kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-good-news
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 25 Apr 13 - 08:31 AM

enquiring (& caring) minds want to know!

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-good-news
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 25 Apr 13 - 10:14 AM

Our Very Dear Kat,
                            So pleased to hear of the progress you're making. You & Rog make a great team!
                            Always in our thoughts,
                                                                With Love,
                                                                               Nigel & Ann.
                                                                               xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-good-news
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Apr 13 - 07:12 PM

Well folks, saw the surgeon today and he looked proud enough to burst his buttons. He was really please at how well my hand looks, so was I, eight weeks later to the day on the 28th. Thanks too ALL of you who helped along the way, esp. our Spawdarling. I don't know how many cracked up phone calls he answered from me! And passed on the info with gracious explanation and firm good humour.:-)

Unfortunately the other meds docs used other things which have brought on some awful side effects, namely the painkiller and caused all manner of blood dignoses. i'm even more topsy-turvy, having fallen about ten times ? since surgery. The last one was a doozy last Thursday night. Today's doc wouldn't let me untill we got an xray of my LEFT leg, (the whole arm is a deep purple blaze bruise.) UNLESS I could stand on it, which I could show him, which I did, plus my PT has proof of his working with me standing. So it ain't broke and he let me go saying he hoped he never sees me, again, and that I have a happy,long life. Nice doc!! I see my reg. doc tomorrow and hope to track down the culprit which is causing it.

On top of that, my oldest daughter, in CT, with twin 14 yr olds, is being evicted by a bitch, crooked of a HUD (though she says it is a private company now, property manager, AFTER telling her she's on of their best tenant, but HUD regs won't allow to give ref in her situation, does not negotiate, and did all of this one one week before the end of school where the boys have been since kindergarten, know all the kids, and have all their friends. She's is ready to tell the apt. bldg goodbye, the mananger to FU and make sure they finish this last year at this school. I am pround of her.

Thanks for asking and for listening....luvyakat

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Apr 13 - 09:29 PM

So . . . will you be able to come off some of the pain meds that are causing side effects like falling down?

I wonder if the property manager has a history of evicting tenants that have teenagers (or teenage boys). I hope your daughter finds a better place to live.

And keep getting better!

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Bobert
Date: 25 Apr 13 - 09:52 PM

Bobert loves ya'...

B~

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Janie
Date: 25 Apr 13 - 10:36 PM

And Janie too....

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Apr 13 - 11:21 PM

Less is more - when they figure out whatever is over-medicating you it will be removed and things will settle into normalcy.

How are you spending your time? Reading, writing, watching movies? Is there something we can send (perhaps a surprise book or DVD, etc.) to perk up your day?

SRS

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: JennieG
Date: 26 Apr 13 - 02:05 AM

Kat, we here at Mudcat, as well as your Dr, wish you a happy long life too!

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Apr 13 - 02:15 AM

what Jennie said

sandra (sending love & good wishes to kat & daughter & boys)

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Crowhugger
Date: 26 Apr 13 - 12:05 PM

If anyone can don the wings of this albatross to fly herself to a better place, it's you kat, and with the support of everyone it's a sure thing! Thinking of you often and sending good vibes your way even when I'm too busy in 3D life to visit here much (like the last few months).

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Megan L
Date: 26 Apr 13 - 12:39 PM

Now Lass we will hae less o this fallin aboot onybudy wid think ye couldny haud yer whisky.

Tak care
Awra best
frae
Meg

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: ranger1
Date: 26 Apr 13 - 06:34 PM

Kat my dear, I will tell you the same thing I tell Curmudgeon: you are not to stand up until this is over without a protective coating of bubblewrap being first applied.

Seriously though, glad the surgeon is happy and hope the meds issue is quickly sorted out.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: gnu
Date: 26 Apr 13 - 08:46 PM

Thanks for the update, kat. Sorry if my post was out of line in any way. I try to wait for such because... you know, but sometimes I get impatient. I could PM but I kinda figure you are too "important" to so many people here at Mudcat that "letting you off the hook" like that would be doing a disservice to other 'Catters... and, more importantly, to you.

Again, sorry if this caused you any inconvenience whatsoever.

Keep on keepin on, lass.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Apr 13 - 09:14 PM

This is really' rgot abooout an update and posted it to Jane's thread. sorry.         

gnudarling, NO worries...had a good;....lauggh!!

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 27 Apr 13 - 08:23 PM

NICE

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Jeri
Date: 27 Apr 13 - 08:34 PM

Kat, I agree about the bubble wrap. And because that isn't likely, lean on somebody. I hope the medication situation can be improved quickly.

As usual for me, I read every update although I don't post much. Want you to feel better!

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 27 Apr 13 - 10:18 PM

Mmm. I saw your post on Jane's thread. I hope all continues to go well and that your current treatment keeps you out of the hospital. Please keep us updated if you are able to do so.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: gnu
Date: 13 May 13 - 11:13 AM

Been a month now. Sooooo?

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 13 May 13 - 10:34 PM

I want to echo gnu's question. I thought of you today when I heard about Prince Harry's visit to Colorado Springs and realized it had been a while since I'd seen an update from you, which has me concerned.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 May 13 - 11:00 PM

you are such kind friends. Thank you. It's bedtime, so i will try to post more tomorrow. it been a mixed bag, but I AM getting better, just very slowly and depression is not helping.

luvya and g'night,

kat

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 14 May 13 - 06:44 AM

Our Very Dear Kat,
                            Just to let you know that we hold you in our loving thoughts. Getting better is good; getting better slowly is frustrating; coping with depression is an extra burden you could do without. Always here, Kat, always here.
                            With Love,
                                           Nigel & Ann.
                                           xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 May 13 - 06:53 AM

What Nigel said. Me too -

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 May 13 - 07:20 AM

And me.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 14 May 13 - 09:39 AM

& me, too

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: fat B****rd
Date: 14 May 13 - 12:24 PM

Not forgetting me in Scotland X

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 14 May 13 - 12:35 PM

And me in Penkridge.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: KT
Date: 14 May 13 - 12:57 PM

Holding you in heart and mind, katm'dear~ When you're feeling like progress is too slow, think back to how you felt a month ago. Hang in there, kat, and know you are loved.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: billybob
Date: 14 May 13 - 01:17 PM

All our love too,
Wendy & Billy
xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: frogprince
Date: 14 May 13 - 02:32 PM

You dern well better keep getting better, Kat; will be hoping the process accelerates...?acellerates?...speeds up, anyhow.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: gnu
Date: 14 May 13 - 03:41 PM

Been 3/4 of a day now. Sooooo?

>;-)

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 May 13 - 05:31 PM

This is a hard one, darlin'gnu. Since I don't remember what I've already said, I'll have do some research, and it's just hard. I promise I will.

For now, they think I am having a major fibro flare-up which hurts like hell unless I keep taking the pain-killer. I also have to keep my feet and legs up about 2-3 hours in the AM and PM to keep reducing the aedema. They have no idea why that was so bad, but Rog and I think it has to do with new meds. (You folks don't really want to hear all of this, do you? It's so negative!) The rest of the day may phone calls, try to clean a bit, play with Morgan when he is over, and help Rog with all the chores and ride along to do errands. I bought two boxes of thank you cards which some of you will receive,IF, i ever get to them.

I've had a few more falls, the last hit everything in both sides so I look like a beat up hockey player or summat.:-)As far as the surgeon goes, he hopes to never see me, again, as that would indicate his success rate continues, I have to say agree. Actually THAT hand is doing better than any other part of me.

I am learning i have to be patient. Slowly weaning off the pain-killer, but have to replace it. it's the standard for fibro but my doc and I will find something else. I am getting good sleep. Yea!!!

Good thin my Rog is patient.With the extreme stress piled on at work and me, he has almost called it quits, as have I. Morgan's visits, my watching my sharp tongue and being more patient, plus Rog been trying, too, have helped and it seems as though we've turned a page.

As for the rest of my day: up at 6am, start hand/sink bath about 730pm and head to bed about 9p. It being school with lots of kids and barking dogs, I don't have time for much other rest.

I am hoping to type well enough, soon, to memorialize a treatise with song my grandmother, maternal, wrote when she was a member of the CTU. My she was fiery! That's it for now. i hope i have progressred with more fun to share, such as ythe time Rog opened the bathroom door to find me on my knees in front of the "twah-let". Were we inter-acting? in what way???!!! Just wait..I can see the humour now.

thanks for asking and listening,

luvyakat

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: gnu
Date: 14 May 13 - 05:36 PM

Hey... we are here if ya need us. Go ahead and share. We ARE listening. Just hoping things get sorted.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 14 May 13 - 11:45 PM

You're right. It sounds like a mixed bag--some good, some not. I'm going to cheer for the scales to tip all the way toward the good.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 May 13 - 04:34 AM

I'll second t hat!

sandra

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: LilyFestre
Date: 15 May 13 - 02:26 PM

Peeking in to say hello. Stay strong my friend. You are an incredible woman!!!!


XOXOXOXOOXOXOXOX

LuvYaLily

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 May 13 - 02:42 PM

Just sent you an extra charge of Mojo.......If it smells bad, well, then, uh........okay, like I'm sorry but my Mojo got some funk to it so try to just to use it as best you can...................


Spaw

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: gnu
Date: 15 May 13 - 07:11 PM

YO KAT! Ya watchin any hockey? I am torn asunder. I am required ta cheer fer Ottawa eh? but golly. Now, the Sens got 16 Canucks on strength and the the Pens got 15 BUT they got Crosby and that's at least TWO regular Canucks right? Plus, I was a Pens "fan" years ago before the Sens were even an idea. Even before Mario. Ya know what I am sayin eh? I am ashamed to admit it but I am okay with the Pens winning the series. I would even say that I thought about cheering for them at times if it wasn't against the Canadian Criminal Code.

So... I can't say GO PENS! but I can say GO KID!!!!

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: SINSULL
Date: 16 May 13 - 12:09 PM

Alright Miss Kitty. This is totally unacceptable. Ice the hand; smoke a joint; do whatever it takes to perk up.

Sorry - arthritits hurts. My bout with gout did nothing for my disposition. HMMM - that misspelling makes it look as if it was worse than in my feet.

We are all here for you.
Try to rest easy. And eat the tomatoes as garg suggested.
Much love,
M

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 16 May 13 - 03:50 PM

Dear Kat

You have my complete understanding. I know first hand that the constant pain sucks big time and that months of it wears you down emotionally as well as physically.

I have no words of wisdom or insight. I can only say, I am happy that you are hanging in there, Petal. And I hope you get some relief from the pain very soon.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Ron Davies
Date: 17 May 13 - 08:27 AM

Hope you have a complete recovery soon and that life starts treating you better in general.

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 May 13 - 11:38 AM

Sins, can I add to that list? I have S-i-L who needs to be throttled!

Thanks, so much to you all. one of you kindly reminded me that I am loved by many friends and family. Sometimes I don't feel very worthy. What beautiful people you all are.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 May 13 - 09:01 PM

Back for more as long as there's no limit.:-)

My doc may put me back in hospital in order to get rid of a bunch of fluid whilst keeping a close eye on my kidneys, heart, and lung. It can be a positive thing, but it still scares me. for heart we used pink, this time, i'd appreciate it, if you like things like that, please use a light purple light filling up my bod, esp, my blood and kidneys,

i'll keep you posted.

thanks so much. sure is lonesome around here.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 22 May 13 - 09:11 PM

Okay, Kat, we'll give this a try. Pantone N 13-04, rendered in html (9900CC), but dark enough hopefully so you can see it on the screen with out highlighting like when you read your friend Gargoyle's posts.

Getting rid of fluid will help you feel a lot better. Sweet dreams, kiddo! Sending good vibrations your way.

SRS

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 May 13 - 10:52 PM

SRS, you are always so thorough and accommodating, sometimes it leaves me in tears. thanks so much that is very close.

also this was M's last day of school and he didn't come over. they've decided it's okay for to him to tryout being a latch-key kid. i know he needs this, but a mix with me in there would be nice. i feel as if i've lost him forever. thanks for spending the last nine yrs with him watching him grow.

kat

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 May 13 - 12:23 AM

Here's one a tiny bit lighter (CC66FF). Morgan has been such an important character for all of us - is he close enough to your house that he can walk over if he wants to or needs to? I hope, for the well-being of all, that that charming young man stays a viable part of the household!

SRS

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 May 13 - 05:54 AM

I can't type purple, but I can type purple prose!

sending purple love heading your way to give you what you need.

love to you & Morgan

sandra

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 23 May 13 - 06:18 AM

Edgar Lee Masters (1868–1950). Spoon River Anthology. 1916.

207. Lucinda Matlock

I WENT to the dances at Chandlerville,        
And played snap-out at Winchester.        
One time we changed partners,        
Driving home in the moonlight of middle June,        
And then I found Davis.                 5
We were married and lived together for seventy years,        
Enjoying, working, raising the twelve children,        
Eight of whom we lost        
Ere I had reached the age of sixty.        
I spun, I wove, I kept the house, I nursed the sick,         10
I made the garden, and for holiday        
Rambled over the fields where sang the larks,        
And by Spoon River gathering many a shell,        
And many a flower and medicinal weed—        
Shouting to the wooded hills, singing to the green valleys.         15
At ninety-six I had lived enough, that is all,        
And passed to a sweet repose.        
What is this I hear of sorrow and weariness,        
Anger, discontent and drooping hopes?        
Degenerate sons and daughters,         20
Life is too strong for you—        
It takes life to love Life.        

Sincerely,
Gargoyles

glad they are watching

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 May 13 - 09:51 AM

Well. I'm almost speechless. :)

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 23 May 13 - 10:43 AM

Our Dearest Friend, Kat,
                                     Want to be with you in person, to hug you & speak words of comfort & encouragement instead of writing them. You have been so kind to us in so many ways; it's our turn to be kind to you, but how, other than by sending our Love & holding you in our thoughts? We wish there was something more practical we could do that would make life easier & more comfortable for you.
          With Love,
                         Nigel & Ann.
                         xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: kat needs a little mojo, please /update-mixed-news
From: Art Thieme
Date: 23 May 13 - 04:20 PM

Kat--Roger too,

The warmth of the year will be with us in force very soon. The light of the longer days should mend depressions with well chosen medications as well. Pardon my not being in better touch, friend, but I have this computer now to help me do that. I'll call soon too.

Love,

Art