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I just wanted to apologize for not responding to some people who've IM'd me or sent emails to me over the last few weeks. I can't spend much of any time online to answer people so I was hoping I could just send this one message and hopefully most of y'all will see it. As a couple of you know, I've been struggling with health problems for some time and have been getting sicker and sicker over the last few months. At the moment I'm being treated for 3rd stage Lymes Disease and am just too sick to function, even in a half-assed way. The neurological impairment - no memory, lack of concentration and ability to focus, trouble comprehending what I'm reading, reversing words, letters, numbers.... - make it a extemely difficult to think, write emails, etc. I last about 4 or 5 minutes on here at a time and that's about it. PLEASE don't be pissed at me if I haven't responded to something or it seems like I'm ignoring things - I'm not. It's been nagging at me and I've been upset about wanting to communicate and not having the energy to. How I EVER managed to spend 24 hours at that Fest is beyond me. (Actually, it was drugs -- pure and simple. LOL) Anyway, the huge doses of antibiotics I'm having to take now are making me much worse (it's some kind of die-off response) and I'm totally useless. Hopefully it won't be too long before all this starts to turn around for me 'cause my life is a total nightmare and I'm miserable. Please forgive my inattention to stuff.
Just a couple of things:
Thanks Annie, for the nice IM you sent me a couple of weeks ago or whenever it was.
You too Cassandra -- I also was really disappointed I missed you at the Fest.
Also wish I'd been able to meet Castlebee and a few others.
I've really enjoyed the Fest pictures people have been posting - Castlebee's website (love it), Midnite's Lyndhurst pictures, Heather's Grayson artwork and posts in general (Heather, you kill me), and everything else.
Also, someone asked me to send them Selby pictures I took and I couldn't find the memory card I'd used at the Fest for the past couple of weeks, and just found it yesterday. NOW, I can't remember who asked, so if you're out there, email me again.
So this post isn't a total waste and completely OT, here's a picture I took of you-know-who at the Fest shortly before I left. (Hey....if I'm standing next to David Selby and just don't give a crap and want to go home, you KNOW I'm sick) LOL
(http://home.earthlink.net/~lightdance/images/smile-fest-2004.jpg)
;D
PS Love you Steve
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Connie, I had no idea of these health problems - it really sounds horrible. I'm so sorry. I hope things turn around for you soon - lots of good wishes!!!! :) :)
(And, that's a wonderful picture of you know who!!)
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Connie, I'm so sorry to hear about your health issues. :( I certainly wish you the best for your recovery. Hang in there and take care!
ProfStokes
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Oh wow Connie, I had no idea you were having all of these health problems! Im so sorry to hear this. My prayers will be with you and I hope you'll be back to normal and feeling good again soon. We'll all be rooting for you here!!
luv,
Cassandra
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Hello Connie,
I am SO SORRY to hear about your Lyme Disease. :( I hope you can make a full recovery SOON. ;)
GREAT pic of You-Know-Who!! :D Take care.
----- Sally ----- 8)
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Connie i feel for you as i had a totally crappy first half of the year
with problems with my stomach that lead me to the hospital 3 times
and finally surgery which has cured my problems! Hang in there i'm doing
better and on the mend and i feel you are too. Lyme disease is horrible
and sometimes the cure is worse but i'm hoping for health and happiness
for all our DS friends the second half of 2004!
take care
love
jennifer :)
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My nephew had Lymes disease this summer and I know he felt like nothing. Take it easy, rest...often, watch some DS DVD. We'll be waiting for you.
Great picture of "you know who".
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Connie,
I see my MIL struggling with Lyme disease. She has some really bad spells. I'm sorry you're suffering with it. :( I hope the antibiotics work and that you're in the "gets worse before it gets better" stage. Most important thing: take care of you. I'm sure everyone understands why you can't post or IM now.
BTW, that is a great picture of DS ;D
Cassie
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Connie honey, don't you know the rule about "never apologize and never explain"! so, so sorry to hear about the Lyme disease taking a bad turn and the crap with the meds. I will send you some distance Reiki tonight... hope it helps.
I had you quite strongly in my thoughts this a.m. on the way to work, so I'm not surprised to find such a nice note from you today. I only wish the news were better. I wish life would allow me to travel to your home and spend a week as your personal maid, cooking up lovely soups and breads to help heal you, acting out my favorite scenes from Satan in High Heels and performing the Mad Queen's Scarf Dance to "Theme from Exodus" by F & T to help cheer you up.
big healing hugs, Steve PS my regards to your son.
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Hope you're feeling better soon, Connie.
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Connie, this chocked me up... :'(
My mom has numerous health probs, so I know how things like this can go. Sending my best wishes your way. Hope you feel better soon, hon. Take care... :-*
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Connie, I am so sorry about your illness, I hope you are feeling better soon, and hey, the picture of David Selby was nice!!
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Dear Connie, i'm so sorry sweetie to hear about
your health problems. Please know that your'e in
my prayers and thoughts. And that your'e a
very special friend to me always. Take Care!
And Hurry Back soon!!! Love U Anne :-*
( Ps Gorgeous Yummy Pic of You Know Who)!! :P
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Sorry to hear you are feeling so badly. Hope they can make you better soon. Thanks for the picture.
Misa
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Connie,
No need to apologize, especially because you are not feeling well these days.
The important thing is to take care of yourself. Rest is crucial when dealing with any illness.
As for all the antibiotics, check with your doctor about eating yogurt. The bad thing about antibiotics is that they kill all the bacteria in your body, even the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Eating yogurt with active cultures helps to restore that good bacteria. I think there are probably soy yogurts with active cultures, too, in case you prefer to avoid dairy products.
Take care,
Jean-Claude
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As for all the antibiotics, check with your doctor about eating yogurt. The bad thing about antibiotics is that they kill all the bacteria in your body, even the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Eating yogurt with active cultures helps to restore that good bacteria. I think there are probably soy yogurts with active cultures, too, in case you prefer to avoid dairy products.
Well wishes to you, Connie.
And thanks for the heads up on the yogurt, Jean-Claude. I have had some sort of "Camille" virus for weeks and have been on anti-biotics. Coughed and coughed, lost my golden voice...it was bad.
Slurping down some yogurt and oranges now :)
I should be back to my old self in no time.
Take care, Connie.
Janet
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Oh, goodness, Connie, you get better real quick! You do what the doc says and if there's anything we can do to make you feel peaches-and-cream, you just give a holler!
Gerard
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Connie -- Hadn't realized the extent of your physical problems. So sorry to hear it, and I very much sympathize. Here's hoping you'll do better than bounce back. :)
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Connie,
I am sending you positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. Rest and take care of yourself.
Birdie
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You guys are all so nice. Thank you.
....spend a week as your personal maid, cooking up lovely soups and breads to help heal you, acting out my favorite scenes from Satan in High Heels and performing the Mad Queen's Scarf Dance to "Theme from Exodus" by F & T to help cheer you up.
LOL ;D