Friday, January 4, 2008

Interruption

Since several folks have asked what happened to my daily blog entries--Currently I'm unable to write because my husband is in the hospital with a very serious health crisis that began New Year's evening. I'm at the hospital most of the time except for short breaks. He seems to be stablizing at this point.

Although the New Year didn't start off well for us, I'm hoping it will eventually be a good year overall. I do miss the daily writing and blog visits and will be back as soon as possible. Thanks for asking.
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24 comments:

  1. TracyJanuary 4, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    I hope everything begins to get better for you and your husband. I am thinking of you, and missing your blogs. Take care.

    Tracy

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  2. Jocelyn H. ChilversJanuary 4, 2008 at 4:38 PM

    Best wishes to both you and your husband for a full and fast recovery.

    Jocelyn

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  3. JulieJanuary 4, 2008 at 6:47 PM

    Oh Aiyana...I'm so sorry! I will keep him in my prayers, and you too! I miss you, but we will see you when your hubby is all well again...take care...
    Julie

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  4. GinJanuary 4, 2008 at 8:40 PM

    So sorry about your hubby. I hope he rallies and is out of the woods soon.

    Ginni

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  5. verobirdieJanuary 5, 2008 at 3:40 AM

    Oh Aiyana, I'm so sorry to hear this bad news. I hope your husband will be better very soon. All my best wishes to you and him.

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  6. BarbaraJanuary 5, 2008 at 7:47 AM

    I hope your husband is getting well very soon. All my very best wishes to both of you!
    Barbara

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  7. kateJanuary 5, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    Aiyana,

    I had a hunch that something was up, but I was thinking more along the lines of an impromptu trip. I'm sorry to hear about your husband's health crisis.

    Please know that we are missing you.

    Sending lots of healing thoughts for your husband.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    Aiyana, I hope he recovers well and you are both back to your normal lives together very soon. Hang in there.

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  9. MrBrownThumbJanuary 5, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    Aiyana,

    Sorry to hear about the recent troubles but I hope things get better.

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  10. AiyanaJanuary 5, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks so much for your kind comments. Things are still touch and go--I'm home for a couple of hours each day, but the rest at the hospital. I truly appreciate your thoughts.

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  11. JulieJanuary 5, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    My continued prayers are still with you and your husband. Today is Saturday.

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  12. SisahJanuary 6, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    Hallo Aiyana, hope everything is okay again and wish you and your husband all the best for the new year!
    Sisah from Germany

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  13. kmlJanuary 6, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    Aiyana - I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

    Take Care,
    Kathy

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  14. GenieJanuary 6, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    Aiyana, I stopped by to see how your Green Thumb Sunday was going and found this -- I'm so sorry to hear about your husband and am wishing you both strength and a quick recovery for him. Best to you both!

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  15. MuumJanuary 6, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    hope all goes well for your husband. I'll pray for him, too.

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  16. Ann M.January 6, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear that your husband is ill. I hope that he gets better soon, and you two can start enjoying the new year.

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  17. mr_subjunctiveJanuary 6, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Add me to the list of people hoping for a quick return to normal health for your husband.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 6, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    So sorry about your husbands condition! I wish him a speedy recovery and a very good remaining 2008!

    We'll look forward to better days when you can join us for GTS again!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2008 at 12:33 AM

    Here in Victoria Australia we are going through the worst drought and there is a great interest in succulents for the garden. (Even some of our hardy native species are dying.)Your blog, Alyana, was one of the most interesting I have read.
    Best wishes for the recovery of your husband.
    PS It was in Queensland that Opuntia Robusta was a problem. A beetle Cactoblastis was brought in destroy it. Although prohibited, it seems to be grown in Victoria at this time and is now fairly common.

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  20. Bobby D.January 7, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Hope he gets well soon...take care

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  21. JulieJanuary 8, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    Praying for your husband on this early Tuesday morning (3am)...
    Julie

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  22. kateJanuary 8, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Thinking of you and missing you... kate ox

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  23. AiyanaJanuary 9, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    After 4 days in CCU, then 4 days in ICU and 11 units of blood for what was determined to be a GI ulcer bleed, my husband is now home. He had no idea he had an ulcer until this happened. He is weak, but doing better. He will have to have physical therapy to regain his strength, and continued monitoring for any further return of symptoms for the next 4 weeks. The blood thinning meds he takes for another medical issue complicated this whole thing. That's the problem with drugs. They are lifesavers but sometimes the side effects are dangerous, as in this case. Since he needs the blood thinners but can't take them for 4-6 weeks, we are hoping that he can heal without any further issues arising.
    Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and comments. It's great to know that readers care enough to leave comments. Thank you again.

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  24. Kylee BaumleJanuary 11, 2008 at 9:06 PM

    Aiyana, I'm so sorry to hear this! I pray that all will turn out well for your husband.

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