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15 Mar 14 - 10:10 AM (#3609862) Subject: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: GUEST,MCP Zany Mouse has been in hospital for the last few weeks and could do with some cheering thoughts. She collapsed a few weeks ago with a heart rate of 160 and was taken into hospital. The next day her blood pressure dropped to half it's normal value (bad enough for them to call me in) and she spent the next three days in intensive care. (She'd had an eye problem caused by her lupus and nearly lost the sight in her right eye over Christmas. That was being treated with massive doses of steroids and the eye recovered, but they think it effectively shut down her body's own production of steroids and lead to an Addison's crisis. They also think she either had or was very near to a heart attack; they don't seem sure on that point). Anyway, she's medically stable now but still hasn't enough leg power to stand and has to spend the next three to six weeks in a care home getting physio to fix that. Consequently she's feeling a bit disheartened at not being able to get home yet and could do with some cheering up. If you could post and encouraging thoughts for her she'd be grateful. Mick |
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15 Mar 14 - 01:01 PM (#3609898) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Ebbie Lupus is a mysterious disease. Some get by lightly while others get whammed. I was diagnosed with it in 1966 and again in 1976 as a different phase of it. In '76 it was sent into remission and I really have had no problems with it in the four decades since. So there is hope. Zany Mouse (love your name!), roll with the punches, rest as much as you can, look for the tiniest glimmer of light- it will get bigger and brighter. I think that a very important component of progress in combating this disease is trust in your physicians, if only because oneself is too exhausted to navigate on one's own. There is so much more known about Lupus these days than it was in my time with it. In the 70s I was told that there was only one hospital/teaching facility that devoted itself to it (in Colorado; I was in Oregon) while now there are whole bodies of information. |
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15 Mar 14 - 06:18 PM (#3609921) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: gnu Oh dear! Been years since I even heard the name mentioned herein. Always enjoyed the posts and the banter in the threads. My sincerest thoughts and prayers. Yer one a the good ones. Nay, one of the best. My thoughts and prayers are with you. |
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15 Mar 14 - 07:14 PM (#3609934) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Morticia thinking of you Rhiannon xx |
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15 Mar 14 - 08:17 PM (#3609944) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Sandra in Sydney sending good wishes from sunny summery Sydney when you are up to it, Rhiannon, check out the Jane's Rainbow thread for support & encouraging words sandra |
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15 Mar 14 - 09:05 PM (#3609948) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: GUEST,gillymor Hang tough, Zany. I'm keeping you in my thoughts. |
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15 Mar 14 - 10:29 PM (#3609956) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Rapparee Stick it. Stick to it. You CAN do it. We want you back here and in good shape sooner than you think possible!! |
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16 Mar 14 - 04:28 AM (#3609976) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: My guru always said Many thanks for posting this Mick, I'm so sorry to hear that Rhiannon has been so very poorly. You must look after yourself properly to stay strong, you must be feeling quite worn out with the worry and rushing around! Rhiannon Dear, we are thinking of you here at Old Keepers where the sun is shining and I hope that you enjoying the knowledge that Spring has arrived. Smile at the sunshine and look forward to the day when you can walk away from the care home. Sending you (and Mick) positive thoughts, love & hugs, Hil & Richard xxx |
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16 Mar 14 - 04:37 AM (#3609977) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Megan L Be patient, be kind :) both to yourself. It is easy to get downhearted or frustrated but by concentrating on the task of the moment you will soon find that everything has changed. |
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16 Mar 14 - 05:13 AM (#3609983) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Bonnie Shaljean Great advice as always from Megan, which I second. Don't beat yourself up over what you *can't* do, but let your mind & spirit relax while you heal. It will come, sure as spring. Focusing in on something - anything - constructive or enjoyable is a good way to do that. All of us here are thinking of you, cheering you on. You'll be back in gear before you know it! Love, B x |
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16 Mar 14 - 05:59 AM (#3609993) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Janie Healing thoughts winging their way across the pond from here, ZM. Rest up and strengthen up. Sounds like it has been a tough winter for you. Janie |
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16 Mar 14 - 05:06 PM (#3610100) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: jacqui.c Good thoughts coming from snowy Maine. |
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16 Mar 14 - 07:52 PM (#3610124) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Big Al Whittle I am SO very sorry ZM. when you're under the cosh -its no fun. at the moment Denise is going through tough times with her rheumatoid arthritis. at times like this, we just have to cling to all the stuff that cheers us up, and wait for the doctor to find stuff that turns a few keys. is there an arthritis support group in your area? denise used to run one in Mansfield. several of our best mates had lupus. as someone said - its a very up and down business.... we had so many pals in the same boat. we still chat to them on the phone, even though we moved away from the area four years back. if an album would cheer you up -send me your address. thinking of you and hoping you soon get some relief. |
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16 Mar 14 - 08:31 PM (#3610129) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: ChanteyLass Encouraging thoughts for Zany Mouse are on their way from me in Rhode Island, US. I hope she feels better soon. |
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16 Mar 14 - 09:31 PM (#3610137) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Rapparee And by the way, those thoughts are coming from the entire population of Rhode Island. |
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17 Mar 14 - 04:46 AM (#3610177) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Sooz Positive thoughts from us two too, Rhiannon. |
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17 Mar 14 - 05:00 AM (#3610184) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Bert Oh No! Lots of love and squooshy cuddles are on their way to help you feel better. |
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17 Mar 14 - 05:09 AM (#3610185) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Bert We used to keep mice. They are quite delicate creatures and if we missed more than one day cleaning out their cages, they were likely to die. We had so many that mostly we didn't give them names, but we did name a special few. There was Mama mouse who always had huge litters and looked after them well. There was Dobermouse because of his black and tan coloring. And George Burns, a tiny little gray one who was very feisty. and YingYang who was half black and half white with a white spot on her black half and a black spot on her white half. Then there was Vacuum, who got sucked up by accident and came out looking very dazed and dusty, but recovered quite well. So clean out Zany's cage, give her clean food and water and make sure that her wheel doesn't squeak. |
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17 Mar 14 - 07:06 AM (#3610214) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Sandra in Sydney well said, Bert! |
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17 Mar 14 - 08:42 AM (#3610230) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Nigel Paterson Much Love & healing thoughts from Ann & myself. It's good to read that your condition has stabilised, but my, you've had much too much to endure. Rest & Heal. With Love, Nigel & Ann Paterson. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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17 Mar 14 - 12:33 PM (#3610309) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Herga Kitty Hope the physio goes well and that you get home sooner rather than later, Rhiannon Kitty xx |
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17 Mar 14 - 03:01 PM (#3610348) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Mingulay Sorry to hear you've not been at all well, hope that you are soon back at home and making life hell for Mick. Typed just before I go into the horsepiddle for "investigations". Aint life fun!! Best wishes P |
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17 Mar 14 - 07:55 PM (#3610438) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: ChanteyLass Good one, Rap! I hope Zany Mouse and MCP got a good laugh, too. |
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18 Mar 14 - 09:28 PM (#3610739) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Janie Hi Zany Mouse. Just popping my head in to say I'm thinking of you. Janie |
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21 Mar 14 - 08:27 PM (#3611701) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: ChanteyLass My turn to pop in, say hello, and wish you well again. |
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22 Mar 14 - 06:57 AM (#3611779) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: gnu Looking forward to a favourable update soon. |
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26 May 14 - 05:16 PM (#3628342) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: GUEST Hi guys Well, I'm finally back home! I went into hosp with a mild dusting of snow on the ground and came home in very bright sunshine. I am very slowly improving but I have a long way to go yet. I can get out and about in the car/wheelchair/mobility scooter but our house was NOT made for invalids and we either have to move to a bungalow or install a stairlift/ramps etc. Many, many thanks for all your kind thoughts and wishes. They reached me (via Mick) on a day when I was particularly down after a fall during physio. Good luck to all. Luv Rhiannon |
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26 May 14 - 05:42 PM (#3628347) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Janie Hugs, huzzahs and hurrays, ZM, as you need them! (I expect anyone can use a good hug at anytime, eh? so I'll cherry pick one to send along now.) {{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUG!}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Janie |
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26 May 14 - 07:00 PM (#3628371) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Anne Lister So sorry, Rhiannon - seem to have missed this thread entirely up to now. Glad you're making a recovery, however slow. Sending love... |
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26 May 14 - 08:08 PM (#3628395) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: ChanteyLass Welcome home and welcome back to Mudcat. I hope your housing issues can be resolved soon. |
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27 May 14 - 09:18 AM (#3628519) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Sandra in Sydney enjoy the warmer weather & I wish you a comfortable recovery sandra |
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27 May 14 - 03:48 PM (#3628594) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: My guru always said Very glad to see that you're home Honey! Keep up the good work. Love & hugs from Old Keepers xxx |
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28 May 14 - 12:20 AM (#3628670) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Backwoodsman Hey Rhiannon, I missed the original posts because I was myself languishing in the NHS 'hotels' in Lincoln and Nottingham (QMC) for the whole of March. Glad to hear you're 'on the mend'. All good wishes for your recovery. |
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28 May 14 - 08:07 AM (#3628679) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Megan L I am so glad to hear you are home lass. Now all you have to do is remember the motto of the town of Kirkintilloch Caw canny but caw awa |
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28 May 14 - 01:32 PM (#3628745) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: gnu Glad yer back home. Hope things go well. |
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29 May 14 - 11:08 AM (#3628908) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Stilly River Sage Welcome back, Rhiannon! It is nice to come back to bright sunshine, that should help with mood and outlook. SRS |
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15 Sep 14 - 10:13 AM (#3660440) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: maeve Has anyone heard how Rhiannon is doing these days? An old friend of hers has replied to a 2009 thread seeking Pat Willans Saunders, and as the friend is on the upper side in years, I'd hope to get word to Rhiannon. Pat Willans - Guitarist Thanks, Maeve |
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15 Sep 14 - 12:28 PM (#3660502) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Herga Kitty I'll ask Mick to post an update, unless Rhiannon gets in first! Kitty |
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15 Sep 14 - 12:39 PM (#3660509) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: maeve Thanks very much, Kitty! Maeve |
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15 Sep 14 - 02:40 PM (#3660558) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Big Al Whittle oh ZM! i am so sorry you're going through a rough time! we need you back on mudcat! get someone to pm me your address and i'll send you my album. i'm told it has one or two amusing songs on - and you can ignore all the other rubbish! all good wishes al |
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15 Sep 14 - 06:15 PM (#3660630) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Mrrzy Was traveling off-line and missed this, glad to hear there is mending going on! Stay Zany dear Mouse! |
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16 Sep 14 - 11:30 AM (#3660821) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: GUEST,moira (flyingcat) Oh Rhiannon, this is the first time Ive seen this posting and I hd no idea you were going through such a bad time. I hope you're still improving and getting a bit more mobile. I've not been looking on mudcat much these days which is why I haven't seen the post. Thinking of you and hopping you are as well as you can be. Moira :) xx |
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16 Sep 14 - 01:17 PM (#3660853) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Mrrzy if you wish a reading list, I can recommend, if you read fiction and if that fiction can be mystery that is more how-will-they-catch-them than who-done-it, an old Lawrence Sanders where Addisons plays a major role... it's called the third deadly sin. Thinking good thoughts of you, -Mrr |
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17 Sep 14 - 05:22 AM (#3661065) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: gnu BTT |
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19 Sep 14 - 11:00 AM (#3661840) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: maeve Refreshing with hope of an update. |
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20 Sep 14 - 07:18 AM (#3662116) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: Herga Kitty Refresh - Mick told me he'd alerted Rhiannon to this thread, so I hope she'll be well enough to post... Kitty |
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20 Sep 14 - 11:37 AM (#3662160) Subject: RE: BS: Encouraging Thoughts for Zany Mouse From: maeve That's just fine. Thank you, Kitty. No need to invade her privacy, but many hope to hear she is feeling better, and I did want her to know about her old friend. |