tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post5995972229533444849..comments2024-03-23T17:29:56.224-05:00Comments on Stilton's Place: The Holly And The I.V.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-12978358505999004902021-12-20T08:33:26.071-06:002021-12-20T08:33:26.071-06:00We are praying for you entire family and hope you ...We are praying for you entire family and hope you all can find some peace at this Christmas time.Avonbikeriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517787681014310674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-66425824651694178312021-12-08T06:14:39.182-06:002021-12-08T06:14:39.182-06:00Glad to hear the latest update!
I must point ou...Glad to hear the latest update!<br /> <br />I must point out that I just now realized those "IV" tubes are not attached to Santa's arms but appear to be headed somewhere under the backside of his robe. I suppose he can be excused for that scowl on his face under the circumstances. "Oh, Oh, Oh! Merry Christmas!" indeed. Jerryskidsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-65063187957157147892021-12-08T03:28:49.644-06:002021-12-08T03:28:49.644-06:00Okay, totally off-topic, but what the heck. Don&#...Okay, totally off-topic, but what the heck. Don't know Greek (it's all Greek to me!), but I read that in naming the assorted variants of you-know-what, they skipped over a letter called Xi to go straight to Omicron -- presumably so as not to offend You-know-who. I think the naming authorities need to make amends by naming the next one the Pooh variant.<br /><br />And that's my 2-cents'(*) worth.<br /><br />-- * or agorot, or rupees, or yen, or shillings, or rials or....Maoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-10933639126995554532021-12-07T10:35:08.583-06:002021-12-07T10:35:08.583-06:00So very happy to see your post and even better to ...So very happy to see your post and even better to see the second post. Just like everyone else I was watching every day for an update. Praise be to God for any good news. We are all letting God and his Angels to keep watch over you and your family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-74825842916661746692021-12-07T04:15:44.380-06:002021-12-07T04:15:44.380-06:00Biden taken into care, Harris resigns, Pelosi has ...Biden taken into care, Harris resigns, Pelosi has heart attack. Trump asked to take over. Not true but it might cheer you to dream!<br /><br />Every blessing to the family jarlsbergBrie Camembertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-80635382964348766602021-12-06T23:16:50.499-06:002021-12-06T23:16:50.499-06:00@Readers- As usual I'm overwhelmed, entertaine...<b>@Readers- As usual I'm overwhelmed, entertained, and lifted up by all of your comments! We had a good visit to the doctor today and Kathy got the go-ahead for her next 3-day round of chemo starting Thursday. That should put her home a day or so before Daughter J's surgery, after which we'll collectively see in the holidays with blood transfusions, painkillers, and Youtube videos of Christmas decorations on TV. Which, no kidding, sounds pretty darn good to me.<br /><br />Below, I'll respond to a few of the comments here but please know that I read and appreciate ALL of them!</b><br /><br />@Mike aka Proof- Some how, some way, I've got to steal that "white cyst mass" punchline.<br /><br />@Jim Irre- Actually, what we are "really going through" is pretty much the way I've described it. It's a serious time, but not always a somber one.<br /><br />@Fred Ciampi- My niece just needed emergency surgery for a perforated bowel when her diverticulitis was aggravated by a Covid infection. I invite anyone who is so inclined to include her in prayers and positive thoughts!<br /><br />@Anonymous- I'm guilty of assuming that 2021 would HAVE to be better than 2020, and I've got my assed kicked for such a display of hubris. I'm not making any bets about 2022!<br /><br />@TVAG- You should never read too much into an extended period of non-communication. It doesn't necessarily mean things are awful - more likely it means that I'm pooped and there haven't been any meaningful new developments. Although I'll try to post at least once a week just to keep everyone in the loop!<br /><br />@White Squirrel- Wow! Considering those blockages, you're going to feel like Superman when the surgeons open things up again! It's good to live in a time when the doctors and technologies exist to fix hearts, and I'll look forward (as others here will) to getting a "thumbs up" from you here on the other side of your procedure. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />@M. Mitchell Marmel- Thanks for being the voice of experience!Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-80664456298849513202021-12-06T21:38:05.347-06:002021-12-06T21:38:05.347-06:00Been there, done that, Squirrel. Angioplasty and ...Been there, done that, Squirrel. Angioplasty and stents, in my case, but it's routine and as close to a piece of cake as any cardiac procedure can be nowadays. Hang in there! :D M. Mitchell Marmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713408277487830595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-88667288055336865552021-12-06T20:49:15.238-06:002021-12-06T20:49:15.238-06:00Prayers on behalf of you & your family Stilton...Prayers on behalf of you & your family Stilton!<br />CCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-23919859210164975782021-12-06T20:48:43.819-06:002021-12-06T20:48:43.819-06:00Still praying for the whole Jarlsburg family and y...Still praying for the whole Jarlsburg family and your individual and collective battle for food health.<br /><br />I had a heart cath today and discovered that I have three major blockages in the infamous "Widow Maker" aftery. One is 60-80% blocked and the other two are each 90% blocked. Cardioligist and heart surgeon said not at "emergency" level, but at the same time the ole heart could go bloooey (a prhase my wife's aunt always used) at any second. The say I will have bypass surgert before the end of the wook. What the Jarlsburg's are going through is an inspiriation to me. If you can handle what you are going through, between God and I we got this. No big deal.White Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331881646160685457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-20442373985850096522021-12-06T14:46:38.034-06:002021-12-06T14:46:38.034-06:00You silence since T-Day was becoming worrisome, bu...You silence since T-Day was becoming worrisome, but this report, on the whole, is well worth the wait.<br /><br />Yeah, you're juggling more balls than a talented octopus could (if that's not a vision more unsettling than encouraging).<br /><br />So, please keep 'a goin', as the poet said, despite the headlines, let this be the most meaningful Christmas for you and yours in many years.<br /><br />Our collective prayers and best wishes should make for a pile of gifts that would hide the tallest tree you ever had!<br /><br />Still here when you need all of us.<br /><br />TVAGTVAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279387104969812837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-49801884128213468212021-12-06T14:18:43.259-06:002021-12-06T14:18:43.259-06:00praying for you and Kathy, and your daughter.praying for you and Kathy, and your daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-43061347360964222792021-12-06T12:16:44.822-06:002021-12-06T12:16:44.822-06:00I was just thinking about you last night and wonde...I was just thinking about you last night and wondering what was going on with Kathy and Daughter J. So thanks for the update. And I'm grateful it was good news. Still praying for you all. Can't stop now. (;Shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-54158177554161314952021-12-06T10:40:11.809-06:002021-12-06T10:40:11.809-06:00The Holly And The I.V...
That evoked a laugh this...<i>The Holly And The I.V...</i><br /><br />That evoked a laugh this morning. Glad you're keeping some humor. Everyone needs it now.<br /><br />New prayers for a new week.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-83529902865430901662021-12-06T10:03:34.112-06:002021-12-06T10:03:34.112-06:00Blessings for all your efforts and ministrations p...Blessings for all your efforts and ministrations pointed and directed to the needs of you and your ladies. Do hope your Christmas season is peaceful and without crisis. Stay strong and eat 'lotsa' oatmeal. :} Ole Scrapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835493497351858004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-58743499123428945282021-12-06T10:02:23.895-06:002021-12-06T10:02:23.895-06:00Love you people! Prayers are lifted up! Love, Glen...Love you people! Prayers are lifted up! Love, Glen and Sioux.Sortahwittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09057789691899634457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-13437481630410888762021-12-06T09:12:32.774-06:002021-12-06T09:12:32.774-06:00Keep the faith Stilton. Merry Christmas and HAPPY ...Keep the faith Stilton. Merry Christmas and HAPPY NEW YEAR.TrickyRickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-48471661061437096922021-12-06T09:04:39.001-06:002021-12-06T09:04:39.001-06:00Thanks for the report Stilton. Praying the stem c...Thanks for the report Stilton. Praying the stem cells will do the job. Worked great for my daughter-in-law. You daughter is also in our prayers. May Christmas bring you good reports.VideomanSShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133124205746667016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-10820576156862907852021-12-06T07:57:28.556-06:002021-12-06T07:57:28.556-06:00I'm so glad to hear that your wife is feeling ...I'm so glad to hear that your wife is feeling well now. I think it's great that you have the job of taking care of your wife and your daughter, which is no small task, and yet still have a sense of humor and the ability to encourage them. It's the best Christmas gift you could possibly give. <br />Linda Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365310141371558877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-30828240732913573412021-12-06T07:43:49.607-06:002021-12-06T07:43:49.607-06:00Glad to hear the positive news for all.
Our thoug...Glad to hear the positive news for all.<br /><br />Our thoughts and prayers are with you. <br /><br />Bob & PamBob Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-82012595836533158892021-12-06T07:42:48.336-06:002021-12-06T07:42:48.336-06:00More Good News! Oncologist's job seems to be t...More Good News! Oncologist's job seems to be to make sure that the patient isn't allowed to feel too good too long, at least until it's over. Fortunately a gall bladder-ectomy isn't much more involved than an appendectomy these days. Watermelon-ectomy might be a bigger challenge, but at least no underlying hidden conditions to worry about. Decorations are overrated, enjoy them elsewhere and save your energy for the important stuff - like lifting a glass of spirits to keep your spirits high!Snarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786319318978744195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-20868162376454133802021-12-06T07:38:07.655-06:002021-12-06T07:38:07.655-06:00Glad to hear the good news about Kathy. Fingers c...Glad to hear the good news about Kathy. Fingers crossed for her!!Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845737264136605338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-31407967508985752052021-12-06T07:16:36.957-06:002021-12-06T07:16:36.957-06:00My hat, if I wore one, is off to you, Stilton. No...My hat, if I wore one, is off to you, Stilton. Not many people I know of (including me?) would stay as upbeat as you've been through your trials and tribulations. The Johnny Optimism piece was a hoot.<br /><br />Soeaking of Christmas, one thing I've noticed, besides the outrageous prices fir cut trees this year ($60 and up here), is radio stations are playing 'Baby its Cold Outside', which as we might recall was deemed problematic a year or so ago by the ascending, neo-Puritan orthodoxy. Fish Out of Waterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04729449106447506298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-45019121911201954352021-12-06T07:06:30.488-06:002021-12-06T07:06:30.488-06:00SO glad that Kathy is feeling better. Many are pra...SO glad that Kathy is feeling better. Many are praying for her, your daughter, and you. Deep breathing helps when things are all cockeyed--like now. Blessings for you and yours.Nancy Dickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255856591750865958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-18630796099792932312021-12-06T06:41:39.838-06:002021-12-06T06:41:39.838-06:00I hope Christmas an the New Year has far better ne...I hope Christmas an the New Year has far better news and events occurring for your family. Our year has likewise had some twists and turns.<br /><br />Remember when we thought 2020 was the bad year and 2021 would be a huge improvement. Not so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492406791849373430.post-67882719908223642972021-12-06T06:37:45.802-06:002021-12-06T06:37:45.802-06:00I understand completely what you're going thro...I understand completely what you're going through. We are fortunate in that we have so many kids and grand kids to rotate through while I had my little bout with a perforated bowel. Our prayers are a constant stream for your whole family. And you shall get through this. Amen. Fred Ciampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15088811777685044911noreply@blogger.com