tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post916178160434170557..comments2024-03-28T13:54:56.282-07:00Comments on Island Musings: UpdateMarie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-60006426250447594072021-10-31T17:17:50.454-07:002021-10-31T17:17:50.454-07:00Dear Marie, your accident sounds terrible. I can i...Dear Marie, your accident sounds terrible. I can imagine the pain when you move the upper body because of the rib injury. I am glad you are improving but I know it seems like forever getting over this fall. I have had a couple of falls this year and my balance is not as good as it should be. We have to be so careful that we don't break something that leaves us crippled for the rest of our lives. Sending you light and love and best wishes for a quick and complete recovery.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Glenda Beallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953170428175025248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-30368106076681766772021-10-29T03:04:56.959-07:002021-10-29T03:04:56.959-07:00Oh Marie, you have been through so much these last...Oh Marie, you have been through so much these last 11 days. I laughed and understood when you said all medical professionals look young these days.. I get it!! Please continue to heal and get well. gluten Free A_Z Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651624214552275164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-71805861814189766442021-10-26T05:51:49.254-07:002021-10-26T05:51:49.254-07:00Thank you for the update, Marie. I have been think...Thank you for the update, Marie. I have been thinking about you.Catarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863511724235057526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-33433249743618885052021-10-24T15:46:23.156-07:002021-10-24T15:46:23.156-07:00I hope you are continuing to heal...and I hope you...I hope you are continuing to heal...and I hope your appetite returns soon.<br /><br /> When Roger had his stroke, and also when I broke my leg in 2018, I totally lost my appetite. With Roger I lived on very little for about 3 weeks, and then when I broke my leg, I had to eat when I took antibiotics and all I could manage was a saltine or two. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-71211816634762077762021-10-23T16:17:56.114-07:002021-10-23T16:17:56.114-07:00Sending Get Well vibes your way and can't wait...Sending Get Well vibes your way and can't wait to have you and your wonderful blog back with us. Lots of love. GinnieGoldendaze-Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823572794470671309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-64178119888808294782021-10-23T05:02:16.442-07:002021-10-23T05:02:16.442-07:00I hadn't realised your accident was so bad. It...I hadn't realised your accident was so bad. It sounds dreadful. And to have surgery in the middle!<br /><br />Anyway glad it all went well and that you're recovering.<br /><br />Like yours, our NHS has its faults but it's there when we need it. I am terrified at the prospect of what our government may do to it.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-83977457409924118042021-10-22T13:59:12.333-07:002021-10-22T13:59:12.333-07:00So glad you can move around and see again. My tho...So glad you can move around and see again. My thoughts are with you.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-18233837138052137492021-10-22T05:26:31.876-07:002021-10-22T05:26:31.876-07:00Wow, for a couple of weeks I've been into my o...Wow, for a couple of weeks I've been into my own end of blogging and haven't been around to visit blogs of all of my favorites. I am so sorry to hear about your bike accident. It does sound serious and I hope your recovery goes as fast as possible. On the good side of the ledger you got the cataract surgery. That is great! I had cataract surgery about 2 years ago in both eyes and I still can't believe how much better my vision is. And you are so right about your health care system. Free, quality health care is hard to beat, and waiting time is a small price to pay. Take good care and get well soon. I'll be looking forward to your return and more Island Musings.John's Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618219887687125402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-29694472349226149832021-10-21T06:30:44.641-07:002021-10-21T06:30:44.641-07:00Your health care is so much better than ours as yo...Your health care is so much better than ours as your citizens know. I have been working through the medical morass and my husband had to pay $250 this week for an appointment because the specialist did not take our insurance.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-66207411375867457182021-10-21T03:02:32.155-07:002021-10-21T03:02:32.155-07:00Hello Marie,
I am glad you are seeing improvement ...Hello Marie,<br />I am glad you are seeing improvement and feeling better. It is great news your cataract surgery went well too. I think your healthcare system is great, I wish we had it here too. It is great everyone is treated equally. Sending healing prayers and well wishes. Take care, enjoy the rest of your week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-613055645744150552021-10-19T19:33:48.899-07:002021-10-19T19:33:48.899-07:00Glad your cataract surgery went well.
Coffee is on...Glad your cataract surgery went well.<br />Coffee is on and stay safe<br />peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-60318007763781103622021-10-19T09:48:54.705-07:002021-10-19T09:48:54.705-07:00That was a doozy of an accident. Glad you're o...That was a doozy of an accident. Glad you're on the mend!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197599882756386184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-76998786982044514012021-10-19T08:53:42.836-07:002021-10-19T08:53:42.836-07:00Prayers as always, Your healing is good news. Like...Prayers as always, Your healing is good news. Like others, I didn't realize the extent of your injuries is so severe. Your spirits sound strong and enduring until joy is back in your daily experiences.Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-30343559814350132182021-10-19T05:36:50.862-07:002021-10-19T05:36:50.862-07:00I'm very glad to read this update, Marie, afte...I'm very glad to read this update, Marie, after your last post, reading them one right after the other. The main thing is that you're improving and making progress. So glad to hear it. Take your time and listen to your body. That's more important than our blogs, of course. But thank you for caring.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-64393163565924430872021-10-19T05:18:17.401-07:002021-10-19T05:18:17.401-07:00That was a really bad fall. I hope the next phase ...That was a really bad fall. I hope the next phase of recovery goes well. Too bad the cataract surgery had to get mixed in at the same time, but it seems to have gone well.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-31251928751647282282021-10-19T05:10:31.924-07:002021-10-19T05:10:31.924-07:00Good that you are on the mend.Good that you are on the mend.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-85516429152696398242021-10-19T04:29:27.184-07:002021-10-19T04:29:27.184-07:00precious friend Marie i am sorry fir being late t...precious friend Marie i am sorry fir being late to learn you have hand an accident .after reading this post makes me serene to know that you are getting better by the grace of good lord!<br /><br />medical care in your country sounds great and helpful for people which is such a relief to have as citizen indeed. <br /><br />work in progress here though treatment for people who can't afford expensive treatment here is free but not effective perfectly it makes me sad .<br /><br />sending you heartfelt best wishes and prays my friend and lots of healing energy!!!bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-51892717841089859792021-10-19T04:05:18.816-07:002021-10-19T04:05:18.816-07:00Gosh, your fall was far worse than I had imagined....Gosh, your fall was far worse than I had imagined. So glad to have the update and know that you are gradually improving. Take care. 😘Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051160693725705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-57059749648368909462021-10-19T04:04:11.294-07:002021-10-19T04:04:11.294-07:00Keep getting better, Marie. It is one of the hallm...Keep getting better, Marie. It is one of the hallmarks of a civilized, modern democracy, that medical care for all its citizens is provided as needed, without imposing further stress and financial burden, paid for by funds from the general tax base. Think of the countries you admire most and you will find that they all have universal health care. No system is ever perfect, democracy itself is not perfect, but health care for all is close to it.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-15760375605985559022021-10-19T02:18:59.690-07:002021-10-19T02:18:59.690-07:00I do follow your blog and love your images. I als...I do follow your blog and love your images. I also like the snippets you give us, half a world away, in the tropics.<br />But I have not chimed in on the comment thread. I guess that makes me sound like a creepy stalker! Not so.<br />I may drop a word or two from time to time.Thank you for an entertaining site.dinahmowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00052642938090553088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-34172558897365889532021-10-18T21:09:11.299-07:002021-10-18T21:09:11.299-07:00I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. Our univ...I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. Our universal medical care in Canada is such a blessing - I never worry about access to the care I need. <br /><br />Take the time to heal well. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-86826717258061729822021-10-18T19:57:27.933-07:002021-10-18T19:57:27.933-07:00I confess I have fallen or stumbled quite a few ti...I confess I have fallen or stumbled quite a few times lately. I guess it is my balance. I need to start some kind of exercise routine especially for balance. I'm glad your better and hope the aches continue to ease up. You need your food for strength so try to get a little more down. I'm missing your pictures. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-59304271885803655732021-10-18T18:54:21.443-07:002021-10-18T18:54:21.443-07:00I do hope you get as much joy from your cataract s...I do hope you get as much joy from your cataract surgery as I have from mine this summer. On the other hand, I wasn't wracked up from a fall when I went in, so it got my full attention! Very glad they did not find anything in need of serious repair work after your fall, other than the serious pain of waiting to heal....Hope you can tell a difference each day!!JudithKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624192907254384403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-4969126606403239602021-10-18T18:23:30.555-07:002021-10-18T18:23:30.555-07:00Your health system sounds very much like ours. We...Your health system sounds very much like ours. We have mostly free medical care for all New Zealand residents. The system is not perfect but it works, and at least we don't have to worry about having insurance.<br />Sending you hugz, Marie, and hope it won't be long now before you are able to go biking once more. MxxAt Home In New Zealandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-27609674892061527432021-10-18T17:40:08.360-07:002021-10-18T17:40:08.360-07:00Glad you are recovering from everything.Glad you are recovering from everything.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.com