Surgery--Again

How you doin', Boida? Thinking of you ...

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Checking in, looking for Roberta ...

reaching out

(trying not to break into a dance routine - all the hands up and out are doin' it to me)

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Thank you all for your words of encouragement and support.

osso, Yes, I greatly appreciated the phone call. For a large public hospital, this place is winning prizes for patient care. Last week, I got two calls from the recovery room nurse. I returned her call, but she never got the message. Today I got a letter from her asking me how I'm doing. Thud. Astonishing, huh?

I'm trying to pull myself together. Trying with little success to focus on my work and get it done. I will be late--something that rarely happens with me. Phooey.

A word about smoking. I've smoked for 48 years. I've stopped a few times. I can get past the physical addiction. I can't get past the emotional connection and the sense of identity.

I know I have to stop. I plan to stop. I'm ornery. I don't respond well to pushes, nudges, and well-meaning suggestions. I dig in my heels even when I know I'm wrong. I'm asking that the subject be dropped. Honest. I know what I have to do and that I must do it. I'm investigating programs.

I've said it before, but I'll say it again. I'm grateful to each and every one of your for your words of support. They help. I'm grateful for the kindness.

You guys are da best.

Thanks.

PS: Diane is referring to a phone call we had last night. She made me laugh so hard I almost fell off my chair. Takes a meshugina to know a meshugina.

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Do you have any dates yet, Roberta?

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A couple of weeks ago, I had a really bad attack of allergies. I was running a low grade fever. Just generally icky. Course I was still working...
Well, My boss/boyfriend started the whole "Call the doctor, make an appointment. Here do you want to use my phone" thing.

After all these years, you would think he'd remember that telling me what to do, only makes me not want to do it. I know he's really saying that he cares, but it's hard to hear past the bossiness that gets my dander up.

Yeah, I never called the Doc.

So I get what you are saying. Nuff said.

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littlek wrote:

Do you have any dates yet, Roberta?

CT scan is scheduled for Monday. I'll get the overall plan of action on Wednesday. I assume that I'll also meet with the finance people on Wed.

Trying not to have a panic attack as I write.

Sigh.

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caribou wrote:

A couple of weeks ago, I had a really bad attack of allergies. I was running a low grade fever. Just generally icky. Course I was still working...
Well, My boss/boyfriend started the whole "Call the doctor, make an appointment. Here do you want to use my phone" thing.

After all these years, you would think he'd remember that telling me what to do, only makes me not want to do it. I know he's really saying that he cares, but it's hard to hear past the bossiness that gets my dander up.

Yeah, I never called the Doc.

So I get what you are saying. Nuff said.

Thanks for understanding.

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Sighing with you.

Do you watch Project Runway?
I don't have cable but I watch it on youtube.
(I'm waiting for it to buffer right now)

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Roberta wrote:

littlek wrote:
Do you have any dates yet, Roberta?

CT scan is scheduled for Monday. I'll get the overall plan of action on Wednesday. I assume that I'll also meet with the finance people on Wed.

Trying not to have a panic attack as I write.

Sigh.

Yikes, sorry! Breath................

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Calamity (she of that weird sourpuss face) Jane, suggested everyone chipping in by sending $10.00. That's a great idea.

If CJane doesn't get many responses, what about as many of us as possible writing to Oprah with Roberta's story, explaining that all of us have met online and have become dear friends? Roberta's is a very unique story that someone as inundated as Oprah and her producers might actually take seriously. They are always looking for unique stories and a group who all met online would be a moving and unusual story for her show.

If we could each write a short summary of our community on a2k and how strong friendships have grown, along with Roberta's story, it just might work.

Our emails would have to be synchronized to arrive at the same time, or all sent (forwarded) by one person.

I'm not a good organizer, but here is an idea of how to start:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Oprah!-How-to-Appear-on-The-Oprah-Winfrey-Show&id=4789

Here is an excerpt from the article:

Quote:

Don't send your pitch to Oprah Winfrey. Watch the credits to get the names of producers who work on the show. If you have a media kit, send it to the appropriate producer. Tell them why you think your story is right for the show, and how you see your story fitting into the format of the show. Include a copy of your book, a product sample, a short video, or other items that help make your case. You can get the current mailing address at the Oprah web site: http://www.Oprah.com/.

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Roberta wrote:

...I'm ornery. I don't respond well to pushes, nudges, and well-meaning suggestions. I dig in my heels even when I know I'm wrong. I'm asking that the subject be dropped. Honest....

Geez, are we related?!

'Nuf said.

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Caribou, Yup, I'm watching Project Runway. So far, I ain't impressed. But the person who got voted out this week deserved to go.

Diane, I would have no objection to Oprah Winfrey giving me some money. But I gotta tell ya that a bunch of letters from a bunch of people doesn't seem like the way to go. One letter from an online community with many signatures seems like a more effective approach. Maybe different people could write bits of it. Excerpts in that respect. However, I have no idea what the producers would be looking for. Hey, Oprah. Gimme some money!

Eva, I always had a feeling that in some ways we are boids of a feather.

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Diane wrote:

Calamity (she of that weird sourpuss face) Jane, suggested everyone chipping in by sending $10.00. That's a great idea.

If CJane doesn't get many responses, what about as many of us as possible writing to Oprah with Roberta's story, explaining that all of us have met online and have become dear friends? Roberta's is a very unique story that someone as inundated as Oprah and her producers might actually take seriously. They are always looking for unique stories and a group who all met online would be a moving and unusual story for her show.

If we could each write a short summary of our community on a2k and how strong friendships have grown, along with Roberta's story, it just might work.

Our emails would have to be synchronized to arrive at the same time, or all sent (forwarded) by one person.

I'm not a good organizer, but here is an idea of how to start:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Oprah!-How-to-Appear-on-The-Oprah-Winfrey-Show&id=4789

Here is an excerpt from the article:

Quote:
Don’t send your pitch to Oprah Winfrey. Watch the credits to get the names of producers who work on the show. If you have a media kit, send it to the appropriate producer. Tell them why you think your story is right for the show, and how you see your story fitting into the format of the show. Include a copy of your book, a product sample, a short video, or other items that help make your case. You can get the current mailing address at the Oprah web site: http://www.Oprah.com/.

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I'm in for both ideas.

Point me, and I'll go off.

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I'd like to help.

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My thoughts and prayers, Roberta.

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Why not generalize it a bit more and make the letter to Oprah about A2K in general and describe the mojo and good vibe process we've gone through with many of our friends here and the many face-to-face gathers we've had all over the globe. We can highlight Roberta as the latest example of our mojo power in action and give some of her history and background and mention that she does book editing. Oprah loves books. We can mention that Roberta is keeping her mind off things by digging deep into the dungeons of illiterate authors with the end result looking like they are geniuses thanks to her dedication and caring for the written word. We can round it off with a summary of her insurance coverage and financial situation and talk about how the community here is pooling money together to help relieve some of her stress so she can use all her strength to fight the bigger battle. We might finish it with some examples of the gems from Noddy's treasure chest of life's wisdom. Oprah loves those kinds of gems.

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Wow, very interesting ideas, folks!

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Well, one way of helping Roberta would be that she opens a paypal account (if she doesn't have one already) with a designated email that can be
put up here, and whoever wants to help Roberta, can do so in a discrete
way.

At this point, I think anything would help Roberta to at least get some
financial relief that is so very much needed when one considers the
cost of her upcoming operation.

So, Roberta would you please open an paypal account with a designated
email address that you can post here?

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Great idea, CJ. Roberta, you're sounding stronger and more positive - good! You're not alone, as you see - glad Di made you laugh your head off - she's great.

Hugs and smooches to you.

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Pausing and reflecting on the idea of people here sending me money. My first reaction was sure. Now I'm not so sure. This makes me uncomfortable. Forcing myself to put desperation aside and view the reality of it. Not comfortable. I need to think about this some more.

Oprah, on the other hand, no problem.

Playing catch up with my work.

I'm so tired that even I--a person who makes a living (almost) with words--can't find the right one to convey the extent of the fatigue. I'll work on it.

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