Those of you who subscribe to EWA may wonder at its absence. There’ s a reason: I fell and broke my right leg in two places, experienced the over–crowded health care facilities for 5 days and then (proud owner of two bulky, heavy fiberglass splints) moved into my assisted care unit in a 45 member AC community. Here I`ve been recovering and learning the difference between nursing and AC perspectives. My fractures have healed. Now I must see if I can learn to walk again. This is going to take all of my energy and thought. I cannot promise when or if I will be able to focus on composing EWA ideas, but will if I can.
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As a retired nurse myself, I personally know from my 6 week stay in rehab just how challenging it is to recover. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult days ahead. All my best as you journey towards recovery.
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Nice to hear you’re back, Doris! I’m hoping you have a speedy recovery and can enjoy the lovely spring weather!
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Well you are one tough cookie! Sending positive thoughts for your full recovery. 💐
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Thank you for your past insights. I admire your perspective and wish you recovery. I will look forward to your writings in the future.
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So good to hear from you and know you’re truly on the mend! Anything you can share on your observations and experiences in this alternative setting — whenever you’re able and motivated to do so— will be educational to the the rest of us. I’ll bet you’ve opened more than a few eyes to what’s possible in the very old population. Keep being Doris!
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Penny, such a surprise to see you here. Joni from the scooter club. My son suggested this blog as he works with Doris.
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I did miss you and hope you heal quickly!
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So sorry about your fall. Do hope you are doing much better now. Hope your experience in an assistance living space has been a pleasant one and you will be home again soon.
Best wishes always
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Dear Doris! So glad to hear from you and know you are healing and have assistance. Some day I hope we can compare notes on learning to walk again. Not a trivial pursuit!
Hugs,
Julia
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Dear Doris, I can only wish you a swift recovery . In reading your blogs I know it will be a challenge, but knowing your determination it will come. If the writings don’t happen we still have your son to keep us informed! Take care ! Bruce and Kathryn
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Sending you Peace
Mary Jane Richter Johnson nursing class of 1957
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Hello Doris, my son Ben works in dining services and directed me to your wonderful and interesting blog. Looking forward to reading more!
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I have been checking in and on this Easter Day decided to do so again. Thank you for the perspective, challenges and wisdom shared. Happy Easter!
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Praying for you Doris! Thanks for the post. We were getting worried!
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Doris~ sending you healing thoughts on your rehab journey. You words/way of approaching our changes as we age have been so inspiring & helpful.
All the best ~
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Dear Doris,
I am so glad to see you are back! I hope you get well soon! ^-^
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I hope you are doing well.
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Doris, I trust you’re still engaged in rehabilitation and improving your mobility—whatever that looks like. We miss you!
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So grateful for your inspiration for living this life. Learning how to make the best of the twists and turns is very helpful. Hope you have all the “external” inspiration that you might need, and that your “internal” inspiration can offer peace & hope to you at all times. Sending oodles of love your direction. Thanx for being YOU and for sharing yourself with us!
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Looking forward to your recovery and return. Best wishes!
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Doris, I hope you are healing well. Miss your posts.
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Thinking of you!
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Dear Doris – Hope you have been enjoying our lovely summer, and that you are walking a bit. Every step counts!
Virtual hugs,
Julia
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Dear Doris, I understand that you are no longer using a computer for any purpose. Which means that we have read the last post in your phenomenal, ground-breaking blog. I want you to know what an immense influence you have been in my life, and will be forever, through this body of work. You have made sense of my own disorderly attempts to manage the inevitable changes in my later life. I frequently refer to you or I “do a Doris” — I’ll correct some negative language, find the joy in something small or simple, pay attention to someone helping me, think about life and death in a different way. All you have taught me brings me joy and hope and some very practical skills for daily life. Thank you! I wish you the very best of times ahead.
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I am so excited to order the print version of your wonderful blog. I have appreciated your outlook on life. Thank you and I wish you a full recovery.
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I just read the article about your new books, which I will buy. I have to thank you for being the best nursing instructor to start me off on my career. I still have the book you and Deo Little wrote on care planning. Two such wonderful teachers. I ended up teaching nursing for 10pm years and then switched gears and taught middle school science. Catch then young if you want scientists. I enjoy your blog as I am retired now. Linda Chase Peterson BSN class of ‘75
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