Sherry
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Ross, my prayers are with you and Lyn as she faces her surgery next week.
New Crisis For My Family
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Ross,
Good luck to Lynn. She will be in my prayers.
My brother had Kidney failure and my friends two sons have kidney problems. One brother gave the other one a kidney. It lasted for a while and then failed and he got another one from donor and now the brother that gave him the kidney has kidney problems and is waiting for a transplant.
My daughter in law had kidney cancer and did die.
The point being that the Kidney foundation helped pay for all of these.
They didn't know it until after the fact,but what they owed,the kidney foundation helped pay for. Ask the social worker. Sometimes they just don't say anything, trying to get people to pay. But you might be better off than if you had some money unless you were rich. It is harder if you just have a little money as you don't qualify for any thing.
I just got my mom out of the hospital. She will be 93 in a few days. And she has really been sick. Almost died. She has always been healthy. And she is now with me. I am her total care taker. I am trying to get her on Medicaid to get some help but takes a while. I am tired and worried as I my work is limited. Can't even leave to go to grocery store. And relatives won't hardly stay long enough for me to get anything done. We are self employed and my husband can't do my work and his. I do some computer work here but did so much in the field and courthouse and city hall. And measuring and estimating and on and on. The construction workers can't do what I do and we are paying people to help him a little and I will have to pay to get someone to sit with my mom so that I can go back to work.And I have been feeling the same way as you are feeling.
We won't get to go to grandson's graduation. Not getting to go outside and enjoy the spring. I can't go to my exercise class that my dr. likes for me to do.
I know the feeling of when it rains it pours.
But I love my mom and I will do what has to be done. Just don't know how. I am getting tired.
I am trying to make lemonade out of lemons and tell myself how much I enjoy the time spent with my mom and no one could care for her like I do. Except maybe my sisters. But they live a couple hours away.
I am so lucky to still have her with me. Things could be worse.
But anyway, Ross, take heart. You are not alone. Try not to stress so much. And just pay a little every month and don't worry about it other than to get Lynn through this.
We are still paying on my husbands from his heart attack and surgery almost two years ago. And with all the blood work I have done I always owe the hospital something. Big deductible on insurance and we make just enough money that we don't qualify for any help at all.
This is supposed to be about you, not me. Just wanted you to know that I care and know how you feel. Maybe not exactly as every one's case is different and I wish I could do something to make it all go away for you and your family. All any of us can do is wish you the best and support you the best we can from this end of things.
God bless!
Good luck to Lynn. She will be in my prayers.
My brother had Kidney failure and my friends two sons have kidney problems. One brother gave the other one a kidney. It lasted for a while and then failed and he got another one from donor and now the brother that gave him the kidney has kidney problems and is waiting for a transplant.
My daughter in law had kidney cancer and did die.
The point being that the Kidney foundation helped pay for all of these.
They didn't know it until after the fact,but what they owed,the kidney foundation helped pay for. Ask the social worker. Sometimes they just don't say anything, trying to get people to pay. But you might be better off than if you had some money unless you were rich. It is harder if you just have a little money as you don't qualify for any thing.
I just got my mom out of the hospital. She will be 93 in a few days. And she has really been sick. Almost died. She has always been healthy. And she is now with me. I am her total care taker. I am trying to get her on Medicaid to get some help but takes a while. I am tired and worried as I my work is limited. Can't even leave to go to grocery store. And relatives won't hardly stay long enough for me to get anything done. We are self employed and my husband can't do my work and his. I do some computer work here but did so much in the field and courthouse and city hall. And measuring and estimating and on and on. The construction workers can't do what I do and we are paying people to help him a little and I will have to pay to get someone to sit with my mom so that I can go back to work.And I have been feeling the same way as you are feeling.
We won't get to go to grandson's graduation. Not getting to go outside and enjoy the spring. I can't go to my exercise class that my dr. likes for me to do.
I know the feeling of when it rains it pours.
But I love my mom and I will do what has to be done. Just don't know how. I am getting tired.
I am trying to make lemonade out of lemons and tell myself how much I enjoy the time spent with my mom and no one could care for her like I do. Except maybe my sisters. But they live a couple hours away.
I am so lucky to still have her with me. Things could be worse.
But anyway, Ross, take heart. You are not alone. Try not to stress so much. And just pay a little every month and don't worry about it other than to get Lynn through this.
We are still paying on my husbands from his heart attack and surgery almost two years ago. And with all the blood work I have done I always owe the hospital something. Big deductible on insurance and we make just enough money that we don't qualify for any help at all.
This is supposed to be about you, not me. Just wanted you to know that I care and know how you feel. Maybe not exactly as every one's case is different and I wish I could do something to make it all go away for you and your family. All any of us can do is wish you the best and support you the best we can from this end of things.
God bless!
gijanet
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I know this is not a real surprise.............
I know this is not a real surprise.............
but unwelcome news, nevertheless. Just sending more hugs and y'all have taken up permanent residence in my prayers. Do please keep us posted. We love you, Ross - just take a look at the number of views. You have broken a record, I bet, so it's true. VR.commers love you more than they love ***.
There aren't too many around who have bragging rights to that one. Hugs. Janet
I know this is not a real surprise.............
but unwelcome news, nevertheless. Just sending more hugs and y'all have taken up permanent residence in my prayers. Do please keep us posted. We love you, Ross - just take a look at the number of views. You have broken a record, I bet, so it's true. VR.commers love you more than they love ***.
There aren't too many around who have bragging rights to that one. Hugs. Janet
Johnny Stephens
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Ross & Lyn - all my best hopes for a smooth procedure and rapid recovery are headed your way.
WendyD
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Hi Ross & Lyn
Praying that everything goes really well on the 24th, thinking of you both,
very best wishes,
Ernie & Wendy
Praying that everything goes really well on the 24th, thinking of you both,
very best wishes,
Ernie & Wendy
MarkU
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Ross,
We will have Lyn and you in our thoughts on the 24th.
At one time or another I think we all have felt like we were bearing the curse of Job. But things somehow always seem to work out. Keep the faith and stay strong.
Mark
We will have Lyn and you in our thoughts on the 24th.
At one time or another I think we all have felt like we were bearing the curse of Job. But things somehow always seem to work out. Keep the faith and stay strong.
Mark
perkicar
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As many have said, it's all relative. I feel stupid whining about getting out of the hospital-Lyn's and your financial and medical situation are much more stressful. I'll stop whining now...having to stay here is not so bad.Ross said:
I'm sorry you're having to go through all this crud, but glad we can be here to support and love you. Please keep us informed and know that you are in a constant hug of warmth and support.
M
Mb
Dear Ross:
I am confident that you must feel that this is bad news....and good news. At least the repair/removal will be made, and she will be on her way to recovery. We will all include her in our prayers in the coming weeks.
With love, Marybeth
I am confident that you must feel that this is bad news....and good news. At least the repair/removal will be made, and she will be on her way to recovery. We will all include her in our prayers in the coming weeks.
With love, Marybeth
G
geebee
A plan of action is always better than the wait and see attitude. I am praying that whatever the surgeon decides will be the end to Lynn's kidney problems (and the beginning of a long stretch of good luck for your family).
Keep a smile on - this too shall pass - REALLY.
Keep a smile on - this too shall pass - REALLY.
G
Gemma
Ross,
Sorry I haven't replied sooner - to be honest I've been reading this thread wondering what I could say.
But, one thing I can do is send lots of positive thoughts your way, which I have been doing since you first posted.
I know someone who's facing a similar surgery soon, although it's a preventative measure "just in case" a cyst ever develops. Not sure which scenario would be worse really.
Take care of yourself and Lyn and hope you can feel all the love coming your way .
Gemma.
Sorry I haven't replied sooner - to be honest I've been reading this thread wondering what I could say.
But, one thing I can do is send lots of positive thoughts your way, which I have been doing since you first posted.
I know someone who's facing a similar surgery soon, although it's a preventative measure "just in case" a cyst ever develops. Not sure which scenario would be worse really.
Take care of yourself and Lyn and hope you can feel all the love coming your way
.Gemma.
J
JenniferO
This is a huge circle of hearts and spirits directed to support you and Lyn, Ross. All those prayers will carry you through this. Remember how we all felt about our heart surgeries; how, ominous it all looked. I know you, of course, had a very dark tunnel to go through with yours which colors your perception and fuels your fears, but for most, that day of surgery was the peak of the mountain and it meant coming out on the other side and starting on the path to health again. Sure there were ups and downs; sometimes one step forward and two steps back, but overall, the direction was toward building strength and coming back to life. This is likely the way it will be for Lyn. Picture it that way, rather than fearing it, and draw all the good and healing and beneficial energies together for next Tuesday. Everyone here certainly will be concentrating our thoughts toward the same for you both.
Here's another hug; pass it on to Lyn, too.
Here's another hug; pass it on to Lyn, too.
hensylee
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first hurdle toward Lyn's mountaintop trek successful - you know WHEN. You can take it only one day at the time, Ross. Both of you. I once heard someone say 'today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday'. That has been my mantra since I was a teen. You must take it one day at a time. Just get through this one - tomorrow is there but you don't have to worry about it til then. You are both going to make it, you know.
Ross:
Wish I had a magic wand right now... but I don't.
However, having a surgery date at least means Lyn will be back on the road to recovery soon.
Will you be able to post news from the hospital -- or will you have someone else do it?
What hospital will she be in?
Wish I had a magic wand right now... but I don't.
However, having a surgery date at least means Lyn will be back on the road to recovery soon.
Will you be able to post news from the hospital -- or will you have someone else do it?
What hospital will she be in?
K
KMB
Best of luck with the upcomming surgery. I will say a special prayer for both you and your wife.
M
MichyB
I haven't been on here much lately but I'm so sorry Ross. Best wishes to you and your wife for a successful surgery and healthy recovery soon.
J
Jewel
Prayers for Ross & Lyn
Prayers for Ross & Lyn
I echo MichyB - I am not in here (or at least logged in) much but you have helped me almost every time. Please know that all of us speak for the many more "valvereplacement friends and family" that find you invaluable and will be praying for you and your wife to have a successful surgery and recovery!
Julie
Prayers for Ross & Lyn
I echo MichyB - I am not in here (or at least logged in) much but you have helped me almost every time. Please know that all of us speak for the many more "valvereplacement friends and family" that find you invaluable and will be praying for you and your wife to have a successful surgery and recovery!
Julie
Ross
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tick.........tock..........tick............tock........tick.......tock
The time is going mighty slow..........
The time is going mighty slow..........
hensylee
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we know - at least yesterday is over and now you are working on today. tick - tock
surfsparky
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All the very best Ross. You and Lyn will be covered in prayer way over here in down under Australia.
Thinking of you,
Yolanda (Chris' wife)
Thinking of you,
Yolanda (Chris' wife)
J
John Cochran
Best wishes
Best wishes
I've been absent from this forum for way too long, and upon my return I find that Ross & family are beset by yet another life challenge. Ross, I'm sending you and Lynn ALL my best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a smooth recovery. Time to revitalize the YaYa Brotherhood!
--John
Best wishes
I've been absent from this forum for way too long, and upon my return I find that Ross & family are beset by yet another life challenge. Ross, I'm sending you and Lynn ALL my best wishes for an uneventful surgery and a smooth recovery. Time to revitalize the YaYa Brotherhood!
--John
