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Tuesday Evening
Posted by Annie
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12:06 AM
Hi Folks,
(First of all, I have ammended this blog! Had I had my RED PEN from my teaching days (once upon a time I was a teacher and taught WRITING of all things, I had to laugh at all my mistakes, typos and all. I'm a stickler on that, but I was just wiped out and didn't do a spell check OR any other check. I typed. I published and that was that. Even that is ok. MISTAKES are a part of LEARNING and that applies to life, now more than ever. You cannot correct everything with a RED PEN and a hug, but you can address those mistakes and try to remember not to do them again.) So, if you're reading this for the first time today...just overlook this part...and if this is a re-read, I hope I've made it more understandable for you! HA! That is SO not "me!" I'm the one who goes down the road and if a letter is inverted on a marquee sign, I have an uncontrollable urge to go turn it around! HAHAHA! Sounds like I need a hobby, but I love and respect words. Anyway, I didn't get much past the first sentence or two and thought, "Oh Anne...you know better than to publish without proofing! LOL! Tired is tired. You got the raw Anne if you read this late last night or first thing this morning.) In the future, just feel the content from my heart...not the presentation!
Doing things when you're too tired just begs for mistakes, doesn't it? That applies to all things in life, not just writing. *END OF DISCLAIMER! NOW ON TO THE BLOG!)
I will update more indepth tomorrow. Frieda is fine. Just fine. It has been a draining, emotional day for me at the hospital and I will catch things up as soon as I'm more refreshed and ready. Keep those prayers coming. I'll post tomorrow and give you an update. I just needed you to know Frieda is doing fine.
Sorry for this non-blog...I am collecting thoughts on everything that has taken place since Frieda had a stroke. There is a lot I will need to consider before posting. So, basically tonight, I am just not up to it. How's THAT for honesty?
Just know Frieda is fine. She was giving the THUMBS UP at me this evening. I learned from the nurse who is "in the club," Jimmi, that bumping fists is called a DAP! My daughter and Young Nancy explained this language to me as well. I'm not up on all the currently hip greetings that kids do, but apparently Frieda, who Wayne and I call "THE PYRAMID OF TRUTH," was WAY ahead of me on that thing! So, we didn't DAP last night. After her ventilator was suctioned, she gave Jimmi a THUMB'S UP! She felt so much better. Can you believe FRIEDA let ANNE give her a massage? Well, she did. And she did loved it. That made me feel so very blessed and so vey good. Being the "tactile defensive" that she is, I thought she'd DAP me on the side of the head or something, but she laid there with her eyes closed as I lotioned her legs, arms, hands, etc. and massaged her skin. It gets so dry in the hospital. Every now and again, she'd open her eyes and I'd ask if I was hurting her, if she was ok, etc. Frieda would smile and tell me no, and nod her head forward. Meaning "keep going." I was so happy to DO something for her that made her feel HUMAN. It meant so much.
Young Nancy has been by my side since we arrived at the hospital today and I appreciate all the support that she, Karen and Sandy have given me this evening.
Forgive me, but I just need this time on my own to look at all of this from MY perspective.
I hope all is safe and well in your worlds. All of you readers give Frieda and me such an incredible sense of love, support and
many other wonderful things.
All my very best to you...and for now, I'll spend my time in reflection on the past couple of weeks and the future ahead.
I'm so happy for Frieda that she is so loved by so many. I am most of all honored to be her friend. I am so thankful that she is alive and everything else is a wonderment and a gift. That is something that cannot be denied in any way.
God bless and keep you all. And once again, keep those prayers lifted up for Frieda and mentally picture her surrounded by love and healing. For you readers, I wish you LOVE, GRACE, and for the love of Frieda, JUST REMEMBER...she CAN and WILL come out of this. Nothing on this blog has waivered from that for even a second. And by the way...tonight was THUMBS UP night was again.
God blesses those who come to Him with a pure heart...and Frieda does just that in every single thing she does in life. That is a FACT. :) We have to continue on a positive path. We MUST continue to VISUALIZE her as well, vital and being the total package again. As I said in a previous blog, the packaging might be a little different, but it's STILL Frieda.
I could use a little re-packaging myself sometimes!
I wish you all such peace and such strength that we can all bind together and send those things to Frieda while her energy reserves are low right now. She will sure appreciate that kind of incredible support and from the bottom of my heart, I do.
-Annie
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(First of all, I have ammended this blog! Had I had my RED PEN from my teaching days (once upon a time I was a teacher and taught WRITING of all things, I had to laugh at all my mistakes, typos and all. I'm a stickler on that, but I was just wiped out and didn't do a spell check OR any other check. I typed. I published and that was that. Even that is ok. MISTAKES are a part of LEARNING and that applies to life, now more than ever. You cannot correct everything with a RED PEN and a hug, but you can address those mistakes and try to remember not to do them again.) So, if you're reading this for the first time today...just overlook this part...and if this is a re-read, I hope I've made it more understandable for you! HA! That is SO not "me!" I'm the one who goes down the road and if a letter is inverted on a marquee sign, I have an uncontrollable urge to go turn it around! HAHAHA! Sounds like I need a hobby, but I love and respect words. Anyway, I didn't get much past the first sentence or two and thought, "Oh Anne...you know better than to publish without proofing! LOL! Tired is tired. You got the raw Anne if you read this late last night or first thing this morning.) In the future, just feel the content from my heart...not the presentation!
Doing things when you're too tired just begs for mistakes, doesn't it? That applies to all things in life, not just writing. *END OF DISCLAIMER! NOW ON TO THE BLOG!)
I will update more indepth tomorrow. Frieda is fine. Just fine. It has been a draining, emotional day for me at the hospital and I will catch things up as soon as I'm more refreshed and ready. Keep those prayers coming. I'll post tomorrow and give you an update. I just needed you to know Frieda is doing fine.
Sorry for this non-blog...I am collecting thoughts on everything that has taken place since Frieda had a stroke. There is a lot I will need to consider before posting. So, basically tonight, I am just not up to it. How's THAT for honesty?
Just know Frieda is fine. She was giving the THUMBS UP at me this evening. I learned from the nurse who is "in the club," Jimmi, that bumping fists is called a DAP! My daughter and Young Nancy explained this language to me as well. I'm not up on all the currently hip greetings that kids do, but apparently Frieda, who Wayne and I call "THE PYRAMID OF TRUTH," was WAY ahead of me on that thing! So, we didn't DAP last night. After her ventilator was suctioned, she gave Jimmi a THUMB'S UP! She felt so much better. Can you believe FRIEDA let ANNE give her a massage? Well, she did. And she did loved it. That made me feel so very blessed and so vey good. Being the "tactile defensive" that she is, I thought she'd DAP me on the side of the head or something, but she laid there with her eyes closed as I lotioned her legs, arms, hands, etc. and massaged her skin. It gets so dry in the hospital. Every now and again, she'd open her eyes and I'd ask if I was hurting her, if she was ok, etc. Frieda would smile and tell me no, and nod her head forward. Meaning "keep going." I was so happy to DO something for her that made her feel HUMAN. It meant so much.
Young Nancy has been by my side since we arrived at the hospital today and I appreciate all the support that she, Karen and Sandy have given me this evening.
Forgive me, but I just need this time on my own to look at all of this from MY perspective.
I hope all is safe and well in your worlds. All of you readers give Frieda and me such an incredible sense of love, support and
many other wonderful things.
All my very best to you...and for now, I'll spend my time in reflection on the past couple of weeks and the future ahead.
I'm so happy for Frieda that she is so loved by so many. I am most of all honored to be her friend. I am so thankful that she is alive and everything else is a wonderment and a gift. That is something that cannot be denied in any way.
God bless and keep you all. And once again, keep those prayers lifted up for Frieda and mentally picture her surrounded by love and healing. For you readers, I wish you LOVE, GRACE, and for the love of Frieda, JUST REMEMBER...she CAN and WILL come out of this. Nothing on this blog has waivered from that for even a second. And by the way...tonight was THUMBS UP night was again.
God blesses those who come to Him with a pure heart...and Frieda does just that in every single thing she does in life. That is a FACT. :) We have to continue on a positive path. We MUST continue to VISUALIZE her as well, vital and being the total package again. As I said in a previous blog, the packaging might be a little different, but it's STILL Frieda.
I could use a little re-packaging myself sometimes!
I wish you all such peace and such strength that we can all bind together and send those things to Frieda while her energy reserves are low right now. She will sure appreciate that kind of incredible support and from the bottom of my heart, I do.
-Annie
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