Thursday, January 14, 2010

Writer's block

Yeh, blocked all right, but in the south end. I haven't really had a chance to evaluate how much the Pred has helped me the last couple days because I have been struggling with the worst case of constipation that I have ever had--by far! I knew this was a developing problem over the weeks and have tried to get out front (well that doesn't sound right either) with the recommended over-the-counter treatments. Too little, too late. This afternoon I finally managed to breach the dike. Or something. Sorry for the distasteful stuff, but you have no idea how important it becomes in my life (Emily's too, as she had to run to the Pharmacy a few times).

A note to those of you who noticed the editing on the last posting: I had some upset folks who were taken back by a negative turn in the last couple of sentences. I am not negative, haven't had a day of depression so far, don't plan on having any. I am in this all the way, will do what ever I have to do to live everyday out to the fullest. What I was trying to express: it is a real challenge to be able to do anything on a daily basis other than care for myself, but we have to look for the opportunities to get out, see friends, walk on campus and drop in on folks, go out to eat on the rare day I am hungry, and stay in contact with all those that have been so important in our lives. I am dedicated to doing that, haven't exactly figured out how to handle all the needed tasks to create the opportunities.

Thanks to all of you who are taking the adventure with me. Your comments and encouragement inspire me. My love to all of you.

6 comments:

  1. Dick, Your postings about this journey are inspiring and remarkable. I feel privileged to be a part of this. I hope you realize how important you have been and continue to be to me and many others. Who else but you would have given the opportunity to study music to an adult learner (me)with little musical talent but limitless love and enthusiasm for music to complete a music major, and be in the community band, the pit orchestra, the Mozart class, etc, etc? I got to realize a dream, and you and Carolyn Small were the best part of it.

    Emily's devotion to you makes real the "in sickness and in health" vows. She is inspiring.

    Our prayers and good thoughts, as always are with you both.

    With love and admiration,
    Penny and John

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  2. You are much more an inspiration to me than I could ever be to you Dick! It is something that you are willing to share your journey with all of us! I do know the importance of a BM and believe it or not actually prayed for one of those once - Amazing, isn't it, the things we pray for? And YES, HE answers those prayers! I hope you're having lots of "feeling good" days! Take care and know my thoughts and prayers are there with you and Emily every day!

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  3. Richard: Don't ever feel as tho' you need to apologize for anything you post... this be your space, make it your own, as you have... and as for your natural bodily functions? Well, hell!!, we have all had a dam to break at one time or another, haven't we? Your spunk, your desire, and your courage speaks volumes to those who love you...and Emily at your side is a testament to those words we share as we become one with our partner... from this day forward, in sickness and in health.... well, here's a prayer for more healthy days in your future, and perhaps fewer dams that need to bust open!! Love to you both, Marion and Bob

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  4. Dick - Join our voices to those who have (for a lifetime it seems) admired and loved both you and Emily. I confess to being a bit envious of all the talents you possess and are so willing to share with others.

    One talent that is evident in your blog postings, and one that I don't think has been pointed out specifically by others, is your wry sense of humor! Just another trait that makes Maestro.........well, Maestro.

    We, too, have you both in our thoughts and prayers on a daily basis.

    MUCH LOVE

    Cliff and Ave

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  5. I want to wish you well in this time of your life. Do you remember reading the blog of Leroy Sievers on NPR website? He wrote for a few years and was a wonderful inspiration for others. We all should try to live every day to the fullest. Life is very precious.
    Sincerely,
    Shirley Lamb Keller

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  6. Ahhh, life: Eat, poop, find humor. Not very profound, but pretty realistic, I think. ;)

    Hugs.

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