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May 1, 2011 at 7:49 pm

You are in our prayers

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Anonymous
November 3, 2008 at 8:27 pm

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your Mother. She sounds like a very, very special lady and that the love the two of you shared was also special. Many years ago now, I lost my mother. It is still hard on my birthday and at holidays that she is not here, but I do know that love is greater than death. Your mother will stay with you in your heart and in a hundred things that you do like her. Peace. WithHope

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Anonymous
November 5, 2007 at 8:23 pm

Hang in there both of you and keep the port accessed until all the days of the treatment are done. The swelling is because it is new and he just had surgery to place it. It really should be worlds easier next time. Keep up hope, this port is destined to be a blessing!!!

With Hope

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Anonymous
November 5, 2007 at 9:47 am

Miami Girl:
Thinking of you. It is dark now, but just hold on. You can find your way. One day at a time–my heart goes out to you.
Cincymom

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Anonymous
September 19, 2007 at 2:00 pm

Special days often are the hardest.
Let the tears out. Thinking of you.
E

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Anonymous
August 19, 2007 at 3:35 pm

Hi Dawn, I am thinking of you and Kevie. I agree, it sounds like a case of slightly overdoing it. We just got back from vacation or I would’ve responded sooner. I took a whole 11 days off from the internet!

I am glad it sounds like he is doing better now. Let me chime in with everyone else to say to try (I know, it is hard!) to take care of yourself too–you sound very worn out, and who wouldn’t be? I have felt very much the same way, and I don’t have aging parents to care for as well. Just worrying about your child is overwhelming enough! The good news is though, it really sounds like it was a residual flare up combined with that icky tired feeling from having a sinus infection. Try to focus on how much fun he had on vacation, and not on the after effects. Keep thinking how as time goes by, he will get stronger and stronger. Trust that.

L. is getting stronger, bouncing back quicker, but still some days are harder than others. That is when all my worries multiply, and somedays you do just want to escape. Anyway, take care and I hope each day gets better.

E

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Anonymous
July 28, 2007 at 10:09 am

Steve–what overwhelming news. You have an amazing attitude. You will get through this, but I can only imagine how hard it must be for you.
We’re all pulling for you.

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Anonymous
July 24, 2007 at 4:56 pm

Dr. Shawn, I really am feeling for you. Being a business owner myself–formerly in a partnership with 10 employees (currently solo) I can imagine your dilemma–at least a little. And I didn’t invest all the time and money that Med school requires, either, which makes your decision even harder. I remember how impatient my partner was when I was coming back after maternity leaves and needing to take time off to go to pediatrician, etc. He wasn’t very supportive. You must be under huge stress. (which is unavoidable but probably not aiding recovery…)

The only thing I can say is, when my daughter went back to school, her recovery basically leveled off. Though she did keep progressing, slowly–and she was doing 1/2 days only, and in a wheelchair. It was a balancing thing, because being back in ‘normal’ life and seeing friends kept her in good spirits. However, she’s made much more progress since school’s been out, now that she has more time to rest AND exercise. I wish we had another 2 months before school started.

What I am trying to say is, maybe you would progress faster too if you were not having to put so much energy into the practice. Is it an option to use a wheelchair at work? I know it would feel like going backwards, but, if you decide to try to keep working, it might conserve your energy a little. It also might let your partners know that you aren’t kidding around. You really are still IN RECOVERY. If you walked when not at work, you’d still be getting exercise. It seems everyone talks about having huge residual effects from over exertion. Maybe a wheelchair would keep you from over-exerting to the point of ataxia. Same thing happens to my daughter if we push too fast in PT/exercises. She gets all wobbly and weak.

I’ll keep thinking of you and hoping you find a solution that works for you and your family.

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Anonymous
July 9, 2007 at 5:45 pm

Dr. Shawn,
I am thinking of you and your family. Don’t have any real helpful advice or anything, just hope you work something out that allows you to find a balance. It must be so hard. I am pulling for you!

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Anonymous
June 6, 2006 at 8:32 pm

(((((EMILY))))

I don’t know you personally, but my heart goes out to you soooooooooooo much. I will be sincerely praying for you.

Keep fighting!!
You’ll win! 😉