Here is the "star of the day"...Miss Linda.....
Boy, what a trip! I feel like I'm coming out of my haze now (maybe it helps that I have pretty much weaned myself off the morphine).
You guys are so awesome! I honestly don't know how people go through this without the peanut gallery like I have. I just wish you could understand how much I love you all. I know I am strong, but your strength helps me so much stay empowered.
Dealing with all this new stuff is going to be a challenge, but you all know I am up for anything (p.s. don't tell God that; I've told him I've had enough!).
Love and gratitude
Linda......
ps...Dave Wood...Linda's message above is very "heartfelt"....she was sobbing while reading it back to us....wondering if it was "ok"....we all said it was "grand"!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
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Hi you two!! It is so good to hear that you're doing so much better, Linda! Thank you for that lovely note... you are (as we've said all along) simply one amazing lady! We love being your peanut gallery... just wish we lived closer so we could see you too, but know that you're always close in thought. :)
Have a wonderful day... and get well soon. We know you'll be ready to get going on finding your new home as soon as you are up and about, right?! :)
Take care... love to both of you!
Jim and Swee
Linda, as ALWAYS, great to hear from you, especially at this time. (Dave, we also appreciate all you do to keep us up-to-date.) More hugs from the peanut gallery, even if we can't do that in person. At least we now have a name!
Keep an eye on that hubby of yours. We know he has been through a lot too. Rest up, move on.
Your frozen friend in the Midwest.
Marilyn
Aw, Linda, you made *me* cry. I always try to be a little bit silly to lift your spirits but I'm serious when I say that I do care so much about how you are doing and how Dave is doing as well.
It's nice to know that I'm a member of the peanut gallery because I spent my youth watching (was it Howdy Doody?) where they had a loyal peanut gallery there too. It's a very happy feeling to belong to such a good group of people.
Hope you get well in Jif. OH, that was BAD and I can feel a lot more coming on so I'll sign off in a hurry.
Marjorie
To Grandma Linda,
I hope you get your voice back and your cough and cancer go away and I hope you feel better soon!
Love, Taigen
Nothing wrong with sobbing. I was doing it while I was reading your note. Glad you're doing better. Keep it up! Julie Brown
Hello, Linda & Dave;
when you talk about a"journey" it seems to paint a totally different picture in our minds... this is like you are jet-setting through tournadoes, not knowing where the next one will touch down ... and yet, here you are standing straight up to all of life's storms, thanks to your togetherness and faith giving you extraordinary strength!What an inspiration to all of us! We admire both of you and want to send you as much love, good wishes and prayers as you possibly can fathom! Glen listened to all those blogs I read to him just now ...I made the mistake of not checking in during the holidays thinking you were having a grand time with your "kids" and taking off to Florida!(And I was worried about the weather forecast down there knowing how much you wanted to get away from the cold!!!) Great news, that you conquered all those new challenges -and still are, hopefully without further obstacles, enough of those! Bonus: you made a deal for the sale of your home!!! That must be coming as a great relief! How many hugs can we send you? Glen sends extra love and prayers, as he identifies a little bit with some of your feelings! Always in our thoughts and prayers...get well (or "weller")Love Glen &Sibyll.
PS:Your note Linda goes right to our hearts: the love and passion you bring forth from a hospital bed is unbelievable! You cheer us up, well aside of the tears, when we are trying to do that for you!
Linda & Dave;
I didn't realize you were in Salem, you could have had lunch at our house, even a "hit and run" moment would have been fine with us. Glen invited some long time friends for a belated B.D.lunch (from 1pm to 6pm!) on Thursday, since Sacha wanted to take him out on his true B.D. on the 5th of January .. he chose decadent dessert place "Papa Hyden's" on 23rd, very predictable ... the first place he wanted to go to when he had his first outing from the Good Samaritan Rehab Center! Tomorrow, Sacha will come down for her birthday, for dinner at "home", so I better get started on the French pastry for a "Mille Feuilles"- Napoleon, her favorite dessert. We've had a lot of time with Guy and Sacha, as well as friends over the holidays and are extremely thankful for each moment of sharing. We decided we just give all our time to each other rather than running around for gifts ...well, a couple stocking stuffers were already handy! I'm sure you can appreciate those kind of sentiments! Again, LOADS of LOVE! Sibyll
I have been hoping for a note from you Linda and kept the blog open to see if it was forthcoming. I told God last night that you had definitely had enough, way more than your share. Guess he knew you were up for the challenge, I can't say I would have been. Hang in their sweet friend. You mean so much to me. Love you too, Dave. Your friend always, Judy
I am glad your "peanut galley" is there for you. Boy, I shedded some tears too. I know you will lick this again. You got that "believing spirit" and I know this doesn't always help but God doesn't give us anything more than we can handle. You are here because you are teaching us all a great lesson about what real believing is all about. You are a GREAT Teacher, Linda.
Side note-It is still COLD in Nebraska. Aren't you glad you are not in Florida.God just didn't want Florida to have the warm weather without you there.
Love you both, Janet
God Bless you Linda, you are an inspiration for all of us. Be strong and God will show you the way. Please know that I am thinking of both of you and you are a wonderful team. Just keep smiling! Love Marilyn Davis
It's good to see you writing your own thoughts on the blog - a sign of your strength. Can't believe you just had major surgery a few days ago. We're so very proud of you! Don't forget how much we love you!!!
Marlin & Joni
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