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I finally got home from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. Three weeks is way too long, I was beginning to get very depressed and irritated, I couldn't hold down food, and developed a backache from lying in bed for so long.

I turned out I had developed a nasty infection, I don't think I have ever felt that bad before in my whole life. I finally convinced my doctors (a whole team) that I would recover much better in my own home.

The first thing I did when I got home was to take a nap without any interruption. Then I ate a huge meal, which was more than I had eaten the whole 3 weeks in the hospital. Its so good to be home.

The pain in pretty much gone now, I spent the weekend napping, watching tv, and urinating, and on Sunday I managed to take a shower all by myself.

I am still very weak, and am having some trouble with my appetite and holding down food, but I am getting better every day. I still have to go up to the clinic 3 times a week so they can cheek my bloods levels, I have to leave at 5:30 in the morning and don't get back until almost 2, so that takes up my whole day.

My goals for this week it to check my email, pay my bills, and try to put my home back in order, for some reason there seems to be "stuff" lying about all over the place, I am not sure what it is or where it came from.

Thank you all for your good wishes, your messages brought tears to my eyes.

I will be around to visit blogs and catch up with you all soon
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welcome back...you take care... BC  
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by BigChris (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 12, 2007 @ 12:37 PM




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Glad to hear you're home and feeling better!
Hugggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor
 
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by kktaylorcc (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 12, 2007 @ 12:46 PM




My prayers are sent out to you. Feel better.  
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by Cheyenne (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 12, 2007 @ 2:04 PM




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Glad that you r home
 
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by gjwlegs (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 12, 2007 @ 7:26 PM






Glad to hear that you are feeling better and I do think you'll probably do better at home than in the hospital. Take care of yourself. Good to have ya back!!
 
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by Miss Lou (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 13, 2007 @ 3:51 PM





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Sherry

 
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by Sherry'sCherries (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 13, 2007 @ 4:12 PM




Hi Gina. Glad to hear you're back home & on your way to recovery. You been though a lot, but during this you have had many cheering you on, thinking of you, & sending up many prayers.

Take care & come back when you feel better!
 
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by Secret - Victoria's First (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 13, 2007 @ 4:23 PM




So glad you were able to convince them to let you go home....sometimes the patient knows whats best for them, if only they would listen. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
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by Misty (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 13, 2007 @ 7:35 PM




I know it must be wonderful to be back home. Being able to sleep without getting interrupted was no doubt what you needed. I remember well what it's like staying in the hospital.

Clinic days don't sound like any fun either! Maybe you won't have to go so often in the near future.

I say, just relax and don't overdo it. The stuff laying around isn't going anywhere. You'll eventually get to it, or someone will.

We missed you!

 
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by Donna (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 13, 2007 @ 8:06 PM




So Glad to Hear your Back Home, Gina! I was starting to get Real Concerned Just take it Easy... get Strong & Well.  
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by Mouse (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 13, 2007 @ 11:09 PM




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by Mouse (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 13, 2007 @ 11:12 PM




Hello. Hope things are going WELL these days for ya'!

My best to you and yours,

TallPockets.
 
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by TallPockets For Prez 2008 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 14, 2007 @ 3:04 AM




Glad to hear you are home...yeap..much better place to be...more comfy.. Don't try to do to much...lil by lil ok...

Many prayers for your healing...
SammyJo
 
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by SammyJo (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 14, 2007 @ 3:05 PM




Glad you're feeling better. I'm thinking of you and sending good healing wishes and prayers!

Blessings, Lulublue

 
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by Lulublue (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 14, 2007 @ 3:13 PM




I am so sorry to be so late on this.

I am very happy that you found a match for the kidney!

I know things are tough right now.... but I am so pleased about what a great life lies before you...

Hang in there and heal well.

Lots of love to ya!
 
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by Randy (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 14, 2007 @ 3:14 PM




Gina:

Nothing like that home food after eating hospital food for so long.
 
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by Whit's Whittlings (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 14, 2007 @ 3:19 PM




Well I am sorry your feeling so bad latley but it is only temporary remember that.  
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by Angie (PM , CC ) on Saturday June 16, 2007 @ 8:26 AM




You are missed Gina! But do get better first and take care of you!
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by blumoon (PM , CC ) on Sunday June 17, 2007 @ 10:47 AM




I am SO glad to hear that you're doing well with the new kidney!!  
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by Bry_M (PM , CC ) on Sunday June 17, 2007 @ 12:26 PM




So glad you are coming along good, Gina..hope to hear from you when
you feel better..Hang in there.
 
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by Grandma Baba (PM , CC ) on Monday June 18, 2007 @ 6:57 PM




There's no place like home,For sure! Its so good to hear from you again,and know your on your way to recovering from your surgery!
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Love Ya,Dixie
 
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by dixie (PM , CC ) on Monday June 18, 2007 @ 7:33 PM




Glad to hear you are back home

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by Dragonflower (PM , CC ) on Monday June 18, 2007 @ 7:47 PM




Gina:

Don't push yourself. Take it easy during this period.
 
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by Whit's Whittlings (PM , CC ) on Monday June 18, 2007 @ 8:19 PM




Hi Gina,
It's so good to hear you're doing well in recovering. It takes a while, so please take care of yourself. Thanks for updating your blog and letting us know how you're doing, but please don't feel pressured to sit at the computer for hours. You just get well!!
 
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by Daisy (PM , CC ) on Monday June 18, 2007 @ 8:27 PM




Hi Gina, Hope your recovery is going good!


Love,Dixie
 
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by dixie (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 19, 2007 @ 2:37 PM






Sherry
 
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by Sherry'sCherries (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 20, 2007 @ 8:58 AM







God Bless you sweet Gina2....Pray each day you get stronger, and soon won't have to go for the blood tests. Know that gets old, and takes soooo long. Thinking of you...Love you, Heide
 
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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 20, 2007 @ 1:26 PM




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by katie (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 20, 2007 @ 1:40 PM






Where have I been???
You have a New Kidney!!

~~jeepers! Welcome back, and all the best.

I really need to stay in touch.

adam-i-am
 
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by adam-i-am (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 20, 2007 @ 6:29 PM




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Dear Gina! Hope that things are going well now that you are home safe and sound. May the healing now go all the faster!

Sincerely ~MacKenzie
 
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by Mackenzie90 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 21, 2007 @ 3:20 PM




Oh yeah!! I hope you are getting better and better!!
My prayers are with you!
 
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by Whispered Promise (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 21, 2007 @ 7:48 PM




Glad you are home and getting better,

Take it easy and get plenty of rest....

Blueeys
 
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by blueeys (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 21, 2007 @ 10:00 PM




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Happy Monday,and hope your healing is going good!
Dixie
 
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by dixie (PM , CC ) on Monday June 25, 2007 @ 12:41 PM




 
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by Dragonflower (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @ 1:47 PM




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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 26, 2007 @ 3:51 PM




Gina,

Is everything still all right with you? It's been awhile I'm kind of wondering about this.

Sherry
 
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by Sherry'sCherries (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 27, 2007 @ 6:23 PM




Rock that kidney! Hope you're feeling great soon - - thinking about you.  
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by The Valkyrie (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 27, 2007 @ 6:25 PM




Thinking positive thoughts and praying daily for you...

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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Sunday July 1, 2007 @ 12:46 PM




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by Quizette (PM , CC ) on Sunday July 1, 2007 @ 4:02 PM




Happy 4th Gina! Hope your healing is going good!
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Dixie
 
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by dixie (PM , CC ) on Tuesday July 3, 2007 @ 12:58 PM





 
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by Miss Lou (PM , CC ) on Tuesday July 3, 2007 @ 3:39 PM




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by Misty (PM , CC ) on Wednesday July 4, 2007 @ 3:14 AM




Hi Gina,
We used to have a little Joey with his legs all plastered up like this little one here.

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He wild and free up in the mountain now. We're hoping the same for you - that you'll be bouncing all about the stream strong and well again soon. Cheers mate...
 
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by Rosie (PM , CC ) on Wednesday July 4, 2007 @ 5:29 AM




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Sherry
 
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by Sherry'sCherries (PM , CC ) on Thursday July 5, 2007 @ 8:24 AM




Praying for you daily.

Love you,
Heide
 
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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Sunday July 8, 2007 @ 6:04 PM




Hope you can read this Gina! Been thinking about you alot.


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Love ya,
Heide
 
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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Wednesday July 11, 2007 @ 2:21 PM




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by Miss Lou (PM , CC ) on Wednesday July 11, 2007 @ 3:06 PM




Just checkin' in on ya! Hope your recovery is going well for you.  
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by HeatherScot (PM , CC ) on Thursday July 12, 2007 @ 7:38 PM




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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Saturday July 14, 2007 @ 2:16 PM





Just wanted to say hi,and let you know you are still in my prayers! Hope to see you back and all well soon!
Dixie
 
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by dixie (PM , CC ) on Saturday July 21, 2007 @ 7:32 PM




How are you doing these days? Just want to send you well wishes since you haven't been on in awhile.  
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by Pamela (PM , CC ) on Monday July 23, 2007 @ 5:02 PM




Gina:

Welcome back to Blogstream. We have all missed you. Apparently, that was quite a spell you had with pain. Now that you are back home, let us hope your strength returns and you will be back to your old self again.
 
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by Whit's Whittlings (PM , CC ) on Monday July 23, 2007 @ 5:15 PM






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by blumoon (PM , CC ) on Thursday July 26, 2007 @ 11:51 AM




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We played a little game at my place this weekend.
Bloggers were asked to pick three bloggers, say something nice about them and
CAST LOVE INTO THE STREAM !!!
This is what Captain Morgan said about you:

A Life Examined by Gina2 - You're aura is like a soft wind on the Stream, mysterious and magical and truly special. I consider myself REALLY fortunate to have you as a friend. Your visits to my blog always brings me a smile.

Now, if you have time, maybe, you would like to

CAST LOVE INTO THE STREAM TOO?

Tell an old friend how much their friendship has meant to you.
Tell a new friend how glad you are to have found them.
OR
Welcome A New Blogger To The Stream.

(You can pick more than three if you want to.)

Hugggggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor
 
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by kktaylorcc (PM , CC ) on Monday July 30, 2007 @ 2:02 PM




Hello. How goes it? Hope WELL!

My best,

TallPockets.
 
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by TallPockets For Prez 2008 (PM , CC ) on Friday August 3, 2007 @ 9:40 PM






 
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by Miss Lou (PM , CC ) on Sunday August 5, 2007 @ 5:37 PM




Love you....Love you......

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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Monday August 13, 2007 @ 2:26 PM





Dixie
 
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by dixie (PM , CC ) on Monday August 13, 2007 @ 5:53 PM




Hey BC, how have you been? I think I am finally really back this time.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 1:48 PM




HI Taylor, thank you for the flowers and well wishes, hopefully I will be able to blog more often now.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 1:49 PM




Cheyenne,
Thank you for your prayers, I will be over to visit you soon.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 1:50 PM




Hi Gloria, how have you been? Hopefully I will be able to blog regularly again now.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 1:52 PM




Hi Miss Lou,
Thank you for all your lovely messages. My recovery is going slowly but I am hoping to be able to get back to blogging.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 1:55 PM




Hi Sherry, thank you for your well wishes and for your concern. I haven't been in the mood to blog and haven't had much time between doctor visits and naps, and I don't really feel like myself, I feel as though my head is in a fog, maybe its all the medication I am taking.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:00 PM




Hi Secret,
Thank you for your prayers, I'll visit you soon, i have a lot of catching up to do.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:07 PM




Hi Misty, thank you for your thought and prayers. Its been a slow process, but I am finally starting to feel better.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:09 PM




Hi Donna, I am finally feeling better, its been 6 weeks since I've been in the hospital. I hope to be blogging regularly again.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:14 PM




Hi Mouse,
I appreciate your concern, and thank you for the flowers. I am finally starting to feel better and will be blogging more often now.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:16 PM




Hello TallPockets, thanks for stopping by and for your well wishes. Its been over two months since I have blogged, but hopefully that won't happen again.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:19 PM




Hi Sammmy Jo,
Thank you for your prayers.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:19 PM




Hi Lulublue,
I am finally starting to feel better, thank you for your blessings.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:21 PM




Hi Randy, I think I should be able to blog more often now, thanks for your well wishes.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:22 PM




Hi Dixie,
Thank you for all your lovely messages for not forgetting about me, even though I have been away for over 2 months. You are such a great friend.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:26 PM




Hi Angie, I hope you enjoyed your summer, I'll be over to visit you shortly.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:28 PM




Hi Heide,
Thank you for all your lovely comments, and for not forgetting about me even though I have been gone for over two months.
You are a great friend.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:30 PM




Hi Heather,
I think I am finally ready to blog again, I hope you enjoyed your summer.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:32 PM




Hi Blumoon, Its been over two months since I blogged but I am hoping that I am really back this time.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:36 PM




Hello Bry,
I had a rough time for awhile and haven't blogged in 2 months, but I hope things are finally settling down.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:37 PM




Hi Grandma,
I hope you are doing well. Its been a long, tough recovery, but hopefully I will be able to blog on a regular basis again.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:40 PM




Oh Gina! I am SO happy to see you back! Welcome back Girl!  
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by HeatherScot (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 2:51 PM




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It is so great to see you back !
You dont have to comment back to me,
I know you have alot of things to do.
I just wanted you to know I am so happy you are ok...
I was getting very worried!
Love,Dixie
 
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by dixie (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 3:18 PM




Hello Whit,
Thanks for visiting me, I have a lot of catching up to do.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 3:55 PM




Hi Dragonflower,
Thanks for the flowers, today I am responding to comments, I will be around to visit blogs soon.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 3:57 PM




Hi Daisy,
Time has gone by so fast, I haven't updated in over 2 months, right now I am responding to comments, I will be around to visit blogs soon.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 3:58 PM




Hello WP,

After 2 months of problems, I am finally back to blogging, I will be over to visit you soon.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 4:53 PM




Hi Blueeys,
Thanks for your well wishes, I am going to try to blog more often, now that I am feeling better.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 4:54 PM




Hi Pamela,
I am doing better, its been a slow process though.
I hope you enjoyed your summer.
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 4:59 PM




Thanks for stopping by Mackenzie, I haven't blogged in over two months but hopefully I am back now.  
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 5:00 PM




Dixie, I think I am ready for a nap. Since my husband has been out of work he has been doing the cooking so I don't have to worry about that.
I will visit you as soon as I can.
love, Gina
 
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by Gina2 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 5:02 PM




I M OK doll....BC  
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by BigChris (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 5:09 PM




OH Gina!
so glad to see you girl!!! Take your time, I am just so glad you are doing better!
 
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by Whispered Promise (PM , CC ) on Wednesday August 15, 2007 @ 11:45 PM




Oh Gina, you have NO idea the prayers, thots, and best wishes that have gone up for you during this ordeal...

Take care....Love ya, Heide
 
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by Heide (PM , CC ) on Thursday August 16, 2007 @ 10:51 AM


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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