Some prayers for Shelbz

[kimbob]

Hi everyone, Shelbz just let me know that she has been sent straight to hospital from the Doc's surgery.. she has full blown pnuemonia and will be in hospital until her lungs are completely clear.. ( might take 4 to 5 day's).
Please keep her in your prayers, she needs them all.

Thanks to all of you here in this "family" (there is NO other like it) that are continually helping her with all the templates, word art, clip art and support.. Her hubby is still in Iraq and to go through what she is at the moment on her "own" take's enormous strength.. This "family" is her "support" group at the moment and I just wanted to let everyone know just HOW much it really means to her.
She does have her Lap top at the moment, but is extremely weak and has just been medicated.. but I'm sure just a few "words" sent her way that she can read later would keep her "chin" up..
Thanking you again:)
Tons of Love
Kim

[twinglemommyof3]

We will do some serious praying for Shelbz here at our house and at church. We have a prayer book of intentions, and I will put a prayer request in for her as well. Lots of good vibes coming your way Shelbz from Ohio. God Bless!!!!!

[angelwithin]

sending healing and prayers her way xxx

[pkdoll]

Your strength is an inspiration to everyone. You are in my prayers as well!

[Linda]

I'm sorry you are so sick Shelby. With rest and meds, you'll feel better in no time so hang in there. We're praying for you!

[*eng*]

God Bless you Shelbz, everyone will be praying for you just as we have done for Mary Ann, Jazz and all our other dear friends. You are inthe best place and will get the attention you deserve xxxxx

[sacannon]

Take it easy shelbz, you need to get better. We we all be thinking of you here.

[makeyesup]

Rest, do everything that they tell you to do. Your children need you healthy. My prayers are with you and your family.

[*Dawny*]

My prayers and thoughts are with you Shelbz, rest and take it easy xxxx

[lila2002]

Dear Shelby, sending you healing HUGZZZ al the way across the ocean.
May you feel better soon.

[crops2dawn]

Ohhh Shelbz! So sad to hear about you being sick!!! You take care of yourself! Get your rest and listen to those Doctors! My prayers are with you and your family!

[spanielmom]

Shelbz - sorry to hear they put you in the hospital. We are sending some serious prayers heavenward for you. Rest and take it easy. Listen to the Dr's and nurses. We will look forward to your return to your family here at SBM.

[twx]

You are in my prayers and thoughts. You are an inspiration. Get some rest and then come thrive on scrapping. What you have done so far has been fabulous!


Terry

[jazzieal]

Shelby...wish I could be there with you...but we are all with you in spirit and you are in our thoughts and prayers...I know that this is a poweful prayer site..and God hears and answers prayers...so hang in there and please take it easy...I told you that you are not SUPER WOMAN...lol

[rosana brito]

Sorry my friend Kim, I stow absentee, now I only could see its msg, as it knows I lost two people of the family, e everything here this tumultuated all sad ones, but nor therefore I will leave to pray for Shelbz ok, God in hears them plus this time is certain of this, a great kiss,

[Manatee25]

Hope that you are feeling better soon! We are so blessed to live in a time with hospitals, doctors, and medicine. You are an amazing woman and your strength, good attitude, and courage lend heart to everyone on this site! Prayers for you and for your husband who is serving our country. You are two inspirational people!

Tina

[Shelbz]

Well thats about how i feel "ugh". I have had breathing treatments and had my back beat on with a rubber mallet.LOL. Shots , tests, x rays and anything else they could think of to do. Atleast i was able to really sleep through the night with NO nurse waking me up. Well they may have tried but they gave me a sleeping pill so i couldnt tell you one way or the other. :p Now i am trying to find a link on Digiscrap central under treasure hunt. But for the life of me I have no idea how they work this site and all I got back from them was this....A clue for each link will be posted in the main thread found here:

http://www.digiscrapcentral.com/foru...0278#post30278

The first link can be found in the forums. It is a text link. Search through the forums and you will find a link that says something like Treasure hunt link 1. If you search for a link and can't find one you can go back to the thread and see if there is another clue or request another clue. HAVE FUN

I go to that thread but I cant seem to find what they are talking about. Can anyone help me out here? Is anyone else in here working on it, I would really love to have that kit...but i am frustrating myself more then anything....arghhh!!! Any help or hints would highly be appreciated....

On a lighter note, seems like you guys are all having a fairly good weekend. I cant thank you enough for the sweet words all the prayers and of course all the work that you ahve done for me.....I choke up when i think about how sweet everyone has been to me...

You all tell me that i am soo strong, well when i am able to I will share the reason that my strength carries me through....I beleive that one member is already aware of my past traumas and tribulations, but I will share with everyone else, maybe then you can understand ME a little better....Well i am running out of steam so i will just say take care my friends....

[*eng*]

So happy to hear from you Shelbz. Take it easy now.

[jazzieal]

Thank goodness for laptops LOL..so good to hear from you...I know that routine of the breathing treatments, poundings and so on...are you in one of those tortue mask as I call them...the C pap thingy...I hate those..I was in one for almost a week in January..You really needed to be in the hospital to get over that stuff...you sound like me..trying to clear it up at home and only get worse.. then when you cant go any further.. you end up in the hospital and takes twice as long...why dont we learn LOL...Well I would definately say you are addicted...laying up in the hospital working on a treasure hunt for a scrapbook Kit...LOL..Im sorry girl I for one cant help you out on that..went there one time and tried it..I never found the first clue..I dont think I ever figured out how it worked..but dont worry there are several here who always do them and they will be along to help you out..I didnt have a laptop in the hospital but I was in and out of it from all the meds and in my mind I was using the call button and tv control and the tv as a monitor to work on SB pages..I could see myself cutting things out and so on...we have it BAD....well girl I know you are tired and need to rest (or treasure hunt) just dont overdo and take care and hurry back to us..we want you to feel good while you scrap...let us hear again when you feel like it...thoughts prayers and lots of love coming your way...huggs jazzie ( Linda) :)

[autisticwonder]

THOUGHTS and Prayers are with you GIRL!! Can't wait to hear your story of strength!!! Good luck with the Treasure hunt..thingie..I think we have a member that is REALLY good at helping us out with the clues on the treasure hunt and she usually posts the help in embellishments. I think it is perhaps Debbie Howitt maybe or well..can't think...too early for me to think..Sorry.. But look there for assist with this!!

TAKE CARE, GET some sunshine!!! and SLEEP!!!

[jazzieal]

Shelby..just happened to think...Sue (SACannon) always does those treasure hunts..if she has started Im sure she will help you out..she usually posts clues and ones she has found..:)

[sacannon]

Sorry, I did the scrapbookersplayground treasure hunts, but I didn't get around to it this month. That's the only site that I have done the hunts on.

Here is a link to a card shelby, I forgot to post it earlier.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9993&limit=recent

[spanielmom]

I usually do scrapbookersplayground also. I did, however, go to this site and register, but I can't for the life of me find what you are talking about Shelby. I can't find anything mentioned about a hunt. Your wasn't even a good link. It redirected me to their site. Are you sure you aren't looking at an old post?
Hope your getting the rest you need. We miss you here at SBM.

[Shelbz]

If you go to digiscrapcentral, go to forums and then find the one link for treasure hunt, they are having one but I for the life of me cant figure out what they are telling me to look for. They arent very quick about giving out the clues either and they only keep the prize up for three days. so tomorrow is the last day for the 1st link. I'm hoping someone can figure out what exactly they are asking us to do. I got no help from the questions I asked on the forum....You ahve to post atleast ten times on the forums before they will let you see anything free or any of the links as well.....oops gotta go its after hours and i am supposed to be sleeping....


I usually do scrapbookersplayground also. I did, however, go to this site and register, but I can't for the life of me find what you are talking about Shelby. I can't find anything mentioned about a hunt. Your wasn't even a good link. It redirected me to their site. Are you sure you aren't looking at an old post?
Hope your getting the rest you need. We miss you here at SBM.

[Moonbeam]

A big Cyber hug and loads of get well wishes for you Shelbz.. I am so sorry to hear you are so ill. please take care and I hope so much you are feeling much better soon.
Best wishes from Australia'
Hugs, Moonbeam

[Linda]

I was having a difficult time, too until I got smart and used the search feature! The first 2 links have been in the forums at the bottom of a post. They are tricky to find! You have to read the latest posts to find them. The kit they have looks nice so I'm trying to get it. I have no idea how many links there are. Both links were worded differently.

[kimbob]

Hi everyone, just an update on Shelby.. I was worried yesterday when I hadn't heard from her at all, but got a message during the middle of the night to say that she was transfered to the ICU.. her lungs apparantly are not "playing the game" and it looks like she will be there a while longer.:(
Please keep the prayers coming. I will chat to her later on today (only 7.30am here) when she wakes up and update you all then,
Tons of love
Kim

[pkdoll]

Oh poor Shelbz! She doesn't need this on top of everything else she has to deal with. Hope you get better real soon! We are thinking of you and praying for a speedier recovery!

[Shelbz]

Just wanted to check in and let you know that i am in ICu now...seems my lungs have no thoughts of getting better and my O2 levels got dangerously low....so i'm here till they see improvement. I get to check my mail but i am not allowed to keep my laptop on for a long period....something about interfering with all the machines and stuff!!! I just wanted to pop on and let you know, thanks for the sweet thoughts and continued prayers....ok out of steam so i am going to cut this short....miss chatting with you all.

[makeyesup]

Oh, sorry to hear about the set back. Rest, listen to your healers and get better. Miss you and am praying for you.

[sacannon]

Shelby, thanks for letting us know. So sorry that it isn't good news. we were hoping you would be coming home soon. Please take it easy so you can get better!

[*eng*]

We are all willing you to get over this set back Shelbz. Rest now and you know we will all be thinking of you. Big hugs and kisses xxxx

[spanielmom]

Sending more prayers your way Shelby. You certainly didn't need this on top of all the rest your dealing with. Are there any cute male nurses in the ICU? At least that would make your stay bearable. You could show all the nurses how to scrap and perhaps they could finish that album for you. Just a thought to pass the time. Hurry up and get well. Tell those lungs to start functioning properly. We love you and miss you here at SBM.

[jazzieal]

ohh Shelby..sorry to hear you are in ICU but thats exactly where you need to be...Ive been there done that, can almost see you hooked up to those machines..looking at your o2 level and willing it to go up...but girl you just take it easy and rest thats the only way to get rid of that mess you have...take slow deep breaths (as deep as you can) and breathe out thru your mouth..thats what they tell me to do to get my level up..we are all praying for you..you are missed but we want you back well..just think about all the new goodies you will have to work with when you are better...love and hugs Linda.

[kimbob]

Hi everyone.. just a quick note to say THANK YOU to all of you for you continued support and prayers for Shelbz.. I can't say it enough.. THIS FAMILY IS AWSOME!!! I haven't heard from Shelby at all since she popped in here to say a quick hi.. this obviously means she is still in the ICU.. will keep you all updated as soon as I get news.
Love
Kim

[Shelbz]

This is going to be short cause I am not supposed to have this thing on right now..just wanted to pop on here and say hello. Nothing new to tell you , except that i am tired of this place and all these da*& tubes. I am dying to get out of here and get to the scrapping. Only problem is I am not going to be able to do alot till i get my strength back..this is not the way I pictured this month going....spring is almost here and i wanted to take some new picks of the flowers blooming and all those things we seem to take for granted....arghhh!!!!!!!!!

In your spare time could you please say a special prayer for my DH? He is leaving on a rather dangerous mission tonight and i am worried sick. I know what he does and i know where he is headed and lets just say it isnt a good place!!! Not that any of iraqis good, but this is a special situation that requires alot of stealth and forthought..Anyway please pray for his safe return and for that of his unit and his fellow soldiers too....

OOPs got to go I just got caught, atleast this nurse is sweet (hes a young guy and yes he is kind on the eyes!!!) :)

[makeyesup]

There will be special prayers added for your husband and unit that they are kept safe and return home real soon. I would like to say try not to worry as you need to get well and don't need stress. I know that is impossible; however, put it all in God's hands.

[rosana brito]

OH! my God, thanks Kim, we are in constant conjunct for Mary, Andre and Selby, I am certain that God now in leaves them abandoned, at these so dificult moments , ok

kisses

[pkdoll]

Shelbz-just do what the drs. say and get better! It must very difficult for your husband to have to be so far away knowing you are in hospital sick. Such a difficult situation under normal circumstances-so much more difficult for him under the war situations!! I pray for you both to get through this!!

[angle]

Shelbz, God Bless you sweetie, You will remain in my prayers, Hope you get to feeling beeter soon, listen to those doctors and nurses, and get your rest.
We'll keep sending prayers and together we will overcome. Such power in numbers..
Love and Prayers,
Trish:)

[MaggieMae]

We are all praying and pulling for you, Shelby, and for your husband. Keep resting and everything will wait until you're ready to be up and doing things again. We will all help in any way we can.

[Shelbz]

sorry afraid im in a griping mood...they woulnt let me try to talk to my hubby tonight, they said it would be too much on my breathing.Who do they think they are? They had NO right to do that!!!!! I think they just didnt want to take the tube out of my throat. lazy a*****!!!!!! Sorry but I am really upset, it could be the last chance I have to talk to him for awhile....so to spite them i got on my latop..:) I'm sorry thast i have to get on here and gripe but I cant make any phone calls, cant even talk...so I can only send out e mails and type. No one is one messenger right now so i got on here, hope you dont mind..(im on yahoo messenger under sxy_kateyzz if anyone wants to chat...)

So whats everyone been up to? anything new and exciting happen while i have been here? I feel like I am missing something...friendship isnt a thing to be taken for granted!

For everyone who has sent me get well wishes and added prayers and thoughts, THANK YOU!!! I feel so much love from a group of almost complete strangers, its surreal sometimes...well i guess i should get off for a while, take care everyone and happy scrapping

[*eng*]

sorry afraid im in a griping mood...they woulnt let me try to talk to my hubby tonight, they said it would be too much on my breathing.Who do they think they are? They had NO right to do that!!!!! I think they just didnt want to take the tube out of my throat. lazy a*****!!!!!! Sorry but I am really upset, it could be the last chance I have to talk to him for awhile....so to spite them i got on my latop..:) I'm sorry thast i have to get on here and gripe but I cant make any phone calls, cant even talk...so I can only send out e mails and type. No one is one messenger right now so i got on here, hope you dont mind..(im on yahoo messenger under sxy_kateyzz if anyone wants to chat...)

So whats everyone been up to? anything new and exciting happen while i have been here? I feel like I am missing something...friendship isnt a thing to be taken for granted!

For everyone who has sent me get well wishes and added prayers and thoughts, THANK YOU!!! I feel so much love from a group of almost complete strangers, its surreal sometimes...well i guess i should get off for a while, take care everyone and happy scrapping

Awww...Shelbz, you must be so down, I'm so sorry. That sounds pretty harsh but I guess Jazz would be the best one to comment on that as she has had experience of the problem. Try not to get to upset or you'll not improve, easier said than done I know and especially when the days and nights go so slowly.

I am on msn messenger but I'll see if I can get yahoo. I'm sure that some sort of communication will be something.

We are all thinking of you and willing you to get well.

I'll be back later and will let you know if I have any success with yahoo.

Hope you feel better soon and do use us as a sounding board. I hope it has helped to get this off your chest .

xxxx:)

[thedogfather]

sorry afraid im in a griping mood...they woulnt let me try to talk to my hubby tonight, they said it would be too much on my breathing.Who do they think they are? They had NO right to do that!!!!! I think they just didnt want to take the tube out of my throat. lazy a*****!!!!!! Sorry but I am really upset, it could be the last chance I have to talk to him for awhile....so to spite them i got on my latop..:) I'm sorry thast i have to get on here and gripe but I cant make any phone calls, cant even talk...so I can only send out e mails and type. No one is one messenger right now so i got on here, hope you dont mind..(im on yahoo messenger under sxy_kateyzz if anyone wants to chat...)

So whats everyone been up to? anything new and exciting happen while i have been here? I feel like I am missing something...friendship isnt a thing to be taken for granted!

For everyone who has sent me get well wishes and added prayers and thoughts, THANK YOU!!! I feel so much love from a group of almost complete strangers, its surreal sometimes...well i guess i should get off for a while, take care everyone and happy scrapping
Hi Shelbz

I'm new around here but I know what its like to end up in hospital when the day seemed to start normally - hope you are soon feeling better.
Nigel

[autisticwonder]

sorry afraid im in a griping mood...they woulnt let me try to talk to my hubby tonight, they said it would be too much on my breathing.Who do they think they are? They had NO right to do that!!!!! I think they just didnt want to take the tube out of my throat. lazy a*****!!!!!! Sorry but I am really upset, it could be the last chance I have to talk to him for awhile....so to spite them i got on my latop..:) I'm sorry thast i have to get on here and gripe but I cant make any phone calls, cant even talk...so I can only send out e mails and type. No one is one messenger right now so i got on here, hope you dont mind..(im on yahoo messenger under sxy_kateyzz if anyone wants to chat...)

So whats everyone been up to? anything new and exciting happen while i have been here? I feel like I am missing something...friendship isnt a thing to be taken for granted!

For everyone who has sent me get well wishes and added prayers and thoughts, THANK YOU!!! I feel so much love from a group of almost complete strangers, its surreal sometimes...well i guess i should get off for a while, take care everyone and happy scrapping

Hey, I'm wondering if their was a way we could get you some scrapbooking magazines or something to help pass the healing time!!! Email me and let me know address to send you a little something to help you pass the time!!! Look forward to the thumping to stop...They gotta keep those lungs clear. Sleep..REST!! and lets see about the magazines!! So glad you have a laptop!! I'd be so lost without a computer..EEEK!!

Sorry SACANNON..you are our TREASURE HUNT guru!! Couldn't remember!!
Kimbob..thanks for getting in touch with Shelbz for us and keeping us in the loop!! Jazz, Spanie, all you wonders..love the togetherness on this!! Hoping we can get our Shelbz back in the saddle for this fantastic adventure to continue!!

Look forward to you getting up and running again!! It is coming..My Mom used to always say she could tell when someone is getting better..they get "Grumpy"..So you getting up in arms over the lag time and the aggrevation of it all.. is such a RELIEF!! When you get back..you can be "Dopey, Sneezy, HaPpY or Doc" ..Get back here!!

MEGA BYTE HUGSSSSSSS....
Donna

[pkdoll]

Shelbz-I can't believe that they didn't let you talk to hubby knowing he was getting shipped out!! I would be upset too! But you hang in there. You are on the mend and should get out soon. (I hope) I'm glad autisticwonder is working at trying to get you some magazines. Get well girl! We will all be here to welcome you back!

[kimbob]

Chatted to Shelbz my "am".. now after 8pm and she was just so angry at not being able to chat to her DH knowing he was going on such a dangerous mission.. all said, she is still in the ICU and her O2 levels keep dropping, they won't let her out until it becomes stable... she's still got that spunky spirit tho and sure if those nurses had removed the pipes out her throat that they would have had to cover their ears too LOL..
Love
Kim

[autisticwonder]

I sure can appreciate getting upset with the hubby getting shipped out and you not allowed to talk to him..Don't they "GET IT"..that that would cause you more stress not to talk to him!!! Sommmmmmmeeeee people just can't THINK things through when they tell you no you can't speak to hubby!!!! OH...I could just...urggh..but still..sending you some magazines or something..would be helpful to you I would think...Please..let me know the address to send them to. If you are on the east coast..it will take no time to get to you!!! THANKS girl!! I'm CHEERING FOR YOU!!! Hugs and PRAYERS!!!

[kimbob]

Just another update before I run out the door....
Just chatted to Shelbz and her nurse( while she was seeing the doc).. still in ICU and still on all the machines and tubes.. they might remove the tubes tonight( your time) if they think her o2 levels will stay as they are..( still low at 77) if her lungs can't handle to keep the levels up they will have to induce a "coma" for about 5 days hoping that the lungs will heal as she "sleeps".. her nurse will let me know what is happening in the next few days so I will let you know on Sunday. She also has a spot on her lung that they picked up on an MRI and needs to go for more "scans and tests".. Please still keep her in your prayers, she needs them all!
Love to you all
Hugs
Kim

[OnieRN]

I am so glad that your in contact with the nurse too! Obviously, we would not be able to get any updates from Shelbz if they allow her to sleep for 5 days.

Being a nurse, who has a background in this field of nursing (Oncology), O2 sats of 77 is extremely low! She ideally needs to be above 85. I am very concerned about how she is doing and want to make sure that we have direct backups to keep us in the loop.

Kim it is so wonderful that you've been able to keep up with how she is doing. THANK YOU! I was also wondering, does the hospital also have an e-card site for the patients, like we did for MaryAnn?!?!? I honestly do not know why her husband is having to leave. I was an ARMY nurse and I would have thought he could have gotten a hardship to stay with Shelbz. Does Shelbz have family who are local to her???? This is so important to know. Being military, it is likely that they are not near their families.

Our love and prayers are extended to Shelbz and her DH. We're so pround of him for his service to our country but also to Shelbz because her contribution is her love and support with his being gone so much.

We love you Shelbz and your DH.

Onie

[crops2dawn]

Oh I am praying for you and your Hubby!!!! May the good lord watch over you both! I'm sorry I am in awe as to what is happening here! I cant believe they would let hubby go like that! Just want you to know that I am praying for good things to come your way and SOON!!!!!

[Shelbz]

I was asked to inform your board on the progress in shelbys condition.Around 11:00 pm last night she was taken off of the respirator and attempted to breath on her own . She was under a tremendous amount of stress and was unable to maintain a normal level of oxygen saturation. Her lowest levels were around 79 with her highest reaching 82. When she could not stabilize they felt it would be in her best interests to place her back on the respirator and subsequently put her into a drug inducced coma. At this time it is beleived she will remain in the coma for a period of 5 days. Her lungs need time to heal and with all the extra elements she is dealing with this was thought to be the best course of treatment. I will keep the board notified of any changes should they become necessary..Thank you


Kevin Montoya R.N

[sacannon]

oh wow, just decided to check for an update and found this bad news. Thanks Kimbob for staying on top of this and filling us in, and also thanks to Kevin (Nurse) for letting us know Shelby's status and to continue to fill us in.
We may not know Shelby personally, but this site has gotten to be one big family for all of us and we do care about the "family" members here.

We could sure use some good news soon.

[*eng*]

Oh no I was hoping to find some good news. Her poor hubby too, as if they haven't enough to bear. Two induced comas on here in a matter of weeks. Does her hospital receive ecards does anyone know?

[OnieRN]

I hate to get this kind of news. I am so thankful that Shelbz made arrangements with Kevin (Nurse) to keep us informed. Being a nurse myself, I know how difficult it is to provide information to none family members, due to the HIPPA laws. Shelby make it possible for Kevin to give us these details.... THANK YOU KEVIN, for taking the time to do this for her. I know how busy and stressful your day can be so doing this is way above the call of duty..... THANK YOU again! Your our Florence In Knightengale.

We will continue to keep her in our prayers and thoughts. She has become a vital part of SBM family and we're being blessed with her strength.

[Moonbeam]

Ditto OnieRN's comments Kevin.. thank you for being kind enough to take time to do this for Shelby.. we miss her and hope with all our hearts she gets well soon.. please give her our love when you can.
Deanne

[*eng*]

Yes, thanks Kevin, it's really good of you, not many people would go to that trouble. Definitely going beyond your duty :) When she wakes up give her our love x :)

[Linda]

Thank you Kevin for letting us know how Shelby is. It's wonderful that you took the time to do this. I'm praying that the extended sleep will help her heal.

[spanielmom]

Oh Heavenly Father, we pray to you this very moment that you keep your daughter Shelby in your loving care. We know father that you will hold her tight while you and she heal her body from the ravages of pneumonia. Lord we ask for your hedge of protection around her husband, while he is away serving in Iraq. Bless him Lord and his fellow soldiers as they serve their country. Lord we also ask your special blessings on Kevin and those who work in the hospital where Shelby is. Lord bless them for being caring individuals and give them strength to continue to do the jobs that they do. We ask this is your Son's name. Amen.

[eye]

OH I have been off. I want to add my prayer. It is very nice of your nurse to keep us all informed. Hope you get well very soon. Take care and God bless.Hope Hubbie is safe.:)

[makeyesup]

Oh, Kevin's notes brought tears to my eyes. There is so much sadness with all the illnesses that our beloved SBM family has had to handle lately. Hope and pray that the coma is just what Shelby needs to overcome this. Too bad we can't have a prayer group here. However, do feel that posting our individual concerns and prayers is very much like being physically together.

[jazzieal]

I havent been here in a couple of days and just found out the news about Shelby and her husband...this is all so sad..I hope and pray the induced Coma will help her lungs heal and if shes asleep she wont be so worried about her husband and that should help her too...its hard for your body to heal if its under so much stress and worry...just know Shelby that you are in my thoughts and prayers and your husband too...
Thanks Kevin for the update on our friend..thanks for taking the time to do this favor for her...she said you were nice and you are...thanks again..

[Shelbz]

Hell ladies, i trust this day finds you happy and healthy!

I was off over the weekend and therefor was unable to get any new information to you. I checked on her today after i had taken care of my other patients and she is "status quo". In other words no change either way at this time. Her lungs were severely damaged by the length that she maintained the pneumonia and it may take some time to correct and heal. She is still on the respirator and is undergoing some additional testing as well. There is some concern for a spot detected during testing.She is also receiving antibiotics for a secondary infection. Her husband was notified of the change on Sunday (according to the notes) and will be brought home if their isnt a definitive change soon. I'm sorry that i am unable to bring you more cheerful news, but i can tell you that shelby is stubborn and a fighter and if she has anything to say about it she will get better.

On a more personal note (I have known shelby since she was first diagnosed in oct of 05) When she was hospitalized she spoke of all the ladies on this board with such high regards, she was so happy to have found something to take some of the monotony of everyday life away. Her husband has been deployed now for almost three months (4th deployment) and she has been dealing with alot on her own. She seems to have opened up a little within this forum and for that i want to thank you! Well ladies i need to get back to work. I hope you have a wonderful and creative day and please keep those prayers coming for her....

Kevin Montoya R.N-and personal friend

[pkdoll]

Thank You Kevin!! Oh dear-I sure hope that there will be a change for the better real soon!!! She is so missed here and we are all praying for her recovery. She has things she wants to get done and not a lot of time to do it. Tell her we are all thinking of her and praying for her, and give her a big hug from all of us! Maybe if they let her husband come home that would help her to get through this as well. I'm sure if's extremely hard on him too.

[sacannon]

Ditto everything pkdoll said. You can pull through this Shelby! Thanks Kevin, It is very kind of you to take time out to keep us updated!

[spanielmom]

Kevin you are a doll for keeping us all updated. You keep making her well, we will all keep praying for her. Thanks for letting us all know.

[crops2dawn]

Oh Kevin your an Angle! Thanks sooo much for the update!!! I am praying for Shelby soo much! I can only hope that the next update will be better! I bet if they get her Hubby home she will recover more quickly! How devistating it must be to be without him by her side! Fight Girl you can do it!!!!!

[OnieRN]

Kevin, is this an Army Hospital that she's in? Are you an officer in the service? I was an Army Nurse here at William Beaumont AMC in El Paso. I am familar with the way the military works and have faith that they will get her hubby home soon. As you know, we as nurse's do believe that the patient in a coma can hear people talking. Please tell Shelby that we love her and are praying for her. I truly believe she will hear your voice. Remind her that she still has work to do with her scrapbook for her husband.

We would love to send cards, e-cards etc to her and her hubby. Can you provide us with contact information? Your a doll and we appreciate you so very much.

Onie, RN

[jazzieal]

Thanks so much Kevin for the update on Shelby...shes only been with us a short time but we have all grown to love her and care about her...tell her she has lots of prayers being said for her all over the world...Im hoping and praying her husband gets to come home to be with her...I think that will be the best medicine she could have right now..Shes lucky to have you there with her she sure needs a friend by her side now..thanks again Kevin and Shelby we love ya and miss ya and want you back ASAP...

[eye]

They say Love is the best medicine in the world.I do hope they get him home very soon.Yes Onie is right. They can hear from a experience I had when I lived out West. I had a patient who was in a coma 10 years. Whe she woke up she knew what nurses were nice to her and what nurses were not. She heard everything.So Kevin tell her we sure miss her and hope to see her back here reall soon. Thanks for the updates.:)

[makeyesup]

Thanks Kevin, praying for her recovery and her husband's return to her side. I am sure that if she could hear his voice it would help her tremendously. Keep telling her that we love her, miss her and have joined together in prayer for her and her family.

[*eng*]

Oh Kevin if being on here has helped her in any small way that is wonderful. I think you have played a huge part in this though and your compassion and empathy shines through just by taking the trouble to update us and keep us in the link. We will continue praying for her and know you will tell her so and that she will continue to fight and be back here as soon as she can. Give her our love :)
Thank you Kevin....honoury member :)

[Shelbz]

Good news ladies!!!

Last night Shelby showed signs of improvement, enough to the point where they are looking at the possibility of bringing her out of the coma in the next couple of days. Her vitals are remaining steady and her latest test results show that the lungs have started to improve. There is stil the concern over the results from the other tests, but it looks like the induced coma was just what she needed. So hopefully I will be able to report back tomorrow with even better news.

For those who asked she is in a University Hospital, not a military facility. She has not had any good experiences with those and refused to be seen by military. I'm sure in time she will share that part of her life with you. I can tell you this much she has not had an easy life these past few years..however

I spoke to her husband this morning and he will not be coming back now that she has improved. The commands decision, not his They need him there and it wouldnt be efficient to bring him home for a short period and then have to return him.Since she is in no immediate danger at this point he will remain "boots on the ground".

She will however receive in home nursing care three times a week till she is completely over this setback. I dont think she is quite ready for hospice, which is a good thing!

Now for those ladies who made me an honorary member, does this mean i have to learn to scrap as well? Shelby has already shown me how cool some of the things are, (her words not mine) She is quite proud of her work so far and from what i could see it looks to be quite the undertaking..I appreciate the offer ladies, but I dont think I have time between nursing school and my night job;) I'll let her tell you what that is...:)

Happy scrapping and I will relay any and all messages to her as they are received. As far as cards and or gifts go, by the time she would receive them she should be out of the hospital and at home. So I will let her know when she is awake and talking (never thought I would say this but I miss her voice!) ;) :p Ladies take care and thank you for caring so much...as always

Kevin-honorary scrapteam member/R.N./personal friend

[OnieRN]

Kevin this is wonderful news! We needed to get a good report. Our hearts go out to her. I do understand that her hubby can not be there right now but I will say that he MUST have a very important job.

Thank you so much Kevin for keeping us informed! And yes, we would love to make your a full fledged SCRAPPER. I hope your taking pics of your nursing school experience. I know your an RN so are you going for your BSN or MSN? Boy I remember those days of nursing school..... I have my BSN and have considered going for the MSN but to be honest...... I'm content where I am, besides I'm not as young as I once was. Good Luck with school!

Onie

[eye]

Kevin you have been so kind and you know what you are welcome here anytime. Come join us. I am a nurse as well but ask the girls I am here alot.Thank you for keeping us so well informed.Yipee I am dancing better then the stars.I am so happy she is getting stronger.:D

[crops2dawn]

Finally some GOOD NEWS!!! YEAHhhhhhhhhhh! Thanks soooo much Kevin!
I will keep on praying that her recovery will be fast and she can get back to scrappin soon!

[mswizard]

You have sooooo much reading to catch up on! Continued prayers for a full recovery and that hubby makes it home safe and sound!

[jazzieal]

Way to go Shelby..I knew you were a fighter..and I knew all the prayers going up for you would be answered..hope you will be awake soon and on your way home..but you have to pace yourself..you cant sit at the computer and scrap all day!!!!..
Thanks so much Kevin for keeping us informed we would be in the dark if it hadnt been for you...tell Shelby we love her and miss her and are waiting to hear from her...give her a hug from all of us...I imagine she needs lots of hugs about now...

[Linda]

This is wonderful news. Hang in there Shelby! Thanks Kevin for the update!

[Moonbeam]

I'm sure all the messages of love and encouragement relayed via Kevin have had a positive effect on Shelby - We all need to know we are cared about and please tell shelby we are in there cheering for her! Hoping that our caring lifts your spirits Shelby -
Hugs from Deanne

[rosana brito]

exelente the news Kevin , we have the certainty that God this hearing ours preces and soon reestablishes greets it of Mary Ann Shelby Andre, and all those that wait for an improvement, ok I will continue mine preces to all


kisses

[sacannon]

Oh Kevin, Thank you for the wonderful news. We have had a lot of sad new around here lately. This was just the thing we all needed to hear. Thank you for taking good care of Shelby and for keeping us informed. You are welcome here anytime.

[*eng*]

Wonderful news Kevin...really needed to hear that :) You can scrap if you want or just chat to us when you can. Lots of love to you all ...am going off to dance and sing ....fantastic day :)

[spanielmom]

Let me add my thanks also Kevin. You are so kind to keep us updated. We are like family here and when one of ours is sick, we are all affected. We are good prayer warriors though so you tell Shelby that we are all still praying and waiting for her to be strong enough to finish this album for her hubby. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, I understand how this pneumonia is a setback for her. With all the chemo she has had I'm sure her immune system is just about shot - I know mine is. Let her know that we are all pulling for her. Again, thanks for taking the time to care and keep us informed. You are welcome here anytime.

[Shelbz]

Ok ladies, sorry but i dont have time to chit chat this morning. Wednesdays are always my busiest days...

I did want to let you know that they will begin to bring her out of the coma and then they will attempt to take Shelby off the respirator this afternoon. If her O2 levels can stay around 87-90 then they will keep her off of it. She is out of the woods with the secondary infection and it looks like the meds have done the prescribed job. Now we just have to keep her calm and happy so that her stress levels dont go up and she wont have any more setbacks. Positive thoughts only!!!!

I know she will be cranky..she was when they told her they were going to induce the coma...so i'm sure she will be a little upset and worried about what went on and or what she missed while she was out. She will be concerned about her husband as well, we got a tape recording of his last call so she will be able to hear his voice when she is fully awake. He is leaving again tonight on another mission so please pray for his teams safe return...

Ok thats all for now..I have rounds to do...Happy scrapping ladies and thanks for all the kind words...

kevin...all of the above :)

[crops2dawn]

Oh I dont blame her for being Cranky! I guess she has every right to be, All the stuff Shelby has to go through! Good goin with the tape recording of her hubby, that should make her feel a little better! Its sure does seem like all the prayers everyone is making is working perfectly! All positive thoughts coming her way!!! Tell her she didnt miss a thing while she slept, that we missed her dearly and we all have her in our thoughts!! And Kevin... you Deserve a standing ovation!!! I can only hope to God that if I ever did someone by my side when I am ill, that it will be someone like you! Bravo Kevin!

[*eng*]

Cranky ...she can be as cranky as she likes, she has every right to be, bless her. I am so glad you have taped her hubby Kevin, that is something to help her even though she'll probably cry buckets.You are a star to keep us up to speed with all that's happening, there are very few like you. Have you any brothrs in England lol. :D Give Shelbz all our love an lots of hugz and tell her we are all willing her back here and make sure you are here for the party, early days yet.I know but we'll be planning fo all our buddies safe return. Take care xxxx

[Shelbz]

Ladies, I was given a list before Shelby went to "sleep". She asked me to look on the sites she had in her favorites that had daily downloads and make sure I didnt miss any..Are you ladies all this way? LOL I am not sure what i can do about this one though, so i am asking for some help. From what i can tell there are a couple chats that Shelby needs to attend to get a password for some kit. One of them is tonight and i dont think she will be coherint (sp)enough to attend it. Here is the information as i had it written down..

April 4th 9-10 pm eastern time
3scrapateers chatroom
easter kit password

I just logged onto the chat but since it isnt for hours I am not sure what to do. Could someone maybe let me know how to accomplish this goal?? I would be very appreciative. Well i am going to go and check on her, they should be about ready to start bringing her out of the coma...I'll let you know as things progress.

Thanks for your help with this one....

Kevin~honorary scrapper and gopher...LOL (among other things)

[mswizard]

Kevin,
If you could be so kind as to give me the name of the hospital and Room Shelbz is in I would like to have some flowers delivered to her in the morning
oh duh...I need the city and state too..thanks a bunch!

[Marion]

Ladies, I was given a list before Shelby went to "sleep". She asked me to look on the sites she had in her favorites that had daily downloads and make sure I didnt miss any..Are you ladies all this way? LOL I am not sure what i can do about this one though, so i am asking for some help. From what i can tell there are a couple chats that Shelby needs to attend to get a password for some kit. One of them is tonight and i dont think she will be coherint (sp)enough to attend it. Here is the information as i had it written down..

April 4th 9-10 pm eastern time
3scrapateers chatroom
easter kit password

I just logged onto the chat but since it isnt for hours I am not sure what to do. Could someone maybe let me know how to accomplish this goal?? I would be very appreciative. Well i am going to go and check on her, they should be about ready to start bringing her out of the coma...I'll let you know as things progress.

Thanks for your help with this one....

Kevin~honorary scrapper and gopher...LOL (among other things)

My goodness, If I were in her situation, the last thing I would be worrying about is the daily download!:D

[NanaC95565]

OK I have seriously gotten behind on the posts. Gosh Shelbz I will keep you in my daily thoughts and prayers too. It must be hard not being able to talk to your dear heart. In fact I know it is. Being I am an ex military wife. May you keep healing and making great progress. Kevin and Kimbob thanks for the updates on Shelbz. Much hugs

[eye]

Hope you did well and prayers are at your side every minute.:) Thanks Kevin. You lost me at the download stuff.

[sacannon]

Kevin, sorry I am not familiar with that site but I hope Shelby comes out of it ok. Anxious to here another update.

[spanielmom]

Oh my, I know how much time I spend doing daily downloads, If Shelbz has Kevin doing them for her, I don't know when he has time to do his work-LOL I know what your saying Marion, but as we have said here in the forums before-----its an addiction!

[Shelbz]

Well i was just introduced to the world of chats. I have never been around that many women in a long time 108 I beleive by the time the chat ended. I was able to get all the links to the freebies and also the password to. It was fun, even though i couldnt stay around for the entire thing.....I have NO idea how you ladies can keep up!! LOL

Now onto shelby, she is semi awake and pissed off that she has no voice! I had to laugh when i first saw her she fussed at me(she writes on the white board) she said I had to wipe that smirk off my face that it isnt funny! Well if I could have heard her actually say it I might have smiled even more. She has a lot better color to her now and she just looks better. Boy do i plan on razzing her about this download stuff and chats and all that.....

She is maintaining her O2 levels at 90 for now and that is much better then what they were. They will be keeping her in ICU for a few more days in a sterile environment so that she isnt susceptible to any germs. So once again her visits will be quite limited. For those who arent aware chemotherapy has wiped out her entire immune system and she is very apt to have a relapse if we dont take extra precautions.

Well i am off for the night so i am going to go and tell her goodnight and then I will see you ladies tomorrow..ok well i will chat with you tomorrow...

[spanielmom]

You are a great friend Kevin to do chats and daily downloads. Give our love to Shelby and tell her to GET WELL! I'm very familiar to chemo and no immune system. She is just going to have to stay put for awhile. She may be strong, but she is not invincable. We will continue to pray. Glad she is getting better. I lived with Nupigen (spelling) for a week after each time I got chemo. Only way they could keep me out of the hospital.

[crops2dawn]

Oh Wizard what a great Idea! Cards & flowers... but we need a Hospital Name Please!

[mswizard]

LOL Crops I was just about to ask again myself but ya beat me to it! I know they won't be letting hew home for a while yet.

[spanielmom]

I PM'd him - hopefully he will get it and reply. Perhaps he doesn't want to put it on the forum for the world to see. If I get a reply I will PM you!

[eye]

I am glad her sats. are 90%.I hope it stays that way.Thank you for the time in telling us. It is hard when someone is sick and you do not hear.she is so sweet.Get better girl. We miss yah.:D

[makeyesup]

Such wonderful news that she is recovering and our continuous prayers will surely keep her that way.

Kevin, you are appreciated by all of us and know how much you care too.

Don't disappear when Shelby is back full time with us. You are now an honarary member of the SBM chatters. There is no need to scrap unless you desire to; however there is a need for you be on our threads.

Give Shelby all our love and if she want to yell and scream silently - let her, she deserves it now.

[makeyesup]

Such wonderful news that she is recovering and our continuous prayers will surely keep her that way.

Kevin, you are appreciated by all of us and know how much you care too.

Don't disappear when Shelby is back full time with us. You are now an honarary member of the SBM chatters. There is no need to scrap unless you desire to; however there is a need for you be on our threads.

Give Shelby all our love and if she want to yell and scream silently - let her, she deserves it now.

Had to quote my own post, since I went to the gallery and lo and behold, one of Shelby's LO's came up.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9578&cat=500&ppuser=4809&sl=s

It would be nice if we all went there and commented on her LO's. This could also be another boost for her.

[Shelbz]

Last night there was a small set back. Shelby has developed a fever and has been moved to a sterile environment. They are running tests to see where the fever originates from but as of an hour ago it remained a mystery. She had a good night as far as her O2 saturation levels. She remained at around 88. She did however have a couple of episodes of apnea and there is some concern there. Her doctor believes that these could have been brought on by the stress that is in her life right now and the way she handles things. She wasn't able to speak to her husband when he phoned which I'm sure made it more upsetting for her. She has some residual swelling in her throat and is unable to speak and i think that frustrates her to no end. At this point they will be keeping her sedated to minimize her stress levels. So i guess you could say this is one of those good news-bad news updates.

Now for those who would like to send things to her, unfortunately with her need for being in a sterile environment right now she will not be allowed flowers, visitors, nothing that could bring in outside germs.. I wish that i had better news for you...

I appreciate all the kind and thoughtful words and I look forard to chatting with you ladies and getting to know this community better. I will try and answer all your questions but please keep in mind I still have patients to tend to and also a very busy class schedule too. I have 47 days till graduation...

Take care and happy scrapping..I will update you as changes occur

[*eng*]

Oh Kevin, poor Shelbz, what a thing to happen. She must be so frustrated and so many emotions going on inside and not being able to vent them and communicate must in unimaginable.
I understand the no goodies rule. I remember them refusing flower deliveries when I was in and they were sent home for my family to enjoy.
Do tell her we want to send her something and will when she is able to have deliveries.
Thank you again and keep studying....!!!!!
God bless x

[Shelbz]

I just took a look at the gallery. WOW is all i can say.

It is such a neat way to display those precious memories and photos...I can understand what all the fuss is about!!! I was just griping to one of the ladies in a PM about how in the world can you spend so much time downloading freebies (as i have been doing for the past twenty minutes per shelbys request) but now I see what the end result is and I must say they are all quite unique. Each one seems to have the creators personality shine through...I must say there is alot of talent and compassion in this community...Maybe i will attempt to dabble in this once Shelby is on the mend and not being such a pain in the butt!!! LOL (dont get me wrong I love her to death, but sometimes she can be worse then a drill instructor) When she was fully awake last night she hugged me then proceeded to ask me if I had kept in contact with you and kimbob too. Then she wanted to know if i had done her list and attended the chat, then her next comment was this sucks...I have wasted two weeks now that I dont have time to waste. She is a woman obsessed!!! She is just angry, frustrated, feels useless and is confined. None of which make for a very good time for the rest of us...Please dot get me wrong she is loved by all , but her actions can be frustrating too!! I think bottom line is -she is scared that she wont fully recover from this and it will make life harder for her..She is after all a marine and its hard for her to show true emotion, she always wants to be the strong one...Ok i have given enough secrets away, I'll be lucky if she doesnt hog tie me when she is able to read this and get out of bed!! LOL

Take care and once more WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[eye]

Thanks for the update Ken.I hope she soon gets feelin better to continue to do what she wants and to get her scrapping done.It is a great pass time and enjoyable. When Scrapping you are in a world of its own.Great for stress.I do a little housework and rest ha ha.Luv it. So keep us informed and tell her we miss her and need her back.:)

[eye]

oops sorry Kevin. Do not know why I called you ken. I have a relative that works there and perhaps she can drop by to chat with you. What coarse are you taking? Do you not have shift work like most Hospitals? How can you swing working so hard and going to school?You lead an interesting life.Fill us in a little more.I am a little suspicious on a few items and perhaps you can help me out. Will wait for your answer.Prayers as always goes to shelbz as she is really sick.

[autisticwonder]

Shelbz..can't wait to see more of your stuff coming in again..VERY MISSED!! Thanks Kevin for all the wonderful support to us and Shelbz!!!
Still want to send some magazines to you when you are ready!!! Got any favorite kinds?? I know the sterile environment issue..They will be brandnew store bought ones..and I'll try to find one in the wrapper..Memory Makers has their's wrapped with a goody..Hey..how's that tickling your fancy!!!

Look forward to your RECOVERY!! HUGGGGGS a PLENTY!!!

[AmeliasMuma]

Its been a while since I looked at this chat and I come back to find several incredible, generous and extremely wonderful people.

I have cried and laughed. Shelbz sounds like one hell of a fighter and God give her the strength and courage to get through this. Just chill out girl and enjoy the fuss from Kevin. And that brings me to Kevin. Our very own supa dupa nurse who we are so lucky to have as a friend. Thank you big time for the messages and for making this time a little better [i hope lol] for Shelbz. Sounds like she has the right nurse. You have the heart of an angel.

Please tell Shelbz to be a good girl and get better. We want her back asap.
Everyone here is fantastic. I am so glad to hear that the people on this forum have helped Shelbz. Get better soon, we miss you.

[pkdoll]

Kev-thanks for all the updates. Give shelbz lots of hugs from us, if she will let you, and give yourself one huge hug!! Hope to see your LO's in this forum some day. With Scrapbook Max it is so easy to create some wonderful eye catching LO's-so even you with your busy schedule could create one here and there. Just ask shelbz to give a few short lessons.

[eye]

Kevin how is Shelbz feeling today. Hope her fever has come down.Prayers are still being given each day.Got a question ?What does SAHW mean.

[mswizard]

Kevin how is Shelbz feeling today. Hope her fever has come down.Prayers are still being given each day.Got a question ?What does SAHW mean.


SAHW= Stay @ Home Wife

[OnieRN]

I remember Kevin's post last time saying he would be off today but another nurse would update us. Lets hope we hea something soon. I'm so concerned about Shelby and I know we're all still keeping her in our prayers.

I was talking to my family in the Dever/Colorado Springs area and I undestand they're several Hospitals there. I'm sure they have a way to send e-cards too but we would need the information. It would be wonderful if we could do the same for Shelby as we did for MaryAnn. Kevin and other could read the emails to her from all of us.

[Shelbz]

I have a few minutes and just wanted to let you know that shelby had a good night. they have found the source of the new infection and have her on a new course of antibiotics. She will remain in a slightly sedated state till she can assure her doctor that she wont have any more outbursts and continue to do herself more damage. I'll be quite busy for the next few days but i will let you know if there are any other changes...I'm off today and trying to get all those mundane chores done...then its off to the library to do some more studying...

Happy scrapping ladies!

[rosana brito]

Oh! God, when vi the signature of the Shelbz, I was immensely happy therefore I found that would have returned stops in, but e you Kevin, thanks for in keeping them informed on its state of health ok


kisses

[pkdoll]

Well we can see that she is feeling better because she is getting increasingly aggitated about her situation. Just rest Shelbz so you can get better and continue with your current endeavors. We miss you and are so glad to hear that they have found the source of your current infection. Now you will be on the road to recovery. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care!!

[AmeliasMuma]

It must be very frustrating being Shelbz right now. Sending you calming prayers girl. Please be good and get better. We want to see those pages but you will only be able to create them once you get better. We love you and miss you.

[eye]

Kevin I want to know what Hospital she is in so I can send a card. We all are concerned and would like to have it. Please.Clean enviroment you say but they can save the cards for her when she is out of the clean eniviroment.We miss her and would like to get in touch. Thank you.:)

[*eng*]

Kevin I want to know what Hospital she is in so I can send a card. We all are concerned and would like to have it. Please.Clean enviroment you say but they can save the cards for her when she is out of the clean eniviroment.We miss her and would like to get in touch. Thank you.:)

Ooh yes that is a great idea eye, we would feel we had done something instead of just waiting. Please Kevin post it as soon as you can :)

[OnieRN]

Yes, please Kevin, please give us the Hospital information. I was thinking that maybe we could help her a little more...... She has been working on her album for her hubby..... Any idea what size? Maybe we can help her get the pages printed! :D

[crops2dawn]

Brilliant Idea Peeps! Sending her cards wont hurt a thing! But yesss we do need some info, that would help, at least a hospital name and room # Then we could all cheer her up!!!!

[spanielmom]

I had PM'd Kevin the other night asking for the hospital name & address. He said he will give it to us once Shelby is out of isolation. She can't have anything, no card, no flowers right now. Things like that will bring in germs which she can not have right now. In isolation, everyone coming into your room must wear a gown, mask and gloves. Kevin promised he will let us know when she is out of danger. Shelby's immune system is not working right now because of all the chemo she has had.

[pkdoll]

Yes, please Kevin, please give us the Hospital information. I was thinking that maybe we could help her a little more...... She has been working on her album for her hubby..... Any idea what size? Maybe we can help her get the pages printed! :D
I was just thinking the same thing Onie. We could help get her pages printed. That would be awesome. Or if she is interested in doing photo books we could help her get those done too. Great ideas peeps!!

[eye]

We still can send cards and she will know they are there waiting for her.It would give her something to look forward to.:) So Kevin an address would be fine.I know the address can be given as I am a nurse and I work in a hospital.So could you please give us the address to set our minds at ease and so that I feel I am doing something.:)

[OnieRN]

Kevin, you have another RN, BSN here that is very aware of how ICU works and how immunine systems can be compromised. I am certified in the administration of Chemotherapy with nearly 20 yrs of nursing experience. I have had many patients who have been in isolation. Also, I too had a 6 yr old son who died of cancer in 1981. Sending cards should not be a problem in any hospital situation. Besides, if you look at the locations on our postings, many here are from out of the country of across the states. Anything we mail, would take 5-7 days to even reach Shelby.

We would appreciate having the hospital information.

Thanks
Onie

[kimbob]

Hi everyone, I've just been in contact with Shelby and Kevin.(he had the weekend off and has been studying).. A lot has happened over the last few days and Shelby is now at home, she is having hospice care three times a week and Kevin will be in daily to see to her needs as well. She is much happier and comfortable in her own home enviroment and her bedrooms etc have been sterilized for her compromised immune system. She will be having groceries etc delivered to her home until such time she is well enough to venture out again. This decision came about after hearing that her husband had been injured on duty and that two of his men had been killed. He has shrapnel damage and a concussion but will be fine. This on top of learning about the new spots on her lungs, the pnuemonia, infections and isolation was enough for Shelby. She is already much more relaxed and happier in her own enviroment. She's a very proud lady who doesn't want "pity" for what she has or is going through and at the time in hospital didn't want to receive anything from anyone.. I understand and respect that and I hope that you do too. Receiving a card from someone makes you all more "human" and more personal..

I thank you all on Shelby's behalf for all your caring and support.I'm sure Kevin will still pop in and give a little "report" on how she is doing, and even mentioned trying this "scrapbooking thing" out..LOL.
GOd bless you all and thanks again
Love
Kim

[kimbob]

Me again, Just to let everyone know that I have Shelby's permission to give out her address to anyone who would still like it.. she is much happier at home and much more settled.. If you would like it you can PM me anytime..:D ,
Thanks again to all that helped me out this morning tooo..(you know who you are.. big hugs)
Love
Kim

[makeyesup]

Glad to hear that they let her go home. It seems noone gets better until then. Sorry to hear about her husband too. My prayers are with them both.

Thanks for keeping us informed.

[OnieRN]

Kimbob thank you for the update. The overall news does break my heart. I just hope she gets her strength up enough to complete her book for her husband.

I understand that she's gone home on Hospice. That means the care has changed from treatment to comfort. I am thankful that she will be comfortable now. Did I understand that Kevin will be her Hospice Nurse? I guess he also works for a Hospice Agency. Hospice is very difficult yet challenging. I spent a lot of years in Hospice too.

Certainly her husband will be coming home now!

Onie

[Shelbz]

I asked kimbob to please let you all know that I am home now. I couldnt take being in that hospital another minute! After finding the spots on my lungs i realized that this may all be for naught. I havent given up, but treatments seem to be non effective so i am just going to let nature take its course. God will let this turn out the way it is meant to!!

Onie~ Kevin is not my hospice nurse, besides being an RN , he is my friend and will be checking up on me when he can. I doubt with his schedule that it will be every day though. I will however have hospice nurses who will come and check on me, make sure im eating,comfortable all that wonderful stuff. I have a young man who will be bringing my groceries to me till i am well enough to go outside and drive and all that. The mailman is also going to deliver my mail to the door instead of to the normal box. One other thing~ I requested to go home and did so of my own accord. Might not have been the right thing to do, but it was the right thing for me..I am so much more happy and content and less stressed here..I hope that you understand that.

I feel I need to explain something to you guys. I am the one who asked Kevin NOT to give out the hospital information. I also asked him to please keep you informed as best he could without getting himself in trouble. I'm sorry that he made a few of you suspicious, but i didnt feel the need for flowers and cards and magazines. I was in and out of it most of the time, besides the stress and then the stupid idiots not letting me talk when I felt I needed to, I just didnt want that part becasue then it would have become "like kimbob said" more personal. I have always been a very private person and it is hard for me to open up to people. I dont trust easily. I guess I didnt want anyones pity and for that matter i still dont. I appreciate the thoughts and the kind woirdsand of course the prayers too, but I dont need cards or material things to make me know that im being thought of. I hope that you can understand now why kevin was so hard to get the information out of. I do live here in the springs area, kimbob has the address if you still want it.

If you want to do something or feel the need to, then this is what i would like. I have put up folders on 4 shared with lots of photos. All of these need to be scrapped so if something catches your eye then feel free to scrap it. I'll do the journaling later. This would help me more then anything. H
http://www.4shared.com/dir/2349050/f8e9540b/pics_for_pages.html, its password is family

Here is the link if you want to do this,

I hope this has helped anyone who may have had doubts or who wasnt sure what is going on. Please feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.

[*eng*]

Hey Shelbz, am so pleased you have a photo on your profile. It makes it so much nicer communicating with an idea of the person we are communicating with:) How are you?

[spanielmom]

Shelby--so glad you are home in comfortable surroundings. Whoever said you get rest in a hospital never spent any time there. Please listen to your Dr's and hospice nurses and take care of yourself. I'm sure the girls and even guys here will be happy to layout your pictures for you. My question would be how do you want us to get them to you? Do you want them posted here? or is there an email that we could send them privately to you?

I have put you on the prayer list at my church, and put you on the prayer list at my Bible study today. Please continue to let us know if you have any specific needs that we can help with. We all love you and care deeply about what you are going through.

As for Kevin---he is one great friend. Tell him how much we appreciated all the time he took to keep us from worrying. We will pray that he gets through all his studying.
God Bless

[rosana brito]

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kissees

[Shelbz]

I cant sleep so i got on here to scrap and what do you lnow the medicine has my mind all fuzzy and i cant even make a card for all of you!!! I'm so bummed, but I will keep trying...I wanted to thank you properly for all that you did while I was in the hospital. I think all that induced sleep has made my days and nights mixed up, either that or sleeping all day has. LOL

Spanielmom~My question would be how do you want us to get them to you? Do you want them posted here? or is there an email that we could send them privately to you?

I guess whatever you guys think would work the best.If they are posted to the forum can i still add journaling to them? If not then maybe they just need to be put in a post that i can download? I'm not sure..I'll let the experts figure that out..Ok my energy level is dwindling fast, guess i better go and lay back down again....Thanks again everyone

[Moonbeam]

Its lovely to hear from you Shelbz,
You must be tired out after what you have been thru.... and your body clock is very likely out of whack! Don't push yourself too hard - just be happy to plod and do what you can cope with at the moment..We already know how you feel about the support so don't stess over not being able to do a card yet!
Wish I could give you a "real " hug ..but I'm on the other side of the world so I have to send you a cyber hug instead.http://www.pinkcity.net/dil_cool_world/images/myemoticons/image26.gif

[makeyesup]

Shelby, Don't stress out and don't try to do too much. Just seeing your post is a card for the group. Am sure that many of the others feel the same way. We are all pulling for you and understand that somethings are personal to you alone. Special prayers and a great big hug comes your way from Illinois.

[Shelbz]

Well i have been lurking on here catching up on all that i missed. I cant do much else, it's snowing outside and extremely cold so i am all bundled up in bed on the LT. My fur babies are snuggled under the covers and on top of the covers too (I have four of them). I am feeling a little off kilter so i decided that bed was the best place for me...

I just wanted to let you know i'm fine, comfy and warm. My hospice nurse was here early and she said that i seem to be doing just fine, and if I continue to manage myself and take my prescribed meds that i should be completely recovered from the setback. Thats a good thing to hear..I just never realized that i was that ill!

I sure enjoyed looking at the layouts that you guys are doing for the cahallenge and the extras that always seem to show up. You guys are so generous, with your time, talents and hearts......You bring a smile to my face each morning....for that and many other things i thank you!!!

[nanwu]

Hi Shelbz I'm new here, but send my prayers your way, hope you get well soon:)

[vnginger]

Welcome home, Shelby!!!!!

Rest up and don't try to do too much...

Glad u r home!

[autisticwonder]

Hey, I hear Furbies can chatter to each other!! Glad to see you back with us! We've missed you around here!!! Can we send you some magazines or something?? What would you like?? Will they allow it now?? Like to send you something to enjoy while you recover!! I know you want to get back to scrappin asap!! CYBER HUGGGIES!!!

[*eng*]

Came to see if anyone is lurking. It's 3:20 am and my daughter has woken me up coz she feels sick. (She's nearly 17!) I thought those days were over LOL. Very quiet on here . Some of you must be up :)

[OnieRN]

I posted a template on the template link that you might want to grab. It's called Sunflowers: Here is a peek of it from the gallery.

http://www.scrapbookmax.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=10787&cat=500&ppuser=716

[Shelbz]

Thank you Onie~I got the template...You dont by any chance have anything that would be champaign and bronze do you? LOL Those were her wedding colors and her theme for the anniversary party too. Oh and her flowers were mums and astrids...she isnt making this easy on me thats for sure. I have made four layouts with the golden anniversary theme behind them but I would love to incorrporate these as well...One more thing her dress was all lace....

Thanks for thinking of me with the template, that was sweet!!!!

[OnieRN]

Thank you Onie~I got the template...You dont by any chance have anything that would be champaign and bronze do you? LOL Those were her wedding colors and her theme for the anniversary party too. Oh and her flowers were mums and astrids...she isnt making this easy on me thats for sure. I have made four layouts with the golden anniversary theme behind them but I would love to incorrporate these as well...One more thing her dress was all lace....

Thanks for thinking of me with the template, that was sweet!!!!


Let me see what I've got in my stash! Off hand, nothing pops out from memory. I am about to go to bed and work tomorrow but I promise to see what I might come up with. I know of a few older templates for weddings that are on here somewhere so let me see what I find!

BTW, glad your back with us and feeling good. If you ever want to discuss anything related to Hospice or any concerns, please PM me. I was the Director for Hospice here in El Paso for VNA, prior to my returning to the schools. I have a passion and very confident in my pallative skills. I'm so hoping that you will continue to be comfortable and your symptoms controlled.

Onie

[Shelbz]

Thank you once more Onie! and i'll keep your offer in mind...

I made a couple using the My gardenia pages..i just moved things around a little is all. I can still use whatever anyone may have hanging around though...ok well I have scrapped my quota so i am going to bed, before someone fusses at me.:o

For anyone who might be intersted I am in need of:
Bronze and champaign colored items:wedding colors
Mums and astrids were her flowers
They were married in late october
Her dress was pure lace!!!
I am just trying to incorporate all this into the album so it is more personal for them..They have now been married for 52 years....

[Moonbeam]

Hi Shelby,
If you want me to do you some customised wordart for the pages I will.. I could do them in bronze.. with their names or the year they were married?? Whatever you want....tell me and I'll make it for you...

[Moonbeam]

Ok Shelbz... me again. You said you wanted "Champagne" coloured elements?
Hope these suit.. I made up the frames for you to match the Ivory?champagne Lace background.. PLease let me know if the colour is what you have in mind..If so I'll do some more for you in that "theme" other wise will look for different colour.
the preview shows the Lace embossed background paper and the two matching frames I made..hope its big enough to see the lace detail?





Anyone is free to download and use these files for personal use .All I ask is that if any of my work is posted in any public Gallery please post with credit:
by Deanne Gowsmith/Scrapbook Max .Thank you kindly

[Shelbz]

Moonbeam~ I would love it if you would make some word art for me...They got married in October on the 22nd (52 years ago) 1955. Two years later my dad went in the army and was stationed in El paso Tx. Their names are Kent and Arlene

Moms colors were as you know champaigne and bronze and her flowers were mums and astrids mixed with other stuff. She had a trailing bouquet.

That page is perfect, I may need a few more though since i have 100 pics to scrap and most of them are scrappable too. All i need now are some cool elements and i should be all set. :)

I made a couple layouts already so once i post them please tell me what you think....and thanks for offering to help me and for the great paper and frames too!!!!!

[*eng*]

Wow Moonbeam, gorgeous, so generous :)

[OnieRN]

Moonbeam~ I would love it if you would make some word art for me...They got married in October on the 22nd (52 years ago) 1955. Two years later my dad went in the army and was stationed in El paso Tx. Their names are Kent and Arlene

Moms colors were as you know champaigne and bronze and her flowers were mums and astrids mixed with other stuff. She had a trailing bouquet.

That page is perfect, I may need a few more though since i have 100 pics to scrap and most of them are scrappable too. All i need now are some cool elements and i should be all set. :)

I made a couple layouts already so once i post them please tell me what you think....and thanks for offering to help me and for the great paper and frames too!!!!!


I'm in El Paso and came here via the ARMY. I too was stationed here but I ended up staying.!

[Moonbeam]

Glad you liked them Shelby.. I will do some word art for you and I have some embies for you too ..but I have to go to work this Morning.. will do them as soon as I get home...

P.S see! I AM NOT ADDICTED to this .. I am going to work aren't I?

[spanielmom]

Has anyone heard from Shelby today? I hope she didn't over due it yesterday.

[Shelbz]

Im here Spanielmom~
I have been busy scrapping and resting. I got GIMP and have figured out a few things to do with it so i have been experimenting..:p

Moonbeam made me some awesome frames and embies for my anniversary pages so i have been on and off the forum.....I'm having ablast but taking it easy too!! Thanks for being concerned though.....

Hope your having a good weekend

[pkdoll]

Shelbz it's good that you are taking it easy. I know you are having fun making your LO's, but it's important that you take it easy too. I keep you in my prayers everyday and hope that you feel better and better everyday.

[Shelbz]

Shelbz it's good that you are taking it easy. I know you are having fun making your LO's, but it's important that you take it easy too. I keep you in my prayers everyday and hope that you feel better and better everyday.


Thank you for the kind words and the additional prayers...I have found as long as I am scrapping I keep my mind off of what is going on with my health. I am trying to moderate but i am so happy to be getting this done that I tend to overdue. Kimbob keeps me on track though, she makes sure I am not on late at night :eek: Kev stops in or calls and checks on me almost every day so I have love and support. I love coming here and seeing that you ladies care about a perfect stranger...it makes my morning sometimes!!

I hope to be able to oneday give back to all those who have looked out for shared or just cared about me.....Thank you and God Bless

[spanielmom]

Was worried that I hadn't seen you post anything yesterday. Glad you were just addicted to scrappin and too busy for the rest of us. Tell Kevin sure could use his services of doing my daily downloads for me. ha ha ha don't know how I'm going to manage for a few days. Might have to go through a 12 step program.

[arlene6]

Poor Shelbz. It's a hard recovery to make. I'm praying for her.

[kimbob]

Just a quick update.. Shelbz asked me to let you know she's feeling a bit under the weather again at the moment and she apologises that she won't be on as often as she would like.. Her eye's are fuzzing at the moment and she is having dizzy spells so sitting on the computer is not helping her any.. you can imagine how pleased she is:eek: ...LOL.. But she sends her love to all and will pop in to "say hi" when she is up to it again.
Tons of love
Kim

[spanielmom]

Thanks kimbob for the update. I worry when I don't see her smiling face here in the forums. She pushes herself too much. Rest Shelbz----we need you strong and well here in the forums.

[*eng*]

Just a quick update.. Shelbz asked me to let you know she's feeling a bit under the weather again at the moment and she apologises that she won't be on as often as she would like.. Her eye's are fuzzing at the moment and she is having dizzy spells so sitting on the computer is not helping her any.. you can imagine how pleased she is:eek: ...LOL.. But she sends her love to all and will pop in to "say hi" when she is up to it again.
Tons of love
Kim

Gracious, she was on yesterday, I'm sure Kevin as her friend will keep us updated updated when he can as well as you kimbob. :)

[*eng*]

By the way Kimbob I hope that didn't sound as though I was dismissing you. I meant that when you are unable to post I'm sure he will as he is in constant touch with Shelbz. I thought he might join actually as he seemed interested in the forum and scrapping, or maybe I misinterpreted.

[pkdoll]

I don't think shelbz is recovering quite as fast as she would like. She really needs to take it easy. Rest shelbz, rest. We don't want you to end up back at the hospital. :eek:

[kimbob]

don't worry Eng, no offense taken.. promise. :) Shelbz has her LT with her so Kevin can't log on.. He used it while she was in isolation and in hospital, He is extremely busy at the moment with studies and exams and nursing at the same time, but did mention that this is something he is going to try when he gets the time.. I keep in contact with Shelby on a daily basis and if she is feeling "low" she always ask's me to let everyone know.( She doesn't want anyone to think she's just ignoring all the wonderful things you are doing to help.. makes her feel really guilty.) At the moment she is NOT well and went for tests again at the hospital this morning at 9am her time.. She is having fainting spells as well as blured vision and they want to see what's up. I havent heard anymore today but I will hopefully be able to let everyone know how she is later or first thing in the morning my time. And yes Spanielmom, she is pushing herself too hard and she get's it in the ear from me on a daily basis..haha.. Even been called "mom".. but I think you understand why she is pushing so hard too..
Hugs and Love
Kim

[spanielmom]

[QUOTE=kimbob;48179]but I think you understand why she is pushing so hard too..

Yup I do---attitude is half the battle.
Please give her my regareds and let her know that she is on our prayer list at my Bible study & church.

[kimbob]

Just a quick update, Shelbz is at home scrapping like a trooper, They have changed all her medication and she seems to be feeling MUCH better. She still has to take it "slow" with the computer use and not push herself toooo hard..(yeah right! lol) but the dizzy spells have decreased and her vision is much better.. she is still battling to upload to the gallery (DESMOND?) as she would like to share what she has done so far. The Hospice nurses are still coming in daily to keep tabs on how she is doing. Thanks to all of you that "reminded" me I hadn't posted and update..lol, been a bit hectic on my side and ummm I had a "grey matter" lapse!:D

[Moonbeam]

Thanks for the update Kim, Please please pass on my personal best wishes to Shelby

[*eng*]

Thank you Kimbob :)

[Shelbz]

Hi everyone, I am sorry that i have been MIA for the past few days. I appreciate the continued support and encouragment, I have just been a little under the weather, but now I am starting to bounce back a little. I have been in touch with kim every day and she has been a really good advice giver and has kept me on the straight and narrow. Ok well she has tried atleast! :p I'm not always the best when it comes to listening...

I have tried today to post some of my most recent layouts to the gallery, but for some reason all i keep getting is a blank page. Can anyone tell me what i am doing wrong or how to fix this? I would love to be able to show you what i have accomplished. Kim gave me instructions on how to use QP's and i have done an entire album this way...so i am finally catching up a little after time lost.

I love all the creations that i have seen in here and the challenges are awesome as well. I am working on making some things for you guys to repay you for your kindness, (ok well I am making them transparent is about it). I'm learning in baby steps, so please bare with me...I can draw and create, but I cant figure out these graphic programs? :eek:

Just know that even if i dont post daily I know that you are a caring and loving group and that I am in good hands.

[Marion]

Shelby this just happened to me a few days ago and I had to wait for Desmond to clear the queue for some reason. So post a message for Desmond and as soon as he gets around to it he will do that and then you can upload again. There is nothing you can do from your end.

[spanielmom]

Shelbz:
So glad to hear you are feeling better! When Kimbob doesn't give us an update, we'll just yell at her! LOL She has shared with us a kit using the drawing of the butterfly that you created! It's gorgeous. You have quite the talent for drawing. Keep smiling and keep scrappen!

[nanwu]

Hi Shelbz, you don't know me as I am really new on here, but I have been following your progress on the forum and keeping you in my prayers. I also downloaded the butterfly and papers that Kim posted and you have a real talent for drawing. I just wanted to send you my prayers and best wishes
WendyB

[OnieRN]

Hi everyone, I am sorry that i have been MIA for the past few days. I appreciate the continued support and encouragment, I have just been a little under the weather, but now I am starting to bounce back a little. I have been in touch with kim every day and she has been a really good advice giver and has kept me on the straight and narrow. Ok well she has tried atleast! :p I'm not always the best when it comes to listening...

I have tried today to post some of my most recent layouts to the gallery, but for some reason all i keep getting is a blank page. Can anyone tell me what i am doing wrong or how to fix this? I would love to be able to show you what i have accomplished. Kim gave me instructions on how to use QP's and i have done an entire album this way...so i am finally catching up a little after time lost.

I love all the creations that i have seen in here and the challenges are awesome as well. I am working on making some things for you guys to repay you for your kindness, (ok well I am making them transparent is about it). I'm learning in baby steps, so please bare with me...I can draw and create, but I cant figure out these graphic programs? :eek:

Just know that even if i dont post daily I know that you are a caring and loving group and that I am in good hands.

Your still on our hearts and in our prayers! Looking forward to Desmond getting that glitz fixed for you so we can see some more of our layouts. I know it can be frustrating....

Speaking of frustrating, I was working on a layout last night that was real challenging for me...... After over an hour, almost finishing it, I FROZE and lost it. I can not believe that I NEVER saved the thing........ I'm so sick!!!! I had gotten so into the layout that I forgot to PUSH THAT LITTLE SAVE ICON!!! :(

[Shelbz]

I know the feeling Onie, I have done that a couple times already.Seems though that we have glitches in almost everything we do now..... Can I vent on here about something else?



How come I have a couple really good days and then i can barely get out of bed the next day? That is sooo frustrating to me!! I dont think I am overdoing it, i take a couple naps a day and dont leave the house so its not like I am out doing things i cant. I am mostly either in bed on the couch or in bed on the LT. I am eating and drinking but I still have limited energy and still have bad days. Does it ever get better? Or is this what it is going to be like till the cancer wins?

Kevin says that its just my body's way of warning me that i am doing to much, but i dont see what im doing thats too much!!!! Arghhh this is sooooo frustrating. I want to live again and not have to worry and wonder...I know thats asking for too much isnt it? I keep telling myself that God has a plan and I just need to be patient, but there are days when I just dont want to deal with it anymore....Guess I'm just tired of being alone and a shell of the person i used to be.....

Ok sorry about that, i hope that i didnt offend anyone. I just needed to get this off my chest is all! Thanks for listening..well er reading!

[OnieRN]

I know the feeling Onie, I have done that a couple times already.Seems though that we have glitches in almost everything we do now..... Can I vent on here about something else?

How come I have a couple really good days and then i can barely get out of bed the next day? That is sooo frustrating to me!! I dont think I am overdoing it, i take a couple naps a day and dont leave the house so its not like I am out doing things i cant. I am mostly either in bed on the couch or in bed on the LT. I am eating and drinking but I still have limited energy and still have bad days. Does it ever get better? Or is this what it is going to be like till the cancer wins?

Kevin says that its just my body's way of warning me that i am doing to much, but i dont see what im doing thats too much!!!! Arghhh this is sooooo frustrating. I want to live again and not have to worry and wonder...I know thats asking for too much isnt it? I keep telling myself that God has a plan and I just need to be patient, but there are days when I just dont want to deal with it anymore....Guess I'm just tired of being alone and a shell of the person i used to be.....

Ok sorry about that, i hope that i didnt offend anyone. I just needed to get this off my chest is all! Thanks for listening..well er reading!


Kevin is right, you need to listen to your body. It will tell you if you need to rest or if your doing too much. Sometimes we just don't want to listen.

I have been around many patients who have said the same thing that I hear from you. They get so tired at times and other days they are doing good. Just remember that it is normal to have good days and bad days. Cherish your good days but listen to your body on those other days.

It's okay to vent, in fact it is theraputic! I know that is why we have a good time on "Days of Scrap" It is a safe place for us to all vent and forget those bad days. Have fun and laugh!

[pkdoll]

I know the feeling Onie, I have done that a couple times already.Seems though that we have glitches in almost everything we do now..... Can I vent on here about something else?



How come I have a couple really good days and then i can barely get out of bed the next day? That is sooo frustrating to me!! I dont think I am overdoing it, i take a couple naps a day and dont leave the house so its not like I am out doing things i cant. I am mostly either in bed on the couch or in bed on the LT. I am eating and drinking but I still have limited energy and still have bad days. Does it ever get better? Or is this what it is going to be like till the cancer wins?

Kevin says that its just my body's way of warning me that i am doing to much, but i dont see what im doing thats too much!!!! Arghhh this is sooooo frustrating. I want to live again and not have to worry and wonder...I know thats asking for too much isnt it? I keep telling myself that God has a plan and I just need to be patient, but there are days when I just dont want to deal with it anymore....Guess I'm just tired of being alone and a shell of the person i used to be.....

Ok sorry about that, i hope that i didnt offend anyone. I just needed to get this off my chest is all! Thanks for listening..well er reading!
Shelbz-I think those are normal thoughts and reactions. It is even harder for you because your hubby was sent away. Cancer is very difficult to deal with even with your family with you--but it must be next to impossible for you because your husband can't be with you at this time. Hopefully you are going to start seeing some better days ahead, and that you will be able to complete what you started. Keep your chin up--and you can come on here and vent anytime you want. We don't mind and if it makes you feel better than VENT! Girl I am behind you and if I could be there with you I would to help you do whatever it is you need help with.

[rosana brito]

Shelby, is I you? OMG! That joy, in knowing that this well, Grace God, knows that we very pray for you also ok, takes care of girl, somebody helps it with regard to the problem is certain of this, ok


kisses:eek: :D

[jazzieal]

Shelby..good to hear from you...I know a little bit of how you feel..about the good days and the bad days..although nothing I have is like the cancer you are battling with..when Im having a bad day I just go to bed and sleep..when I wake up I feel better and can do more..
I know you get all these ideas running aound in your head of things you want to do but you just have to take it slow..you know when we are scrapping we are using our brain and it gets tired too..mine does...and it makes me feel like Ive been doing hard labor sometimes..LOL....are you taking any kind of vitamins..if not some of them will help you have more energy...and its ok to Vent...its good for you...you can vent here anytime you want...Im here if you want to pvt msg me...just remember you are in our thoughts and prayers....do what onie and kevin tell you..they are the ones with the know how LOL..take care and maybe Desmond can figure oiut what the problem is..I reallywould love to see some more of your beautiful pages..