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Asking for SoWaller's Prayers

ItzKatzTime avatar
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:wave: Hi Everyone!

I usually keep all this to myself, but I'm overwhelmed and need your prayers and thoughts.:blush:

Over the past 15 years I've battled with Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome. I have tried many things....some worked and some were a waste of time and money. It's hard for people around you to understand, as one day you may be on top of the world and the next three days or more you can't move from the bed to the bathroom. :idontno: It is sometimes even harder to get a physician to believe you.:confused: Fortunately I have had some good Doctors.

Fibromyalgia is a burning painful feeling in your muscles. This makes it hard to pickup things and to move your limbs without a lot of pain. CFS is debillitating and the most frustrating! Usually comes with a cough you can't seem to get rid of, intense fatigue, low grade fever, need for sleep, sleep, sleep. BUT also includes insomnia....that's the double edge sword about CFS.

So it you don't see me very much at the Cafe you'll know I'm at home wishing I could greet you. I hate this because I love working at night ans seeing all my :wave: :wub: SoWal friends. I don't really want to change to lunch, but we'll see. My Doctor says I need to stop at 5:00 p.m. and start my evening of rest.:yikes: Okay everyone who knows how hard it is to stop at 5:00 in the afternoon raise your hand. :lolabove: I thought so!!!!

I :wub: :wub: :wub: you all!
ItzKatzTime
:wave: Kat:roll:

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Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#152
I'll be thinking of you and Doug as well as others on 9/11 Kat.
Good luck with the surgery and a quick recovery.
drunkkenartist avatar
Beach Fanatic
#153
Kat,

I never would have guessed, as you are always so vibrant and upbeat, even in your posts. Sending hugs and prayers your way! :wub:
Ditto! I have been so wrapped up in work, all this overtime, and computer issues, I've just fallen out of the loop! Keep up the good work of keeping up your spirits! I know it is hard work at times, but that in itself will help keep ya healthy! Smilng and Laughter really do work....
My friend and fellow artist that I do shows with, Sandy, has the FibroM, and I see her grin and bear it though I know it has got to be unbearable at times. We've done shows where she has to sit the whole time and customers bring the pieces to her for prices and background stories. It works for her. Then we'll get back to the hotel, she'll pop some pills and sleep till the next morning.
Again keep the faith and whatever else it takes to keep you going through the day. Remember that you are always surrounded by family, friends and fabulous energy. You are loved!:wub:

Kenny
ItzKatzTime avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#154
A friend just sent this to me through e-mail.

It's the short version of the Serinity Prayer for those who can't remember it by heart.​


I CAN'T DO IT
HE CAN
I THINK I'LL LET HIM!!​


:wub: Thank You Nan!:wub:​
LightWorker avatar
Beach Fanatic
#155
Kat, I feel so moved by the love you show. You are a blessing to us, and your family. I love you and am honored to call you friend. You asking for prayers shows how strong you really are.​
ItzKatzTime avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#156
Eight Hours and counting till Doug's Surgery! 8:00 a.m. at Fort Walton Medical.
He is very nervous. I am in an unatural state. I wish I
could do this for him.

My thanks go out to each and everyone of you for all that you have done. Many of you in your own hard times have reached out to me with unconditional love. Some I've never met....but how can you be a stranger on SoWal!

:wub: You are all so special to me.:wub:

Thanks to Janet Taylor and Angela McManus for taking Kalie into their homes and getting her to and from school over the next week. My heart rest easy knowing she is taken care of.

May we each have a beautiful day tomorrow, September 11th. My heart holds all your love and words you have sent to us.

I'll sleep for a little while, then we leave at 4:30 a.m.:eek:

I will be back!!!!:wub: :wave: :wub: Kat
Beachmom avatar
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#157
Kat-
Please keep us posted- our thoughts and prayers are with you and DKA tonight....:wub: :wub: :wub:
Al
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#158
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]I thought of you so much today[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]I went to God in prayer,[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]To ask Him to watch over you[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]And show you that I care.[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]My prayer for you was not for rewards[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]That you could touch or feel,[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]But true rewards for happiness[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]That are so very real.[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]Like love and understanding[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]In all the things you do,[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]And guidance when you need it most[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]To see your troubles through.[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]I asked Him for good health for you[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]So your future could be bright,[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]And faith to accept life's challenges[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]And the courage to do what's right.[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Helvetica]I gave thanks to Him[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]For granting my prayer[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]To bring you peace and love.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]May you feel the warmth in your life[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial,Helvetica]With God's blessings from above[/FONT]​
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bean
#159
Thinking of you both and praying all goes well....God bless.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#160
You are all in my thoughts and prayers today, Kat.
ThirtyAGal avatar
Beach Lover
#161
:wub: Kat - Prayers are coming your way. Please let us know how Doug's surgery goes. God Bless You, both.
ShallowsNole avatar
Beach Fanatic
#162
Thinking of Doug, and you, now...
LightWorker avatar
Beach Fanatic
#163
Thinking of Doug, and you, now...



Yes we are.​
Minnie avatar
Beach Fanatic
#164
Prayers for Doug and Kat.
seaside2 avatar
Beach Fanatic
#165
Anybody have a word on Doug?:idontno:

Anxious to hear.
Beach Lover
#166
Prayers and thoughts of both of you today. Hope all went well for Doug.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#167
Anybody have a word on Doug?:idontno:

Anxious to hear.

Me, too.
LightWorker avatar
Beach Fanatic
#168
Me, too.



Me three....
savvytangerine avatar
Beach Fanatic
#169
I've been thinking about you, Doug and DKA's mom all day. :wub:

Much love to you and your's.
organicmama avatar
Beach Fanatic
#170
:wub: Kat,

I have been offline regarding SoWal for the last couple of months and just wanted to chime in. Obviously, it was an important day to do so. I pray that Doug's surgery went extremely well and that he is resting and beginning his recovery now.

My SIL has spinal stenosis, so I understand completely what is going on.

For both of you, I am sending my love, thoughts & prayers of healing & peace. I have not met you in person but I know that your soul is beautiful from all your lovely posts.

God Bless.

Love & Light.:wub:
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#171
Hey- any news about Doug & Kathy? We need an update! I don't know if Kat has computer access or not?

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ItzKatzTime avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#172
Hey- any news about Doug & Kathy? We need an update! I don't know if Kat has computer access or not?

:wave: Good Morning My Friends!

First I must thank all of you for your prayers and thoughts. YOU kept us strong. Minnie found me in the surgery waiting room and made my day by calling me. How funny to be sitting there with everyone and hear, "Is there a Kat in here"? I answered the phone and heard the voice of a SoWaller. It was so comforting and took the edge off! Thank you Minnie!!!!!

It's been a long 24 hours. The Doctor said Doug's surgery was more involved then he thought. What was supposed to take 2 hours took 4. You can imagine my thoughts as we entered hour 3 and 1/2 with no word. I won't go into a lot of details except to say the "cushion" between C 6-7 was no longer herniated it had burst! Fragments of it were stuck in his spinal cord and nerves. He had to pull out each fragment and do a major clean up in addition to the expected procedures. Doug is extremely uncomfortable and did not come out of the anesthesia easily. He has been sedated and as of this morning HAS NOT sat up or walked yet....which is really bothering me.

Waiting for the Doctor to come in this morning and will get back to everyone as soon as I can.

:wub: Kat
ThirtyAGal avatar
Beach Lover
#173
:wave: Thank you, Kat, for the update. Please let us know what the doctor says, and how Doug is doing today. Still praying!
Cheering472 avatar
SoWal Insider
#174
Praying hard Kat. Take care sweet girl and keep us posted. We are thinking of you.:wub:
steele mama avatar
Beach Fanatic
#175
I've been thinking about you, Doug and DKA's mom all day. :wub:

Much love to you and your's.
Here, here. I willl continue to pray for Doug's recovery.
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bean
#176
Thanks for the update Kat...step up the prayers everyone!!!

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