tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post1397509008751733068..comments2023-10-25T08:09:31.716-07:00Comments on My Rose Cottage Studio: I'm Going To Pretend For One More Day...Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-88440857130554245152008-05-22T20:42:00.000-07:002008-05-22T20:42:00.000-07:00Suzanne, I can only echo what everyone else here h...Suzanne, I can only echo what everyone else here has already said. I am sorry that I only got around to your blog today; ever since getting back from Montreal I have been playing catch up with everyone's blogs and there are so many to visit...but yours should have been in the top three. Look what I missed....the Buddy rescue, and now this. <BR/><BR/>You know, all those animals depend on you, and you must do your best for yourself, in order to care for them as you so ardently do.<BR/><BR/>You know what they say on airplanes...first the mama has to put the oxygen mask on herself, and THEN on her babies. Without her own oxygen, she is of no use to anyone.<BR/><BR/>Please, please, do not delay in obtaining medical treatment in situations like this--nothing else is more important, health comes first.<BR/><BR/>Okay, nuff said, aside from "Get well soon!" I am rooting for you as are many others! <BR/><BR/>Oh, one more thing: You are in my prayers. I still haven't gotten over to that site you recommend...but I'm headed there soon!Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810442216887536113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-73472081797125457802008-05-22T12:04:00.000-07:002008-05-22T12:04:00.000-07:00Good gravy Suzanne! I haven't seen you on the blo...Good gravy Suzanne! I haven't seen you on the blogs for awhile and I kept thinking to myself what has happened to Suzanne???<BR/><BR/>I finally get over here to see where you have been? Funny how I couldn't stop thinking about you, sad I didn't take the time to find out sooner. I could have at least been praying, which is why I think I was being reminded of you. Someone I have only chatted with on the internet just a few times. Though you made a big impression ;)<BR/><BR/><BR/>I hope things get resolved for you, and you get to the bottom of your symptoms.<BR/><BR/>Prayers are going up!a woman who ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136374470040601602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-72134711155966405142008-05-22T10:12:00.000-07:002008-05-22T10:12:00.000-07:00Suzanne,All I can say is I am so, so sorry.I reall...Suzanne,<BR/><BR/>All I can say is I am so, so sorry.<BR/><BR/>I really am so, so sorry.<BR/><BR/>I've said it before and I'll say it again - I am a very visual person and I generally don't *read* blogs - I just look at the pictures.<BR/><BR/>So you're flowers looked so beautiful, I just looked at them. Just looked and enjoyed them and skipped the writing. Skipped the writing completely, almost as if it wasn't there.<BR/><BR/>I am so, so, so sorry for not reading it.<BR/><BR/>You must have thought me uncaring not to comment. I just didn't know that between the lovely flowers lay something so bad :(<BR/><BR/>And all the time, all I can say is I'm so, so sorry, and that I am a fool.<BR/><BR/>:(<BR/><BR/>Wishing you all the best.<BR/>xxxShutterspyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07933936629685995574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-15972496809580347122008-05-19T06:02:00.000-07:002008-05-19T06:02:00.000-07:00HEy Suzanne....figured I'd stop by and say hello. ...HEy Suzanne....figured I'd stop by and say hello. I can't imagine what you are going through. I hope things get back to where they were before.<BR/><BR/>And to go off subject for a moment...I do love animals. All of my pets have been rescues. Two ended being diabetic (insulin twice a day) and one cat ended with mega colon. Our pointer was a rescue at a day old. She had a cleft palet and was to be killed by the breeder. We got ahold of her and put a tube down her throat into he stomach and pumped food in every two hours. She is now four with a fixed mouth and loves to run in the yard. We even had a cancerous tumor removed from our hampster. My wife just got laid off work but she works as a vet tech.hnter1018https://www.blogger.com/profile/11357754994267135456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-29400675373554781282008-05-19T03:23:00.000-07:002008-05-19T03:23:00.000-07:00Suze,Just a brief one to say that I'm still thinki...Suze,<BR/><BR/>Just a brief one to say that I'm still thinking of you. I'm not going to write a huge comment, because everything's been said before, and I don't want to waste the time that you could spend resting doing nothing. That's right. Doing nothing.<BR/>Now, go, get!<BR/>PxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-54103445240028246912008-05-19T00:08:00.000-07:002008-05-19T00:08:00.000-07:00Hi Suzanne, So glad to hear that this wasn't a he...Hi Suzanne,<BR/><BR/> So glad to hear that this wasn't a heart attack or stroke, but am worried about what the CAT scan might find. <BR/><BR/>Love and prayers.Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187266415669955956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-6080212776942004052008-05-18T21:12:00.000-07:002008-05-18T21:12:00.000-07:00Hey Suze, I am here to drool over my beautiful Bou...Hey Suze,<BR/> I am here to drool over my beautiful Bouquet!!! The roses ares so beautiful, I love them so much. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!<BR/><BR/> I am glad you will get the cat scan this week, hopefully that will help figure out what is going on.<BR/><BR/>The food is soooo good over at the Cafe...I have just left there for a few minutes, am ready to go join you and Cece on the sofa...I did see a man in a trenchcoat there...<BR/><BR/>Love you,<BR/>GigGighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842249176478470254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-19812457913445991262008-05-18T13:46:00.000-07:002008-05-18T13:46:00.000-07:00Many Thanks, Suzanne! Please help yourself to the...Many Thanks, Suzanne! Please help yourself to the photo & thank you for asking. :) I'm sure we've much to visit about. I had a kitty, 'Sage', too ... hence the name 'Sweet Sage'. Long story .. will post it eventually. He is no longer with us. :(<BR/>You can find me here as well .. rosesonyourway.blogspot.com, graphics were just uploaded on Friday. Not sure where I'm headed with TWO blogs, but feel free to join me on the journey. <BR/>Take CareSweet Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09263021046919703237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-68963885854165644912008-05-18T13:44:00.000-07:002008-05-18T13:44:00.000-07:00Dear dear Suzanne,I'm SO glad to hear they've rule...Dear dear Suzanne,<BR/><BR/>I'm SO glad to hear they've ruled out the biggies...and after they've ruled out other things, don't rule out anxiety as a cause (never the first thought, but sometimes the last, after physiological things have been ruled out). I know from hard experience that anxiety attacks can take that exact form, of numbness and that sort of paralysis. And it certainly sounds like you're under a tremendous amount of stress, being the best wife and friend and carer in every way--of course it'll catch up with you babe! I know everyone's saying some version of these things. Just know we're all right behind you--<BR/><BR/>love and xoxo, LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-62339582373860623532008-05-18T10:20:00.000-07:002008-05-18T10:20:00.000-07:00Dear, Dear Suzanne,So sorry to be out of touch thr...Dear, Dear Suzanne,<BR/>So sorry to be out of touch through your crisis. I'm going through a bit but not the magnitude you are.<BR/>We are such stubborn people at times, I include myself. We tell ourselves we must do this or that, to maintain our committments true but I think sometimes we're running away from dealing with our own needs by doing so much for others. It's ok and only correct to do what's right and good for ourselves as well as others.<BR/>This is a huge wake up call, dearest sister! God needs angels on this earth more than he needs them in heaven. Anything done to the extreme has counter productive outcomes. Your Mom is so wise to council you to reduce you load. Balance is the key as you well understand from growing those beautiful flowers. Too much, too little kills even the strongest blooming plant!<BR/>I want you to bloom longer, I want you to be an example for us struggling blossoms and the ones yet to form. <BR/>You are strong and fierce, be strong for you....be a fierce fighter for Yourself and all of us who love you so much!<BR/>SharaSharahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285333723500982223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-8476407053398651072008-05-18T07:55:00.000-07:002008-05-18T07:55:00.000-07:00I hope blogging stays on the list of things you wa...I hope blogging stays on the list of things you want to continue. <BR/>Girlfriend, we are all so worried about you. Just know in your heart that we are beging The Great Spirit to heal you and make you whole so that I can continue to offend you during three hour long phone conversations about being an "In Your Face New Yorker." And now I can add another adjective to that description. You are now officially (at least according to me) a "Stubborn, In Your Face New Yorker." I'm sure Rob and Mom would completely understand. And I bet Mom is telling you that your just like your Father isn't she. Take care of yourself dear friend.Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782993667905723482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-58008699568964618362008-05-18T03:16:00.000-07:002008-05-18T03:16:00.000-07:00GOD I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!! WHO COULD ASK FOR BETTER...GOD I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!! WHO COULD ASK FOR BETTER FRIENDS?<BR/><BR/>I was apparently exhausted and slept most of the day and evening. It's been a long week and yesterday was so stressful, but I'm feeling more confident everything will be okay. Obviously something's terribly wrong, but I'm hopeful it will be resolved in the next few weeks or months because I can't imagine trying to go through the rest of my life like this. Next week will be filled with lots of doctors visits and testing, but Rob was able to postpone the new roof for a few weeks, so at least I won't have that stress to deal with.<BR/><BR/>Your love and support has been remarkable and although I can't respond to every comment, I want you to know that every comment mattered. Every single one. You're amazing friends and I will never forget this. <BR/><BR/>To answer a few questions. I will see a Chiroprator (I have so much faith in them), however, I don't think a Chiroprator can fix this. I'm hoping the CAT Scan or some of the other tests will reveal the answer. And yes Cece, I should have stayed for the CAT Scan. I was just so exhausted I wanted to go home. I have regrets. And yes, my mother was upset. She was actually speechless when I told her I'd come home without having it. When your mother is speechless you know you've screwed up. And Rob was visibly upset. I was simply exhausted and wanted to come home to my peeps. <BR/><BR/>Rob is unable to take me to the park to feed the ferals because he still works full time while also studying for the Bar. I'm trying to drive more carefully and more slowly. I'm always aware that I'm not well and something could happen, so I try to be very safe on the freeway. Unfortuantely there's still tons of housework and yard work to do, but I'm trying to be more practical in my approach. The yard and gardens are never going to look like they should this year. I'll deal with everything next Spring. And the remodel of the house isn't going to be completed this year, as much as I'd hoped. I did all the "stuff" I do everyday today, but I took time I didn't have and trimmed the lilacs, pruned some roses, fancied up some hydrangeas and simply enjoyed the moment. It was wonderful. Plants, the garden and nature always center me and it's where I find the most joy. I have to get back to spending more time in the gardens. My Dad reminded me that nature has always been my healer and my Mom reminded me that if I continue doing what I'm doing I'm going to die and leave everyone I love behind to cope. She broke my heart. She said "Your schedule and volunteer work exhaust me. Please pick what you love most and simplify the rest of your life." She reminded me as all of you have that I do so much for everyone and everything else I don't think about myself. You're all right. That's not the way to live a life. I'm actually making lists to figure out what I'd like to focus on and what I can eliminate. But mostly, I'm focusing on the direction I want my life to take. This was my wake up call and trust me, it got my attention. <BR/><BR/>You are all so precious to me and you have been such a blessing. This was and is a challenge you know, but the fact you're all here makes it less so. We're going to get through this, life will go on and I'll be fine. And I actually believe this numbness and tingling will go away in due time. I can not thank you enough for all your suppport and love. There are no words. <BR/><BR/>I love you all,<BR/>Suze XOSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-11937719764684368492008-05-17T11:54:00.000-07:002008-05-17T11:54:00.000-07:00Hey :)I'm so happy you are ok. Or at least almost ...Hey :)<BR/>I'm so happy you are ok. Or at least almost ok. :) And the CAT scan can't be bad. Cats love you as much as we do and even more. :)<BR/>Be strong. <BR/>Love<BR/>Kärt :)Scarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774246954912786524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-40301088755826140742008-05-17T10:55:00.000-07:002008-05-17T10:55:00.000-07:00Sweetie,I talk to my family last night...I talk to...Sweetie,<BR/>I talk to my family last night...I talk to my sister about you..she advice to do panchakarma...similar to chiropractic procedures...<BR/>there is nothing to worry about...<BR/>get rest, relax and stay strong..<BR/>we all will be praying for the best for you..<BR/>love you sweetie..<BR/>((hugs))<BR/>bindibindhiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455334787064872255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-50690104581548175272008-05-17T08:58:00.000-07:002008-05-17T08:58:00.000-07:00Well, I'm glad it wasn't a heart attack or a strok...Well, I'm glad it wasn't a heart attack or a stroke, or a pinched nerve, but I wish you would have sucked it up and toughed it out and gotten the CAT SCAN YESTERDAY instead of putting yourself through another week of stress. Did your mother say the same thing? For some reason, I bet she did. Anyway, call me if you need to laugh. I'm home all weekend. I love you too and I am worried for you. Get lots of rest, say screw it with the house work, yard work, ect. And let Rob drive you to feed the ferrals. BE SAVE AND SMART!Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782993667905723482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-66191962657546135632008-05-17T07:42:00.000-07:002008-05-17T07:42:00.000-07:00Your blog is a beautiful place! Pink roses and ki...Your blog is a beautiful place! Pink roses and kitties .. no better combination exists!<BR/>I wish you well~<BR/>kimSweet Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09263021046919703237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-79861199866569937342008-05-17T03:18:00.000-07:002008-05-17T03:18:00.000-07:00just so's you know, i have a post ready for marks ...just so's you know, i have a post ready for marks birthday...only it wont be at the cafe, didnt think of that :)kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-84653227840257435892008-05-17T00:59:00.000-07:002008-05-17T00:59:00.000-07:00Suze,I'm so glad that it wasn't a heart attack or ...Suze,<BR/>I'm so glad that it wasn't a heart attack or a stroke - you must feel relieved. Remember that you still need to take it easy until they find out what's happened.<BR/>I think all of our good thoughts and prayers helped you along!<BR/>Take care and I'll be back soon to visit...<BR/>P xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-23905618948595110452008-05-16T20:48:00.000-07:002008-05-16T20:48:00.000-07:00suzanne,thats FANTASTIC news....now I have only on...suzanne,<BR/>thats FANTASTIC news....now I have only one word<BR/>CHIROPRACTOR<BR/><BR/>i'm a chiropractic evangelist, you know....they can work miracles...it would help your stress, your migraines, your "stroke"<BR/>please go<BR/>love<BR/>kkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-30548078364481015052008-05-16T19:54:00.000-07:002008-05-16T19:54:00.000-07:00My dear Suzanne,Thank you for the update. I am so ...My dear Suzanne,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the update. I am so glad that it wasn't a cardiac arrest or stroke. ( By heck, your original post scared the bejesus out of me!)<BR/><BR/>Rob, I can't guess what you have been thru. I'm sure that you are also relieved that it is not as bad as it first seemed. A hug for <BR/>you ( ). In a blokey way of course! Thanks for your understanding on behalf of all of us.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Cheers & beers,<BR/>M XOKookaburrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403078681456347278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-56832089784518914872008-05-16T18:57:00.000-07:002008-05-16T18:57:00.000-07:00Sweetie,I just know it.... there is nothing wrong ...Sweetie,<BR/>I just know it.... there is nothing wrong with you...Thank God!!!<BR/>You are so dear to so many little ones...every time you are feeding them..they are satisfied and praying for you...there is a spirit in T bone too...he cannot talk but he sure can see more than we saw...you will laugh at me if i say more about what they can see more than us... but I got that from my grandma's wisdom...and I believe it ...<BR/>I will be talking to my sister in a little bit and be back to write more..<BR/>Serene was saying Suzanne" I told her no Aunt Suze..then she started saying Aunt Suze :)<BR/>It will not be anything serious...<BR/>my prayers are with you, Rob and little ones..<BR/>I will be back soon..<BR/>I love you Sweetie..<BR/>((hugs))<BR/>bindibindhiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455334787064872255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-28243022514040092302008-05-16T18:26:00.000-07:002008-05-16T18:26:00.000-07:00Thanks Suzzy for this information. I'm sure everth...Thanks Suzzy for this information. <BR/>I'm sure everthing will be well.<BR/>Take a good relax and have a wonderful, healthy weekend time!<BR/>Biiig hugs!krystynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601147712863712118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-58308408233738916122008-05-16T18:08:00.000-07:002008-05-16T18:08:00.000-07:00UPDATE!Well I'm home, after a very long exhauting ...UPDATE!<BR/><BR/>Well I'm home, after a very long exhauting day. I'm waiting to talk to my mom, but believe it or not she doesn't have call waiting. MOTHER!!! So, I'm going to plant my butt right here for a few minutes and relax. <BR/><BR/>Okay, just as I suspected I walked into the ER, said two words "possible stroke," and then said I was sent by my doctor's office. The attendant took my info., asked me to sit down and in less than a minute the nurse called my name. The nurse was the same one I had when I impaled the top of my right foot with the gardening shears, fractured the bones, and severed the nerve to my big toe and next two. I remembered her because she threw my expensive washcloths away. Rob had grabbed the first things he could find to stop the bleeding and he aced bandaged them around my foot to apply pressure. Plop, right into the trash they went, ace bandage too. I wanted to say "Hey, that's a $30 blob of good cotton, plus tax! I think I can get all the blood out!" But I said nothing. <BR/><BR/>So, today I got the royal treatment. I had an EKG before I was even allowed out of her office. She said "I want you to lay down on the bed because we need and EKG, please remove your shirt and bra and put on the gown, do you mind if I continue typing?" I said "Okay. No, of course not." But I didn't like that the emergency room was very busy and her curtain didn't close all the way and my undressing was basically a peep show! But I was so scared and shaking so badly, I thought "Ahhhhhhhhhhh screw it, nothing they haven't seen before!" I had the most fabulous EKG tech in the whole world. I told her I'm going to blog about her, and I will. I have no idea what the EGK said, but the Blood Pressure test, when I first arrived, was horrendous. Oh my God, something like 192/96. She said "Do you realize you have high blood pressure, and honey, you have got to calm down, please take some deep breaths?" I said "NO, I don't have high blood pressure, I'm just scared out of my wits, my blood pressure is fine ~ it's well within normal limits." She repeated, "Please then, you have got to relax because this isn't going to help you." I tried really hard. Before I left her office she took another reading. I was back to normal. See, I tried!<BR/><BR/>After lots more tests and being hooked up to a heart monitor for hours, the doctor finally examined me, read the findings, and told me I hadn't had a stroke or a heart attack, and it wasn't a pinched nerve, but they didn't know what it was. He wanted to look at my brain and called for a CAT Scan. He also said he wanted me to see my Primary Care Physician immediately to have additional testing. The second nurse came back and informed me the CAT Scan was arranged and to just stay in my lovely room (and it really was a lovely room), and wait. After about 10 minutes I just wanted to go home. So I held my gown tightly over my back and butt and walked down the hall to find my nurse (the hall was loaded with patients on beds because the ER was so busy, but I felt like an equal...we all looked pathetic and unhappy! I found my nurse and asked if I could please go home and have the CAT Scan next week via my doctor because I was exhausted. She said she'd talk to the doctor. She came to my room within 15 minutes and I was already dressed and ready to go home. She laughed. She said the ER doctor had agreed, but the appointments were already set up. I see my PCP Monday and have a CAT Scan soon after. Maybe the answer will be in the CAT Scan. I hope so. I want this resolved. I was so happy it wasn't a stroke or heart attack I said to the doctor "I'm so overjoyed." He said "Hold on there cowboy, we've elimanated only two things, this is still very serious." Yup, it is, but at least I didn't have a stroke or heart attack. I know there's hope!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Yeeeeeeeee Haw!<BR/><BR/>Love you all so very, very much. Thank you for your support. Bindi thanks for the call this morning. It set me on my way with so much hope, and talking to Serene was too precious. And Cece, thanks for the call last night. Sorry I was sleeping, but thank God I was sleeping! I needed the rest. Glad you talked to Rob and thanks for the email. It was lovely. I love both of you so much. This was a good day. Yup, I'm still numb and tingling from head to toe, but like the X-Files, I know the answer is out there somewhere! <BR/><BR/>Love you all!<BR/>Suze XOSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111045716713716292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-69781943423927028022008-05-16T17:37:00.000-07:002008-05-16T17:37:00.000-07:00Hi Suzanne,what a bad news, my keyboard is full of...Hi Suzanne,<BR/>what a bad news, my keyboard is full of my tears. <BR/>Please, please, take care!krystynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601147712863712118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2525340858239216146.post-22787234033862089532008-05-16T10:43:00.000-07:002008-05-16T10:43:00.000-07:00Aunt Suze: I'm thinking of you and sending warm a...Aunt Suze: I'm thinking of you and sending warm and fuzzy thoughts for you to be well. Love, HobieSusan at Tangles By The Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393088915355773751noreply@blogger.com