Friday, October 17, 2008

Doing fine

Hello everybody, I am happy to report that I am coming along great with this back surgery. I can now walk around the house and do some physical therapy. In fact the physical therapist has just left. The biggest problem is sitting.
I want all of you to know that I really appreciate all your good thoughts and your prayers. When I went into surgery I was not afraid at all. I could feel every ones love and prayers surrounding me. Of course it was really rough for the first couple of days after surgery then I started getting better. My biggest problem now is sitting. I am limited to how long to sit. I have a limit of 30 minutes and if I overdo it my hip tells me about it. I have to go now and get off this sitting.
I think Ken enjoyed making entry's and reporting on my progress and reading all the comments you all made.
I forgot to ask you all to send prayers and good thoughts up for my daughter Mira, After taking care of me at the hospital and sleeping on that hard couch she has been down in her back also and needs your love. She has been working this week in a lot of pain. Thanks in advance.
Thanks again to all of you.
Have a blessed day. Helen
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35 comments:

  1. DesLilyOctober 17, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Helen!!! Glad to hear things are going well for you!! "Better each day".. now that's something we all could live with!!

    I think Ken liked doing your blog too! hahaha.. better watch out he'll start one of his own and then you'll never get to be on the computer! hehehe

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  2. BethOctober 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    Helen, great to hear that you're doing well! Please let Ken know how much we appreciated his updates, so that we knew you were okay. Keep on keepin' on!

    Hugs, Beth

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  3. Ken RichesOctober 17, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Glad that your surgery is behind you (lol, no pun intended) and that you are starting to get some mobility Lo)

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  4. JulieOctober 17, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    I am so glad to hear your doing well. I remember well that limited sitting. Rick put my bed in the living room so I could look out the picture window. Take care and my prayers for your daughter. Loved Kens updates.

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  5. Odds Bodkins.October 17, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    Glad to hear you're feeling a little better Helen, slow but sure is the key, I think.

    I love the two pics of Daisy Mai and Patches BTW.

    Good thoughts go out to Mira for a speedy recovery.

    B. x

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  6. MariesImagesOctober 17, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Glad to hear that everything is progressing fine.

    Ken did a great job on keeping us posted on your surgery. Thank you, Ken!

    Take it easy....keeping you & your daughter in my prayers~

    {{Hugs}}
    Marie

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  7. kellyOctober 17, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    I think Ken did a wonderful job of keeping us informed... glad to hear you're feeling better... hope you have a fast recovery...go slow..take care
    Kelly~

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  8. Ally LifewithallyOctober 17, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Helen I am so glad you are feeling a bit better ~ your Daughter is in my thoughts and Prayers ~ ally x

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  9. SandraOctober 17, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    Hello Helen,

    I`m so glad you are home and doing so well. I hardly imagined that you would be up and about so soon after such major surgery. Take care and I hope it won`t be long before you are 100% better. take care. :o)

    Love Sandra xxxx

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  10. AnonymousOctober 17, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    Oh Helen...it did my heart good to see you "blogging"...you have been missed for sure...glad to hear things are going well...do be careful..and yes...Ken had very sweetly kept us updated...he did a great job too....so let him "blog" with us from time to time LOLOL..God Bless & hugs to all...Ora in KY

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  11. JanOctober 17, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    I am so pleased to hear from you Helen , and that you are doing well yes Ken kept us up to date he called you names!! and I wonder what he is going to call his blog ,now he knows what fun it is ,wink wink ,love and prayers to your daughter and to you and Ken of course ..love Jan xx

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  12. NancyOctober 17, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    So good to see you posting again Helen! Even better to hear that you felt surrounded my our love.

    xo,
    Nancy

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  13. JoyceOctober 17, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    Great news...and just keep doing what you are doing..and soon you will be back with us...in full force...and no pain! That will be wonderful. Hugs and love to you...
    Joyce

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  14. MarthaOctober 17, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Helen! SO glad to hear you are up and around! Tell Ken thank you from all of us for the updates. I suggested in one comment that he start his own blog - I got the feeling he was enjoying it too :-)
    Lots of good thoughts and prayers still coming for you and now for your daughter too. I'll be watching for the announcement of "The Fish Hook Cronicals" by Ken ;-)

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  15. ADBOctober 17, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    Hi Helen,
    I'm pleased your surgery went well and you're on the road to recovery.

    Guido
    http://atlantic-lines.blogspot.com

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  16. How I See ItOctober 17, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    Welcome back!(no pun intended). Glad to hear all is well. Take it easy and listen to your back.
    Karen

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  17. Chris/cacklinrosie101October 17, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Hi Helen, wow, glad to hear that things are going so well. Was Ken updating your old journal? Ugh, I missed it. Anyway, prayer will be said for your daughter as well as your continued recovery. HUGS

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  18. PaulaOctober 17, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    Glad you are doing well and hope your daughter gets some relief for her pain.

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  19. Barbara In CaneyheadOctober 17, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    I'm thrilled to hear from you!!!! And of course will keep your daughter in prayers. It's so good you have loved ones who care for you so much and so well!

    It was evident in Ken's words that he was getting a kick out of posting. He may have to be a guest from time to time here.

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  20. Carlene NoggleOctober 17, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    I am so happy to hear from you. SOunds like you are doing great too! So sorry to hear about your daughter...she may have a pinched nerve or siactic nerve since she has had to sleep like that. Take care of yourself and now don't go overdoing it.
    love,
    carlene

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  21. ginaOctober 17, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    this is wonderful news!! i am really happy to see this post and your report. prayer works! :) i'll say a prayer for mira as well. still praying for speedy recovery.

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  22. UnknownOctober 17, 2008 at 9:22 PM

    Sent over by Julia...well wishes for a speedy recovery and prayers for your daughter Mira. de ;)

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  23. ShellyOctober 17, 2008 at 11:15 PM

    I'm very glad to hear from you Helen and I am sending up prayers for your daughter bless her heart for taking of you like she did. And Ken too for looking after you and worrying about ya. I'm glad you're doing better. You will good as new soon. Love ya lots!!!!

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  24. Sweetnessk71October 17, 2008 at 11:38 PM

    Hiya.. thats great that you are doing better now. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Have a restfull weekend

    Kris

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  25. Coelha :BOctober 18, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Hi Helen - Wishing you a speedy recovery! (I was sent here from Julia) Julie :)

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  26. KellyOctober 18, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    He Helen! So glad to hear from you and that you are home and doing well, getting better every day. :) Tell Ken he did a fine job and we appreciate his updates very much. Love, Kelly

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  27. BookncoffeeOctober 18, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    Hope you continue to improve.
    Sonya

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  28. GerryOctober 18, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    I am having trouble moving the wrong thing and losing my comment! But so glad to have you back among us recovering, but be sure to do what the doctor says and take it easy. Gerry

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  29. AnonymousOctober 18, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    Helen, gald to hear you are on the way to recovery. Will certainly say prayers for your daughter.
    I have been away for a week with no computer and am skipping most of my alerts (200 = - )
    but when I saw yours I just had to read it. Love and good luck, Bill

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  30. JeannetteOctober 19, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    I'm glad you got the surgery out of the way Helen. I'm praying that each day will see you with a little less pain. Prayers going to Mira too. Take care and don't overdo it! Jeannette xx

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  31. WoodyOctober 19, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Good to read some :Good News", glad your progressing.

    Woody

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  32. fenellaOctober 20, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    love your blogg, pictures are awesome,hope your back is soon better,think the dogs are super

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  33. JeannetteOctober 20, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    So glad that you are back Helen and that everything went so well. Sounds as if you are making a speedy recovery. Please thank Ken for updating us! Hugs.

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  34. AnonymousOctober 23, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    I love your writings your photos are awesome look forward to reading more!!!!!

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  35. How I See ItOctober 29, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    Coming around again to check in. Glad you're mending well. Read the entries Ken made on the other blog site...Fish Hooks? Is that what we should call you from now on?? lol
    Karen

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