and very thoughtful - to our needs - we can't say thank you enough, nor can we tell you how much it has meant - but as I write this - I want you to know - that my eyes are leaking and my heart is full of love and gratitude to you for being you and doing this for us. Today, Rick went for his last PET-Scan - we will not know the results for another week or so - but we are hoping that the blood clots are gone and that he will either get that filter taken out or they will know that they need to leave it in and he will continue with the medicine for what they call thinning his blood - he has a new medicine for his blood pressure - that appears to be working - at least today - his BP was down much more than in the most recent past. He ate his full dinner and wanted a bowl of sugar-less ice cream - which is more than usual. He also had Occupational Theapy today and I learned a new way to wrap his wrist and hand to help with the swelling, too. I am hopeful that he will also be able to go to Physical Therapy and he can get back to doing his home exercises without worry of his BP going up - as most times it helps it to go down. I have been praying and asking God what he would want us to do and to help us get to the place to do it - as we know - that we will never be doing the things that we have done in the past - the same again. I feel good about how things are going - we are getting by - one day at a time and for that I will be always grateful - I have my husband and we are both struggling with some health issues - but we are here and we have now. My God Bless us all.

Sending both of you lots of ((((((HUGS)))))))

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by shirlener88 01 May 2010

(((((((((Karma))))))))))))

That's awesome Shirlene that cuties are reaching out to you! I will be sending you a gift as well... have to move some money around. Won't be much, but hopefully can help some. You're loved tremendously on this site.

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by shirlener88 01 May 2010

Teri, thank you so much for your love and comments.

Shirlene, I am glad you and rick are both doing the best you can. updating us is good, as we do wondering often how things are going.
enjoy what you have now, all the best Kerry

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Kerry, thank you dear - I will try to post something from time to time - I apprecaite you all. Thanks!

One day at a time and one doctor visit at a time will keep you going for the short run. Wishing both of you better days ahead.

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Thank you dear - I do appreciate it.

Hang on, dear friend! Our hearts are with you!

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

nini, thank you so very much - what a sweet little girl.

So very glad to have this update on Rick and you too Shirlene, one day at a time is all any of us can handle, hang in there love ya hugs x0x0x0x

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Glenda, thank you - yes - hanging - one day at a time.

Shirlene you touched our hearts even though we are miles(kilometres)apart. Both of you are in our thoughts every day and we pray for speedy recovories for the both of you. You are such a special person with such special qualities. Hang in there girl

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Marthie, thanks - YES - I am haninging in!

Thank you for the update, I'm so glad things seems to be improving albeit slowly.

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Martine, thanks - sometimes - the slow is the sure way.

All the best to u My friend ,TAKE CARE .LOVE Tanuja

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Tanuia, thank you - especially for this picture - I will save it, too.

by pennifold 30 Apr 2010

What a beautiful picture of Mother Teresa and baby! God's miracles - both of them!

Love Chris

You are more than welcome Shirlene especially after all you''ve been through it's the least we can do to help.

I am so pleased to read that Rick is improving - day by day - that b....y blood pressure is a nuisance isn't it? I have been on BP tablets for about 5 years and would love to come off them. Maybe one day!

In the meantime keep up the great work and as you say "one day at a time" every little step helps out. I pray that God will heal you both and that your future will be bright. Love and blessings Chris

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Chris, thank you so very much dear friend.

Thank you for all those good news for Rick
Claude

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Claude, dear one - thank you.

You are welcome! hugs Sally

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Sally dear, *4U HUGS!

Good to hear there is some improvement. You and Rick are in my thoughts and prayers

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Raelene, I appreciate the prayers and thoughts.

I know that God will help you through this and I'm sending my best wishes to both you and your husband.

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Juanita, thank you for your wishes.

I am not so good with words so I am just sending a hug. Yes one day at the time and remember to leave it in His hands.

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Angie, I think you are wrong dear - you are very good with words and yes, it is in His hands - this I know. Hug

This mouse is beginning to become a nuisance, so since I can't delete the second post, I'll just add to it. hehehehehe!

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

Great - thanks!

You hang in there friend.
We don't always see the bigger picture, but I know there is one and there is also a promise of better things to come.
I believe that, at some time in our lives, we are just asked to prove we are worthy of it.

Hugs and love, Meganne

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

OH Meg, thank you - we are HANGING - and we do know that there is something that He has planned - we surely want to be worthy, too.

You are doing fine, stay strong.

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by shirlener88 30 Apr 2010

OK Kay, staying strong. One day at a time!