Hospital, or: ‘Late But Coming’

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Mary

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Denmark hospital room. (I didn’t have to go that far.) Image via Wikipedia.

 

 

I wasn’t kidding. About the Sunday Evening Post.

But on Sunday, I had to go to the hospital. You guys, I’m so sorry. I left in the early evening, right when I had planned to sit down with you for a nice fireside chat. I was so looking forward to it. All day, I was. Proof is in this very moment: I’ve just walked in the door to my home after so many days and what am I doing? Even before taking out the garbage, even before putting in a load of laundry. Even — prepare for astonishment — before making tea … I’m here. Right here.

I’m still here.

The Sunday Evening Post was late, but it was always coming.

Love,
Mary

 

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43 responses to “Hospital, or: ‘Late But Coming’”

  1. Carol Avatar
    Carol

    Hope you are feeling MUCH better!

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  2. Wendi Adams Avatar
    Wendi Adams

    I hope you feel better soon!

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  3. Kristie Avatar
    Kristie

    Glad you are back home Mary. The sense of returning home from the hospital to your “normal” life with a chronic disease is comforting some how. I live with the wolf, more commonly known as Lupus. Chronic disease tends to make you realize what is truly important to your life and let you move on from what is not so important. Please take good care of yourself and have that cup of tea!

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    1. becky Avatar
      becky

      I couldn’t agree more. I to have Lupus and it is an eye opener. Glad your home. And Gentle Hugs fellow Friend.

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  4. Verna Buchanan Avatar
    Verna Buchanan

    So sorry you are in the hospital. Hoping you feel better soon.

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  5. Colleen Avatar
    Colleen

    Mary,
    Take care. Keeping you close to my heart.

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  6. Judy Hart Avatar
    Judy Hart

    Hope you’re feeling better.

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  7. Lauren Matheson Avatar
    Lauren Matheson

    Be well, be safe. You owe yourself that, and us nothing.

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  8. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Sorry to hear you were ill enough to stay in the hospital that long! I hope you are feeling much better.

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  9. Kathi Bryan Avatar
    Kathi Bryan

    I can assume if you’re home, you’re feeling better and I hope it continues. Miss your posts.

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  10. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    Now that you’re home from the hospital, the feeling better should begin. xo

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  11. Diana Bell Avatar
    Diana Bell

    Sending blessings and prayers for healing. Bless you.

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  12. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Just take care of yourself and try to forget about all the rest.Get well soon.

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  13. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    Love and hugs, Mary! Sending healing thoughts your way!

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  14. Carol Ann Avatar
    Carol Ann

    We are all here, waiting for you, wishing you well, and contemplating various things until your next post. We always will be. You are a gift worth waiting for.

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  15. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    Hi Mary,
    I was thinking that is a very cheery hospital room. I like the slightly yellow walls and the cheery curtains.
    I do hope that you are doing well, and that you are on the mend…
    Chronic disease is a pain…mine, as chronic disease goes, is mild…well now that I am on medicine.
    I pray that you will be restored, if you aren’t, and that we will continue to be blessed by you. Let me know how
    we can bless you.

    XX

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  16. Veronica Avatar
    Veronica

    Hi Mary ,
    So sorry to hear that you’ve been that ill. Coming home from hospital is sometimes as exhausting & unsettling as going in – please take your time restoring some physical , mental & emotional energy now. Healing time for you – not writing time. Sleep & rest.
    Much love x Veronica ( Ireland)

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  17. Maureen Seppa Avatar
    Maureen Seppa

    Aww, Mary…so sorry to hear that you have been sick….but so glad you are back home. My advice: Cover up with one of your beautiful quilts…have a cup of tea and call your Mom ; ) Take good care of yourself…

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  18. Maureen Seppa Avatar
    Maureen Seppa

    Aww, Mary…I am so sorry to hear that you have been sick….but so glad you are back home. My advice: Cover up with one of your beautiful quilts…have a cup of tea and call your Mom ; ) And get someone to make you chicken soup. I wish it could be me ; ) Take good care of yourself…

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  19. Colleen Grady Avatar
    Colleen Grady

    I feel you. I went to the hospital on Saturday for “fluids and antibiotics” and I could go home that night. Nope. I got to go home on Tuesday! I am thankful for the kindness of strangers but I like my bed more.

    I hope you are well on your way to healing!

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  20. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Get better, Mary! Miss you. My prayers are with you. Take care and Best Wishes!

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  21. Terri Avatar
    Terri

    You take it easy and we’ll be here when you’re ready. You are worth waiting for.

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  22. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    So sorry you were in the hospital. So happy that you are feeling better and home. As others have said, that’s the most important. The rest…can wait.

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  23. Mary Ann Scanlon Avatar
    Mary Ann Scanlon

    Oh do take care Mary. We worry about you.

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  24. Lilo Avatar
    Lilo

    Hey Mary,
    I hope you get better soon. Holler when you’re back home.

    Lilo

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  25. Tracy Snyder Avatar
    Tracy Snyder

    Feel better!

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  26. Donette Kurtz Avatar
    Donette Kurtz

    Praying you heal fast. Enjoy the uninvited down time.

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  27. Lesley Gilbert Avatar
    Lesley Gilbert

    Not good you had to stay in hospital, but good to know you are safely back home, amongst your home things you will have missed. Sending get well ((hugs)) ….

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  28. Anita Brayton Avatar
    Anita Brayton

    Plans + Life = the jokes’s on us. Feel better soon, we’ve missed you.

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  29. Pat Hicks Avatar
    Pat Hicks

    Please take care, I’ve missed you, so glad you are feeling better.

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  30. Marilyn Jackson Avatar
    Marilyn Jackson

    Hope you continue to recover. Rest! Nothing is more important than your health, including the job.
    Marilyn

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  31. Kathie Hood Avatar
    Kathie Hood

    Your first commitment is to your health with that will come peace and after that your family – and then and only then the rest of us. We will hold you in thought and prayer and look forward to your fun and creativity when you have the strength to share with us.

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  32. Pauline Avatar
    Pauline

    Poor you. I’ve made many a trip to the ED, so you have my utmost sympathy. I hope all is well now and you can stick close to home. Looking forward to hearing more from you when you are up to it! Take good care!

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  33. Brenda King Avatar
    Brenda King

    Dear Mary- So sad to hear about your recent sickness and hospitalization. Hope you will be feeling good as new very soon! You and your health are what matters now. Please don’t worry about us. Take good care of you, rest and sleep as you wish, enjoy your time off. Hope you are comfortable! We’ll all be here, awaiting your return, when you are well! Much love and wishes for a speedy recovery! Brenda King, Bend, Oregon

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  34. Lisa Floyd Avatar
    Lisa Floyd

    Hope you feel better. I hate hospitals!

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  35. lori friedman Avatar
    lori friedman

    Oh dear. just tell that body of yours to just stop it. no really. you’ve got stuff to do. books to read. other people (OP’s) to be with. resolution #1 body just stop that.

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  36. Pam Fairchild Avatar
    Pam Fairchild

    I’m so sorry Mary and I’m glad you’re home! I understand, I live with a chronic blood cancer, no cure but manageable with chemo. I also have AFIB which lands me in the ER too often! I hope you’re feeling better and can stay away from that place for a long time!

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  37. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Mary. From one with chronic disease (known as MS) you know what you have to do. Yes, it can be difficult to change our ways of doing all that we want, especially for others (!) but we must. Fireside Chats is such a good idea ONLY if you are up to it. I hate missing holidays and baby showers (not so much really) weddings and just walking our 2 labs for goodness sake BUT I love being able to do what I can whenever I can. Take care of you. You FIRST! YOU GOT THIS! Be well and feel better. And thank you for all your efforts on our behalf.

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  38. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Take care and be good to yourself.

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  39. Bob Collis Avatar
    Bob Collis

    ‘Glad you’re home! I hope you’re feeling better. I worry about you when we don’t hear from you, but don’t feel obligated. Your health comes first!

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  40. Michele Avatar
    Michele

    Your head is screwed on properly, priorities in the right place (except for the possible exception of sitting down to write before making a restorative hot drink) and you are hopefully in full recovery mode. Your health definitely comes first, and I’m sorry to hear you have had a bit of an issue. Here’s hoping this episode is now over. Definitely over.

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  41. Robin Medley Avatar
    Robin Medley

    Is PhillipLarkins still in your LIFE?

    He would give you those love and kisses to make you feel better.
    Keep warm it is a 3 quilt night!

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  42. ron Avatar
    ron

    Please take care, Mary !!!

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