tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post4391600400975561227..comments2023-10-24T05:20:05.569-04:00Comments on Adventures with Wendy: - Three Cheers for Tommy DouglasWendy Farhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07656893865922091969noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-85177759477312786292009-12-29T22:02:58.766-05:002009-12-29T22:02:58.766-05:00Hi Wendy,
I think you are very brave and certainl...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />I think you are very brave and certainly allowed to cry when stuff hurts. I have a very low threshold for tolerating pain (like my son and unlike my husband and daughter) so by now I would have probably thrown in the towel and crawled in a corner to die.<br /><br />And now I know that when we don't hear from you on your blog, that's when we need to step up the prayers.<br /><br />You are a wonderful writer and also use good grammar and spelling. Is Timmy helping? Seems to be a wonderful cat. Almost human. But I digress. I also admire how you weave your faith into your blogs so naturally because it is obviously a part of you and will be with you on your journey.<br /><br />Enough. Just wanted to encourage you to feel free to cry, moan, etc. - whatever helps you get through this.<br /><br />Keep on keeping on...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-24053164887435622832009-12-22T11:35:35.858-05:002009-12-22T11:35:35.858-05:00Hi Wendy. By now I know that you know I'm an A...Hi Wendy. By now I know that you know I'm an American, and all I can say about our health care system is that it definetly needs some over hauling ( even though our politicians in Washington are not in all that much of a hurry to deal with the issue )and again I have to agree with Carl as far as being afraid for proper representation. I also want to let you know that as I was writing this reply, I got a phone call from the hospital where I recently had another stay this past May and I have been sending small payments of around 10-20 dollars a month and now they are sending me an application for charity to help with this bill. Can't tell you just how upset I am with this issue.Lew Newmarkhttp://www.mlcss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-4577640663240539432009-12-12T23:08:56.586-05:002009-12-12T23:08:56.586-05:00Hi Wendy, Thanks so much for the download.very tho...Hi Wendy, Thanks so much for the download.very thoughtful..I wanted to let you know that I just published part of your piece on the carlsvilleproject site:<br />http://carlsvilleproject.blogspot.com/ I worked on for awhile...I hope you like it. <br /><br />I have also notified my contacts that it is now published..I think this is a wonderful message that you had on several different levels. i am hoping that you will get feedback around it. But what i really hope even more is that folks take responsibility for our medical system here in the States. To call their senitors and congressmen. Maybe you and Tommy Douglas will be an insperation! <br /><br />thanks again Wendy.. Hope you have a good weekend.<br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br />CarlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-81071269170875862912009-12-11T11:48:30.880-05:002009-12-11T11:48:30.880-05:00Oh, no! I figured something was wrong when you did...Oh, no! I figured something was wrong when you didn't come by to chat shortly after we saw each other. I am so sorry to hear that it was not a good day :-( <br /><br />Did they take an x-ray after the port-o-cath was installed to make sure that it was well positioned? <br /><br />What are they planning to do to fix it, or do you not know yet? I know that going through this extra pain is not fun and definitely not what you had in mind but, trust me, after you have had a few chemo treatments with it, you will be happy that you made the decision. <br /><br />I had it installed after 6 cycles (because nobody told me it even existed and I had to ask about it!!!) Let me tell you, by cycle 6, it was taking like 5 minutes to find my veins just to have my blood test, and each time, my arms were getting more and more bruised. And, apparently, I was a 'good' case, so imagine.<br /><br />You have done the right thing by having it installed. Try not to be discouraged!<br /><br />We must really get together. Let me know what your best days are...<br /><br />MLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-6200984046122940752009-12-10T17:39:34.228-05:002009-12-10T17:39:34.228-05:00You are so brave and have so much courage - I am i...You are so brave and have so much courage - I am in awe and proud of you!!!<br /><br />E.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-79344056853541779342009-12-10T15:58:07.817-05:002009-12-10T15:58:07.817-05:00Thank goodness for Drama Queens, Wendy. That's...Thank goodness for Drama Queens, Wendy. That's the only way to get through all this.<br /><br />Take heart,<br />JeanieJean Jarvishttp://sympatico.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-78634357943895047022009-12-10T14:51:58.581-05:002009-12-10T14:51:58.581-05:00Hello Wendy,
I am so glad to get back to you. I al...Hello Wendy,<br />I am so glad to get back to you. I always.. always so much appreciate the effort that you put into your writing here for us.<br />Wendy dear..this is so powerful what you have said! It is my belief that we (from the states) almost never get the straight poop on anything and particularly Health Care in today's climate. I am afraid for myself and family that we will not be represented well in Washington around our current health care issue.It seems clear that everyone affiliated with this issue has their own agenda which has little to do with the health and welfare of our people.<br />I choose to listen to you and others like you!<br />As you know a large focus of Carlsvilleproject is devoted to health issues;although I frankly have steered away from the political issues of the day, though not entirely.<br />This issue I have addressed once before but with your permission I would like to use your post, at least in part, on my site.I think it is a message and prospective that needs to be shouted from the roof-tops.<br />Please let me know about this when you can.<br />I sincerely thank you so much for your input ( and I know it is not the first time..yes i do keep up as much as I can:) ) on this issue.<br />You are very special,and you are always in my prayers.<br />Warm Regards,<br />CarlGilman Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09358893485805484007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-13070673177980312232009-12-10T10:12:07.314-05:002009-12-10T10:12:07.314-05:00Hi Wendy,
Believe me there are many Americans her...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Believe me there are many Americans here like me who wishes we have Tommy Douglas here to fight for us. Michael Moore pointed out the evil of insurance companies but their pockets are way too deep and afford to buy votes. Good luck and hang tough, while we pray for your recovery please pray for universal health care for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4623234302201433260.post-29140102927868747852009-12-09T23:30:32.408-05:002009-12-09T23:30:32.408-05:00Hi Wendy,
I saw that movie about Tommy Douglas a f...Hi Wendy,<br />I saw that movie about Tommy Douglas a few years ago and it made a huge impression on me. I truly believe that if it hadn't been for Tommy Douglas, we in Canada might still have an American-type health care system. I totally agree with you about Canadian Medicare. I am so glad you are being well taken care of without having to worry about paying for all your medical bills. You don't need that kind of stress when you're sick. All your energy should be going into fighting your disease. Sweet dreams.Evanoreply@blogger.com