tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post8162894365469076515..comments2023-08-15T00:02:00.504-04:00Comments on Follow Your Bliss: Tips From My Mom #7Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-50535485129874249412008-09-19T20:37:00.000-04:002008-09-19T20:37:00.000-04:00Ok, ok, I'll admmit it, at the high end of forty-s...Ok, ok, I'll admmit it, at the high end of forty-something, I sleep with a stuffed animal. It's a Stitch and it can be quiet fierce when protecting my dreams. If anyone asks, I tell them he helps me get in a more comfortable position for sleep (like the big heart pillow they give for people with open heart surgery). Truth is, stroking the little tuft of hair on the top of his head is comforting. <BR/><BR/>When I spent the nights at the hospital when my dad had his bypass and he needed someone to make sure he didn't get out of bed and wander, I found that an ipod with headphones made the most difference, removing me from the hospital with Josh Groban's soaring voice.<BR/><BR/>:::sending healing thoughts your way for you and you friend:::Kellyann Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885203487094654761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-34319532199928651292008-08-26T01:19:00.000-04:002008-08-26T01:19:00.000-04:00The most recent update: Everyone is back home and...The most recent update: Everyone is back home and doing as well as can be expected, just in time for me to get back to work :)<BR/><BR/>Squirrel - a visit would be great. Let's arrange that - you have my cell number right? Or at least my email?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again to all of you for leaving comments that were supportive and helpful. What an amazing community of bloggers!Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-73663515664060146122008-08-20T16:31:00.000-04:002008-08-20T16:31:00.000-04:00I remember very clearly my first (and only) overni...I remember very clearly my first (and only) overnight hospital experience, and I too remember the dread caused when my mom left for the first time. In those childhood moments, there is no rational concern with Mom having to take care of things in her life knowing that her baby is in good hands. But she left me with a walkman and bought me a cassette tape of Tina Turner live - and that is where I discovered the strength that I have gleaned from her for all these many years later. Maybe I should send your friend some Tina music? :) Hope he is ok, and your father too, and that you are dealing with all of this with the same positivity you usually to bring to the rest of your life. I'm thinking about you guys every day!!Mikey Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993963255516432183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-75086021310506914182008-08-19T21:42:00.000-04:002008-08-19T21:42:00.000-04:00That is a very sweet story and again, your mother ...That is a very sweet story and again, your mother is a gem. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend and your dad. I hope they both get well quickly and without complications. I know it must be very hard on you.<BR/><BR/>I have to apologize for having been away from your delightful blog. Life has again caught up with me and I have been bogged down with commitments and such that have left my time in the blogging world at a minimum. I always love coming back to your blog--both to see how you are doing and to read your wonderful words of wisdom, interest, and joy.<BR/><BR/>Hope you have something to hold on to that can comfort you too.<BR/><BR/>ArielleArielle Lee Bairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502836375098709320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-69442138193853543992008-08-19T08:11:00.000-04:002008-08-19T08:11:00.000-04:00Gary, hoping all is well, at some future date, I'd...Gary, hoping all is well, at some future date, I'd like to drive over to see you for the day, when things are back to normal somewhat.<BR/><BR/>I love rose quartz, I didn't know it was good for hearts, good to know.Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459620834878853588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-88416921976847122652008-08-19T03:38:00.000-04:002008-08-19T03:38:00.000-04:00the folk in icu have seen it all, give him the toy...the folk in icu have seen it all, give him the toy.<BR/>sorry to hear your news. thoughts and hugs on their way. rose quartz is good for hearts, as is lots of hand holding, and i am sure your smile is too. remember to look after you too<BR/>xPodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13527833087641861394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-40432378345966448962008-08-15T09:32:00.000-04:002008-08-15T09:32:00.000-04:00May your dad & ed get well soon.I can relate t...May your dad & ed get well soon.<BR/>I can relate to the feeling of being abandoned by mom! It is frightening!<BR/><BR/>Sending positive energy to the sufferers! <BR/><BR/>Take care!Monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615034229525061880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-71260640636321724892008-08-14T19:07:00.000-04:002008-08-14T19:07:00.000-04:00Hi Gary, that's good news about your Dad. Hoping ...Hi Gary, that's good news about your Dad. Hoping for good news for Ed too.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934338572672028885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-90042860903085395972008-08-14T08:53:00.000-04:002008-08-14T08:53:00.000-04:00What a lovely story and a clever mum!So sorry your...What a lovely story and a clever mum!<BR/><BR/>So sorry your friend and dad are ill. I think a comforting squashy is fine.Working Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243697047355131343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-21900154410600617612008-08-14T07:28:00.000-04:002008-08-14T07:28:00.000-04:00Gary thanks for updating-- Ed has been in my thoug...Gary thanks for updating-- Ed has been in my thoughts so much lately, I feel like I know him somehow. Glad your dad is feeling better, soon Ed will be too.Bobby D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02205693811392933385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-85860526739760835872008-08-12T12:08:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:08:00.000-04:00Thanks everyone for your support and concern. As ...Thanks everyone for your support and concern. As Dennis asked for an update here is the scoop as of this moment:<BR/><BR/>Dad's surgery was successful and he is on the mend.<BR/><BR/>Ed is scheduled for surgery tomorrow and after that the worst will be in the past. So lots of healing to come.<BR/><BR/>Sorry that I have been away from your blogs lately but I will catch up as soon as things settle down.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715784900659276067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-62764976636404416572008-08-12T09:47:00.000-04:002008-08-12T09:47:00.000-04:00Please update Dennis. HOw are things?Please update Dennis. HOw are things?dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07382113112087625147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-86825393803730483562008-08-12T04:41:00.000-04:002008-08-12T04:41:00.000-04:00I'm not ashamed to admit I got stuffed animals and...I'm not ashamed to admit I got stuffed animals and still keep collecting them. They are very nurturing and help me feel safer when alone and represent my soulmate when that person is not always around. <BR/><BR/>I wish yer Dad and your bud speedy recoveries, and as someone who hates hospitals, I can totally understand how they and you must be feeling.WAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265139894543519211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-79233295763959377102008-08-11T20:35:00.000-04:002008-08-11T20:35:00.000-04:00Thinking of you and how caring you are, take care ...Thinking of you and how caring you are, take care of yourself as well.Bobby D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02205693811392933385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-37365001550427279232008-08-10T19:28:00.000-04:002008-08-10T19:28:00.000-04:00Curious George would be totally comforting at any ...Curious George would be totally comforting at any age, if you ask me! ;-) Hope your friend gets better.J. David Zacko-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028163483283414001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-16453769116506952612008-08-10T17:21:00.000-04:002008-08-10T17:21:00.000-04:00Blessings prayers for Ed and your Dad, and for you...Blessings prayers for Ed and your Dad, and for your wise mom too!Florecitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185043333483863005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-62006841642898550762008-08-10T17:02:00.000-04:002008-08-10T17:02:00.000-04:00Gee, I didn't know I was so smart; I think you giv...Gee, I didn't know I was so smart; I think you give me too much credit. It seems just like yesterday; that was quite a ride to the hospital; road blocks and all. I am sorry you are going such a stressful time. You had to get a double whammy! Well we go Daddy over the hump; now we have to get Ed there. You are such a wonderful son and my special friend. Love, Mom xxxoooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-29762926689622213492008-08-09T16:42:00.000-04:002008-08-09T16:42:00.000-04:00great comment from joy - that seems like a good re...great comment from joy - that seems like a good reason to go with the Curious George option.<BR/><BR/>thinking of you and ed<BR/>and your dad<BR/>and your mum<BR/><BR/>xxlettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-46575118756547044842008-08-09T13:35:00.000-04:002008-08-09T13:35:00.000-04:00Hi Gary, I just finished reading your blog. your M...Hi Gary,<BR/> <BR/>I just finished reading your blog. your Mom is so wise and wonderful!<BR/>Her compassionate & loving ways always know how to comfort you.<BR/><BR/>Both Ed & Dad have so many loving family & friends to support & comfort them.<BR/><BR/>Much love to Ed & Dad and their recovery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-90802097948973433722008-08-08T19:43:00.000-04:002008-08-08T19:43:00.000-04:00So sorry that you have to be stretched between you...So sorry that you have to be stretched between your dad and your friend. <BR/><BR/>Reya recently gave me a couple of crystals to help me through a bad time. Maybe they would each like to have a crystal to remind them of you when you can't be there?Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356998698106275372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-88651807943817293622008-08-08T16:17:00.000-04:002008-08-08T16:17:00.000-04:00Sending good thoughts and energy your way...And I ...Sending good thoughts and energy your way...<BR/><BR/>And I love these stories about your mom! What an awesome connection the two of you have!Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140343761662228265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-8462695752569622772008-08-08T10:53:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:53:00.000-04:00Gary, if Ed woke up with a stuffed toy in his arms...Gary, if Ed woke up with a stuffed toy in his arms my guess is it would "heal" him miraculously. He would immediately jump out of the bed and tear out into the hallway in his hospital johnny yelling "GAAAA-RRRRYYYYY I'm gonna KILL YOU!!!!" <BR/><BR/>Or some such scenario. <BR/><BR/>But that's just my vision of it - I'm not a doctor. :)<BR/><BR/>Seriously: they're both going to be fine. As for you: I'd suggest you go take Nelly for a really long walk on the tow path (good for her, good for you!) xoxoxoJoy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333864222871059094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-58038219135759004312008-08-08T09:57:00.000-04:002008-08-08T09:57:00.000-04:00Dennis thinks your mom is an angel and a very smar...Dennis thinks your mom is an angel and a very smart loving mom too. <BR/><BR/>Dennis has a small plush Bert Doll that is his comfort. <BR/>Dennis would give your friend a very soft plush Teddy Bear or whatever is his favorite. It should be very soft and cuddly.<BR/><BR/>Dennis sends loving healing vibrations your way ... Dennis loves you.dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07382113112087625147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-75380195281967858362008-08-07T20:54:00.000-04:002008-08-07T20:54:00.000-04:00moms are like that...If not a stuffed animal how a...moms are like that...<BR/><BR/>If not a stuffed animal how about a talisman of some sort - something small that can be kept in the palm of the hand during stressful times? I am never without a small heart-shaped stone given to me by my granddaughter. No one can see me clutching it when I have to face something I'd rather not.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152844693789487352.post-70575153622593158702008-08-07T11:37:00.000-04:002008-08-07T11:37:00.000-04:00Sending good thoughts to you and to those you love...Sending good thoughts to you and to those you love.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934338572672028885noreply@blogger.com