Hello friends and family,
I know it has been quite some time since I have posted, but today I found the energy to do so. I am trying to settle in with my parents. It seems strange being back home; I feel like a teenager without their energy. I m still trying to figure out how my daily activity should be. I feel limited at this moment with the constant abdominal pain and the constant need to go to the bathroom.
Since I have been here, my cousins come and stop by to see me. Some of them come and give me hand and foot massages. This has been so wonderful for my weak body. I want to reach out and thank all of them for being so kind and giving. I am blessed to have you guys in my life.
I want to thank Cliff for making me those wonderful brownies. I was very touched that you went out of your comfort zone and baked me something. I am blessed to have you in my life. Thank you for the posts and the brownies.
To all those who continue to post, email, text, and mail, I want to thank you. I feel connected and that makes me happy.
I am not too thrilled about my care here. The place I went last Friday was dirty and unwelcoming to say the least. I met with a fellow and not a real doctor. She was nice enough, but first thing they said until insurance kicks in no treatment where as in Mn they said let's take care of you and we will worry about insurance later. So basically my treatment has been delayed and will be until insurance comes through. My parents are of course worried with this delay. We are hoping and praying that soon insurance will kick in and I can begin my treatment.
Well, that's about it for now. Nothing to exciting. I ask that you keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
With love and admiration for all,
Ferdousi
Sending you love and warm thoughts. I hope they can resume treatment for you soon.
ReplyDeleteShauna Franklin
It is great to see you back here. :) And to hear the news straight from the horse's mouth. Keep getting better!
ReplyDeleteI hope the insurance issue is straightened out soon so you can get further help. And one more thing, be nice to your parents. :)
Take care friend, Neda.
Today, while remembering some of the beautiful people I knew in Platteville, I decided to to a web search to see who I could find. And here you are! I don't know whether or not you will remember me, but you and Selina occasionally watched over our four daughters...and we were ALL very fond of you! It saddens me to have come upon your blog and to learn of your illness and all of the challenges that surround it. Know that I hold you fondly in my heart, and lovingly in my prayers! <3
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you have a little strength back. I cannot imagine how difficult it is to have to fight so hard everyday. I think about you a lot and you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. It always puts a smile on my face to remember the fun we shared when we did all the fun stuff before Sara got married. I don't think I will ever forget the look on your face when our "guest" showed up at her bridal lunch. You are an incredible mother, friend and woman. I hope you can draw strength from knowing how much we all love and care about you.
ReplyDeleteI am happy to see you have some strength back for posting. I have been kinda slacking on the e-mails, txts, etc. lately. Sorry... :(
ReplyDeleteKnow that I keep praying for you, though, even if I am not the best at keeping in touch.
With much love - Ken
hi Ferdousi-
ReplyDeletei hope you were able to enjoy the brownies. i took a CNA class at the local community college ('certified' nursing assistant) just last semester mostly because i realized how hard it is to find people who have been through some trauma and can perhaps remember how much it means to be rolled over or given a few minutes of touch/massage. we did some clinical training at a local nursing home and there was a resident who had broken her arm and we had such fun just moving her arm up and down and back and forth. she was so grateful. i wish i could be there for you as you were for me. maybe this summer.
sorry to hear about the insurance situation but glad that you have found your voice and spoke up. don't take their nonsense!!!
hope you are able to enjoy some music and relax comfortably. my thoughts are with you, always-
love c/nc
Dearest Rina,
ReplyDeleteOur special little Club. You and I have so much in common with our Cancers. Here are some of my thoughts for you:
1. I try to find a little good in every day. Try it, it helps.
2. May 27th, Friday, 10:00p.m., So sick, I truly prayed to God to give me some relief...............And he did.
3. December 1st, late evening, The above happened again.
4. When people start to smother you, put on a surgical mask. It scares them away :-)
5. When frustrated, you might as well tell God what you think, cause he knows it anyway.
6. Dear Rina, you almost get used to the pain and nausea, but it's the "suffering" that is so difficult for me.
7. Jot down your thoughts and pleasures. Some of mine are walking the land, woodsmoke, watching my bride; or writing crazy things like "before I became a man, I was an arrow..........long time ago.
8. Peace be with you my friend. Sara's Dad, Dan Harvey
Rina, I hope your treatment has resumed. Know that I am praying for you and thinking of you every day. Beth
ReplyDeleteGood to see words from you, makes one believe in the power of prayer. I hope the insurance issue gets resolved and you can resume treatment. All the best, always in our prayers
ReplyDeleteHi Rina, How are you? I hope things start turning around for you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I work at uw... If there is anything I can ever do for you, just ask! Kori s.
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