Jewish Warrior Sisters
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Leah.....double mazel tov......so happy for you and the rest of the family
always love to hear good news!!!!! Karen0 -
Double mazel tov to you and your family, Leah. Twice the blessing for you all!
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How wonderful Leah.
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Leah....when are they naming the girls? and what do the big siblings think about their new sisters??? Again, mazel tov!!!!
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Leah - Mazel Tov and Mazel Tov!
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And a double Mazel Tova from me as well.
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Double YEAHS for Leah and your family!
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Just now saw this thread. What a great idea! Leah, mazel tov:) ! Great news. Lots of nachas from all of them. I have been done with BC for a while now and I surely hope it stays that way (BX 1990, BX 2007), but recently got LE- Yes, you can get it after 22 years, so please all of you who are fine, don't take ANY risks with the affected arm(s) unless there's absolutely no choice. (Usually there is)
Re taking medication - my onc said to me that nothing terrible happens if I forget a day of Tamoxifen/ Armidex, so at some point I switched to taking my meds in the early evening so that I could take them before shabbos and after. For those who didn't understand, it is preferable not to take the meds on shabbos itself unless it's something you absolutely must have like antibiotics or BP pills, but check your own rav and MD. Each person is different. Having switched it around, makes it easier because I then don't take the meds on a fast day itself.
Anyway, it's shabbos soon so I am turning off my PC
A reuah sheleimah to all of us and may you have an easy pain-free enjoyable shabbos!
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Shavua Tov....I hope everyone had a nice Shabbat....
Not so good news on the home front for my parents.....My Dad was admitted to the hospital this morning. Last night, mom and dad went out...at first dad was okay, then he got sooo chilled that he could not warm up,, so mom took him home....he couldn't get warm all night and wet the bed several times....he didn't want mom to call 911...so this morning, mom didn't ask him and just called the ER and they said to bring him right in....they went to the ER before 8:00 this morning......they admitted Dad....he had a fever of 103......and in the groin area a rash....and white blood count elevated.....oncologist and infectious disease doctor saw him....plus one other who mom didn't remember who/what...... talked to mom tonight and she was pretty calm....I was just there last week....asked mom if she wanted me to come again next week-end and she said no she was okay....really don't have any other news other than mom said all the tests came back normal....dad is on O2 and on heavy duty antibiotics...they say he is in kidney failure....but they have said this many times, so not sure what they really mean....mom doesn't seem too overly concerned.....she sent me an email this eveningso I would know in case I wasn't planning on calling till tomorrow...she didn't call me today as it was shabbat, but had she called, I would have answered the phone....I'm worried about my dad.....not sure what all this mean.....last week-end when i was there, there was one night when he was so chilled you could hear him shiver, but he got warm in bed with sweats on and covers......so don't know what is going on......Please keep my parents in your prayers.... Dad's hebrew name is Yosef ben Miriam Yitya halevi
Will keep you posted as I get more news.....Karen
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update on my folks.....
Talked to MOm earlier this afternoon....the infectious doctor was in and was pleased with how Dad was doing....the infection seemed to be almost gone....Mom didn't know what/where and commented maybe he had a blood infection....I think it was/is a kidney infection....don't know how much longer they are going to keep Dad in the hospital. Mom left the hospital about an hour or so ago to go home...she is going to go out with a friend tonight....She needs to take care of herself, so I'm glad she is going out....this was something she and dad had plans for...so instead a gf is going with her...I think its a bingo night at their club house.
I went to look at a place that a friend told me about today....omg.....couldn't believe how expensive it was!!!!! for independent apts, you "buy" it for 165K, then its 3500/month.....assistive living is even more expensive....I asked the gal who could afford this place and she took offence and said most of the cottages are occupied (I think there are 70) and she said people do, and that there other facilities are more expensive!!!!!! This place does not take insurance, medicaid or anything!!!
I got information on another place that is just assitive living and more care and it is more reasonable...I will contact the person during the week to see if they take medicaid diversion funds or what. There is also a retirement condo complex not too far from me that is reasonably priced.....but I don't know if my folks can afford an apt and assitive living for Dad...but then again thats what they would do in FL. I want to check out a few places and then when I can talk MOm into a visit to denver (while dad is in respite as its too hard to have mom take care of him while travelling)...then mom could make some decisions...,.I think though, its all too much for her right now to absorb. I want to talk to the people who work with my folks in FL to get some directions...the case worker where dad goes to adult day care and the person helping with all the paperwork......Oh my.....never thought I would be doing this while still raising kids at home......but I do want my folks closer to me......its just sooo hard to have them so far away now that they are aging, not so well....
Thanks for all the support. Karen
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Glad you got some good news on your father Karen. All my best for his continued recovery.
Gayle
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Double Mazal Tov, Leah. Twins, how marvelous. It is such a wonderful news. Best wishes to you and your Family.
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Mazal tov Mazal tov Leah! Double the pleasure, double the fun!
I'm preparing for a multilevel laminaplasty next week. I got the brace yesterday. It is ugly, but I only have to wear it for a month!0 -
Karen - Keeping you and your dad in my prayers.
Eema - Wishing you the best for next week.
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Ooph. I don't know if I'm having surgery now. Been in the hospital 4 times in less than a month, and no one knows how to treat me. Looking for an expert in Israel? Leah, can you search for an expert in angioedema for me, please? BH non malignant, but wish the docs here didn't just send me home instead of treating me. Ok, going to the mishabera page... Xox be well, sisters!
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Finally got an answer regarding Dx for my Dad.....congestive heart failure and sepsis....he is supposed to be discharge to a rehab facility tomorrow. Sadly, I don't think Dad can go home...I think he needs more care than Mom can give him.....really think its time to look at skilled nursing for him......I am going to go to my folks after work on Wednesday....to get a decent fare (they went up from last night...could kick myself for just not buying it), I need to leave on an 8:30 am flight Sunday morning....so I really only have Th, F and Sat...Shabbat, so won't go see Dad till the evening.....I'm sure Mom will go see him, but I hope she will take some time for herself and relax. I'm hoping Mom will let me take care of her...cook meals and run errands plus go with her to see Dad.....Sadly, I think Mom will soon need assistive living....I've seen her age in the past couple months....don't know how much is from being a care taker and how much is just her aging.....Very, very sad......Now that I booked the ticket, I'm having second thoughts about going, but I know its the right thing to do...glad I only work part time.....only good thing is that I'll be home before noon on Sunday.....Please keep my Dad in your prayers....Yosef ben Miriam Yitya haLevi....
Eema...any update on your surgery? Are you thinking of making aliyah? Will keep you in my prayers....
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Surgery is on tomorrow! Miriam Raizel bat Hinda Leah. I have to be there at 9, which is good for my little boy. It means I will get to see him off.
Karen, you are doing such a mitzvah. I can't imagine how hard it must be. My MIL has suddenly gotten very old. She wants to move to assisted living, as her children live 20 minutes away. Funny how far that distance is. I will keep him and you both in my prayers.0 -
Eema - Best of luck with your surgery. I'll be thinking of you.
Karen - Your parents are lucky to have you there to help. I hope you're able to help them make all these decisions that they are facing.
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Eema, my prayers and thoughts will be with you.
Karen, wishing the best for your father and hoping that you find a good facility soon.
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Shavua Tov....Thinking of Leah and hoping you and your family are all safe and out of harms way....I'm so sad about what is going on in Israel...don't like watching the one sided news (like CNN) but want to get updates....sure wish I could be there to do something...though not sure what I could do...thinking volunteering with Sar-EL again...wanted to do it over winter break but air fares are way to high!!! I guess prayers and more prayers....
Here is the latest on my Dad....
Been at my folks since late Wednesday night and going home early tomorrow morning...wish I had more time, but it was the only flight I could get at a decent price....Mom has told me several times how glad that she is that I came...should I bought my ticket on Sunday and not listened to her....
Dad was transfered to a rehab (SNF) on tuesday afternoon...he is getting PT twice daily...I went to see him Thursday and Friday with mom. Today mom went in the morning and we went together motzei shabbat getting there around 6:30...we only stayed 1/2 hour as Dad said he wanted to rest and was tired...he didn't eat dinner tonight...No real updates since he was transferred to the rehab facility...I talked to the SW and they said they have 5 days to evaluate a patient and then they meet every Th on patients so Friday is the best day to call...well I realized that next week is turkey day so they won't be meeting...sure hope that doesn't mean I have to wait 2 weeks for an update....I will call the SW the beginning of the week...no email addy on her business card, so that is frustrating...Mom is really struggling....she is so overwhelmed both physically and mentally.....she has been a caretaker for almost 6 years (january will be 6 years)...she makes comments that she didn't this and didn't that when dad was in rehab the last time (being 2007 and 200) and I said, Mom you are 5 years older and your body is worn out...you have been doing this a long time....Mom has a lot of difficulty walking and with balance...I keep pushing her to use a cane...saying I don't want her to fall....Mom has all but stated that she really doesn't want to leave FL, but she knows it would be better to be near me, so I think I can get them to move to Denver, but I need to look into what benefits they can get in Colorado (vs Florida)....They are on a limited income.....I'm also talking to mom about the reality that it may be the time to have dad moved to assitive or snf....that it may be best for him not to live at home.....on the one hand she says I hope he stays there for at least two week, but yet on the other hand she is missing him.....its so very hard....They've not had it easy.....and to make matters worse, my brother was admitted to the hospital yesterday evening...when mom found out, I thought she was going to loose it!!! Not sure if I should come back on the 28th for the week-end or just wait till my winter break....my dh will be here for the night on dec 2nd....he will stay at my folks and see dad and mom...take mom out to eat....don't think dad will be home by then.....So I have my work cut out for me looking into places in Denver and finding out what is available for dad thats all for now....need to pack as I have to leave for the airport before 6 tomorrow moring......
So please add Dad and my brother to your refuah list...dad is Yosef ben Miriam Vitya halevi and my brother is Dovid Tzvi ben Sarah Eshter haLevi
Thanks...Karen
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Karen I've been following your story about your parents. It's heartbreaking to me, and I fully understand your struggles.
I took care of my beloved aunt In my home since she fell in march 2009. She had a bad head injury. I did everything for her, including changing diapers. It was a struggle, but she was also a great blessing to me. She passed away in June at age 86.
Several years ago we had to put my mom in a nursing home. She had dementia, and had lost the ability to walk, or even tell us what she needed. Out of her 7 children, I was the one chosen to sign her in. I was so depressed that day, even though I knew it was best for her.
My prayers go up to the Almighty on your behalf. I pray for strength & guidance for you as well.
Blessings
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Thank you all for the prayers. I was in the hosp an extra day due to high BP from pain and a low grade fever they thought was due to a breathing issue. Yesterday on Shabbat the hosp called to check on me (I don't use the phone on Shabbat but pikuach nefesh) and I mentioned that I had a red lump an inch and a half from my IV site, and that it hurt and was red. That led to a call to the surgeon who chided me for calling on Shabbos! And he's catholic! Funny, when he was in NYU, he was with some Jewish friends when he was asked to make a minyan. He never mentioned he wasn't Jewish, and for three years was part of the minyan! Finally, he mentioned that he had to go to church one Sunday morning and he was out of the club, but he was hysterical with me! "why didn't you find someone to call for you? I knew it was serious when I saw it was you-- on Shabbos?" good thing I did-- and that I happened to have keflex on hand, because yes, I have an infection moving up my arm. Had. It isn't red today, BH!
But the whole time I was in the hospital I was worried about my warrior sisters in Israel. How is everyone?0 -
Eema,
Glad you're out of the hospital and hope you will continue to improve!
Caryn0 -
Eema...glad that you are home and on the mend and the infection is under control....funny about the doctor!!!
Leah has posted on fb...pictures of her new granddaughters so I'm guessing she is out of harms way.
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Well, I'm as out of harm's way as anyone can be in Israel now. My moshav is in an area that is, for now, not in range of Hamas's rockets. My DD lives down south and has relocated to her DH's family, though they may end up here.
If I can ever figure out how to post pictures here I'll put up some my my grandchildren. I haven't even figured out how to post them on FB - all the ones I have there I tagged from others (mostly my kids). At least I know how to tag.
The new little ones are named Hodaya and Avigayil. Hodaya means "thank you G-d" and Avigayil means "my father rejoices". Which tells us a lot about how delighted my DD and SIL are with these girls!
Leah
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I forgot to add the most important thing - pray for everyone here in Israel, especially out wonderful soldiers.
Leah
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Amen! Leah, glad you are out of harm's way. Really, when She is being harmed, I want to run to Her. Last night I watched an interception of the iron dome over TA (I am telavivit )! and cried hysterically. My cousin, the penultimate telavivit updated us from her apartment in tel aviv. Very scary for us here. My BFF/turns out to be cousin lives in karkur and has a different experience and even "survivor's remorse" that she moved from TA to "the boonies" for just this reason, when everyone else is suffering and she is as ok as she can be.
Life goes on. May Hashem protect klal Yisrael, especially those in harm's way.0 -
I have been thinking of you Leah and glad to know you far from the action. I have been glued to the news and thinking of my friends who are there and their families.
Take care, all
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Thinking of Leah and all our sisters in Eretz Yisrael. Hoping you all stay safe and this ends soon.
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Thank you for all your good wishes. We had a siren not that long ago (Jerusalem) but the rocket(s?) fell in the West bank, actually in an Arab place. People in the South are less fortunate and I can't imagine how traumatic it must be to be under continuous rocket fire. (and not just the last few days either) Let's hope for good news for everyone.
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