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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light ![]() |
I have missed you all so very, very, much! I have spent the last two months in Hell and this "angel" can promise you that Heaven is a far nicer place to be! I was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 24th and ended up staying for 7 weeks!!! I had emegency open heart surgery for a quadruple by-pass and then the complications started! It was unbelievable all the things that happened to me! I was the youngest person on the ward. It is a genetic thing! I eat healthily, exercise, take suppliments and meditate and I end up with coronary artery disease! Go figure! Well, I suppose the writing was on the wall because my brother had the same operation a few months ago--thankfully minus all the complications that I endured. Apparently I never had a heart attack per se, however my coronary arteries were all nearly totally blocked and it was a miracle that I was able to function with only a very small amount of blood going to my heart. The doctors said that my my heart is very strong from years of exercising and now I have new plumbing! After 7 weeks of hospital I went to a friend's house to recuperate for two weeks and during that time I had an RN visit me daily to change my dressings etc. I have now just arrived at our new home. I left our previous one on Dec. 24 and have come home to a brand new one! My daughter Shannon shouldered most of the move herself! Packing, notifying, organizing, cleaning, orchestrating...She even handled the affairs re my business!--while she's teaching full time, working on her Master's degree, has an e-commerce business, and had her Mom almost die just a few weeks after her fiance's father did die! My other daughter would come over and help out whenever she could. She was very helpful to both me and her sister. I am so blessed to have such loving and responsible daughters. I am still quite weak and it will take some time to get back on my feet. Shannon would read the loving messages to me from you who have touched my heart during my time here at Passions. You helped to keep my spirits up and I truly appreciated your loving, caring, and encouraging words. My computer was just set up last night and I haven't got a new email address as yet. I'll post it when I have one. I read all your responses to Shannon's announcements and up-date re my condition. You are all the REAL angels!!! Again my thanks for your prayers, love and continued friendship. I have a strong and healthy heart with brand new pipes! I'm now set to embrace the next half of my life with enthusiasm and gratefulness! ![]() Love Always, Linda/EA/Earth Angel |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, I was going to ask "what happened" but I think you just filled in all the details! Don't hit that brick wall - let those wonderful daughters care for you, and build your strength back up as you can! 'Cause you know reading poetry can be a real handfull a times! We've missed you! Welcome HOME! |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Linda, just a short HUG and HI, good to hear you are recovering well. And family does come in very handy, huh? Will say more later... Barry |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Linda glad you are back and wanted to share a little cute story with you about my Dad, he had heart surgery and they used a pig's value to repair his heart. He swore if he lived he would never eat pork again, in honor of that pig, and he never did! ![]() |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() (does happy dance in tears of joy) Oh Linda, just turning on the computer just now to see you've returned has literally left me flooding in tears to know all our angel hugs came through for you and now you are sounding as if you're all brand-new yet the same angel as ever, yay! (wipes tears) I have thought of you too much and have prayed for you every night as I also have with Auguste, and knew heavens angels would reach out to their Earth Angel! (big angel friendship hugs) ![]() God Bless You, dearest friend, I am so happy for you and can't wait to read all your new poetry, yay! (jumps up and down with wings flapping like a hummingbird on a first date) ![]() Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
My continued thoughts are with you, EA! ![]() |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
![]() Oooooohhhhhh...Linda, I also want to add that your Shannon truly has the golden angel heart you do! Reading her updates about you and reading just now of how she helped with a majority of the move made me cry knowing how blessed of a family you have and how I know the love you share between mother and daughter is angelic forever! ![]() God Bless You Both, and I hope soon Shannon joins in the poetic tradition of your family, yay! ![]() Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
My friend, I'm so sorry for all you've endured... but the key is that you DID endure... and are back with us! Take care of you... You are SO welcome! *S* |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Welcome back to the blue Earth Angel, glad the replumbing went alright. Take care now, we'll be going nowhere, just waiting for your return. Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hello sweet Linda Lou!! You just don't know what a thrill and joy it was for me to open up Announcements and see my wonderful little Earthey Angel friend on here!! I'm so sorry for all that you have endured, yet so happy that you are back "home" with us. We love you so much, sweet friend. Take care of yourself and let your darling daughters help take care of you. Thank them for me and give them a hug from me, too. ![]() Heart hugs to you all, ![]() Ethel Mae |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
EarthyOne~ Giving thanks for prayers answered~ ![]() *sighing* with relief in hearing that you are A-Okay ! ![]() *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
God bless each and every one of you! Your caring words added some glorious sunshine to my day! Loving hugs to you all! EA |
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Nightshade![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
My goodness Linda! What a time you have had! Thank the Lord you are going to be well and blessing these pages of blue before we know it. Try not to overdo and get as much rest as each day permits. Big Hugs, Chris ![]() |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Linda, I am so glad you are okay. I have missed you so much. Big Hugs, my friend. Take care of yourself. ![]() |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Linda... Reading your words and knowing that you are doing better puts a smile on my face. Welcome back dear lady...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh Linda!!! ![]() I'm so happy you're going to be okay and will return to these blue halls real soon! You take care of YOU first...we'll be here waiting. Thank your daughter for the updates too! She is a gem!! ~Soft smiles & healing hugs, Nancy~ |
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Kahlil Senior Member
since 2003-04-12
Posts 1881 |
Yayyyyyyyyyy!!!!! You're home!!! Take your time, take it easy, get well all the way, and we will be here when you're ready. Hug those precious daughters of yours for me. I'm so glad you had their help and loving support. happy dance, happy dance... ~K~ |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
I'm so glad you are on the road to getting better. Warm wishes to you! ![]() |
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Greeneyes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
gentle hugssss Linda and welcome home I will keep you in thought and prayer missed you and your words, and look forward when you are able to reading this journey.... ![]() ~~**~~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Linda, you surely have been missed! We have all been thinking about you and praying for you. Glad to see you are back and recovering well...you are an angel hugs, Dixie |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Linda, thank you for coming in for this update. You surely have endured a difficult time, to say the least! In our hearts we are connected and it feels good to hear your uplifting words. You are indeed ready to go on with increased enthusiasm. That's wonderful, your attitude is what will accelerate your total recovery. My best wishes. Sending much love and light. Margherita ![]() |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Welcome back Linda. I'm sorry you had such a rough time health-wise. But I hope you are on the road to recovery and will start to post again. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, my goodness! All of your well-wishes and loving words are greatly appreciated. Every endearing mot is medicine that aids me in my recovery. My body is incredibly weak, but my spirit is strong and I look forward to the day when I am able to participate more fully at PiP. Sending much love to you all, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (02-22-2004 04:38 PM).] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
My goodness Linda, you've been through a lot ... what a wonderful thing to hear that you are recovering well, and that your daughters were able to help with so much during such a difficult time. ![]() "Welcome Home" and take care. It's great to see you here again! ![]() |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I felt so badly... *bratty grin* You always offer comforting wings... and all I have are these hoop skirts that make sitting difficult to impossible... *G* It is SO good to have you back, dear lady... so good to know that you're recovering... may you receive as many smiles as you've given so generously. *S* |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Linda, giving thanks and more thanks to God for prayers answered. I'm so sorry for all you had to endure but sister, thanking God again that you are on the road to recovery. Love you lots, Marti |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
A gentle ![]() -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thank you for the loving remarks, my friends! Unfortunately I've had another setback. My back is out from being in bed for so long and it has affected my shoulder, neck and my breathing. This pain is almost as bad as the pain caused by my open-heart surgery! Gadzooks, will the complications please stop coming! ~ Oh, yes! I know they will, but Dear God if You're listening (and I know You are), I would much prefer that they stop coming now as opposed to later! ![]() Love & Light, EA |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah dear Linda... I'm so sorry about the setbacks you are having to endure. Please know that loving thoughts and healing prayers are being sent your way today. ~Soft smiles & tender healing hugs, Nancy~ |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA, I am so glad that you are doing well! What an ordeal, thankful that you are recuperating and it sounds as though your spirits are high. (They always have been, so I am not surprised ![]() You are a joy and it is a wonderful gift to have been linked with you through your writing. Yes, this is a marvolous site. Take care of yourself and on to a full recovery. Waiting for you to "pipe up" ![]() Love, SG |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ Oh, it is wonderful hearing from you! You have been sorely missed. I hope that all has been going well for you! Yes, I'm well on my way to a full-recovery! ~ actually, I will be a new and improved me! In fact, yesterday, a miracle occurred and I am absolutely thrilled! The Universe does come through ~ when you have the faith that all will be well! ![]() Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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bslicker![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Wecome Home bernie ![]() A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bernie ~ "Welcome home" has such a nice ring to it! ![]() Thank you! Springtime hugs, EA |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
I'm so glad to have the fortune of being able to read your optimistic poems and of how you have been re-plumbed. It can not have been easy. I admire your stick-to-it-iviness! It's sounds as if you'll be off and running with all the support you've received from your family, friends, and angels. Good luck to you and your brother in your continued recovery. Thank you for advising me of this section. Sadie |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thanks for dropping by, Sadie! You can learn so much in Announcements so I am glad that I was able to steer you this way! Thank you for your concern and caring ways. Yes, I have a loving circle of family and friends who are here for me ~ and it has made all the difference! ![]() ![]() EA |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Linda, I've noticed that about Piptalk. There are so many caring people here. It is a nice place to be! Thanks again for referring me here. I hope you are feeling better each day. Sadie |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sadie ~ Gadzooks! I was not a happy camper for a couple of months, however, I am nearly over all of the fall-out from all the complications and I am feeling fantastic! In fact, all my systems are functioning well and I'm happy and grateful to be alive! ![]() Yeppers! Nothing like a bit of hell to make one appreciate the little bits of heaven in one's life! lol Take care, Dear One, ![]() EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (04-01-2004 01:35 AM).] |
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