Changes
June 15, 2008 10:28pm
Today has had some changes that are both good and bad to my desire to be home again soon. First of all the wing I was on will be undergoing …
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About Me
As shown here I am but a baby held in the gentle hands of God. I believe He is in control completely because I want Him to be not because He insists on it. I am Married, three children and five grandkids. I'm a friend that gives until no longer able. That's a lonely place at times but God puts others in my path. He is the strength in my marriage and family. After retirement we hope to serve God together.
Interests
I like to be creative, read and cared for children in my home until May 2008. I was a bookkeeper for many years and sang semi-professionally. Helping others in any way I can by listening and offering God's council fulfills my life.
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Recent Activity
June 17
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PudsyP commented on JeffAndrew’s journal entry Didnt take the cell/Found out she was cheating on me 1:58am
I'm sorry you are hurting so deeply. No one deserves that hurt. Sylvia…
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PudsyP commented on grammylorrie’s journal entry Journal Entry for June 8, 2008 1:54am
Return when you are ready. God can give your inner heart healing...let him .... Sylvia…
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PudsyP gave grammylorrie a Prayer 1:51am
I haven't forgotten you and can still pray in my heart from this bed. God loves you and can and will…
June 16
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PudsyP gave RollerBowler a Hug 8:39am
Thanks and I hope you did too. I'm still in hospital but my hubby and daughter were here for a few hours…
June 4
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PudsyP commented on ShuriScraps’s journal entry Rough Sunday 7:51pm
Sorry to hear about your cat and I understand exactly how hard a decision to let her go can be. Hsad…
May 31
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PudsyP wrote a journal entry: Boy am I ready!! 4:21am
We are leaving for Tn mountains in about 4 hours. I have not yet gone to bed although I got myself ready…
May 30
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PudsyP commented on scareddakota’s journal entry Dakota 2:30am
Jami, I am so sorry this happened and although Dakota was hurt he was also not killed and that is a blessing…
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PudsyP wrote a journal entry: Maia's visit 2:03am
Maia looked so much bigger and older when she walked in my kitchen yesterday. She had on new clothes…
May 28
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PudsyP wrote a journal entry: Getting a visit !!! 11:57am
I called Maia's mommy yesterday to see if perhaps she could bring Maia over for one of her promised…
May 23
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PudsyP wrote a journal entry: Death of another child 9:08am
Yesterday I read of the tragic death of another child. This time it was the adopted daughter of a well…
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Father's Day Wishes
June 14, 2008 10:00pm
Tomorrow is Father'S Day in the USA and perhaps other countries as well. I can think of many good years with my Dad as he tried to be the best he …
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Hospital Again
June 10, 2008 11:35am
I am here again! When my Dr saw me he put me right back in the hospital for what looks like Pneumonia this time. I knew I was in trouble last …
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Home
June 8, 2008 2:30am
Finally arrived home and now have at least become more relaxed and with nothing to do but lay here and hope to feel better little by little I will …
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better than yewterday
June 5, 2008 10:42pm
I tried to reach my Dr but he is also on vacation so I will just have to wait until next week to find out anything new about this problem. I tried to …
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Thanks PudsyP, (Sylvia), for everything you did for everyone and for me, and the honor it was to have received your thoughts, goodwill, and advise when I met you in the month of May, and even more unforgetable, in June, on your last posts, a few days before you said goodbye, on my Birthday... I had been expecting for a long time a call from my sister, because of a past situation where she had hurt me profoundly. Well, she called on my birthday and asked if she could pass by my house. I thought it over, and did my best to open my heart and perhaps give her another chance to straigthen things out, which I deeply desired. Well, she came oblivious to the situation, and was bothered when I approached the issue. She brought me a bottle of wine and a card, "to my sister..." which bothered me also. However, the most important thing I really yearned for, the listening with understanding, that she could not do. She ignored me and left the house. I felt that my sacrifice to let her come had been in vain, my hopes crushed, and I just lost it. I did something I regret, but I was so filled with sorrow, I just threw the wine bottle on the driveway, hard, from inside the house, three steps up from the ground that is filled with gravel. She came back and said, "I love you but I can't see you anymore," and I said the same words back to her. I then gave a second glimpse at the wine bottle, checking to see if It was leaking from underneath or something, because it did not seem to break, and went inside. But the thought persisted, and I decided to go outside and check the bottle anyway. I leaned down, moved it carefully, not to be cut by a piece of glass, and noticed that the liquid was still inside. I picked the bottle, inspected it, and long and behold, it was in perfect condition, only the back label was a little scratched. I could not believe it. Later, when I sat in front of my computer, and found out PudsyP had passed, I could not help but think about one of her messages concerning her own sister. How much she loved her, and what she would have given just for a moment wih her. Yet, this wine bottle did not break. Could there be a connection? I believe there was. You have touched my life in a huge way, and you have left a lasting impression in me. I am so grateful, by the way you chose to be, and the things you chose to do, all in the middle of your suffering. I sign goodby with my logon name, Jeff the one my father would have chosen for me (Jeffrey), and Andrew, our family name. Perhaps you solved that problem as well, inadvertedly letting me know which name(s) to choose. These are also the names of your two beloved sons, and you said that my logon name, "in that order," got your attention. I am humbled by you, and by the way that God works in such mysterious ways. God Bless You Always, Jeff Andrew
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My dear dear Sylvia - words can't express how much I will miss you! You meant so much to me and especially to my marriage! You were SO good to Maia and Jack and they will miss you. You are now in God's hands to do with what He will, and you can take a deep breath without struggling, so I know you are in better hands! I know you are rejoicing to be in God's kingdom! I will ensure Maia never forgets you! God bless you and keep you, my friend. Lenora
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Sweet Sylvia, You are are now Home with our Heavenly Father, safe in His arms! Heaven received a true blessing this morning, and, I know all rejoiced when Heaven's doors opened and welcomed you in. I will miss you so much, but, one day I will see you again in our home where you now reside! Thank you for your friendship and your love, I will always cherish you, Jami
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Support Groups
Close Asthma
Type: Cough Variant AsthmaI had asthma for about 30 yrs and never found continuous relief until moving to NC away from the NYC area. Lately I've got a bad cough from bronchial asthma. Lately I seem more bothered than ever. I've been fighting a constant Bronchial infection for over a year and the coughing never stops. Now I've seen a Pulmonolgist who tells me my cough can't be asthma realted and I need further tests. This may get intersting.
Treatments
- Accolate Working / Worked
- I was put on Accolate 13 yrs ago. It gave me the relief I needed. I have had few attacks in 13 yrs.
- Advair Somewhat Helpful
- My mouth gets ulcers from it even when rinsing. Dr gave special mouthwash to help. I was switched to another inhaled medication.
- Albuterol Somewhat Helpful
- When diagnosed with continuous bronchial asthma which filled me with thick mucos I used 4-6 treatments per day along with steroids. Didn't rid me of the attacks though.
- Inhaler Working / Worked
- Keeps me wheezing a little less
- Serevent Working / Worked
- Temporarily
- Singulair Not Working
- Saw little difference and had mouth sores.
Close Diets & Weight Maintenance
I have been overweight since age 14. I asked my Dr about lapband surgery recently but insurance does not cover it. I'm still fighting this on my own. I do not overeat but due to 3 knee replacements, hypothyroid and asthma I can not exercise as I need to. 8 yrs ago I lost 85 lbs but after 3 yrs it started to come back slowly. I was frantic. Using Phenterimine again but with side effects I didn't have before. I won't give up but it's so hard.
Treatments
- Atkins Diet Not Working
- Tried this with my husband recently. He lost a lot and I only a little because I can't exercise enough.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- For years I have done this and I seem to stay healthy but still overweight. Helps me keep from gaining more but can't lose what I already have.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- Keeps me from gaining more but not helping me lose any
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- With Phenteremine appetite suppresent and energy stimulant I've lost 23 lbs. so far
Open Infidelity
I have a healthy and strong marriage but have had two children who went through failed marriages due to infidelity of their mates. In support of good friends I have been a sounding board when they need to talk and they seem to find my advice and biblical input helpful while working to keep their marriages together.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Working / Worked
- My husband and I found that by going to counseling ourselves we were better able to help our children move on and stop hurt we also felt.
- Forgiveness Working / Worked
- Even as a m-i-l I had to learn to forgive in order to give my remarried children a better chance to heal. We gave the hurt to God and HE has made all the difference. They have also been able to forgive. Thank God for His grace.
Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)
I have many years of experience as a Nanny for infants and toddlers. I am currently caring for a 22 month old and a 1 yr old. I love them both but sometimes they are so energetic I am exhausted wbefore they leave. At 61 I wonder if I can come up with new things for them to do without me jumping through hoops to keep them interested. I don't like T.V. or DVD babysitting much.
Open Depression
Type: Seasonal Affective DisorderI've had my ups and downs with depression over the past 10 yrs. I believe I now have a handle on it thanks to my Dr, my husband, daughter and her husband. Most of all I thank God for His eternal gift of hope.
Treatments
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- Helped for a while but I needed to change.
- Lexapro Working / Worked
- With adjusted amounts I have found I can deal with most things every day now.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Of course they help, it's hard to be positive and negative at the same time.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- When I am at my lowest I find it hard to pray and read but I can force myself to remember the verses I was taught by my mother many years ago and it moves me to a place where I can again go to God.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- This got me started toward a better mindset and medication to hep me endure daily.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Without the understanding and patience and encouragement of my family I would have never gone to get help.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Writing is one of my best outlets. When I can read what I wrote and delete it from my blog I know I am moving forward.
Open Adoption
I have an 8 yr old adopted grand daughter. She is starting to have daily episodes of crying and won't eat. We are trying to find a reason and this site has given me clues to adoption blues
