Comments on: Rest http://adifferentwholeness.com/2009/12/27/rest/ Karen's journey toward healing Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:50:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: candy http://adifferentwholeness.com/2009/12/27/rest/#comment-420 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:56:04 +0000 http://adifferentwholeness.com/?p=401#comment-420 Karen you are truely amazing. i am glad that you have decided on the xeloda followup. i know that you so badly want to be done with all the drugs so i am sure it was a tough decision for you to make. i cought up on your blogs today. Erik and i were in Naples visiting with Larry and Janeice. I couldn’t wait to get on the computer and “catch up with you”.
I think the rectal area pain may take longer to go away. i had a patient once with the same surgery and it took longer than the 6 week projected healing time, so don’t get too discouraged.
Skin around the colostomy needs to be completely covered with the wafer or it will break down and bleed. Have the ostomy nurse make sure it is fitted right. The stoma will shrink over time and a different size wafer may have to be used. i don’t know if you are cutting the whole to size yourself?? the wafer has to stick really well so stool will not leak under it. Enough on the poop issue.
i continue with prayers for you.
Love Candy

]]> By: siobhan mcauley http://adifferentwholeness.com/2009/12/27/rest/#comment-417 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:25:20 +0000 http://adifferentwholeness.com/?p=401#comment-417 happy new year karen

glad to hear that you are slowly recovering from the surgery and as always are able to keep a level head about all of this. there`s no way i`d be leaving the house on christmas day i don`t think and going for a drive…..well thank god for that little pill. i hope you get nothing but good news from the doctor and that 2010 is full of the love that you so greatly deserve.

love siobhan

]]> By: paula brinkman http://adifferentwholeness.com/2009/12/27/rest/#comment-416 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:37:24 +0000 http://adifferentwholeness.com/?p=401#comment-416 hi karen
as i’m reading this, snow is falling here. pure, white, cold, lovely snow. and mackenzie is clinging to my right arm hoping for lunch and singing “i love you mama”. smart little devil knows i can’t get mad at THAT interruption. i think you are very wise to recognize the need for rest. get all you need before this next phase of things. and then move forward. xxpaula

]]> By: Luann http://adifferentwholeness.com/2009/12/27/rest/#comment-414 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:50:07 +0000 http://adifferentwholeness.com/?p=401#comment-414 You’re gonna SOAR, my friend…..once you start healing up & finished up with your “added insurance” xeloda, you’re gonna SOAR. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me these past several months. I would so love to see you in Key West again one of these days……and if I ever get to Santa Fe, I’m taking you out for a wonderful high calorie lunch! Hugs!!!!

]]> By: Ali http://adifferentwholeness.com/2009/12/27/rest/#comment-413 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:09:37 +0000 http://adifferentwholeness.com/?p=401#comment-413 Karen
I’m smiling, because for the first day in decades, I felt like all I needed to do on Sunday was rest, and that’s what I did. I stayed in bed all day – not feeling 100% and knowing that I must just be exhausted. Amazing what a difference it made. And, if I felt that way, I can only imagine that you needed the rest too! Holiday, despite how simple we try to make them, take their toll. I know you are also trying to catch up on everything else in your life – so I’m especially glad you took a day to take it easy.

I am imagining the fireplace and the birds gathering at your bird feeder. Am also hoping the little bunny is still sneaking into the garden nibbling at what is left of the kale and other green things! Enjoy and know that so many of us are sitting beside you with thoughts of warmth and continued strength for the new year. Love you, Ali

]]> By: Karenda Juicina http://adifferentwholeness.com/2009/12/27/rest/#comment-412 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:42:25 +0000 http://adifferentwholeness.com/?p=401#comment-412 Hi Karen, I always feel appreciative of being ‘included’ in your life experiences. Although I haven’t been to your home I feel I can peek in and see you by the fire. I contineu to marvel at your STRENGTH!! You have no idea how much you inspire me.
I think of you daily and pray for your continued recovery. I am happy that you have made a decision regarding further treatment in trusting your well-tuned intuition.
I look forward to future entries about your progress and future creative endeavors.
Loving you,
Karen

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