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Hi all!
I am an older member here, and haven't been back in quite a while. I am writing now for a small newspaper in South Texas, after being medically retired at 48 years young! Someone that had read that paper somehow remembered this note I wrote several years ago, so I'm going to reprint it. NOT because I think I deserve the Pulitzer, but I know alot of people feel this same way.
It is obvious that the VR Board is still serving its admirable purpose. That Hank has not given up, and that many veterans are here for support. Heart disease/surgery hasn't really changed all that much.... the needs of all us are pretty much the same. What a wonderful group of folks, this board is like a magnet for those with a "big heart" (pardon the pun).
Hi all!! Send a note!! Chin up, cheerio and all that!! I am well and KEEP ON TICKIN'!!

TickTock (Mindy)

Reprint

Sick of being sick!


How long do I have to belong here, before I unload?? Hahahaha, I just wrote this scathing letter to you all, and I dumped it somewhere!! hahahaha Isnt life a scream?? I was ranting, mad and screaming about myself and I got dumped!!! Well, Im going to try again!!

Im sick of being sick.

Im tired of being sick and tired. (yawn)

I want to sleep with my left ear on the pillow.

I want to sit with my back against a chair.

I wish I didnt feel like a human bomb (tick tock)

I wish I could get physically excited without everyone in the room knowing it!! (ticktockticktock)

I wish I could just get a plain old fashioned cold, without everyone freaking out!!

I wish I didnt have to (rarely) use the handicapped parking spots.

Im tired of pooping out at parties. Going home to bed early.

Im sad that I have never known a living soul that I could say these things to. (ha! there you are!)

Im tired of making Doc appts.

I wish my most frequented hotel did not have 14 stories, and a
C.I.C.U.

I wish my body didnt look like Frankensteins bride!!

I want to drink 6 martini's!!

I wish a valve job meant going to the auto mechanic.

I want to run until my legs get tired. I want to water ski again, and roller skate, heck, how about bowling??? I want to cut myself shaving and QUIT bleeding the same day!!

I want to be forgiven for having these awful, selfish thoughts.


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Hi Mindy-

Very nice to see you again. It's always wonderful to see old friends.

For all of the new folks who do not know Mindy, I urge you to go to the main page (click on the yellow logo at the top of this page) and look at the Stories section. You will then look for Extraordinary Procedures--Mindy Niles. It's quite a story. Very unique.

Don't be such a stranger, Mindy. It sounds like your life is going well.

Best wishes,
 
Very interesting........

Very interesting........

Mindy, what an interesting story about what you have gone through. I also find that a positive attitude is very important when undergoing difficult times. A sense of humor is an added bonus! Those old Bjork Shiley valves are something aren't they? Mine is 21 years old and still ticking although right now I think its' days might be numbered.

Anyone looking for an antique mitral valve that still functions? Slightly used and comes with a Protime monitor--sorry Ross ;) LOL
 
Hi TickTock (Mindy),

I was happy to see your name..been a long time! Thanks for popping in and sharing. I'm not here very often either, but enjoy seeing 'oldtimers'! Glad to see you're doing well..I am doing A-OK, too!

Take care,

Zipper :)
 
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