Well Eileen looks like I missed something, you have my wish for as much joy as you can muster. l&P g

You've been on my mind, which is the main reason I dropped by. :-) Glad to know you're doing better.

How foolish to think sitting was rest;-)
It takes lying down to return the zest

I had to laugh at this. My doctor has chided me about my sitting up thinking I'm resting but there I am still typing away writing or something. "No, Nordette, no. Get horizontal." LOL. ~~Nordette

Early to bed, early to rise, makes a girl, wealthy and wise.

Ron

Hi Eileen, sorry to read about you having Lupus. And you are absolutely correct, autoimmune diseases get agravated when you wear yourself down. You must rest. Of course right now you can't do anything but rest, but in a few weeks when you feel strong again you need to make sure you don't stress yourself out by not getting enough sleep or anything else. Keep a diary of everything you do and eat, it will help you to find a trigger that causes the Lupus to flare up.

Get better soon.

~ Sara

I am so glad that you are feeling better. The pic and the poem are both great.

Oh Eileen what you've been through my friend...bless you as you continue to improve. This is a great piece, and the kitty photos are adorable!! Michelle

big hugs, my dear, and yes to your message

may 2006 bring you all you need
Gina

I am happy you are able to try
just do the best you can
pray you atre feeling better

William .....Love & Peace

Happy to have you back,
did not realize all of that,
My doc says my pain is from being too fat,
When it does this time dissipate,
More exercise I WILL GET,
Hoping to feel really great...

Rufuz sends licky kisses...Ed & Rufuz

Sorry to hear of your set back and prayers and rest do wonders you made a lot of sense of this poem thank you for sharing the poem and advice.
Joselyn

Love the photo!

Glad to hear you are feeling better. GeT LoTS of ResT!

So glad to hear that you are feeling better...this poem tells it all so well....take care and rest Eileen~

Carole...love and peace

i didn't know you had been ill - i'm pleased that you are on the mend. you did a great job with the subject matter! and i also love the picture.

Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom....coolcat pic...lol!!

Love Tinka

Eileen,

Sometimes there is no substitute for experience and I am so grateful that you are sharing yours with us - so perhaps you will help someone else avoid all that you've been through.

You know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I promise to take care of myself.

Peace,

~Rose~

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Burl Ives! Glad you are resting and feeling better. Den wouldn't be the same batch of kitties without you, EW! Take a nap and let the sun scratch your belly.

Sage

Eileen,

Thank you for the sage advice. :) Glad you're feeling better--you've been in my prayers. :)

Excellent write...now if I could get more sleep.........danged pinched nerve keeps me up and down all night.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Glad those cats aren't lounging on hot tin roofs! Neat write Sistah Girl. . .
blessin's
cynth'ya

Yeah!!!! You're better! I am so thankful. And to be able to put it into a clever poem, Eileen. Amazing. Sleep is so important. I have finally gotten over the guilt of sleeping so much (my illness is in the lupus family) But it has paid off. I haven't had a flare-up in almost two years.

Had no idea you were ill, Eileen, glad your back on feet.
Nice piece, pic. is great. Best regards, Safi

Good. You are back among us. Good, I say.

Welcome back Eileen. great pic n pen you've done.

Eileen~ I had NO idea that you were going through all of this..This sound so similiar tomy own including the heart attacks. I have had two..one at 42 and another at 45 and 6 stents later I also am still undergoing surgery for back problems with another this coming week. MY best wishes to you on a quick recovery and continuing better health...Please take care of yourself..and Sherry's advice sounds real good and was informative...Much love to you my friend...Robin

Hi Eileen, welcome back to the land of the living!
I recently read an article (much to my dismay I might add) that said we really do need 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night if we are going to live a healthy life. Our organs are on a time clock and they repair themselves during our sleep time. If we cheat on the hours we cheat on ourselves and our muscles and organs take the hit. Also, that article said that proper sleep can be a major player in maintaining proper body weight...lose weight if we are too heavy; gain if we are too thin. The other bit of "must do" information involved drinking enough water and keeping the body hydrated. Dehydration can cause the blood to thicken and thereby make the heart work harder trying to move the blood through our circulatory system. We lose water from our lungs with each breath we exhale, especially those of us who live in a dry climate, my physician said here in New Mexico the amount is about a half gallon a day lost through the lungs..YIKES!! Muscle cramps are often caused by dehydration as is cardio arrhythmia, wrinkling or sagging of the skin, headache, confusion or loss of memory, irritability, constipation (sorry, had to mention it) and other assorted physical problems we often pass off as part of the aging process. For all the ladies who have hot flashes, you are at as high of risk for dehydration as a 3rd degree burn victim. (scary thought, eh?) Most of our body is able to use recycled liquids, those being other things we drink besides water that are purified through our kidneys, but not so with the brain. The brain is suspended in about 8 pounds of water and accepts only water that has not been recycled and needs it to recirculate that water at least once every 24 hours if it is to perform correctly...how much you ask? around 8 pounds of water per day, that is about a half-gallon, two liters to the rest of the world...so drink fresh water everyone!!! Sooo with all this said, I am glad to hear that you have decided to take better care of yourself and stop thinking that you are invincible. None of us is going to live forever, that is a fact, but if we can live a healthy life until the end, it will be well worth the effort to get enough sleep and remain hydrated. A daily walk and a vitamin pill every day (taken with food, of course) couldn't hurt either! ;)
It is nice to have you back, Eileen and thank you for the update.
Take care,
Sherry

I'm happy you took our advice and the results are a healthier you. God bless.

Eileen,
I've been away for a few weeks but I was so glad to know your feeling better. I wish you all the health and happiness for the New Year and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Bless You, Always Your Friend, Paul

We will Eileen !
You just make sure you do too !
This is an uplifting and honest write, that shows our utter dependence on the Mercy and Compassion of God !
Peter

eileen,

you just take care of YOU, and we will do the rest! We will storm heaven with our prayers for you! take care, and hope you are on the mend soon!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :(