tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post437393193963465918..comments2024-03-27T07:54:49.283-04:00Comments on DEAR PAPERLICIOUS: Hello Rock, Meet Hard Place (A Life Update)Joan Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-71763781674148954842017-03-04T06:32:14.826-05:002017-03-04T06:32:14.826-05:00Sending hugs to you.Sending hugs to you.Gloriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910456327805842970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-22279858688966093272017-02-24T21:53:18.056-05:002017-02-24T21:53:18.056-05:00What a scary ordeal! I thought for sure you were ...What a scary ordeal! I thought for sure you were going to say you cut your finger off or some such accident. Hopefully the doctors will find a way for you to go on healthily. (And I buy my cauliflower in the freezer dept under Green Giant steamers now. The riced ones are awesome!)Patt H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04280135842852690614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-2030445539272647452017-02-24T19:25:27.178-05:002017-02-24T19:25:27.178-05:00I have long suspected that cauliflower is evil! Th...I have long suspected that cauliflower is evil! This is proof. LOL Just thinking about having to consume a head of cauliflower was enough to trigger a misfire. Good thing you didn't actually eat it!!! ;-) I hope you find a way to overcome the anxiety of it happening again. I'm sure your loved ones and friends would prefer you to turn it back on. I swear, there is very little "health" in "health care" these days. I respect your decision regardless. There are things others can't fully understand until it has happened to them. Good luck Joan.Karen @ Misplaced Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835307943794476787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-1825269002587110102017-02-24T19:08:40.966-05:002017-02-24T19:08:40.966-05:00Hi Joan, when I first started reading your blog ye...Hi Joan, when I first started reading your blog yesterday I imagined that you cut off your finger (or something) making that cauliflower. Never thought about your device misfiring! I send you good vibes for tomorrow when you see the DD. Device Doctor. Looking forward so much to hearing what you will share with us about the meeting. Take care, stay tough!Doriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723209916571210545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-66574390457463070422017-02-24T15:16:39.871-05:002017-02-24T15:16:39.871-05:00No advice, just lots of prayers for wisdom, clarit...No advice, just lots of prayers for wisdom, clarity and healing. Thanks for sharing your story here; I understand all too well that sometimes we have to laugh so we won't cry. But remember that crying is ok, too. Just as we can laugh together, we can cry together. Believe me, it does help. And I hope it helps a little to know that your blog friends care very much for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-9241146382807865852017-02-24T13:04:23.976-05:002017-02-24T13:04:23.976-05:00Prayers for making your best decision(s) going for...Prayers for making your best decision(s) going forward. Doctors don't know everything. They depend on us, their patients to guide them in our good health. Peace and blessings.Rmahoneythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332196139381936931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-34387528791062212702017-02-24T12:47:06.125-05:002017-02-24T12:47:06.125-05:00Please turn it on again. What could happen if you ...Please turn it on again. What could happen if you do not is fatal. Try not to panic. So terrifying. Will pray4u.StampingBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209018381719147892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-15379624424200719012017-02-24T12:44:37.878-05:002017-02-24T12:44:37.878-05:00Wow.... Just... Wow! You are very articulate, terr...Wow.... Just... Wow! You are very articulate, terrible experience but you relate it with verve and humor! katrynkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627642784681329959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-3467155368648278682017-02-24T12:44:29.841-05:002017-02-24T12:44:29.841-05:00Wow.... Just... Wow! You are very articulate, terr...Wow.... Just... Wow! You are very articulate, terrible experience but you relate it with verve and humor! katrynkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627642784681329959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-13526975692578867902017-02-24T12:27:45.657-05:002017-02-24T12:27:45.657-05:00Well, that was a shocking experience, wasn't i...Well, that was a shocking experience, wasn't it? All right, enough of the puns. ☺ Can I offer one piece of advice? The fears we have about something that might happen are usually much worse than the thing actually happening. As someone has already said "at least you know it works ", but if it does happen again, you'll survive it - you already have. <br />All of my love and wishes for good health. ☺ Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074267147151903025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-34495725919020278382017-02-24T11:45:05.425-05:002017-02-24T11:45:05.425-05:00My 2-cents worth...my husband had an ICD and it ne...My 2-cents worth...my husband had an ICD and it never went off! After 3 years his chest beeped to alert us the battery needed changing and that was accomplished without any problem. He passed due to completely unrelated health issues. So, Joan, I am so sorry you had this scare so am sending love and best wishes to you and your family. Thank for letting us know what you have gone through. I've admired you and your writing and cards for years!! :-) Jeanne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057481326878503381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-67118394610337667982017-02-24T10:48:05.845-05:002017-02-24T10:48:05.845-05:00HAHAJoan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-5147000607594243002017-02-24T10:47:37.259-05:002017-02-24T10:47:37.259-05:00I'll see the doc on Monday and learn more. Th...I'll see the doc on Monday and learn more. These things are more than $40,000 so the chance that I'd get a new one is slim. It is not uncommon to get inappropriate shocks. Just part of the package.Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-85775736630985217112017-02-24T10:37:03.669-05:002017-02-24T10:37:03.669-05:00There's not much I can add to the comments alr...There's not much I can add to the comments already made, but I feel bad for you. I can't imagine how terrifying that experience was for you. But by the time you see your device doctor, you will have calmed down somewhat (at least I hope so) and may have changed your mind about the ICD. I often go into a major tizz about something and then, three days later (it's always three days), I return somewhat to normal. Will be praying for you and your decision. I hope you will reconsider, because I L-O-V-E love reading your blog. And I add my recommendation to those who have said "forget the cauliflower." Marcia Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753444120349645706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-66742612206246831412017-02-24T10:01:14.867-05:002017-02-24T10:01:14.867-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of this terrifying event....I'm so sorry to hear of this terrifying event. I can understand not wanting to turn it back on, but if it will save your life it is worth it. Have they checked to see if it is defective? Maybe having a new one implanted will give you peace of mind. Looking forward to reading your blog for many years to come. Please take care.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622245372830460412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-30237623945221207862017-02-24T09:53:37.957-05:002017-02-24T09:53:37.957-05:00Oh Joan! So glad you are okay, I can't imagine...Oh Joan! So glad you are okay, I can't imagine how scary that must have been. Your candor and sense of humor about your life struggles and your beautiful cards brighten my day. I can understand how this is such a difficult decision. I will keep you in my prayers.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06846280229312949679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-247216454059296212017-02-24T09:10:20.637-05:002017-02-24T09:10:20.637-05:00You poor thing! Honestly, I don't think I wou...You poor thing! Honestly, I don't think I would have survived the rat hallucination from a few months ago (I still tell people about that - then they ask me which friend this happened to and I have to admit I've never actually met you) much less the chest explosion. This sucks. I'm hoping the device doctor will put your fears to rest so you can stop watching Law and Order. However, if that is the route you ultimately choose, could I send my husband down to watch with you? I'm sick of him sitting on the sofa watch L&O!vdoyle8https://www.blogger.com/profile/08702074167178288533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-11272390698381577742017-02-24T08:48:25.005-05:002017-02-24T08:48:25.005-05:00I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I hav...I'm so sorry you had to experience that. I have no advice but I'm sure you'll make the right decision because you're obviously quite the thinker and you will work it out. (1) Please advise on what knife is best to open nuclear-resistant vegetable wrappings. (2) I'm thinking your decision is already made - come on, Law and Order Criminal Intent?!!Diana Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679055447041475703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-50225962805390675002017-02-24T08:37:05.826-05:002017-02-24T08:37:05.826-05:00Just wanted to pop on here and tell you how sorry ...Just wanted to pop on here and tell you how sorry I am to hear that you're going through this, Joan! I can't even imagine :(Diane Jaquayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15359539356009968318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-70948839277083862962017-02-24T08:35:42.135-05:002017-02-24T08:35:42.135-05:00Isn't technology wonderful....when it works pr...Isn't technology wonderful....when it works properly? How terrifying it must have been when your ICD went off unexpectedly. It would be a hard decision for me to turn it back on, especially if it scared me out of my wits. I would probably have had a heart attack from the fright. This is a decision you and Mike will have to make. You, because it's you that this happened to, and Mike because it affects him, too. I'm not a religious person, but God says every hair on my head is numbered (and I am fast losing them), and when it's my time to go, I will go, whether I have an ICD or not. I would have to think long and hard. But that's MY own individual feelings. You have to do what's right for YOU. And I trust you will. Sending hugs and prayers. Go enjoy your new toys.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398350800347236357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-16200352897607111602017-02-24T08:07:17.776-05:002017-02-24T08:07:17.776-05:00Joan, I feel for you. You ARE between a rock and a...Joan, I feel for you. You ARE between a rock and a hard place! Your peace of mind is at stake here as well as your heart! This would be a hard decision for you to make! I'll pray for you on both counts!Teresa Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07711001591787075268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-64361886478201498842017-02-24T07:58:13.856-05:002017-02-24T07:58:13.856-05:00How utterly terrifying for you! Sending payers yo...How utterly terrifying for you! Sending payers your way in your processing. I can not imagine your struggle....Vicki Dutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957439584931392315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-7584518079790900742017-02-24T07:31:24.202-05:002017-02-24T07:31:24.202-05:00Hi Joan! Another wonderfully written blog post. I...Hi Joan! Another wonderfully written blog post. I always look so forward to seeing them pop up in my feed. Wow! That was absolutely traumatic and your reaction is totally understandable. That would create anxiety in any of us. My two cents, if this device will save your life, turn it back on. Then pray that it doesn't have another misfire (which it may never happen again). If you were my Mom I would want you to please turn it back on. Anxiety can be dealt with, sudden death can't. Keep us posted!! We all love you!!!Kimberly Eddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551641079116557424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-37481990925207490672017-02-24T07:28:22.273-05:002017-02-24T07:28:22.273-05:00Sending you a big hug, Joan, and prayers for some ...Sending you a big hug, Joan, and prayers for some comfort and rest for your mind. No matter what choice you and your family make, you are loved. Hoping for the best. XOXMeg M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2799276623638360369.post-15288717798260888232017-02-24T07:20:03.825-05:002017-02-24T07:20:03.825-05:00Glad you're ok....scary to have your chest get...Glad you're ok....scary to have your chest get blasted. Stamp on!luvhymnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15000076647270345198noreply@blogger.com