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To: lysie; bevlar; dittomom; All
Gad, those flies sound horrible! How long are they around? Thru the spring, or all summer?

Yesterday my eye doctor took care of a small cyst on the edge of my lower left eyelid...it was bothering the cornea of the eye...he was very careful and exact with the sharp instrument he was using, thank goodness. Then I had to use warm compresses on it during the rest of the day..

Looks fine this a.m.

Despite that, a friend and I delivered some Easter lilies to some shut-ins from church...there are a few more visits to make today...

bev and dittomom, I'm wondering how you ((((2)))) are doing??

11 posted on 04/19/2006 4:58:02 AM PDT by Molly Pitcher (We are Americans...the sons and daughters of liberty...*.from FReeper the Real fifi*))
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To: Molly Pitcher
Well, you kept that eye problem a secret. I'm happy you are doing well.

The flies usually don't arrive until mid to late May. They hang around for about a month. This year I have no idea because of the warm winter.

Thanks for subbing for the Chairman.

19 posted on 04/19/2006 5:11:06 AM PDT by lysie
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To: Molly Pitcher; lysie; All
Miss Lily survived the pneumonia but is determined to go home to the Lord. She is refusing to take liquids and is so dehydrated. I know that dehydration can cause pain so I am going to try to get her to drink her favorite drink ....bourbon and coke. I promised her I wouldn't put her in the hospital or artificially extend her life, but I want her to be comfortable.

I selfishly want her to stay in my life, but...my decision to let her go is easy when I put myself in her place.

Comfort measures only now. Bless you all for your prayers - we can feel them. Love, Bev

26 posted on 04/19/2006 6:20:22 AM PDT by bevlar (Forgive your enemies....it messes up their heads!)
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To: Molly Pitcher

Hi, Molly! Your one-eyed friend is checkin' in! Had a check up with the eye doc late this afternoon and he says the retina is "A-ttached" and the scarring is gone. After the surgery on Fri he told me to keep my head parallel to the floor for 7 hours/day to let gravity keep the oil on the retina as much as possible. So that and the discomfort kept me from using the computer. ANYWAY, now I only have to keep my head down for an hour/day and I don't have to go back to see him for 3 weeks. Gotta take it easy, of course, but I am on the mend - again.

Sorry about that cyst - so you were doing warm compresses and I've been doing cold ones. Geesh! If it ain't one thing it's another. Glad to know things are looking fine for you now. Take care!


85 posted on 04/19/2006 9:04:12 PM PDT by dittomom (Moderation: Great for my diet, bad for my politics)
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