Nani/SheriRUth/Gentylwind Update - Page 13

Gunner · 06-15-2005, 12:41 PM

Glad to hear some better news. Hang in there.

at the mental picture of the Darth Vader mask

mamagiff · 06-15-2005, 12:59 PM

Glad to hear he got some sleep - hope you get some rest, too.

Stormyskies · 06-15-2005, 01:23 PM

Glad he got a good nights sleep. Hey, being grumpy can be a good thing!

Layla · 06-15-2005, 01:54 PM

So glad the fever broke!

DoingItMyWay · 06-15-2005, 02:24 PM

Sheri,
My son has a collection of Pokemon cards and would like to send some to Joseph. He asked me if I thought Joseph would prefer cards that are interesting to look at (more plentiful) or good/powerful/rare cards (but fewer of them, of course) I was thinking it might be better to send several 'batches' of 10 or so at a time but I defer to your opinion.

We are all pulling for you and Joseph.

Mrs Sarah · 06-15-2005, 04:13 PM

The Darth Vader thing cracked me up! You are one creative cookie. I hope his fevers stay down.

parrot · 06-15-2005, 04:54 PM

yay - so glad he's doing better!

Abbey32 · 06-15-2005, 05:11 PM

LOL at Darth Vader...He brings joy to everyone.

So glad his fever broke.

lovemykids · 06-15-2005, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoingItMyWay

Sheri,
My son has a collection of Pokemon cards and would like to send some to Joseph. He asked me if I thought Joseph would prefer cards that are interesting to look at (more plentiful) or good/powerful/rare cards (but fewer of them, of course) I was thinking it might be better to send several 'batches' of 10 or so at a time but I defer to your opinion.

We are all pulling for you and Joseph.

I asked this before because my kids wanted to send him their rares once they knew he was sick. She said due to the immune suppresion he should get new cards.

to your son for wanting to send them

Shirrell · 06-15-2005, 07:06 PM

Glad this day was better for Joseph and you, as always in my thoughts.

mmmommmy · 06-15-2005, 10:34 PM

It makes my heart happy to hear that his fever is going down and he is well enough to be grouchy! I know Joseph likes Pokemon and is probably getting lots of trading cards; you say he doesn't want to play games. Does he like to do any artwork? Miles recently bought a paint by number and is enjoying working on it and it made me think maybe this weekend we could get out and look for an activity type gift for Joseph - maybe something like those velvet pictures you color with markers, or maybe even a paint by number.

Hope he continues to feel well enough to be grouchy!

hereslizz · 06-15-2005, 10:46 PM

I just read thru all of JoeJoe's guestbook. With so many people loving on him from afar it's great to know so much positive energy is being sent his way.

I'm glad his fever broke. And LMAO!!!!! The Vader Mask!!!!!

DoingItMyWay · 06-16-2005, 05:29 AM

Lovemykids... thanks for letting me know. I will pass the info on to my son. Maybe we'll go shopping today.

Maureen in Italy · 06-16-2005, 08:28 AM

What a relief to hear that his fever went down.

I hope that you get a night at home soon so you can get a good nights sleep in your own bed. Take care of yourself.

gentylwind · 06-16-2005, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmommmy

It makes my heart happy to hear that his fever is going down and he is well enough to be grouchy! I know Joseph likes Pokemon and is probably getting lots of trading cards; you say he doesn't want to play games. Does he like to do any artwork? Miles recently bought a paint by number and is enjoying working on it and it made me think maybe this weekend we could get out and look for an activity type gift for Joseph - maybe something like those velvet pictures you color with markers, or maybe even a paint by number.

Hope he continues to feel well enough to be grouchy!

He LOVES to do artwork. One thoughtful person had sent him a set with three little figurines to paint and he really enjoyed that yesterday while he was feeling well. He painted them and said they are for his brothers. Thank you so much for thinking of him. Paint by number, little paintable statues..he likes those kinds of things a lot!

gentylwind · 06-16-2005, 09:03 AM

what is today? Wednesday? Thursday? I think its Thursday, right?

Thursday update

He is GREAT today. Eating. Playing. Talkative. Smilie. Big big hug and kiss for me when I got here. Energetic. Even getting out of bed to rummage (for the very first time) through the basket of toys and such that y'all have provided him with. Days like this it is hard to remember how ill he is. He's so cheerful today.

Angebee · 06-16-2005, 09:06 AM

Yeah!

I know it's a long road ahead but cherish these days!

I really wish I could give you one in person!!! *very jealous of Ali and Emily*

gentylwind · 06-16-2005, 09:16 AM

C'mon down ange...always room in my shabby little apartment and we'd have fun!

Gunner · 06-16-2005, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentylwind

what is today? Wednesday? Thursday? I think its Thursday, right?

Thursday update

He is GREAT today. Eating. Playing. Talkative. Smilie. Big big hug and kiss for me when I got here. Energetic. Even getting out of bed to rummage (for the very first time) through the basket of toys and such that y'all have provided him with. Days like this it is hard to remember how ill he is. He's so cheerful today.

This made me

Wonderful. Just wonderful.

Mrs Sarah · 06-16-2005, 09:26 AM

So good to hear this!!

TxLady · 06-16-2005, 09:34 AM

Hoping each day gets better and better. Hugs to you and Joseph.

DoingItMyWay · 06-16-2005, 09:39 AM

That is so great to hear!

Lori · 06-16-2005, 09:46 AM

So glad to hear that he is having a good day.

AliMay · 06-16-2005, 09:53 AM

*does cabbage patch and volunteers to be victim of a whoopie cushion prank*

gentylwind · 06-16-2005, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AliMay

*does cabbage patch and volunteers to be victim of a whoopie cushion prank*

You would SO be in the "in" crowd for this

Nick and Alex put that whoopie cushion under me every chance they get. Funny thing is, it never goes off..and they always get perturbed and ask me to sit down again. Or to move. Or move and cover my eyes. Now sit here Mommy. *perturbed when it doesn't go off* and on and on....until I finally refuse to sit again.

I think I have such a well cushioned ass that I am whoopie-cushion proof. A whoopie cushion forcefield.

Majerus · 06-16-2005, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gentylwind

what is today? Wednesday? Thursday? I think its Thursday, right?

Thursday update

He is GREAT today. Eating. Playing. Talkative. Smilie. Big big hug and kiss for me when I got here. Energetic. Even getting out of bed to rummage (for the very first time) through the basket of toys and such that y'all have provided him with. Days like this it is hard to remember how ill he is. He's so cheerful today.

I'm glad.

Mair · 06-16-2005, 10:52 AM

I am so happy he is having a great day! I pray it continues! Is the ex's girlfriend still being bad towards you? I hope you all are able to get through it all peaceful for your baby's sake!

gentylwind · 06-16-2005, 11:09 AM

The XGF is a bit of a drama queen, but I had a long talk with XH and he in turn talked to her and she is doing a better job of being supportive but staying in the background. I think, though, that it is driving her crazy to do so.

She quit her job over Joseph being ill, which makes no sense to me. She's only known my son for seven or eight months. She's been sick this week and seems to get sick a LOT and I admit I get skeptical and think its a ploy for attention. That's probably mean spirited of me. She asked me if it is okay if she refers to herself as the children's stepmother. This skeeves me to no end and I told her so, but also told her I understand in this situation its probably easier and more economical to say rather than telling folks Joseph is her boyfriend's son. However, I think she doesn't like saying it that way because it underlines that she is not really on the inside circle and she desperately wants to be. She very much seemed to want this to be she and Stewart holding vigil over Joseph, going through this crisis together and nursing him back to health. She is getting over that now I think.

On the good side, she is trying. She gave me a lovely card and a book about mothers and sons. We have had several conversations that seemed to go well and are communicating better. She keeps trying to use this as a way to get her point across on some of the stuff I had issue with before Joseph got ill and I kind of resent that. I definitely resent her presence at a time like this. Again, mean spirited and small of me. She's been a crucial part of the team, she is good to my kids, Joseph does not mind her taking shifts up here and her shifts up here have given both Stewart and I very needed breaks from being here. I am trying to get rid of my hostility. I think it is inappropriate at a time like this. But its hard. I just resent a person who has only known my son for seven months being so involved in this and so eager to represent herself as a permanent part of his life. I think frankly I am focusing a lot of anger over his illness and some of the changes in my life that I would like to do over...onto her. I'm going to work hard to be a better person in this arena. The only one I can change is me.

mmmommmy · 06-16-2005, 11:25 AM

I am just tickled pink to hear how well Joseph is feeling! Miles just walked in and wondered why I was smiling so big, lol! I had told him about Joseph earlier today, and just told him that he is having a great day - Miles got a very large smile on his face and said that was wonderful news.

Prayers are continuing.

06-15-2005, 10:34 PM	#372
mmmommmy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: missouri Posts: 6,044 Gallery: mmmommmy Stats: 367/305/??? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9.02.03	It makes my heart happy to hear that his fever is going down and he is well enough to be grouchy! I know Joseph likes Pokemon and is probably getting lots of trading cards; you say he doesn't want to play games. Does he like to do any artwork? Miles recently bought a paint by number and is enjoying working on it and it made me think maybe this weekend we could get out and look for an activity type gift for Joseph - maybe something like those velvet pictures you color with markers, or maybe even a paint by number. Hope he continues to feel well enough to be grouchy! __________________ ~tammy Date: 9.10.03 B: 53.5 W: 48 H: 66 Date 9.1.04 B: 48 W: 43 H: 59 Proud Member of the 60 pound Club! I am not on a diet. I'm on a live it!

06-16-2005, 11:09 AM	#389
gentylwind Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: south Posts: 7,238 Gallery: gentylwind Stats: 274/228.5/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2004	The XGF is a bit of a drama queen, but I had a long talk with XH and he in turn talked to her and she is doing a better job of being supportive but staying in the background. I think, though, that it is driving her crazy to do so. She quit her job over Joseph being ill, which makes no sense to me. She's only known my son for seven or eight months. She's been sick this week and seems to get sick a LOT and I admit I get skeptical and think its a ploy for attention. That's probably mean spirited of me. She asked me if it is okay if she refers to herself as the children's stepmother. This skeeves me to no end and I told her so, but also told her I understand in this situation its probably easier and more economical to say rather than telling folks Joseph is her boyfriend's son. However, I think she doesn't like saying it that way because it underlines that she is not really on the inside circle and she desperately wants to be. She very much seemed to want this to be she and Stewart holding vigil over Joseph, going through this crisis together and nursing him back to health. She is getting over that now I think. On the good side, she is trying. She gave me a lovely card and a book about mothers and sons. We have had several conversations that seemed to go well and are communicating better. She keeps trying to use this as a way to get her point across on some of the stuff I had issue with before Joseph got ill and I kind of resent that. I definitely resent her presence at a time like this. Again, mean spirited and small of me. She's been a crucial part of the team, she is good to my kids, Joseph does not mind her taking shifts up here and her shifts up here have given both Stewart and I very needed breaks from being here. I am trying to get rid of my hostility. I think it is inappropriate at a time like this. But its hard. I just resent a person who has only known my son for seven months being so involved in this and so eager to represent herself as a permanent part of his life. I think frankly I am focusing a lot of anger over his illness and some of the changes in my life that I would like to do over...onto her. I'm going to work hard to be a better person in this arena. The only one I can change is me. __________________ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ ~*~ http://inversion16.blogspot.com/

06-15-2005, 12:32 PM	#361
EmilyBlanche Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 6,469 Gallery: EmilyBlanche Start Date: February 2004

06-15-2005, 12:41 PM	#362
Gunner crazy dog lady Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On my livingroom floor doing core workout every day since 4/1/05 Posts: 4,602 Gallery: Gunner Stats: ugh/hmmm/schwing! WOE: Atkins ~ whole foods Start Date: over n' over..cheat free since 3/20/05	Glad to hear some better news. Hang in there. at the mental picture of the Darth Vader mask

06-15-2005, 12:59 PM	#363
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 31,455 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: Switched to Atkins Start Date: 3/24/08	Glad to hear he got some sleep - hope you get some rest, too.

06-15-2005, 01:23 PM	#364
Stormyskies Notorious Veteran who doesn't know when to stop! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Where I wish I could see my reflection in the snow covered hills... Posts: 20,087 Gallery: Stormyskies Stats: Too embarrassed to tell ya! WOE: Mostly Atkins, but not as strick as I should be!!! Start Date: Over and over and over and over...	Glad he got a good nights sleep. Hey, being grumpy can be a good thing!

06-15-2005, 01:54 PM	#365
Layla I'm snarkilicious! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,595 Gallery: Layla Stats: 129/125/115 WOE: Body for Life Start Date: 07/03/2005	So glad the fever broke!

06-15-2005, 02:24 PM	#366
DoingItMyWay MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,477 Gallery: DoingItMyWay Stats: 258/258/145 Start Date: Jan. 2005	Sheri, My son has a collection of Pokemon cards and would like to send some to Joseph. He asked me if I thought Joseph would prefer cards that are interesting to look at (more plentiful) or good/powerful/rare cards (but fewer of them, of course) I was thinking it might be better to send several 'batches' of 10 or so at a time but I defer to your opinion. We are all pulling for you and Joseph.

06-15-2005, 04:13 PM	#367
Mrs Sarah Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,303 Gallery: Mrs Sarah Stats: 282/272/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2006	The Darth Vader thing cracked me up! You are one creative cookie. I hope his fevers stay down.

06-15-2005, 04:54 PM	#368
parrot Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 383 Gallery: parrot	yay - so glad he's doing better!

06-15-2005, 05:11 PM	#369
Abbey32 The Basket Case Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stuck in the 80s Posts: 16,691 Gallery: Abbey32 Stats: 141 5'7" WOE: Bloated mess	LOL at Darth Vader...He brings joy to everyone. So glad his fever broke.

06-15-2005, 07:06 PM	#371
Shirrell Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 4,022 Gallery: Shirrell Stats: crap/ok/sigh WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2000	Glad this day was better for Joseph and you, as always in my thoughts.

06-16-2005, 09:46 AM	#384
Lori Eachday Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 14,518 Gallery: Lori Stats: 20lbs goal/16lbs down/ 4 to go WOE: High Stress Diet	So glad to hear that he is having a good day.

06-15-2005, 10:46 PM	#373
hereslizz Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The State That Time Forgot Posts: 22,860 Gallery: hereslizz Stats: 172/160/162 WOE: SouthBeachBeeyotch! Start Date: 11.06.2005	I just read thru all of JoeJoe's guestbook. With so many people loving on him from afar it's great to know so much positive energy is being sent his way. I'm glad his fever broke. And LMAO!!!!! The Vader Mask!!!!!

06-16-2005, 05:29 AM	#374
DoingItMyWay MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,477 Gallery: DoingItMyWay Stats: 258/258/145 Start Date: Jan. 2005	Lovemykids... thanks for letting me know. I will pass the info on to my son. Maybe we'll go shopping today.

06-16-2005, 08:28 AM	#375
Maureen in Italy MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the North Posts: 2,725 Gallery: Maureen in Italy Stats: 154/139/135 WOE: High fiber and exercise Start Date: January 3rd, 2006	What a relief to hear that his fever went down. I hope that you get a night at home soon so you can get a good nights sleep in your own bed. Take care of yourself.

06-16-2005, 09:03 AM	#377
gentylwind Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: south Posts: 7,238 Gallery: gentylwind Stats: 274/228.5/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2004	what is today? Wednesday? Thursday? I think its Thursday, right? Thursday update He is GREAT today. Eating. Playing. Talkative. Smilie. Big big hug and kiss for me when I got here. Energetic. Even getting out of bed to rummage (for the very first time) through the basket of toys and such that y'all have provided him with. Days like this it is hard to remember how ill he is. He's so cheerful today.

06-16-2005, 09:06 AM	#378
Angebee Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,258 Gallery: Angebee Stats: Size 18/12&10/6 5'3" WOE: Body for Life Start Date: LC 1/5/04...BFL 6/12/05	Yeah! I know it's a long road ahead but cherish these days! I really wish I could give you one in person!!! very jealous of Ali and Emily

06-16-2005, 09:16 AM	#379
gentylwind Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: south Posts: 7,238 Gallery: gentylwind Stats: 274/228.5/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2004	C'mon down ange...always room in my shabby little apartment and we'd have fun!

06-16-2005, 09:26 AM	#381
Mrs Sarah Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 9,303 Gallery: Mrs Sarah Stats: 282/272/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2006	So good to hear this!!

06-16-2005, 09:34 AM	#382
TxLady MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,376 Gallery: TxLady Stats: 177.2/175.8/130 WOE: Low Carb/Low Fat Start Date: 1 Nov 06	Hoping each day gets better and better. Hugs to you and Joseph.

06-16-2005, 09:39 AM	#383
DoingItMyWay MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,477 Gallery: DoingItMyWay Stats: 258/258/145 Start Date: Jan. 2005	That is so great to hear!

06-16-2005, 09:53 AM	#385
AliMay Highly Caffeinated Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: searching for my mind Posts: 23,078 Gallery: AliMay Stats: :( WOE: BFL	does cabbage patch and volunteers to be victim of a whoopie cushion prank

06-16-2005, 10:52 AM	#388
Mair Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4,861 Gallery: Mair	I am so happy he is having a great day! I pray it continues! Is the ex's girlfriend still being bad towards you? I hope you all are able to get through it all peaceful for your baby's sake!

06-16-2005, 11:25 AM	#390
mmmommmy Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: missouri Posts: 6,044 Gallery: mmmommmy Stats: 367/305/??? WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9.02.03	I am just tickled pink to hear how well Joseph is feeling! Miles just walked in and wondered why I was smiling so big, lol! I had told him about Joseph earlier today, and just told him that he is having a great day - Miles got a very large smile on his face and said that was wonderful news. Prayers are continuing.