, MaryElla passed away into the arms of Jesus on Sept 10, 2012.
    There will not be any more posts on this blog and because none of us know her pass words, this blog will remain up.
    I Miss you MaryElla!!
    Love,
    deb

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  33. It's been a year since Mary Ella went into the arms of Jesus! I miss her! I cry once in awhile. I'm thankful for the cards, letters and gifts she has given to me! Sweet reminders!
    See you one day in Heaven, my BFA!
    love,
    deb

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