Comment from dragonpoet

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Sandra,
I am sorry to hear you have been so ill. I think you're smart taking your family's advice. Rest as long as you need. We will all be glad when you are back up to 100%.
Joan

 Comment Written 28-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jan-2023

Hi Joan, thank you! I'm slowly getting better and hope to go out for a small walk this week. I've not been out, apart from going to the hospital, since before Christmas. Thank you, my friend, for your kind thoughts, you're so nice. Love and hugs, Sandra xx

reply by dragonpoet on 30-Jan-2023

Glad to hear you are on the mend. Getting out will be good. That is a long time to be inside.
Joan

Comment from Liz O'Neill

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Your husband and son are wise to tell you that you need to take your time healing. do you have a difficult time giving yourself permission to stop. For some, it is difficult to stop. I am giving you permission. You just have to give yourself permission.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023

Hi Liz, thank you, dear friend. I had to give in. I couldn't write anything. My brain refused to work. I've not written a chapter now for ages. I'm going to try this week. It felt strange not opening my laptop for days on end. But it's working, I do feel better. I didn't realise how serious my illness was, thank goodness for my son and husband insisting they take me to the hospital. Sepsis is a dangerous illness. I'll be back soon. Love and hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by Liz O'Neill on 28-Jan-2023

When I worked at the substance abuse/psych hospital when some of the patience were diagnosed with
Sepsis, I understood it was a dangerous illness. I'm so glad you were rescued...I'm continuing to pump the healing & strength your way & infusing your muses.

Comment from Sanku

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I am sure you will be alright very soon .Please take it slow and get enough rest and get rejuvenated . My prayers for you ,my friend . Take care Hugs -santha.

 Comment Written 26-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023

Thank you, Santha. I'm getting there, but it seems to have taken a long time. Bless you, dear friend, for the prayers, that is so kind of you, they do work! Love and hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from Soledadpaz

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So sorry to hear you are not well. But do heed the medical advice, and especially your family's. How wonderful that you have caring people to look after you, but you need to let yourself rest for as long as necessary. Sending good thoughts your way. May you feel better soon.

Sol

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2023

Thank you, Sol! I'm on the mend, but it's been a long time. I have been blessed with a loving family, they've been wonderful. Thanks again, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx

Comment from Cindy Warren

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Take care of yourself, and get better. I know recovery can take some time. I'm thinking of you, and hope you're better soon. We're all dying to know who that ghost is.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023

Thank you, Cindy. I'm slowly improving. I can't wait to find out who the ghost is, either!!!! Lol. Love and hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx

Comment from estory

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We're all praying for you. Take your time. Health first. The story will be there when you can pick it up again and we'll all be there to read it when you get back to posting. Keep us informed with a couple of short messages. estory

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023

Thank you, Estory! I'll be back once I'm feeling better and can write again. I can't get over the fact my brain won't allow me to to write the next chapter! It's holding me to ransom. lol. I'll pop in and let you know how I'm doing. I have to go back to the hospital for a lung investigation. It was damaged with the last Covid I had, and then this illness came and finished it off I think. I'm sure I'll be fine. Thank you, dear friend. Love and hugs. Sandra xx

reply by estory on 24-Jan-2023

Prayers for you and a complete recovery. estory

Comment from BethShelby

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We all need a rest from time to time and especially after something like you have gone through. Please relax and don't worry about the story for a while. We aren't going to forget and we'll enjoy it just as much when you feel like writing again. You will continue to be in my prayers. We love you.
Beth

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023

Thank you so very much, Beth, you brought me to tears. I'm feeling so weak and emotional at the moment, it's awful. Thank you for your prayers, so many are praying for me, I should be rising high! I love you all, too. Thank you, dear friend. Sandra xxx

Comment from susand3022

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Sandra...
Have we not all been telling you to rest?
Covid takes time to get over. Just time and rest. So, don't worry about reading, writing, (or 'rithmatic either!) Just sit back, relax and get better so you can come back your fierce and fiery self!
If you try to do too much, you'll end up falling over a vacuum like Karenina! We don't want that! Talk about a recouperation!
So, for you... sit back, have some chicken soup, and go no farther than the bathroom! :)
Susan :)

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023

I have been having chicken soup every day, Susan, how funny you should suggest it. I love it, and it's good for me. I've not been outside the house apart from going to hospital and later, back again. I'm waiting until I feel a lot better. I heard about Karenina, that must have hurt! Thank you, dear friend, I appreciate all the advice, and really appreciate the prayers. Love and hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from Anne Johnston

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Take all the time you need to rest and get your strength back. Praying that the Lord will be with you and speed your recovery. Don't worry, FS fans will still be here.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023

Aw thank you, Anne. I was surprised at how weak I am, and have admitted now that I really must rest in order to get well again. I was told it would take time, but I'm not a person who listens to good advice. (that's what my husband said!) Thank you for the six star, that put a smile on my face. You're so very kind, and I appreciate the you are praying for me. Thank you. Love and hugs, my friend. Sandra xx

reply by Anne Johnston on 23-Jan-2023

You are welcome, Sandra.

Comment from Ric Myworld

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Please don't bother to reply, just rest up and get to feeling better. But I couldn't help but drop a line to let you know how much I miss your kind, considerate, and beaming personality that I've become so attached to reading and corresponding with. Get well soon! Hugs, Ric

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2023

Bless your heart. I couldn't not come and say thank you, Ric. I'll get there, it's just taking a bit longer than I thought. I think there should be a law against getting old. We should get to our best, and stay there. Wouldn't that be good? Love and hugs, my dear friend. Sandra xxx