A serious word from Janie

[janecallanan]

An Eye Opener

In March of 2002, I suffered two major heart attacks within 12 hours. During the second one, I died. Because of modern medicine, and it not being my time, I was brought back. My life has been a struggle with the return, and the complete change to my life since then.

In August, I was given the diagnosis of congestive cardiomyopathy. I was told I was in heart failure. I was told I had an aneurysm in the heart wall below all the damaged muscle. In easier words, I am a walking time bomb.

I spend each day being grateful for that day, but sometimes-battling depression in the only way I know how. With humor. Twisted, as it may seem at times, it helps, and has always been a part of my personality.

This past Friday, I was taken to the hospital via ambulance. I spent 2 days in CICU and then one in a regular cardiac unit before I could go home. I was the youngest person there. In the emergency room the jokes were flying about my wake, and what would be done with my house. As wild as the jokes got, it still brought home to me again that my time is not unlimited.

I have asked Jeff, and he has honored me by accepting my trust, to let you know in the event of anything happening.

[JeffL]

I was at first embarrassed and humbled by Jane's request.

I consider it an honor to accept the responsibility she has given me.

[nang]

What can we say , but...I love you, and I'm glad you're still here. You have too much talent and twisted humor left in you. (I have to learn more) I will indeed add you to my nightly prayer list. Theses are for you
:a: :a: :a: :a: :a: :a: :a: :a: :a: :a:
God Bless you

[MORTARDUDE]

Janie :

May God Bless !!! If you don't already have it, find the book by Norman Cousins about how he cured his serious illness through laughter. Our sense of humor and the mechanism of laughter are the first things that "exit stage left" in the event of serious depression. I know. I have been down into that black, hellish abyss many times. Keep smiling, keep laughing, and the whole world, and GOD, will truly laugh with you !!!

Larry N.

St. John 3:16

[janecallanan]

Hi Larry. I read that book. How could I not? Anyone who says you can laugh your way to health has my vote! it sure is better than all these screwy diets and meds!! Another good writer is Dr. Bernie S. Siegel: Love, Medicine and Miracles.

[Wazza]

Well you know where I'm coming from mam. I even made french part of my vocation to share with you. But I'm still trying to catch up to your whip I mean wit. I think I speak for everyone when I say that your presence on this web site gives everyone a lift. I've never met you but I feel I 'know' you. We both share, along with many others, the true value of humour in traversing life's difficult highway. It's good to get off the highway at times and sit quietly by a babbling brook and share some fun.

May God smile upon you and keep you safe forever. Waz

[Keith_Hixson]

I and my church will be praying for you!

You are much too young to be suffering from this sort of illness. Trust in God and He will take care of you.

Praying for your complete recovery.

Keith

[janecallanan]

Thank you Keith, that means so much!
Waz, love you too.
Nang, the angels mean so much, you know I love them!

[kenmar]

Janie, if Mae were alive today, she would be beside herself with envy of your intellect, wit and unassuming manner. You have that rare and elusive quality of being able to make people feel as if they've known you forever.
... And yeah, even us curmudgeons fall under your spell.

OK, that's all, don't expect anymore seriousness out of me.....ever !!! :D

..ken

[SweetSue]

Jane:
I haven't know you very damn long.... but I send you x's & o's & love & prayers.
I would send you a new heart if I could.

Susan

[janecallanan]

Miracles happen every day, and medical science makes moves ahead that we don't even know about till we need to. 50years ago, my grandmother died from this in her 40's. Four years ago, my mother did. I made it through, so far. Farther than either of them. So, who knows? But thanks Sue. I love you too.

[masher51]

Janie:
Will be praying for your full recovery.Your a joy !!!
God Bless :a: :a: :)

[catman]

Jane, keep your head up and smile as only you can. To quote a few others I feel as though I have know you for ever, You are always and will remain in my thoughts and prayers, Godspeed little Darlin, we love you!

Travis

[Arrow]

on our knees. You are just to young with to much going for you and loved ones that need you. Angels all around you and yours tonight.

Arrow>>>>>>

[janecallanan]

I am overwhelmed with this support and love. I know that at this point of it, I am not making the trip alone.
Today, I will focus on balance. What I need to do to keep it. And hopefully not rage too much on the life changes! That seems to be the hardest thing for me to deal with!
I know there are some things I am not supposed to say, because sometimes they are hard for others to deal with. But I am learning to say them anyway. "No regrets" is a good way to live. I have not given up the battle, but would like to let you know that whatever happens, I am at peace with it, and not afraid.

[Drywall]

Janie, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. You light up the saloon everytime you walk in. You have added so much to this place and everyone here enjoys your company. Humor is a great healer. I've used it all my life to get thru the rough spots. Just get better and bring Mae with you.

[thebrad]

I am inexperienced and life and have no idea what is appropriate to say... Jane, I consider you a close friend and I wish you the best. Your positive outlook, humor and courage will continue to serve you well. You're a great person - I'm sure God's got your back!

Your PF son.

[DMZ-LT]

Jane , like all here , I feel your intelligence, wit and communality with this band of brothers and sisters. You are not alone with us nor we with you. I smile even before I read your posts. In the last few months I have been in contact with a guy that was in my platoon 32 years ago. Through all we went through together what he says he remembers most about me is my smile. Even though we have never met - and I know we'll talk for years more - I'll remember your smile. Keep movin , girl !

[janecallanan]

I'll keep moving. You just gotta put up with the rest breaks. But I can still laugh through those! I have also been given orders from my friendly curmudgeon to get off this damn computer sometimes! OH NOOOOO! Withdrawal!

[DMZ-LT]

Lots of good folks here ready to hump your ruck and provide covering fire while you rest. Me included , all you got to do is keep movin... and keep smiling. Thank you , Welcome Home.

[kenmar]

Proof (http://www.smilepop.com/index.cfm?action=viewcard&content_id=541&page_id=2 02) :a::b:

[janecallanan]

Ken, you make me cry and laugh all at the same time! Better cut it out, or you will be slipping on the curmudgeon meter!

[kenmar]

Originally posted by janecallanan Better cut it out, or you will be slipping on the curmudgeon meter!
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<DIV>Yeah, I know... this sappysentimental slobbering of mineis getting me down.:D It's my kryptonite, so from now on, ... expect the best of my worst ! ;) </DIV></DIV>

[janecallanan]

Hooray, Ken's back!

[kenmar]

:x:


Go to bed on time, leave on time (preferably alwaysat the same time).


Do not sit down in a forced position for long periods (like e.g. behind the computer). :x:

[janecallanan]

Actually, I have been getting up to try to clean needles from the house. I work till my fingers turn blue, and I can't breathe. And then I come and torment you some more. What a life!
That answers the second statement. As for the first, are you trying to get me into bed?

[kenmar]

Inviting thought, ..... Afternoon Delight !:D

[JeffL]

Now it's getting interesting.......... :p

[SEATJERKER]

....sometimes threads fly by so fast,... I don't always have the time to respond as fast as I would like to, so in catching up...

...It sounds to me like you've toughing it out, hope your feeling better....

...the lady who just was staying at my house a few months ago sounds like your twin, she has congestive heart also, and has been in, and out of the hospital must be ten times in the last year, O2 24/7, and I know it must be so hard for both of you, she's doin ok, and back at work, but it only seems like an odd 30 go by, and she's in for the weekends for a recharge...

...If you make it east , I'll introduce you both, could be long lost sisters or something like that...

...keep pushin on..........REO SPEEDWAGON.....

[janecallanan]

Will make sure you know next time I head east, Seatjerker.
And Ken, i am having lunch now, at my usual time. A big tuna sandwich with lemon juice on it. Yummy, even though I'd rather have a bloody red steak. And an apple. Sorry, no milk. Can't stomach that blue milk, and soy milk is nasty all on it's own!
now, here comes the interesting part. After that, it is nappy time. And there is only one way you will be able to make sure I'm behaving in that department!

[kenmar]

Move over !

[janecallanan]

Got the pillow all ready for ya.

[kenmar]

Wake me when it's over. :m:

[Drywall]

Ken, you devil you. :D

[janecallanan]

If I'm going to torture you, there will be no sleeping. Be afraid, or have your day made.

[SweetSue]

lolol
rats.. my break is over... waaaaaaaaaaa!

[JeffL]

All right. Hose off, both of you. We'll have none of that at this place, because it might offend some folks, huh Jane? ;)

[kenmar]

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[JeffL]

Is that a look of pleasant surprise, or one of, "Oh, my God! What just happened?"

[janecallanan]

Wow, jeff has introduced hoses to this little nap, and ken has thoughts of babies?
How could anyone take offense?

[JeffL]

"How could anyone take offense?"

Indeed. Nonetheless.................. :re:

I'm assuming my assigned post: Layin' back in da weeds, merely a casual observer of da passing scene.........

[kenmar]

Originally posted by JeffL Is that a look of pleasant surprise, or one of, "Oh, my God! What just happened?" *

[SweetSue]

i thought you were 'posed to be zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzing jane....
LOLOLOL

[janecallanan]

Just about ready to let the dog in and head off here for a bit. The lunch is done. C'mon Ken, you can pop your eyes now!

[JeffL]

Now THAT offends me Ken, because (sniffle) I'M NOT THERE! :d:

Thanks for keeping us abreast of things. It's been a titillating experience.... :c:

[kenmar]

Good Jane!.... keep following the dutchmans advice.:ae:

[kenmar]

Originally posted by JeffL Now THAT offends me Ken, because (sniffle) I'M NOT THERE! :d:

Patience....Mae is always considerate to all her friends. :D

Originally posted by Drywall Ken, you devil you. :D

:c: What me? I'm just following doctors orders.

[reeb]

Janie,

With all your Humor, Intelligense (sp), and loving Nature the way you have treated Karen and myself, I JUST KNOW THAT YOU WILL PULL THROUGH AND LET US BUG YOU JUST LIKE THE WAY YOU BUGGED ALL OF US WITH YOU POST ABOUT THE MARRIAGE DEAL.

YOU ARE JUST TO DARN ORNERY, AND WE ALL LOVE IT.

GOD BLESS, FROM

DOUG AND KAREN.....

With ALOT Of Love....................... ( no enough) today.

[nang]

Jane, I found this today and thought of you
Have a good night!


Click this!

http://www.oneangel.net/Cards/lena.html

[Wazza]

I talked with Janie this morning and she asked me to let you all know that she is okay. However, her medical instructions are quite specific in that she MUST rest. She asked me to make sure everyone understood he predicament and although she would love to be here on PF it's not possible for a while.

[Drywall]

Thanks for the update Waz.

[janecallanan]

Reeb, truth is...I don't even remember the marriage thing! But thanks for your thoughts and wishes, and for keeping me up with things in e-mail, and for Karen, I love your mail too!
Nang, that was beautiful. I liked the thought under it too.
Can only stay on the computer a short time, my love, hugs and kisses to you all.
Mae says: GET ME OUTTA THIS BODY!!!!!!!

[reeb]

Janie,

God Bless You !!

You are such a TROOPER.

My youngest neice had a brain aneurysm late last year, and the "dummy" didnt tell anyone ( including her future husband or her parents), but anyhow after she got married she broke the news to her now husband and my brother and sister in law.

It just so goes to happen that my Bro ( a pro Bass fisher) was on tour in Cananda when they got the news, and they rushed home before the marriage.

But my neice (Debbie) confronted them with it and the whole thing went through GREAT.

Hers was on the brain, and was taken care of via Lazer.

Her head will ( on one side ) compress every once inawhile and then come back to normal, but the Doc said it will only last about a year, and today she is GREAT,

She is only 31.

I know you with the help of all loved ones and with GOD will pull through the disastorus thing happening to you and your family.

Ooonce again;

Karen and I are with you ALL the way.

.........................................

I shouldnt say this , but My neices sister was killed by a "drunk Driver" in Ohio the same day the guy got out of prison.

She missed her 18th and graduation by almost 2 weeks, and that was right after I lost my dad in 1989.

Once again.


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[kenmar]

See you tomorrow Jane.... If I get up at 2:00am and your in the Saloon...... :x:

[janecallanan]

At 2 AM, I was sleeping. So put the finger away!!

[Drywall]

Uh, the finger?

[kenmar]

Originally posted by janecallanan At 2 AM, I was sleeping. So put the finger away!!

Ok, it wasno big thing anyway.....;)

Drywall, your gettin' as corrupt as the rest of Mae's gang !!! :D :D

[janecallanan]

The more the merrier!

[SweetSue]

um... I heard that a MUCH larger photo booth is needed.......

[Drywall]

Well sure, we'll have much larger photo's. ;)

[thebrad]

You may want to give me a few minutes to disinfect it first... sorry everyone.

[nang]

So much for a serious thread getting off to a disgusting tangent....

I guess that's why we all get along so well. :k:

[JeffL]

G'nite, Janie. Please take care of yourself.

[janecallanan]

Thanks, Jeff, and younz. You're all great!

[Dawn]

:b: Jane,

I admire your strength and courage. May God Bless you.

Take CARE:a:

Dawn