Friday, January 13, 2012

Quick update - Happy Birthday to Me :)

Just a quick update - thank you all for your caring and concern!  I was discharged from Kaiser Hospital Wednesday morning, and I'm recuperating at my son and daughter-in-law's house, here in San Diego.  I couldn't have better care, and each day is a bit better than the last.  Still somewhat difficult doing normal things, but that will all come soon, I'm sure. 

Also, today is my 67th birthday!  Sure glad I've made it this far, and I can honestly say I'm healthier today than I was last week.   I'm happy to have this episode in my rear view mirror, and now it's all forward to smoother sailing.

As a side note to my hospital stay, I was so fortunate to have for one day as a room-mate a woman I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking to.  Her name is Dawn, and at 73 years old, is married to Paul who will be 90 this year, and they have been volunteers at Yosemite National Park for more than 19 years.  They are entering their 20th year of service and were recently honored by the park for their work.  He does the camp hosting duties and she does other volunteer work.  And get this:  they don't have an RV.  They TENT CAMP!  It was a chance meeting, and when we left, I felt like I had a new, good friend.  I'll be curious if any of you know Dawn and Paul.

Katie is doing great, happy to have me home, and won't leave my side. 

I probably won't blog for another few days, but wanted to let you know things are moving forward, and getting better.

From Me and Katie, have a great Friday, everyone!  :)

46 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! Not a fun way to spend it, but you are with family and that is good. Wishing for a good recovery for you.

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  2. Happy Birthday. This is a special one considering your illness!

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  3. Happy Birthday!! Sounds like the best present ever is getting better and feeling better!! :-)

    You do meet the most interesting people in the most interesting places. What a neat lady to share a room with!

    Take care of yourself and go slowly!!

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  4. Happy Birthday, Glad your on the mend and with your family. Interesting story about your room-mate.

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  5. Happy Birthday, so glad you are on your way down the road to recovery and fulltiming again. We were worried about you, Glad to see you two are with family and safe.Be safe out there. Sam & Donna..

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  6. Happy birthday! So glad to hear from you, was wondering how you were/are doing. Take care of yourself!

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  7. Happy birthday and glad you're on the mend! Hopefully, you'll be up and out of there soon.

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  8. Happy Birthday. Glad to see you're on the mend. I believe part of the reason you bounced back so quickly is your bright and positive attitude about life, in general which all of your readers get to enjoy. I knew Katie would be glad to see you. Don't do too much--get yourself all better before going back off on your own. Thanks for the update.

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  9. I was starting to worry about you, but I am learning better. You sound great. Happy bday!! I have one in a few weeks but I think I will just skip it. Glad you are back.

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  10. Happy Birthday!! Glad to hear you're on the upswing now. I honestly can't imagine tent camping at 73 & 90...or 60 for that matter. I like a real bed and a few amenities at least.

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  11. Happy birthday to you and Katie. I think you were sent that visit with Dawn and Paul as a sign that you have many happy years of RVing in front of you. You are my mentor, Barb. Perhaps one day we will meet.
    Big hugs to Katie-dog too!
    --Jool

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  12. Happy Birthday! And happy to hear you are on the mend! WOW, 73 & 90 -- that is great, but there is NO WAY I would be tent camping -- love my bed & bathroom & TV and...

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  13. So glad to hear you are getting better every day. Happy Birthday as you prove once again the advantages of a GREAT outlook on living!

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  14. Happy Birthday to you, may your year be happy and healthy.

    Mike and Dee
    gonerving.blogspot.com

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  15. Happy Birthday, and glad you are doing ok. Thanks for letting us know you don''t expect to post for awhile. Oftherwise we might worry about you. Hope you keep reading though.

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  16. Happy birthday!! Glad that you are out of the hospital and recuperating nicely! :) Hope you feel all better very soon! :)

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  17. Happy Happy Birthday. So glad you're at home. Not as glad as Katie though. We'll look for updates when you feel up to posting again. Dawn and Paul sound like an amazing couple. I can't imagine tent camping anymore.

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  18. So glad things are looking up for you and you are doing well.

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  19. Happy Birthday to you, Barbara. Good to hear that you're in good hands, and doing well. You take it easy on yourself now, and get to feeling better. Don't worry about the blog, just give us some quick updates when you feel like it. Give Katie a nice warm pat for us.

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  20. So glad to hear you are out of the hospital and on the road to recovery. I bet Katie was so glad to see you. Take care and have a WONDERFUL birthday.

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  21. Glad you are feeling better, Happy Birthday.

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  22. Happy Birthday....so happy to hear you are out of the hospital and on the mend...what a neat room mate to have...bless her heart and her hubby's too...imagine tenting at that age..

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  23. Happy Birthday! So glad to hear that you are doing better daily! Dawn and Paul make me feel like a whimp...lol...a wonderful story!

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  24. Nice to be able to spend your Birthday with family, even though it was not the best of circumstances. I was so glad to see your blog today. Have been wondering how things were gong.

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  25. My wife & I are both relieved and pleased, that you're doing well.
    Ed

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  26. So glad to see your post today.

    Happy Birthday. It's nice to be with family. Say hi to Katie for me and Angel. Take your time and get well.

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  27. Barbara, So glad to get an update and such a good one. You tell that son and DIL that your Blogger friends said to spoil you rotten !!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

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  28. Happy Birthday!
    So happy to hear you are doing much better. My goodness look at all your followers here to wish you the best. How could you not get better. Just take is easy and enjoy the care.

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  29. Isn't it nice to get all these well wishes, we can surely see how everyone enjoys your blog. I don't know you personally, but am so happy I found your blog I look forward to see what you are doing and hope you had a great BD. and have a speedy recovery. Attitude is everything

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  30. Happy Birthday. So glad that you feel well enough to update the blog. Take care of yourself.

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  31. Happy Birthday Barbara! So great that you are with family during this time.

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  32. Happy Belated Birthday! I'm so glad you are on the mend now & already feeling better. How amazing that you've met such an interesting couple! And they tent camp - wow.

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  33. Happy birthday! Sorry I missed it but am glad you are recovering and happy. Dawn and Paul are my new heroes! :) Again, happy birthday. Looking forward to your adventures this year (sans hospitals). ;)

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  34. Happy Birthday! I wish you a speedy recovery. But now that you are again with some of your family, take this time to relax and let your loved ones take care of you. Keep us informed as you feel better. Give Katie a hug from us.
    Best wishes to you.

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  35. Glad to hear you're on the mend. Happy Belated Birthday.

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  36. Glad you're feeling better -- and happy birthday! I'll be celebrating my 40th tomorrow.

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  37. Happy belated birthday and get well soon!! We miss your and Katie's adventures...

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  38. Happy belated birthday! Blog when you can, we will be here when you come back!

    Cheers!

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  39. happy 67th birthday! Glad to see you getting well.

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  40. Glad to hear you're much better and I bet Katie is too!
    Hope you're back on the road real soon.
    Susan.

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  41. Late Happy Birthday! So glad ur out and on the mend. Take time to fully recover before u start enjoying those wonderful adventures again. Hugs to u and Katie. God bless.

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  42. wow just happened to come across you, am living in Montana, but go back and forth to Santee as my mom lives right across the street from santee lakes.....kaiser hospital is very familiar to me, good care there.....wil follow you and your dog on your travels in the warm places as it's sure wintertime here in Montana!

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  43. Cool meeting with this durable woman! And her husband! Good grief, I'm not at all sure I could tent camp for 20 minutes.

    Glad to hear you're revving up and feeling better.

    Roxanne
    The Good Luck Duck

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  44. A belated but heartfelt Happy Birthday! I honked a get well chorus as I drove by Quartzsite. Today is the first time I have had a chance to catch up on reading the blogs I follow and I was so surprised to hear of your illness. Glad everything is getting better and yes, we will definitely meet up some day.

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