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Giac (NOT) Hospitalized - Convalescing Update 2004
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 19 Feb 03 - 06:17 AM I just got back online after 72 hours without Mudcat & found a message from Mary waiting for me. Great to hear that the treatment is helping, and I also send good wishes & hugs to Mary sandra |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: wysiwyg Date: 16 Feb 03 - 10:45 PM Yeah, here's the trick-- let Laura take you to your treatment... save your energy for a pretty day to just go for a drive on your own! *G* ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: katlaughing Date: 16 Feb 03 - 10:40 PM I agree with Sins and Mudlark, et al, Mary. It is not easy to receive sometimes but it can be a part of healing; and, remember, it is important that we allow others the opportunity to give, as it can be equally healing for them! Make sure that critter of yours passes on the Mudcat snogs coming your way and let the Light we send shine all the way round and through you. Keeping you in our hearts and thoughts, Kat & Rog |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Mudlark Date: 16 Feb 03 - 08:50 PM Hello Mary...I've not been on the computer much lately and have just now come upon this thread. Immediately went for a look at your picture so I could have you in my mind's eye. You are already well established in my ear, from lots of listening to Plum, and your wonderful contribution. I admire your courage and your spirit and your humor so much, and in reading thru these threads find out you love your dog and live in Arkansas (a place I lived in and loved for 13 years), which makes you feel like a kindred spirit (that and the way you are cradling your guitar lovingly!) I will keep you in my thoughts, surrounded by the good light and healing energy, and wish you a thorough and speedy recovery. Having some health issues of my own I know how hard it is to take help sometimes...but you are in for the long haul, here, and need the loving help of those that want to care for you. Let them--it is a gift. Nancy |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Stilly River Sage Date: 16 Feb 03 - 12:54 PM Giac, I concur with Mary. Don't try to drive yourself. It's amazing how far from home you can feel when you suddenly run out of the energy to get back there. |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: SINSULL Date: 16 Feb 03 - 11:50 AM You are the winner of the Jed Marum CD. It will be on it's way Monday if you PM me with an address. Do not turn down a ride to your treatments. They wear you out and it is better not to drive. I admire your courage, GIAC. I would be sniveling about "unfair" etc. I will keep you close and have candles lit. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Giac Date: 16 Feb 03 - 11:13 AM Hi, Andres, and all -- Thanks so much for your continued love and good wishes! As of today, I feel better and my appetite has returned (which may, or may not be a good thing **LOL**). I am continuing radiation treatments (have about 12 to go) and hope to drive myself tomorrow to give my long-suffering friend, Laura, a break from tending to me. I'm able to skitter the few yards into the facility, so I should make it okay. Most of you cannot begin to imagine what a powerful effect your prayers, good wishes and support have had on my mental state, as well as my physical endurance! It is truly powerful and I could feel you with me during the really bleak times. Of course, I DID have the Mudcat CDs to sustain me! Powerful medicine in themselves. After the radiation, I'm to start a course of chemotherapy. I'll keep you posted. Once again, I can't begin to express how much I love you all and appreciate your support. Thanks, Mary (And, thanks, Kim C for the beautiful card, and Tinker for the CDs.) |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: bfolkemer Date: 15 Feb 03 - 10:00 PM Giac/Mary, More prayers coming from Gburg. As others have said, I don't know you (at least not yet), but it doesn't matter. Beth |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Escamillo Date: 15 Feb 03 - 08:52 PM Anyone knows how is Mary doing ? I hope she's better. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Genie Date: 10 Feb 03 - 09:56 PM Ewwww. Mary! That cauterization story brings back dreadful memories from my early teens. (I wasn't knocked out.) Glad you survived that and have a good plan for treatment. So glad you had Mudcatters with you at least on CD. And what a musical spirit you have -- singin' thru it all! Keep on getting better, now, y'hear? Genie |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: michaelr Date: 10 Feb 03 - 09:11 PM I broke my leg in a motorcycle accident (double compound fracture). I came to as they wheeled me out of the OR, and my first sensation was one of intense heat (I guess they put on the cast bandages boiling hot). I inquired: "Why is it so f@#&ing hot??" ...and several nuns turned to me and said "Shh... we don't allow that sort of language here!" That's when I figured out I'd been taken to a Catholic hospital. Mary, hang tough. Good thoughts coming at ya from NorCal! Cheers, Michael |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Kim C Date: 10 Feb 03 - 04:24 PM Have you a nice cuppa tea. I know you have a great big mug. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: CapriUni Date: 10 Feb 03 - 01:24 PM From Sandra in Sydney: According to report some folks use rude words in pre-and-post-operative mode. Singing sounds much better. I think it's because, while under the influence of the anasthetic, the conscious mind stops putting effort into maintaining the mask of niceness we're expected to wear in public, and folks let loose with the anger and frustration they feel. If Mary was singing, it means she's just as nice and kind and basically joyful behind the mask as in front of it... This does not surprise me in the least. :-) Welcome Home, rest well, wake better... |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Schantieman Date: 10 Feb 03 - 11:53 AM All the best, Giac! Steve |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Morticia Date: 10 Feb 03 - 11:40 AM I'm so glad you're home....hosptals are full of sick people, did you notice? Now if I send you some funnies, are any stitches going to go pop or something equally disgusting? |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: wysiwyg Date: 10 Feb 03 - 10:35 AM "Humpf" right back atcha, dear. :~) Yes, you're going to have to endure people being sweet to you. "Humpf" away, and bear up as best you can; I know it can be a strain. :~) So.... tell us the latest dog story, huh? Keep kicking ass... if you need any assistant ass-kickers, I think you can recruit a few right here. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: jimlad Date: 10 Feb 03 - 07:45 AM You're a brave lass,Mary |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 10 Feb 03 - 07:39 AM Good to see you're still chirping! And entertaining folks. According to report some folks use rude words in pre-and-post-operative mode. Singing sounds much better. love from sandra |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Tinker Date: 10 Feb 03 - 07:19 AM Welcome home ! Keeping the music close seems a wonderful way to keep your mind on healing and not process.... You're close in our thoughts and prayers... Tinker |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 10 Feb 03 - 05:51 AM Mary, wouldn't it be wonderful if you had all those Mudcat performers actually in the room with you - (you do, ya know - a little crowded with all those guitars and such). |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: GMT Date: 10 Feb 03 - 04:27 AM Giac, still spreading the word eh. You've got the right spirit. Plus look at all the good vibes heading your way. Gary |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: fat B****rd Date: 10 Feb 03 - 03:16 AM Welcome home, Mary. Good luck and long days from the fB XX |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Giac Date: 10 Feb 03 - 02:29 AM Humpf!!!! I've made it back home again. Friday, I started experiencing heavy bleeding and surgery was necessary to cauterize an area inside the bladder. Eeeyewww. Such a nasty word -- cauterize. Conjures up images applying a hot branding iron to a wound. At least they could have let me bite on a bullet. I was knocked out for that part of it, at least. Required two units of blood to replace what had leaked out. It was from different donors, so now two wonderful folks who took time to donate are part of me, too. You guys are the greatest! Thanks more than I can say for all your prayers and support ... and the Mudcat Love (as opposed to Muskrat Love) that knows no bounds. Radiation resumes this morning (Monday), leaving 16 to go. Then we'll discuss chemo and/or other options. To keep this musical, an aside about the CDs: My radiation therapist plays guitar and was intrigued to hear about the Mudcat CDs. As he was leaving my hospital room during my previous visit, I asked if he would like to borrow Plum, as I had brought all five with me. (Not to be soppy, but it was a great comfort to have Mudcat there, thought I couldn't be here.) At any rate, he whirled about, plucked up the CD and put it in his pocket. At one of the radiation sessions, he went on and on about how much he likes the music. He hasn't returned the CD and, when asked, said he'd like to keep it just a little longer. I pointed out the address for CAMSCO, and noted that he could have his very own set, for the low, low price of ... One more note. I was in a surgical holding area for a bit, in a stupor, of course. After the surgery, one of the attending nurses sought me out to ask the title of a song she said I kept singing before they finally knocked me out. It seems it was "Rolling Down To Old Maui" (Celtic Soul?) I assume I was not trying to put in their wonderful harmonies. I had been listening to "Strawberry" just prior to going in. During previous surgeries, I have regaled O.R. personnel with Bob Dylan or John Prine selections. Love you all so much. I'll check in again with updates, but may be spending some days abed. Mary (Giac) |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Escamillo Date: 10 Feb 03 - 12:42 AM I am holding you in my heart, Mary. My best wishes for a succesful treatment and prompt recovery. You do have hundreds of friends who will be with you through this. Un abrazo, Andrés |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: wysiwyg Date: 09 Feb 03 - 07:23 AM I have no other information at the moment, but I believe Giac had emergency surgery last night. Does anyone have any news? ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 06 Feb 03 - 08:47 AM I had a brief message from her at home & she sounded chirpy sandra |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Giac Date: 05 Feb 03 - 11:21 PM Mary had her first radiation treatment today (Wed) and is due to be released from the hospital tomorrow, with the treatments continuing for 4 weeks. I read the posts to Mary on the phone, and I think it was very uplifting. She said she was very fortunate to have so many good friends. You guys mean so much to her. Her address is: Callie Mailing address deleted for safety's sake. Please send a personal message to katlaughing (click) to get a mailing address for Mary/Giac. Thanks. All the best to you, Mary. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: wysiwyg Date: 05 Feb 03 - 09:42 PM I have not heard any... Callie, is there an address for cards? ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: SINSULL Date: 05 Feb 03 - 05:43 PM Any news? |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: fat B****rd Date: 05 Feb 03 - 03:10 AM KInd thoughts and best regards from the fB. |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: CapriUni Date: 04 Feb 03 - 06:12 PM {{{{{{Giac}}}}}}} I've only "met" you briefly, a few times, in mudchat. But whenever I see your name in the list, I can be fairly sure it will be a lively session... I expect to have many more sessions with you in there -- you hear?! |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: RolyH Date: 04 Feb 03 - 05:41 PM Get better soon. Roly |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 04 Feb 03 - 04:48 PM Blessings, light, and healing prayers coming your way, Giac! |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: jimlad Date: 04 Feb 03 - 04:00 PM Mary, I don't know you personally,but from all the great things I read about you here at Mudcat,you must be one hell of a girl.I am sure that with so many,many people rootin' for you,you can beat this horrible thing.So go to it lady. With every good wish. Jim |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Firecat Date: 04 Feb 03 - 03:52 PM Get well soon! |
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Subject: Lyr Add: BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER (Paul Simon) From: Rustic Rebel Date: 04 Feb 03 - 03:41 PM Healing thoughts coming your way Mary. Don't forget your own healing powers inside of you. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER (Paul Simon) As recorded by Simon and Garfunkel on "Bridge over Troubled Water" (1970) When you're weary, feelin' small, When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all. I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough, And friends just can't be found. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down. When you're down and out, when you're on the street, When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you. I'll take your part, Oh, when darkness comes, and pain is all around. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down. Sail on, silver girl; sail on by. Your time has come to shine; all your dreams are on their way. See how they shine! Oh, if you need a friend, I'm sailing right behind. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will ease your mind. ----- The bravest people are those who don't feel brave but do what they need to anyway. Love, Rustic |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: harpgirl Date: 04 Feb 03 - 09:25 AM Mary, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will pray for you. Imagine us floating the Buffalo River playing music together,or under the waterfall at Pettijean Park. Hang in there, sweety. You have lots of friends here pulling for you. harpgirl |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Sandra in Sydney Date: 04 Feb 03 - 07:04 AM Today I finally received my Chrissy presents from my secret santa, Giac. It was the most amazing box of goodies, BEARS!! including one she had been given years ago, one of the series "I (red heart)(place)" - in this case a bear from her home state, Arkansas as she wanted me to have something from there. The bears came with a wonderful letter & lots more pics of bears - some she had photographed, others she had found on the net, lots of her photographs of her surroundings - her favoutite fishing spot (surrounded by autumn trees- that's fall to some of you!!), scenery here & there, carved bears & a dime store Indian - too much to tell. And her dogs - one wearing a a coat with ears, it looked like a bear suit, the same dog standing in the snow (& not very happy). Its the best present I've ever had. My colleagues admired everything couldn't believe that a stranger had gone to this trouble to collect everything for me. So hurry up & get back on line, Mary, so far you have one short message waiting & I certainly do want to have lots more contact. big hugs sandra |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: alanabit Date: 04 Feb 03 - 06:41 AM Mine too. Let's have you back here soon. |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: GMT Date: 04 Feb 03 - 06:07 AM Giac, just finished listening to your contribution to the 'catters CD; pretty, very pretty. Keep your spirits up, you'll be in my thoughts. Gary |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Miken Date: 03 Feb 03 - 11:27 PM Thinking daily healing thoughts, too, Mary, along with the many others in the family of 'cat. |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: GUEST,Jim Ford (Jeep Man0 Date: 03 Feb 03 - 10:51 PM |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: SINSULL Date: 03 Feb 03 - 09:55 PM I have been away for a few days and just found this. You are in my prayers Mary. Try to let go of the pain (if that makes any sense). Fighting it makes it worse. And draw strength from those who care about you. M. |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Helen Date: 03 Feb 03 - 09:38 PM I've had Giac in my thoughts as I finished putting together the Mudcat Calendar this week. Here photos were the first that I put in place and I love looking at them. Lots of light, love & hugs from Oz, dear Giac. Helen |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Gareth Date: 03 Feb 03 - 07:21 PM Thinking of you. Gareth |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: VoxFox Date: 03 Feb 03 - 05:14 PM Sending healing thoughts from New Brunswick, Canada and some big hugs too. :o) {{{{{{{{{{{{{GIAC}}}}}}}}}}}}}} VF |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Tig Date: 03 Feb 03 - 05:10 PM {{{{{{{{Healing Hugs}}}}}}}}} Thinking about you. Love'n'hugs, Tig |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: wysiwyg Date: 03 Feb 03 - 05:02 PM Yeah! Just the ones I was thinking of! Look at all the posts. Giac has loved, and been loved by, quite a diverse lot. The differences that might have been so visible once upon a time feel quite small and insignificant to me now as we each, from whatever view of her she's given us, see much the same thing. A kick-ass, brilliant, huge-spirited sweetie pie. ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: catspaw49 Date: 03 Feb 03 - 04:54 PM Susan, a few of her jokes that she sent are probably a good idea!!! Here are a couple she got from somewhere that I like: **********************************************************************
Miss Bea, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been |
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Subject: RE: Giac Hospitalized From: Morticia Date: 03 Feb 03 - 04:42 PM You know I am and have been thinking of you Mary, please know I'm sending all I can spare your way.Get well, hon. |
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