Good to hear the surgery is over and that you are ok but needing to heal. was thinking and praying for ya.

It is really touching that thes (above) woman are full of care and support even if you are relitivly new to the board. The really nice thing is that they don't want anything from anyone. Thats one of the things that make this place as special and as fun as it is, well i think so anyway.

celtic_flame

I like the sleep that I'm getting. It has always been the most effective healing technique anytime I'm sick with something. Wneh I awake I have short conversations with Lynn, watch a little TV, check in with my Mom and crochet on a bag I'm making to carry and protect Lynn's tripod. She's an excellent photographer and I got her a tripod for Christmas to work on stationary, time delayed, nighttime shots and portraits. I am so excited to have extended time off from work even if our finances are squeezed to breaking. I'm hoping to retire from working for anyone else in 3 years. I figure I'll alawys be the working poor so I might as well become the retired poor. I've tried to whittle my financial needs down to a minimum over the years and I want to have control over the use of my time more than I need money. In retirement I figure I can build sheds, re-wire electric lights, do some part-time work and live on that money I'll have coming in. I guess I'll have to find the right category to discuss future plans. I think the bed is calling.

Glad to hear the worst is behind you whittlewoman.

Celtic_Flame, did I miss a post? Are you going to be operated on now too? All I know is you got your hair dyed blond. How did it come out?

Our prayers were answered Nicki and you're on the mend....

Celtic your comment is so true. It always has been this way since I myself joined BWS, and each day it gets better and better. I have never been among so many decent, caring and giving women, and you're right again, they expect nothing in return for their friendship. What a blessed place this is.

whittle, isn't it great to have time to rest and relax. even though you may not feel your best, you have a great excuse to take it easy. It's like you have permission to take it easy. Make the most of it. Milk it. It won't last forever!

Hey chats, sounds like a testimonial to me. HA!

Whittle, I'm with everyone else in that I'm so happy to hear it's behind you now and the healing has begun. Bask in the sleep you're enjoying as it is your bodies way of saying, "I'm doing my job of healing you."

When you can, drop by and let us know how you are progressing, won't you?

I wish you lived closer to me, I would hire you to build a shed for me. How cool would that be? I admire you for having these skills. Sigh....I own a screwdriver...does that count? No wait, I have two flashlights too. Course, only one of them works.

May I join in the good wishes being sent to you.
At age 47 I had my hysterectomy and bi lateral ooperectomy.It did take several months to get fully fit but if you rest and relax life will get better than it was.
You may feel weepy...i hope not but if so.you have all of us here.
Sleep well
Mountain Ash

Since I last wrote about my healing, I have been knocked down with strep throat! My throat was so raw and felt as if it contained fire. I haven't been able to swallow, drink, eat or talk. For 2 days the doctor's office treated me with tylenol and gargling with salt water. That had no helpful effect so they finally decided that I somehow contracted strep throat and needed an antibiotic. I've been taking Keflex for 24 hours and already the pain is diminishing and I can finally swallow. Chatty, thanks so much for the cards. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to cheer me on.

Do you think it's possible you caught it in the hospital? Feel better. Glad to hear they gave you some meds that are working.

Maybe you got it from sticking your head out of the car roof all the time. heh heh
Just kidding, to cheer you up.
Everything bad comes in threes...hope this was the third case and you'll be feeling like new again very soon!