Learning Ostomy

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Linda….. The hardest part is still to come…..I have to go back up North to sell the house…..It’s the only house I ever new when I was growing up…..I was born and raised there….. Cheryl

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Thank you mgbio…… If my mom would have gotten stable I new I was going to have to put her in a nursing home and that in its self would have made her loose her will to live……she loved her home…… Cheryl

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Thanks Jennifer…….The support is great….. Cheryl

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Thanks Rebecca…… That big hug felt GREAT…..everyone of you are terrific…… Cheryl

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Cheryl, (   I’m sure it’ll be very hard to sell the home you grew up in.  I’m 52 now and get terribly nostalgic for my own "little house" I was raised in, in N.Y.  It was in the Catskill Mts., beautiful, and sometimes I can actually smell it.  Does that sound crazy?!  Pls let us know when you’ll be leaving so we can "pump" ya up! Hugs,  Linda

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Linda….. The hardest part is still to come…..I have to go back up North to sell the house…..It’s the only house I ever new when I was growing up…..I was born and raised there….. Cheryl

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Pat….. Thank you it means a lot to me…..and I’m certain we’ll get to know one another from this ng……I love each and everyone of you from this group…… Cheryl  

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Is this Larry??? Staci’s other half?? If so we’ll get to meet…..I promised Staci that Mike & I would be coming back up to Ocala when the weather gets nicer……(I hope I’ve got the right person—-if not excuse me for the error….there are soooooo many new names) and thank Cheryl

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Thanks John….. Things have been a litttle ruff but I’m back on my everyday juicing, colloidal vitamins & minerals and I can see a big difference Cheryl

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Cheryl, I’m so sorry for your loss.  You’re in my thoughts and my prayers. {{{{{{Cheryl}}}}}} Take Care, Sherry – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry for the mistake……I’ll try this again…… I just returned home from my mom’s funeral. It has been 17 yrs. since my mother has been here. She lives (lived) in Toledo, Ohio and after my father passed away in 1983 she had turned into a hermit (so to speak) The only time she ever left the house was to get her hair done every Saturday (or the grocery store when she could walk better) Other than that she spent 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week in her home. Well I finally got her here (Lakeland, Fl.) for Christmas and she passed away. The whole time she was here she just kept telling me she wanted to go HOME but the weather was so bad that I never had the chance to get her there. (she refused to fly) On the morning of New Year’s Eve we had to take her to the hospital. She had a stroke and couldn’t get around without help and she had also developed a small cold. Things just got worse and Friday (Jan. 5) she passed away. So Mike and my older brother who lives in Daytona took off the next day and drove straight thru. What a nightmare for me…….I had promised my mom that it would be a private service (just her brothers and sisters with no viewing) but my younger brother and my brother from Florida decided to have a visitation on a Wednesday and a full service on Thursday (with a viewing for the ones who chose to) I tried to do what she wanted but was out voted……She always said "If they can’t come and see me while I’m alive then she didn"t want them to see her after she died". My mother was the most unhappiest person I have ever met, so she finally has found peace……. This past ten months has really been a ruff one. It started with my mom having total hip replacement…….Then our son almost lost his eye in an accident (he’s legally blind in that eye but with a contact he has 20-30 vision). Next my younger brother in Toledo fell off a ladder and shattered his foot and heel (he is a walking postman and just started back to work the week before Christmas doing odd jobs until he can get his strength back in that leg……then during his recovery his liver completely shut down and we almost lost him…..his electrolites were all messed up and they didn’t look for him to make it thru the night but he pulled thru that……and right before Christmas my mom’s younger brother (my uncle) had to go in for emergency service and have a colostomy……he’s having all sorts of problems and is still in the hospital….. Gosh, I didn’t mean to ramble on like this but I’ve been so sick since I’ve gotten home that I had to vent somewhere…..Sorry everyone, who was able to get to the end of this…..just say a few prayers or whatever you do…..and send them my  way…..I certainly can use some right now……. Cheryl

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Staci…… Yesterday was a pretty good day……I’m hoping today is even better…….Thanks…… Cheryl

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((((((((((Cheryl))))))))))) I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way! We are all here for you if you need us. Rebecca

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry for the mistake……I’ll try this again…… I just returned home from my mom’s funeral. It has been 17 yrs. since my mother has been here. She lives (lived) in Toledo, Ohio and after my father passed away in 1983 she had turned into a hermit (so to speak) The only time she ever left the house was to get her hair done every Saturday (or the grocery store when she could walk better) Other than that she spent 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week in her home. Well I finally got her here (Lakeland, Fl.) for Christmas and she passed away. The whole time she was here she just kept telling me she wanted to go HOME but the weather was so bad that I never had the chance to get her there. (she refused to fly) On the morning of New Year’s Eve we had to take her to the hospital. She had a stroke and couldn’t get around without help and she had also developed a small cold. Things just got worse and Friday (Jan. 5) she passed away. So Mike and my older brother who lives in Daytona took off the next day and drove straight thru. What a nightmare for me…….I had promised my mom that it would be a private service (just her brothers and sisters with no viewing) but my younger brother and my brother from Florida decided to have a visitation on a Wednesday and a full service on Thursday (with a viewing for the ones who chose to) I tried to do what she wanted but was out voted……She always said "If they can’t come and see me while I’m alive then she didn"t want them to see her after she died". My mother was the most unhappiest person I have ever met, so she finally has found peace……. This past ten months has really been a ruff one. It started with my mom having total hip replacement…….Then our son almost lost his eye in an accident (he’s legally blind in that eye but with a contact he has 20-30 vision). Next my younger brother in Toledo fell off a ladder and shattered his foot and heel (he is a walking postman and just started back to work the week before Christmas doing odd jobs until he can get his strength back in that leg……then during his recovery his liver completely shut down and we almost lost him…..his electrolites were all messed up and they didn’t look for him to make it thru the night but he pulled thru that……and right before Christmas my mom’s younger brother (my uncle) had to go in for emergency service and have a colostomy……he’s having all sorts of problems and is still in the hospital….. Gosh, I didn’t mean to ramble on like this but I’ve been so sick since I’ve gotten home that I had to vent somewhere…..Sorry everyone, who was able to get to the end of this…..just say a few prayers or whatever you do…..and send them my  way…..I certainly can use some right now……. Cheryl

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cherlt i don’t know what to say but …..  :)  

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((((((((((((((((( CHERYL )))))))))))))))))))) Prayers are heading out your way …. Now I want you to regroup and regain your strength … !!  You have a heart of gold, and everything will soon fall in place, and you have your rock, your husband, who loves you and will be there for you when needed … and even when not needed !! Maryjo Come visit my webpage : http://community-2.webtv.net/MaryjoL/MYPAGE/

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Cheryl Its supposed to be in the 80s on friday, but dropping down to the 60s by the weekend …. but sunny !!! Hmmmm …… Bike week ….. means traffic on 301 …. which means business will be up …. COOL !!!! Come visit my webpage : http://community-2.webtv.net/MaryjoL/MYPAGE/

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Cheryl, I don’t know you but I want you to know that my heart is hurting for you and your loss. God Bless you Pat

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Linda and Maryjo……. I"m starting to get myself back to normal……started taking my Colloidal Vitamins & Minerals, Aloe Vera, and juicing again……so it should’t be to long until I’m back on the bike…..I can hardly wait till BIKE WEEK…… I forgot to mention that my daughter (Devin) had to have a growth taken off her cervix yesterday……they say no cancer but until the biopsy comes back I"ll still be worried….. Cheryl…….who hopes it’s a nice weekend for a bike ride (Libby you’re in my thoughts everytime I hop on that seat  ;-)….)

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My condolences to you on the loss of your Mother.  It sounds like you and your family have been through a lot these last few months.  I hope things are on the upswing for you, hang in there!  mgbio – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry for the mistake……I’ll try this again…… I just returned home from my mom’s funeral. It has been 17 yrs. since my mother has been here. She lives (lived) in Toledo, Ohio and after my father passed away in 1983 she had turned into a hermit (so to speak) The only time she ever left the house was to get her hair done every Saturday (or the grocery store when she could walk better) Other than that she spent 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week in her home. Well I finally got her here (Lakeland, Fl.) for Christmas and she passed away. The whole time she was here she just kept telling me she wanted to go HOME but the weather was so bad that I never had the chance to get her there. (she refused to fly) On the morning of New Year’s Eve we had to take her to the hospital. She had a stroke and couldn’t get around without help and she had also developed a small cold. Things just got worse and Friday (Jan. 5) she passed away. So Mike and my older brother who lives in Daytona took off the next day and drove straight thru. What a nightmare for me…….I had promised my mom that it would be a private service (just her brothers and sisters with no viewing) but my younger brother and my brother from Florida decided to have a visitation on a Wednesday and a full service on Thursday (with a viewing for the ones who chose to) I tried to do what she wanted but was out voted……She always said "If they can’t come and see me while I’m alive then she didn"t want them to see her after she died". My mother was the most unhappiest person I have ever met, so she finally has found peace……. This past ten months has really been a ruff one. It started with my mom having total hip replacement…….Then our son almost lost his eye in an accident (he’s legally blind in that eye but with a contact he has 20-30 vision). Next my younger brother in Toledo fell off a ladder and shattered his foot and heel (he is a walking postman and just started back to work the week before Christmas doing odd jobs until he can get his strength back in that leg……then during his recovery his liver completely shut down and we almost lost him…..his electrolites were all messed up and they didn’t look for him to make it thru the night but he pulled thru that……and right before Christmas my mom’s younger brother (my uncle) had to go in for emergency service and have a colostomy……he’s having all sorts of problems and is still in the hospital….. Gosh, I didn’t mean to ramble on like this but I’ve been so sick since I’ve gotten home that I had to vent somewhere…..Sorry everyone, who was able to get to the end of this…..just say a few prayers or whatever you do…..and send them my  way…..I certainly can use some right now……. Cheryl

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Cheryl I was beginning to worry about you … thought maybe your husband tied you to the back of the bike and you headed off to the wide horizens !!! Come visit my webpage : http://community-2.webtv.net/MaryjoL/MYPAGE/

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Wow, Cheryl, when it rains, it pours.  Bless your heart.  And how’s the gut through all of this?  I’ll keep you in my prayers. Staci

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Dear Cheryl, I just read your second post.  I’m so very sorry about all the problems with your family and the death of your Mother.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers.  I lost my Mom New Year’s Eve in 1993.  It’s still very difficult for me to believe she’s gone.  We were so close and I sometimes almost pick up the telephone to call her. Hugs,  Linda

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry for the mistake……I’ll try this again…… I just returned home from my mom’s funeral. It has been 17 yrs. since my mother has been here. She lives (lived) in Toledo, Ohio and after my father passed away in 1983 she had turned into a hermit (so to speak) The only time she ever left the house was to get her hair done every Saturday (or the grocery store when she could walk better) Other than that she spent 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week in her home. Well I finally got her here (Lakeland, Fl.) for Christmas and she passed away. The whole time she was here she just kept telling me she wanted to go HOME but the weather was so bad that I never had the chance to get her there. (she refused to fly) On the morning of New Year’s Eve we had to take her to the hospital. She had a stroke and couldn’t get around without help and she had also developed a small cold. Things just got worse and Friday (Jan. 5) she passed away. So Mike and my older brother who lives in Daytona took off the next day and drove straight thru. What a nightmare for me…….I had promised my mom that it would be a private service (just her brothers and sisters with no viewing) but my younger brother and my brother from Florida decided to have a visitation on a Wednesday and a full service on Thursday (with a viewing for the ones who chose to) I tried to do what she wanted but was out voted……She always said "If they can’t come and see me while I’m alive then she didn"t want them to see her after she died". My mother was the most unhappiest person I have ever met, so she finally has found peace……. This past ten months has really been a ruff one. It started with my mom having total hip replacement…….Then our son almost lost his eye in an accident (he’s legally blind in that eye but with a contact he has 20-30 vision). Next my younger brother in Toledo fell off a ladder and shattered his foot and heel (he is a walking postman and just started back to work the week before Christmas doing odd jobs until he can get his strength back in that leg……then during his recovery his liver completely shut down and we almost lost him…..his electrolites were all messed up and they didn’t look for him to make it thru the night but he pulled thru that……and right before Christmas my mom’s younger brother (my uncle) had to go in for emergency service and have a colostomy……he’s having all sorts of problems and is still in the hospital….. Gosh, I didn’t mean to ramble on like this but I’ve been so sick since I’ve gotten home that I had to vent somewhere…..Sorry everyone, who was able to get to the end of this…..just say a few prayers or whatever you do…..and send them my  way…..I certainly can use some right now……. Cheryl

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Gee Cheryl, your’ve been through so much. I hope my thoughts and prayers help in some way. John H(I)

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry for the mistake……I’ll try this again…… I just returned home from my mom’s funeral. It has been 17 yrs. since my mother has been here. She lives (lived) in Toledo, Ohio and after my father passed away in 1983 she had turned into a hermit (so to speak) The only time she ever left the house was to get her hair done every Saturday (or the grocery store when she could walk better) Other than that she spent 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week in her home. Well I finally got her here (Lakeland, Fl.) for Christmas and she passed away. The whole time she was here she just kept telling me she wanted to go HOME but the weather was so bad that I never had the chance to get her there. (she refused to fly) On the morning of New Year’s Eve we had to take her to the hospital. She had a stroke and couldn’t get around without help and she had also developed a small cold. Things just got worse and Friday (Jan. 5) she passed away. So Mike and my older brother who lives in Daytona took off the next day and drove straight thru. What a nightmare for me…….I had promised my mom that it would be a private service (just her brothers and sisters with no viewing) but my younger brother and my brother from Florida decided to have a visitation on a Wednesday and a full service on Thursday (with a viewing for the ones who chose to) I tried to do what she wanted but was out voted……She always said "If they can’t come and see me while I’m alive then she didn"t want them to see her after she died". My mother was the most unhappiest person I have ever met, so she finally has found peace……. This past ten months has really been a ruff one. It started with my mom having total hip replacement…….Then our son almost lost his eye in an accident (he’s legally blind in that eye but with a contact he has 20-30 vision). Next my younger brother in Toledo fell off a ladder and shattered his foot and heel (he is a walking postman and just started back to work the week before Christmas doing odd jobs until he can get his strength back in that leg……then during his recovery his liver completely shut down and we almost lost him…..his electrolites were all messed up and they didn’t look for him to make it thru the night but he pulled thru that……and right before Christmas my mom’s younger brother (my uncle) had to go in for emergency service and have a colostomy……he’s having all sorts of problems and is still in the hospital….. Gosh, I didn’t mean to ramble on like this but I’ve been so sick since I’ve gotten home that I had to vent somewhere…..Sorry everyone, who was able to get to the end of this…..just say a few prayers or whatever you do…..and send them my  way…..I certainly can use some right now……. Cheryl

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Hi everyone…..I’m back home and praying that everything starts to go smooth

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Hi Cheryl, Welcome back!  I hope you’re doing well. Linda

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi everyone…..I’m back home and praying that everything starts to go smooth

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Sorry for the mistake……I’ll try this again…… I just returned home from my mom’s funeral. It has been 17 yrs. since my mother has been here. She lives (lived) in Toledo, Ohio and after my father passed away in 1983 she had turned into a hermit (so to speak) The only time she ever left the house was to get her hair done every Saturday (or the grocery store when she could walk better) Other than that she spent 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week in her home. Well I finally got her here (Lakeland, Fl.) for Christmas and she passed away. The whole time she was here she just kept telling me she wanted to go HOME but the weather was so bad that I never had the chance to get her there. (she refused to fly) On the morning of New Year’s Eve we had to take her to the hospital. She had a stroke and couldn’t get around without help and she had also developed a small cold. Things just got worse and Friday (Jan. 5) she passed away. So Mike and my older brother who lives in Daytona took off the next day and drove straight thru. What a nightmare for me…….I had promised my mom that it would be a private service (just her brothers and sisters with no viewing) but my younger brother and my brother from Florida decided to have a visitation on a Wednesday and a full service on Thursday (with a viewing for the ones who chose to) I tried to do what she wanted but was out voted……She always said "If they can’t come and see me while I’m alive then she didn"t want them to see her after she died". My mother was the most unhappiest person I have ever met, so she finally has found peace……. This past ten months has really been a ruff one. It started with my mom having total hip replacement…….Then our son almost lost his eye in an accident (he’s legally blind in that eye but with a contact he has 20-30 vision). Next my younger brother in Toledo fell off a ladder and shattered his foot and heel (he is a walking postman and just started back to work the week before Christmas doing odd jobs until he can get his strength back in that leg……then during his recovery his liver completely shut down and we almost lost him…..his electrolites were all messed up and they didn’t look for him to make it thru the night but he pulled thru that……and right before Christmas my mom’s younger brother (my uncle) had to go in for emergency service and have a colostomy……he’s having all sorts of problems and is still in the hospital….. Gosh, I didn’t mean to ramble on like this but I’ve been so sick since I’ve gotten home that I had to vent somewhere…..Sorry everyone, who was able to get to the end of this…..just say a few prayers or whatever you do…..and send them my  way…..I certainly can use some right now……. Cheryl

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