Call from a dear old friend today | Filed under General
Today, I was very pleasantly surprised to receive a call from the creator of this blog, Vickie . Her & I met on yahoo chat in 1999. We quickly became very special friends. We both have had some extraordinary challenges with our health. I have Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Vickie has been a true inspiration for me. She gave me good heartfelt advice & encouragement at a time when I truly needed it. Back in ‘99, I was laid off my job of 19 years at Hewlett-Packard. This was the point at which I had to face my disability & apply for SSDI. Fortunately I was awarded my benefit with no delay! In addition to the dystrophy, I have a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot. I have now had 3 surgeries to repair my heart, the most recent being a pulmonary valve replacement September of last year. I look forward to sharing here. Even when I’m feeling down about my health, I need only look to friends & family for encouragement. Vickie, your timing today was perfect. SO happy to be back in touch!
George
December 29th, 2006 at 1:35 am
George, It has always been my pleasure to have played a small part in your life at one of your more difficult times. I believe people come into our life for a reason and I came into your life at that time to help inspire and motivate you making your transition easier. Today when you shared just how much it meant when I called that difficult day warmed my heart just as reading this surprise post from you did. Just ask my friend Karen if I was not surprised—-she can tell you of the tears of happiness I had when I read it to her.
Well here you see what happens when you reach out and touch that old friend you might have thought off but just not taken the time to. I’ll be staying in touch with George and his family and I encourage you to reach out and touch someone.
December 29th, 2006 at 7:38 am
Belated Christmas wishes to George and Vickie and here is hoping that both of your New Years are extra special.
George, we have all learned just how special Vickie is and it is wonderful to meet one of her friends. I hope we will be hearing more from BOTH of you. (hint, hint)
Hugsssss to you both!
December 29th, 2006 at 11:06 pm
It’s wonderful that you two got in touch again. Vickie speaks highly of you, George and her word is golden with me. I wish both of you strength, blessings, happiness, and love in your lives; Happy New Year! Sending loads of HUUUGS and lots of love your way.
December 29th, 2006 at 11:07 pm
P.S. Vickie…. you’re right about the blue floral design. *snortle* Now I want to know when you’re getting a baseball theme… yes, you know what I mean…
December 30th, 2006 at 6:24 pm
You sure came into my life, Ms. Vickie, at the right moment in time. I’ll always be indebted to you.
I hope the New Year will bring you many blessings.
December 31st, 2006 at 7:48 am
thank you for your prayers and kind words, vickie. we appreciate it very much. take care of you, and happy 2007. poet.
January 2nd, 2007 at 2:29 pm
I love the new look of your web page! You have been in my thoughts and prayers often. I have missed you. It was great to read your beautiful heart. I just had an overdue stress test also. (With the radiation dye and scan before and after pictures) I too have a beautiful heart! What a relief. Sending you huge hugs and lotsa love!
Have a wonderful day!
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the Cool Raggedy one
January 2nd, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Is George a “boyfriend”? MMMMMMMmmmmm Miss Vickie!!!!