At Thu, 10 Jul 2003, Robin M wrote:
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>Dear All,
>It has been a month since my 2nd look surgery with Dr Korell & spray
>gel. I am slowly getting off my pain meds. Only about 1 1/2 weeks to
>go. I am feeling better & better each day & sooooo busy. Having fun
>trying to make up for lost time with my family. Every day it is like a
>dream come true for me. In May, I had been in bed 90 % of the time with
>strong pain meds & still having pain. Now, I am walking in the store
>instead of using the electric cart. (I would like to run, skip & jump,
>but Leigh Ann wont let me!!) I have been painting the bathroom &
>redecorating it. I have been planting flowers & doing crafts. Every
>day, there seems to be more & more for me to do. I have started
>cleaning my house & plan to start cooking again soon. I am having fun
>with Leigh Ann. We are always laughing about something. The change in
>our relationship is great. I think she likes haveing her mom back. I
>know Dan likes having his wife back. (if you know what I mean!!??) I am
>leaving Friday afternoon to go to Frances & Eric's. The baby will be
>coming soon & I don't want to miss it. Her original due date was July
>13. It is also a full moon. She has been having lots of pelvic pain &
>presure, and it has been 3 weeks since the baby dropped. Everything
>indicates it will be any day now. I am planning on spending 2-3 weeks
>with them. It sure will help with both our phone bills since we talk to
>each other several times a day.
>Dr Korell gave me life. I was on a dead end road, comming to a brick
>wall, going 90 mph! I still cry happy tears when I am asked how I am
>doing. I had forgotten what it felt like to live. I keep track of
>things by how old my kids are & what was happening to them. This year
>will be remembered in lots of different ways. Our Son graduated from
>High School. Our first born daughter is having her first born daughter.
>Leigh Ann (our baby) turned 16. I got my life back.
>If you would like more information about my surgery, how I am doing,
>what kinds of problems I was having before, or how to get in touch with
>Dr Korell, please let me know. You are always welcome to send me a
>personal email.
>My love & prayers to all,
>Robin M