tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post5338739506841270445..comments2023-08-09T08:42:17.192-07:00Comments on A Walk in My Shoes: Remembering a Very Good Day & TryingDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081653211179263967noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-5835841540413705942007-01-02T21:18:00.000-08:002007-01-02T21:18:00.000-08:00This is such a wonderful and loving memory, and th...This is such a wonderful and loving memory, and the idea of growth is such a positive one right now. I am so sorry to hear that after progress Sunday came the trials of yesterday. While I can not even begin to understand or feel what you do surrounding this, I am sure that the frustation that you feel from the doctors not committing to anything definitive is maddening. But, that being said, they are indeed there to care for Mark and to be realistic. We all know that healing and miracles take place, and are taking place right now.<br /><br />It is our job to pray and sending the healing energy and their job to work the medical miracles.<br /><br />You continue to be in my heart and prayers sweet Darlene. Please take gentle care of yourself and rest as much as you possibly can.<br /><br />xoxoxoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-52670147031820042342007-01-02T20:01:00.000-08:002007-01-02T20:01:00.000-08:00Thinking of you and reading your blog. Praying for...Thinking of you and reading your blog. Praying for strngth and hope. Hang on.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-65587894252678392352007-01-02T19:36:00.000-08:002007-01-02T19:36:00.000-08:00It must be so hard Darlene to make sense of it all...It must be so hard Darlene to make sense of it all, to balance what each doctor says and wants to do against the training and specialties of the next, but what I also read is that there is a team of many who are looking after your son and YOU are the heart and soul of this team, the fuel that makes it all possible. But you aren't a superwoman and no one should ever expect that of another so do get your rest, some real peace and quiet at home. I certainly wish you lived closer so that I could bring by a meal or run some errands for you, anything to make this time a little bit easier on you. But you are getting through this. You may not see it but the voice in your posts is strong, grounded, and beautiful, and of course, so very human. I continue to keep you and Mark in my heart and prayers Darlene. You are both amazing.Alex Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109059018269508607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-37033398478959026662007-01-02T19:28:00.000-08:002007-01-02T19:28:00.000-08:00Darlene, you don't know me, but thanks to Liz Elay...Darlene, you don't know me, but thanks to Liz Elayne I've been reading your blog ever since Mark's accident and just want you to know that you and Mark are in my prayers every day.<br /><br />Think of the chorus of prayers and hope being sung in Mark's name every day!<br /><br />Sending love, faith and strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-36114183798677390032007-01-02T19:25:00.000-08:002007-01-02T19:25:00.000-08:00Praying for many things. It is so and can be so f...Praying for many things. It is so and can be so frustrating when Drs can not agree on treatment. It is okay to have anger and all the emotions which come with something like this. It is normal. THere will be 100 steps taken with 500 going backwards. I am praying for 500 forward and only 100 back. You are not alone. So many are here for you.<br /><br />Shelly<br />inspirationsfromtheheart.typepad.com/rainbowsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-71299549726646875752007-01-02T18:44:00.000-08:002007-01-02T18:44:00.000-08:00Hang in there....a fever means his poor fragile bo...Hang in there....a fever means his poor fragile body is working...it is fighting for everything it can right now.<br />Our prayers are with you and your family......bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-58083210404327525842007-01-02T18:20:00.000-08:002007-01-02T18:20:00.000-08:00Darlene, thanks for sharing your family gardening ...Darlene, thanks for sharing your family gardening team efforts. I'm glad you are finding comfort in those cherished memories. Like the seeds you planted then, there were times you questioned whether they would be tenacious enough to endure. No, I don't think your faith is wavering but as a mother, it is only natural to worry about the seed that grew from your very body, your dear precious son. <br /><br />Feel all of the prayers, love, and strength of your family, your friends, and all of your loved ones as well as the community that reads your blog. Let it nurture and heal you.<br /><br />Perhaps you could request to the director of the hospital that you and your husband attend a joint meeting with all of the specialists so they agreement can be obtained on the best course of action. It seems there should be a "general contractor" sort of doctor who directs and decides. I can't imagine your frustration at the direct conflict of opinions that are being offered. Perhaps you could merely share this particular blog entry with the chief of staff or someone in authority who can facilitate collaboration among the medical experts. <br /><br />God be with you and particularly with your son.<br /><br />Ciao,<br />DeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-5204919216147858632007-01-02T18:14:00.000-08:002007-01-02T18:14:00.000-08:00I don't know you; I just happened upon your blog a...I don't know you; I just happened upon your blog and could not pass through here without letting you know that I am so sad to read the story of the hurt that has happened to your family. I am going to hold the hands of my family tonight and we will pray together for the complete healing of your son. May GOD, in his goodness and mercy, bless you and keep you.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547842898758043296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-59027719400998770542007-01-02T18:04:00.000-08:002007-01-02T18:04:00.000-08:00Beautiful darlene......for you this new year I pra...Beautiful darlene......for you this new year I pray that it is a year of healing, strength and inspiration. I pray that when the last day of the year comes, it will be a million miles from where this year began with Mark strong, healthy and happier than ever before.<br /><br />I spent New Years at a powerful event called the Woodford Folk Festival. During the festival I thought of Mark and sent your family the positivity and healing energy I was surrounded by. Your family were in our thoughts.<br /><br />I love the piccy by the way! My Mum had the same hairdo! <br /><br />Big hugs,<br />Angeswirlyangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209028643505122290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-88951256203469828892007-01-02T17:59:00.000-08:002007-01-02T17:59:00.000-08:00The garden story is beautiful and vivid - I feel l...The garden story is beautiful and vivid - I feel like I was right there with ya'll that summer!<br /><br />Reaching out to hold your hand (and Mark's too) from here in Charlotte,<br /><br />KarenKaren Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540548158220943992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-38066288130751393802007-01-02T17:41:00.000-08:002007-01-02T17:41:00.000-08:00Oh ((Darlene)),
The doctors with their differing...Oh ((Darlene)), <br /><br />The doctors with their differing agendas can be maddening.<br /><br />I am sorry that Mark is hurting so much and that you are too. <br /><br />As you lean over your son, tending to him and loving him, know that you too are tended to and loved by an authority much higher than the most esteemed medical establishments. <br /><br />Holding you in prayer and light and love.Michelle O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221354521123541601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-46074562712858571182007-01-02T17:35:00.000-08:002007-01-02T17:35:00.000-08:00Praying with you tonight, Darlene, and with all yo...Praying with you tonight, Darlene, and with all your friends and family.uPatry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-65896732455915950792007-01-02T16:27:00.000-08:002007-01-02T16:27:00.000-08:00Still with you.
Trying hard to check each day. I ...Still with you.<br />Trying hard to check each day. I do keep praying and hoping Mark can keep up his fight!<br />And you too. You need to be as healthy as possible. It is hard being a mom. But under your circumstances with your Lupus and your son the way he is...it must be the hardest thing in the world to go through. <br />I hope 2007 brings you all healing. <br />May God see you through this. We are all still pulling for you too.<br />xoGillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845512494417503198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-58127208316894694882007-01-02T15:57:00.000-08:002007-01-02T15:57:00.000-08:00Many more prayers will come your way from over her...Many more prayers will come your way from over here tonight. It is so frustrating- 2 steps forward, one step back. I will also pray for those Dr's to be strong and cohesive and do what is the absolute best for Mark. I will also pray for that one Dr. to grow some compassion and understanding toward a mother's fear and accept a hug without feeling like she is sending some sort of a message. Sometimes a hug is just a hug-of relief or thankfulness or some sort of action to make ourselves feel better. I have a photo of me practically attacking my daughter's surgeon after her open heart surgery and even though you can see he was not too comfortable with it all, he hugged me back and let me have my moment. Here is a big hug from Portland for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-1951169036729332882007-01-02T15:20:00.000-08:002007-01-02T15:20:00.000-08:00You have been through an unbelievable amount of st...You have been through an unbelievable amount of stress! And yet you keep on keeping on because your Mark is still keeping on! <br /><br />And we all keep on thinking of you and your family - sending those positive thoughts to you!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191587599115454722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-49896843673003081192007-01-02T14:34:00.000-08:002007-01-02T14:34:00.000-08:00Take care of yourself. Mark needs you healthy, too...Take care of yourself. Mark needs you healthy, too. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your memories about the garden-growing. Hold on to that and stay strong. <br /><br />Sorry about the ups and downs. Reminds me of when my oldest was born-she stayed in the hospital for nine straight weeks healing from her surgery from congential diaphagmatic hernia. (http://literallyblindsided.blogspot.com/2006/11/lil-miracle.html ) So many tubes. So many ups and downs. <br /><br />Hopefully soon, there will be more ups than downs. <br /><br />Still praying for your health and your son. Take care.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-84746285322058768892007-01-02T13:29:00.000-08:002007-01-02T13:29:00.000-08:00It makes me mad when bodies are treated as parts i...It makes me mad when bodies are treated as parts instead of a whole - though i suppose in the doctors' defense this is an extreme situation.<br /><br />All you can ask of yourdelf is not to waiver in your beliefs, think of all your beautiful memories and how many more you are all going to make together :-)<br /><br />Be gentle with yourself and remember how much you are loved.<br /><br />love bb x x x x xclaireylovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691439928758477628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-55774769068984314162007-01-02T13:22:00.000-08:002007-01-02T13:22:00.000-08:00I loved the story you shared of the time you spent...I loved the story you shared of the time you spent with your kids creating a garden. Am sure they both look back at that time with happiness and love.<br /><br />And that photo is so beautiful Darlene. You can see the loveand affection between all of you.<br /><br />I hope you are taking time to care for yourself during this stressful time. Was concerned to hear you have had a lupus flare up.<br /><br />It must be very difficult to hear conflicting views of the doctors. Am sure he is getting the best help possible. And the steps continue. I still think it is amazing that Mark has come so far after such a serious accident. He obviously has some big things to do here on earth.<br /><br />As you do.<br /><br />You are much loved Darlene and I am sitting here at my work pc with brilliant sunshine on my face. Looking forward to hearing of the day when Mark takes his first steps out into your sunshine.<br /><br />Dotee xoxoDothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17408844662031621627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-89776337649739057792007-01-02T13:05:00.000-08:002007-01-02T13:05:00.000-08:00Sending good thoughts across the world to you - ma...Sending good thoughts across the world to you - make sure you take care of yourself.Nic Bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280082233030785244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-74033094104732356732007-01-02T12:55:00.000-08:002007-01-02T12:55:00.000-08:00Just trust in the Lord that he has given Mark the ...Just trust in the Lord that he has given Mark the best doctors that are available. It sounds like he is in very capable hands.<br /><br />I hope and pray for your strength and wellness also. You and Mark are always in our prayers. <br /><br />**Our Heavenly Father, please hear Darlene's prayers and the prayers of many, lay your hands upon Mark Lord, so he may be healed by Your hand. Give this family peace and comfort Father, and let your grace and mercy show. In Christ name we all pray. Amen***Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-21384007500385367462007-01-02T12:54:00.001-08:002007-01-02T12:54:00.001-08:00Oh, Honey. Mark's body did something is was not in...Oh, Honey. Mark's body did something is was not intended to do. It will take while. Keep up those good thoughts. It's purely selfish on my part because that way we can see more pictures of your family and hear your great memories.AMYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619232169486693856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-1643847244885940712007-01-02T12:54:00.000-08:002007-01-02T12:54:00.000-08:00I'm thinking of you so often, Darlene. And I wish ...I'm thinking of you so often, Darlene. And I wish things were easier for you.. I wish you all the strength in the world, and I'm sending you and Mark healing vibes.. even more of them, continually. Hang in there and take good care of yourself!<br /><br />Love and thoughts,<br />luzieluziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022932534962118811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-25333135847085719542007-01-02T12:51:00.000-08:002007-01-02T12:51:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.AMYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619232169486693856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-1664163378030472382007-01-02T12:39:00.000-08:002007-01-02T12:39:00.000-08:00This is such a sweet picture. It reminds me of my...This is such a sweet picture. It reminds me of my own gardening memories while growing up (my brother and I are two years apart also).<br /><br />I'm sorry things are so confusing among the doctors; each is trying to from their own viewpoint and when they don't agree, the most critical area must win out (however it is they decide that).<br /><br />Sending love and continued prayers to you and your family. Miracles happen every day--keep looking for them!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271616371758781735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-84853415382498164802007-01-02T12:35:00.000-08:002007-01-02T12:35:00.000-08:00There's so much confusion at this stage, too much ...There's so much confusion at this stage, too much coming at you all at once. It's very difficult to sort out what the doctors are saying and what the next step might be. It's okay to ask the same question over and over and to expect to hear the same answers again and again. You will begin to find a rythym in Mark's care that will make things easier. I found the nurses were a great source of information and comfort. I think of you throughout the day and send hugs to you.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111665177473414894noreply@blogger.com