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Comment from Karyn2
A great poem Debi that describes so well your emotions and thoughts about pending surgery and no wonder it seemed so daunting after your first surgery sounded like a harrowing ordeal! I'm so thankful it all turned out well. Super rhyme and rhythm throughout!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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A great poem Debi that describes so well your emotions and thoughts about pending surgery and no wonder it seemed so daunting after your first surgery sounded like a harrowing ordeal! I'm so thankful it all turned out well. Super rhyme and rhythm throughout!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Karyn,
I thank you once again for being so kind and sweet and I appreciate very much all the Lovely words. Thank you again my dear friend.
Comment from Janilou
I was just about to ask if this was a true story when I read your author's notes. I am so glad everything went well with the second surgery! I don't think anyone would have thought you were looking for sympathy, and if that was their thought, well, they probably need to experience more life to learn empathy.
I too went through a very difficult time health wise in 2021 and 2022 but like you, I'm back and doing well.
Here's to good health and good writing!
Jan
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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I was just about to ask if this was a true story when I read your author's notes. I am so glad everything went well with the second surgery! I don't think anyone would have thought you were looking for sympathy, and if that was their thought, well, they probably need to experience more life to learn empathy.
I too went through a very difficult time health wise in 2021 and 2022 but like you, I'm back and doing well.
Here's to good health and good writing!
Jan
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Jan, I thank you for your very kind review and comments for my poem, and your thoughtful words for me. I am glad that you are doing well now too. I sure appreciate your kind review my friend
Comment from LJbutterfly
Oh Debi! This is a frightening story, but also inspirational. It proves God is still on His throne. Your ability to tell a detailed story in rhyme is prenominal, like the mention of your hemoglobin, heart rate, and blood pressure, as well as the code blue. You help the reader understand exactly how you felt and what you experienced. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Oh Debi! This is a frightening story, but also inspirational. It proves God is still on His throne. Your ability to tell a detailed story in rhyme is prenominal, like the mention of your hemoglobin, heart rate, and blood pressure, as well as the code blue. You help the reader understand exactly how you felt and what you experienced. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thanks so much Lorraine. You are so sweet and I appreciate all of your kind words more than you could possibly know. I still am at best able to take only a couple steps as my body may be rejecting the leg hardware they put in to build my leg strength, but I am not regretting that I had it. Maybe just a little as I don't want to do it again. But I know Jesus didn't bring me back for nothing . So I know I have been blessed. I feel that every day with my FS friends thanks again my sweet friend.
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Debi,
That definitely was a nightmare visit to the hospital for a procedure that is done so often. I am sorry you went through so much. I hope it was worth it and your knee is better now; You are brave to go back for the second knee. I will not tell my brother-in-law this story. He is going for his first knee replacement in March.
Joan
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Hi Debi,
That definitely was a nightmare visit to the hospital for a procedure that is done so often. I am sorry you went through so much. I hope it was worth it and your knee is better now; You are brave to go back for the second knee. I will not tell my brother-in-law this story. He is going for his first knee replacement in March.
Joan
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Oh Joan, this is not your ordinary knee replacement. I had lots of rods and hardware also put in to straighten and strengthen my legs. They cut me all the way from the thigh down to the foot. I lost a lot of blood and the idiot surgeons figured that the amount was sufficient for most people to make new fast enough. If they would have done their job right, they would have seen that I have always been a chronic anemic and lupus patient that can't rejuvenate like most. That is why I hadn't walked in years in the first place, because of what the lupus had done to my bones. They were shaped like a letter X and knees were had worn all the bone off. There was no way they should have let me into my room like that. My hemoglobin had dropped down to four from a twelve earlier in the day and my heart rate and blood pressure's bottom number in the twenties. However my children all came with the next time instead of just a couple and were ready to pounce if there were any more problems. They let the drs know what they thought.
Now my bone scans are showing that it is possible that my body is rejecting the hardware put into both legs. So I just keep trying to walk a few steps and am thankful for whatever I can get. .... your brother in-law should be fine. My second one was good. But tell him that no matter how many times they ask you what meds you are on, make it clear that they do not change anything without your knowledge. I will never let anyone play God with my body again. And I almost forgot that you live here. You'll never believe what hospital it was. North Memorial Trauma Center. Lol, I thought I was in Buffalo.
I am doing as well as I can right now and trying to keep the faith and think positive. You and my other friends are why I can have that attitude, I am just so happy to be here with the best people ever. Thank you Joan for being such a great friend.
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Hi Debi, I am glad the second one went much better than the first. Maybe you'll add a few more steps per day.
Joan
Comment from LateBloomer
Hi Debi, you are like the Eveready Bunny. You keep going and going. Nothing will ever stop you. You've been through so very much, but you are here to tell the story, and you have done it so beautifully in a poem.
Your poem reads and flows well and has good rhyming within.
Of special note:
I woke up feeling strange, but glad I didn't wake up dead
(D, I'm so glad that you woke up too. Look at all the sunshine and happiness that you spread everywhere you go, and look at all the sunshine and happiness you receive when you look at your beautiful family.)
Great artwork by Kenzie. Well done. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Xo. Your SOTU
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Hi Debi, you are like the Eveready Bunny. You keep going and going. Nothing will ever stop you. You've been through so very much, but you are here to tell the story, and you have done it so beautifully in a poem.
Your poem reads and flows well and has good rhyming within.
Of special note:
I woke up feeling strange, but glad I didn't wake up dead
(D, I'm so glad that you woke up too. Look at all the sunshine and happiness that you spread everywhere you go, and look at all the sunshine and happiness you receive when you look at your beautiful family.)
Great artwork by Kenzie. Well done. As this is a contest entry, I wish you good luck. Xo. Your SOTU
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Hello Margaret., Tha. B mmMaybe I am a littl bit like the E bunny. Maybe it's the med regimen I'm on that I wrote to you about. Lol! Then when I add sotu to it everyday E. I always feel stronger. Thanks also for the lovely sixth star you honored me with. They are great day brightener. Thanks again dear frriend.
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Comment from harmony13
The author's words are heartfelt, descriptive and creative. As I read the
author's words I thought about how rough it can be with circumstances like this. I thought about taking one day at time and putting trust in God. Awesome artwork by the author's granddaughter!
Debi, I am not sure where you are with your surgeries but wherever you are your in my prayers. Hope you are having a good Friday!....Hugs, Maria
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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The author's words are heartfelt, descriptive and creative. As I read the
author's words I thought about how rough it can be with circumstances like this. I thought about taking one day at time and putting trust in God. Awesome artwork by the author's granddaughter!
Debi, I am not sure where you are with your surgeries but wherever you are your in my prayers. Hope you are having a good Friday!....Hugs, Maria
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Maria, I can't thank you enough for your very kind review and comments for my poem, and your thoughtful words for me. I sure appreciate it my friend
Comment from jessizero
It sounds like a very scary time! I know that some surgeries don't fix things, too. Thank you so much for sharing your story in poem format, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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It sounds like a very scary time! I know that some surgeries don't fix things, too. Thank you so much for sharing your story in poem format, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Jessi, I thank you for your very kind review and comments for my poem, and your thoughtful words for me. I sure appreciate it my friend
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Comment from royowen
You are such a blessing Debi, and one of the bravest people I know, and despite your confidence and peaceful reassurance, it didn't go as wel as you'd like, I can understand the apprehension, don't fret I'm there with you, and you may not think it, but so is God, "in our weakness He is strong" I'm praying right now dear girl, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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You are such a blessing Debi, and one of the bravest people I know, and despite your confidence and peaceful reassurance, it didn't go as wel as you'd like, I can understand the apprehension, don't fret I'm there with you, and you may not think it, but so is God, "in our weakness He is strong" I'm praying right now dear girl, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Roy, Once again you have been so kind to me. I thank you for your prayers and all your kind thoughts and words. Jesus had a reason for bringing me back and I think He has more for me to do. Oh how I love that thought. So I may not be able to walk yet, because now they think that the hardware in the legs is being rejected by my lupus. I was doing better at it around Christmas, but now they are doing scans every week to see why it is getting more painful.
Either way, iI am blessed beyond blessed and thank you for blessing me some more with your wonderful friendship. (And the kind review)
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with. It's horrible what you've had to go through. Please know that your FanStory family has been keeping you in our prayers. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with. It's horrible what you've had to go through. Please know that your FanStory family has been keeping you in our prayers. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Barb, I had to skip all the others and tell you that I know that you have prayed with a few others regarding my health issues. You have graciously been there for me, and I can't tell you what that means to me. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend. I just love you so much, my very sweet and dear friend. You are so special to me.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Now that's encouragement for anyone preparing to enter in! I think I will stay home and learn to limp the mambo, instead. I'm just one day closer to death than yesterday but if given the option of med-care, my life may be shortened permanently.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Now that's encouragement for anyone preparing to enter in! I think I will stay home and learn to limp the mambo, instead. I'm just one day closer to death than yesterday but if given the option of med-care, my life may be shortened permanently.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2023
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Oh Tom, I am laughing so hard right now, I can barely type. Glen thinks I am crazy because I am reading and out of the clear blue sky I am cracking up.
Oh I love you my friend. That was so classic Tom for you..... So sorry, I shouldn't be laughing at your demise, but at least it will help me live longer.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
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and people believe I am not people oriented. You say differently if I am reading you correctly.
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Who says that? Let me at them! If someone says something bad to someone I care about, I become a bear. In this case I am friendship bear, and watch out buddy, because my friend Tom is more oriental, I mean people oriented than most. I met him a year ago and he took this shy woman and has had her cracking up and laughing ever since. If that isn't people orientated, I don't know what is. Loosen up people, learn how to laugh at yourself. This guy knows how to make friends better than anyone I know!! So there! Anyone out there have a problem with that????
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I would like to reply in small lettersas I don't want to yell and let those reading this, Debi is right.
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