Updated my blog

Loobie · Post by **Loobie** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:55 am

Well I can't find the original "I updated my blog' thread, so here's another one. Updated.

ozarkcanoer · Post by **ozarkcanoer** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:28 am

Love your blog as always !

ozarkcanoer

aliyalex · Post by **aliyalex** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:43 am

yes, i read it yesterday. you are awesome. aliyah

coin · Post by **coin** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:16 am

the bit about the boots was the best;-))) the rest was very verymuch giving hope ...thank you... and to say it with Dr. S.words. "ciao for now"

Inge67 · Post by **Inge67** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:26 am

Thanks for lifting my spirit!

The boots were awesome indeed

Ruthless67 · Post by **Ruthless67** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 10:58 am

Loobie,

Not only did your newest post about your wonderfully “normal” day brighten my personal day, I also got the biggest chuckle out of your morning ensemble, lol. Do we see a new fashion trend here?

Lora

cheerleader · Post by **cheerleader** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:01 pm

Lew..
Jeff and I had a good talk about your "normal" day while walking the dog yesterday. He sends you his heartfelt congratulations.

I think this is the most wonderful revelation....that regaining some sense of normalcy (whether taking your daughter to soccer or putting on your socks standing up) --this is the gift of returned venous function. It may not cure all the damage, but there is healing going on.

Jeff experiences this every day. His motor functions were never as compromised as yours...but he was unable to do anything without taking a nap every 3 hours. He's now cleaning the garage, humming along (badly) to some music on the headset. We're having a beautiful Palm Sunday, and the naps are long gone. We stayed up past midnight last night, watching movies, laughing. He spends time with our son, is able to work, see friends, participate in life. Yes, that's what "normal" people do everyday. But maybe they don't appreciate it as much.

Jeff's legs still hurt sometimes, and he can still get worn down....but it's nothing like before. Annie Lamott has a great quote- "Normal is just a setting on the washing machine." She's right. None of us are really normal...but being grateful for the simple blessings is the best. And it made us so happy to read about you enjoying these simple gifts.
love,
J and J

catfreak · Post by **catfreak** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:17 pm

Lou,

I love hearing these stories from you. We all need to stop and enjoy the simple things that make us feel "normal" and hope that others do not take their health for granted.

Joan,

I love that quote.

Cat

elaine · Post by **elaine** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:50 pm

Lou
i love love loved you latest blog, because that is all i wish for to have a "normal" day with the kids.
best wishes Elaine

prairiegirl · Post by **prairiegirl** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:43 pm

Your update was really encouraging-- may the improvements continue for you!

AlmostClever · Post by **AlmostClever** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:55 pm

Awesome!

Woohoo! Get some sun on those out-of-bounds markers!

CRHInv · Post by **CRHInv** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 6:29 pm

Lew - Wonderful blog entry. Thanks for sharing that with us. I hope that spring continues to bring you wonderful things! I think it will...

Joan - Bless your heart... I love the "Normal is just a setting on the washing machine." quote!

All of you guys brighten my days.
Beth

Vhoenecke · Post by **Vhoenecke** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:16 pm

Thanks for the hope. I look forward to a little less pain in my days.

Val

Salvatore24 · Post by **Salvatore24** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:26 pm

Great news Loobie, I'll be ecstatic if I feel half as good as you've described

Loobie · Post by **Loobie** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:12 am

Just updated again today, 4/11/10 - Bumped

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