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Mistymaiden
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Username: Mistymaiden
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 11:49 am: | 
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Jeri, I was thinking about you yesterday and missing you, wondering how you are. I am glad there is some improvement in his condition and I hope there will be continued improvement also. I hope the holidays will be bring some joy to the both of you, and we thank God for your wondeful children, the lady who helps and the good doctors and nurses.
Lots of hugs,
Norma |
Morning_song
Starlite Member
Username: Morning_song
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 10:49 am: |
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Dear friends, I'm so sorry for not posting an update on Dear Old Don sooner. And I want you to know that I deeply appreciate all of you who have prayed and expressed concern for the two of us.
For those of you who do not remember, Don lost complete use of his leg muscles. His diagnosis has a big long name, something like Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (or CIDP, for short). It is closely related to the Guillain-Barre syndrome.
He is somewhat regaining leg movement, but it is very, very slow. And I have discovered why I never wanted to be a nurse. Some nursing duties are just a bit yucky. LOL.
But I find myself celebrating each time I notice any small improvement, which seems to happen almost on a daily basis. He is now able to transfer to his wheelchair all by himself and is out of bed a lot more than before.
He saw a new physical therapist yesterday, who is specially trained for his type of condition. She couldn't promise that he would walk again, but she seemed to be enthusiastic about the progress that he has already made. My friends, I'm just sure he'll walk on his own again. I believe in miracles.
My back has continued to improve and I can walk with the aid of a walker. We have a lady who comes in for 2 hours a day, four days a week, to help with the housework, and of course, I could never have made it through without the help of three wonderful children who have gone far beyond the call of duty. There isn't enough room in this box to list all that they have done and all that they continue to do for us. God bless them!!!
Again, I thank each one of you for the prayers. I love every one of you.
Starlite rocks!!!
Hugs...
Jeri
Happiness is knowing that you are on the other side of my screen
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Dorinda_jade
Starlite Member
Username: Dorinda_jade
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 08:19 pm: |
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Auntie Jeri, I love you and I hope you know that. My thoughts and prayers are with you as well. Big Ol' Texas-sized Hugs, Jade |
Rosieswords
Starlite Member
Username: Rosieswords
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 01:37 pm: |
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Jeri,
My apologies for getting here so late in reference to Don and your Brother as I've been unwell myself and do not sign in as often anymore.
Please know that my thoughts, Prayers and well wishes are with you always.
~R~ |
Melissapowell30
Starlite Member
Username: Melissapowell30
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 11:14 am: |
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I am lifting you all up in prayer! |
Whispermoon
Starlite Member
Username: Whispermoon
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 09:16 pm: |
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For you Jeri, my heart weeps for you and Don and I pray things get better for you quickly! Pam
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/105/poem_91162646.html
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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Josharon
Starlite Member
Username: Josharon
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 08:36 pm: |
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I am so sorry to hear about this latest misfortune to happen Jeri. My prayers are still with you, your husband and brother. May the Lord meet every need and bring healing to each of you.
God bless you, sharon |
Rainspirit
Starlite Moderator
Username: Rainspirit
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 07:19 pm: |
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Jeri.....you are so special to me...you touch me in so many ways with all you do....you and Don and your family are in my heart and in my prayers.... |
Morning_song
Starlite Member
Username: Morning_song
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 06:33 pm: |
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Dear Starlite friends...well they say trouble arrives in three's, and my third one came yesterday. It seems I've re-injured my back and I can hardly walk. The good news is that it doesn't hurt when I'm sitting or laying down, but it's VERY painful to walk. Oh dear. This simply cannot be, because I'm supposed to be the care-giver when Don gets home. So I guess it's a trip to the doctor tomorrow. (sigh).
My brother has been released from the hospital, and it's just killing me not to be there for him. He's having some residual vertigo, double vision, and trouble swallowing. The good news is that he has some wonderful friends who have stepped up to the plate.
I've been in bed most of the day, but I'm aware of the outpouring of love and prayers from my beloved Starlite. I hope to answer each of you individually, just as soon as I find out that it's alright to be in a sitting position.
In the meantime, I want each of you to know that I appreciated all of you more than you can know. I remember when I first stumbled onto Starlite, never having a clue how much you all would come to mean to me.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.
Hugs and love...
Jeri
Happiness is knowing that you are on the other side of my screen
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Jollynoblefrog
Starlite Member
Username: Jollynoblefrog
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 12:56 pm: |
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Thank you fellow Poets. Morning Song is aware of the outpouring of love here for her and all the prayers , Poems and well wishing,, She is still at the point of exhaustion and of course like the energizer bunny she just keeps on going from one hospital to another, I am sure she will make an appearance here in the thread to thank you in person when her world slows down to a dull roar and she find time to catch her breath But for now Consider your selves both hugged and thanked by her and myself for being the wonderful friends that you are.... More when I have more news,,, Froggie |
Bubby
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Username: Bubby
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 10:10 pm: |
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Oh my dear friend,I know exactly what you are going through.I cared for my wheelchair bound Elizabeth for 22 years,and I could not have done so without God in my life.I am so sorry to hear about your brother also.Sometimes we have to walk through the flames of pain to be purified by His allmighty love.I pray that your dear daughter and son will step up to the plate and be there for you and Don.I shall keep you and your entire family in my prayers,May God bless you my friend.Hugsnprayers always, Bubz |
Doc_dyr
Starlite Member
Username: Doc_dyr
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 06:40 pm: |
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for you aunty
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/105/poem_91162512.html
may life give you it's best, and you live life to your best
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Theodora_onken
Starlite Member
Username: Theodora_onken
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 05:41 pm: |
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\My dearest Jeri,
You have to know that my heart is filled with saddness for you right now!
Have been praying daily for your Don and for you!
Felt, also, that with a united effort of prayer by all of us...that it would make a difference...now i hear about the possibility that Don may be wheelchair bound...and am so sad...and have yet to accept the fact that miracle can't happen...that means am still praying for Don's legs to come back to life!!!...As i am praying for your back and all of those bones of yours that need to be thicker and stronger!
Now, i add your beloved brother to my prayers and know that with some speech therapy that slur will disappear...
You certainly have a full plate, my sweet friend, and if it ever seems too full, just write me or call me...am a good listener...in the meantime, the prayers shall continue on my end from here...for YOUR DON, YOU, and YOUR BROTHER!
Am praying more than once a day...and hope that everyone else is doing the same!
Know that you are loved by us all,
Sending you hope,
With }}}much faith in Our God,
Love, Theo}
Theodora Onken
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Blind_poet
Starlite Member
Username: Blind_poet
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 05:20 pm: |
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Dear Auntie Jeri,
the candle is still lit and glowing brightly for you..please do not ever feel alone, dear one, for so much love surrounds you!
always with love
Dory
the following is a little something I penned with you in heart and mind
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/105/poem_91162500.html
"Hail to the ones who have gone beyond, praise for the days of their presence here, comfort to they who hold them dear."
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Joyce_greene
Starlite Member
Username: Joyce_greene
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 04:35 pm: |
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Dear Jeri and Don,
My prayers are with you both and with your brother. I have written a prayer for you and hope you will all soon feel much stronger very soon.
Joyce
http://www.thestarlitecafe.com/poems/105/poem_91162513.html |
Doc_dyr
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Username: Doc_dyr
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 03:32 pm: |
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Aunty Jeri May you and don and your brother feel our love and prayers and the angels there to help you all. We love you and are sending our strength to help you through this time
doreen
may life give you it's best, and you live life to your best
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Mistymaiden
Starlite Member
Username: Mistymaiden
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 02:31 pm: |
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Jeri, I am so sorry you have these heartachs now. I pray each day shall become easier, and the Lord will show forth His comforting hand toward you.
love & big hugs for you,
Norma |
Hhazlett26
Starlite Member
Username: Hhazlett26
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 01:58 pm: |
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Oh Auntie Jeri I wish I could give you a great big hug and be there by your side! I am sorry you are having to go through so much right now I am praying for your continued strength and for a speedy recovery for both Don and your brother. I love you much and hope there is nothing but sunshine and good news in the coming days!
Live, Laugh, Love & Write!!
Organ Donors are HEROES I think of mine each day!
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Tinyteddy
Starlite Moderator
Username: Tinyteddy
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 01:19 pm: |
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Auntie Jeri, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your brother and Don and my shoulders are always here if you ever need them.
In loving memory of our sweet Mama Sonshine, Mary Anne
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Abbasewe
Starlite Member
Username: Abbasewe
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 12:17 pm: |
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Dear sweet Jeri... I am so sorry...You are brave dear heart...you have always been so caring about us all...Ruby is right...it is our time to show you how much we love you. Oh how I wish I was closer... in spirit ...imagine me near holding my hand on your shoulder.... With my love, your Debs PS Thank you Ruby... God bless...
A flower from me to you.
~Debera~
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Whispermoon
Starlite Member
Username: Whispermoon
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 12:03 pm: |
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My dear sweet Jeri, I am so so sorry you are having to deal with so much! Life just isn't fair sometimes and I have no answers why! I will pray for you and your beloved Don and for your brother also! Please try to take at least a day and rest! We love you so much here at Starlite and miss you! Sending you bunches of hugz! Pam 
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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Jollynoblefrog
Starlite Member
Username: Jollynoblefrog
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 11:39 am: |
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NEW NEWS ABOUT MORNING SONG...She has reached the limits of both her physical and emotional strength. not only is she dealing with the fact that Don ha been transferred to a rehab facility more then an hours drive away... he is being prepared to ( if necessary ) adapt to a life time of wheel chair living. Because of the condition of her back this poses a number of problems for Morning Song, To further devastate her world her beloved brother who lives in the same town last evening suffered a stroke, Fortunately they got him to the hospital in time for medical intervention and as present it seems only the speech centers of the brain have so far been involved, and his speech altho present is slurred, Hopefully his recovery will be complete, She however having held up so bravely though so much is exhausted, So Starliters please pray for her you have loved her work for years,, now is the time to come together and show her the love she always gives us so freely..
AS A MATTER OF FACT,, THE PRIVATE CHALLENGE THEME OF THE WEEK hosted by Dory has turned into a deposit for you poems and prayers of hope for her.. Won't you please join me there and show her how much you care.. Thank you so much for listening ,, now please put your hands together and pray with me.... Sincerely Froggie |
Doc_dyr
Starlite Member
Username: Doc_dyr
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 02:54 pm: |
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Aunty you and don always are in my prayers and am sending extra for you both
doreen
may life give you it's best, and you live life to your best
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Rainspirit
Starlite Member
Username: Rainspirit
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 06:23 pm: |
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Update From Morning Song (Jeri)
I received an email from Jeri today. She has asked me to share this with you.
The following is from her email
" It appears that there isn't going to be a miraculous recovery like I had hoped would occur from the infusion therapy. And I have a feeling it's going to be a slow process after all. I see progress, but it's so very little. But the doctors said the are optimistic, so I'm trying to be too.
They are sending Don to a Kaiser Facility in Vallejo, which is about an hour and a half from here. They say it is a State of the Art Rehabilitation Center, and that he will receive intensive physical therapy (3 hours a day), and coping skills such as getting in and out of a wheel chair, and day to day living skills. But of course, I'm hoping he won't need those because he's GOING TO WALK AGAIN!!!:
Please Starliters, Continue to keep Jeri and Don in your prayers...
Thank you
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Kelly
Starlite Member
Username: Kelly
| | Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 09:29 pm: |
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I will pray for you, Jeri...and send my love!
Kelly |
Theodora_onken
Starlite Member
Username: Theodora_onken
| | Posted on Friday, August 06, 2010 - 09:16 pm: |
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My Dearest Jeri,
You have to know that i have been praying for both you and Don since i heard...when Ruby wrote me the other day and told me that Don was showing some improvement...and that they were treating the inflamation with steroids i had hope...not entirely sure what has happened but have a feeling with the combination of hemoglobin, rehabilitation therapy and Prayer coming from all of us here at the Starlite and from your own home family Don will return to you walking in the front door with both legs!
Know everyone will keep on praying and Dory will keep that candle lit!
As Debera has said: 'God Is So Good!'
Love you,
Theo
Theodora Onken
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Josharon
Starlite Member
Username: Josharon
| | Posted on Friday, August 06, 2010 - 07:49 pm: |
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I rejoice with you on this good news regarding Don. I shall keep him and you my prayers. Our Lord is ever faithful, may He give you strength and hope for each day.
God bless you both, sharon |
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