Sorry to hear about that, let us know all about it later when you feel like talking.

Hope the surgery goes OK for your mum (and for that matter I also hope Tonya's back pain is easing off now - I think you mentioned something about that in the Halloween post.)

I am sorry to hear about this. I hope that the surgery goes ok for your mom.

hugs and prayers, hugs and prayers :)

Take care...

I hope your mother's surgery goes well. Take care of yourself.

Praying for your mom's surgery. Praying for Tanya's back. Praying for you as you go through all the junk you've been going through in the last year.

I'm really glad you aren't faking it. We care about you, Matt.

Ditto....to all of the above fella. Don't forget to take care of you...Butterfinger Crisps *gag* and all:)

Based on your interview and a few things I've read between the lines on various posts, it sounds like you are going through a lot of transition. Empathizing and putting other people's suffering into words takes a lot of energy. That's true even if you are a survivor, I can't imagine what it takes if you are not. It sounds like you need to take some of that energy and turn it inward to guide yourself through this time.

Beth

I will be praying for your Mom that her surgery and recovery go smoothly. I hate to hear that Cedar had the Flu. Poor little guy! Take care of yourself! Butterfinger Crisps, yum! I pray things will get better!

Recently, every member of my family except me has had a BAD flu. I've been extra-careful, wearing a face mask (even though the medical advice is that the infected person should be the one wearing the mask, not the caregiver), doing tons of laundry and scouring surfaces, sleeping on the couch, and taking frequent doses of high-potency oregno oil (awesome stuff; wipes out just about any bacteria, virus, or parasite...google it).

I'm feeling emotionally much better (status improved). Talked with mom, and she's not too nervous about her heart surgery on friday. She has to get a mesh put into a valve, but the surgeon has done this about a thousand times. Mom will be hospitalized for a week, but prognosis is good. It won't "fix" all her ailments, but will help quite a bit.

Thanks, everyone, for all the outpouring of support. I never take it for granted, and I certainly don't forget the kindness shown to me.

Prayers for your mom, and probiotics for you!!!!!!!!!!

If your taking something thats wiping out ALL your bacteria (good flora included) you could still get sick! Take some OTC probiotics.

Sorry, the nurse in me could not step aside...

And the mom in me understands... getting a kid to wear a mask is unheard of!

You're exactly right:

http://tinyurl.com/yfbo3ge

hoping your mother's surgery goes well Matthew!
Take care

I hope that your mom's surgery goes well.

Best wishes all around and prayers for you and yours. We'll miss you, but understand the need to take care of yourself. Take care and know we're here for you as well and will be looking forward to more interaction when you're able to do so. In the meantime, be gentle and nurturing to yourself and your family. Many, many hugs to all of you.