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Modus.Ponens wrote:Hello sattva.

Did you get my PM?

Metta.
i checked my inbox and i don't see anything from you MP :shrug:
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Greetings Sattva,
sattva wrote:Really, it just is what it is. We do what we can under difficult situations and try not to push away or embrace, try not to give up or to fight at all costs. It is always the middle ground, isn't it?
:sage:

May you be protected by the Dhamma.

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:sage:

May you be protected by the Dhamma.

Metta,
Retro. :smile:
Thanks, Retro.


Went to the heart surgeon's today. After discussing my concerns and his concerns, we set a date for Sept 28th for the surgery. I was told it is possible for it to be changed by a day or so at the last minute if an emergency with somone else occurs; and of course, i have to be as well as i am now for the surgery to take place.

The doctor's biggest fear is that i will end up permanently on dialysis. My biggest fear is that i could end up permanently on a respirator and he mentioned that i have to be prepared for risks. Of course, he meant that there is more chance of me dying with my health issues. We had discussed that previously, but we both know i will probably die of a heart attack or stroke soon without the surgery.

Actually. I am surprised he is willing to perform the operation, but he knows I have only the option of trying to postpone death awhile longer or aceepting death sooner, but he has been very adamant about letting it be my decision based on all factors, what i decide to do. I think he would have been just fine had i decided not to get the operation. I really like this doctor and i have heard that he is so good that he could work anywhere in the country.

I am going to miss my niece's wedding. I will either still be in the hospital or just getting home (if all goes well), but that saves me from having to go out and hunt for an outfit to wear lol. Some might say, jokingly, a fate worse than death!!! I wasn't looking forward to shopping. I had already looked once and hadn't found anything and i wasn't relishing the thought of braving the stores again. Plus, i just can't take long hours of merrymaking lol.

There you have it. I will confirm the date as it gets closer.
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Sending you lots of good wishes dear Sattva and hoping all goes well.


with metta,

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My thoughts are with you and your family.

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Holding you in my heart with metta :group:

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Hang tough Sattva.

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Much metta

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Thinking of you Louise with lots of metta.

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Greetings Sattva,
sattva wrote:I really like this doctor and i have heard that he is so good that he could work anywhere in the country.
That is a blessing.
sattva wrote:I am going to miss my niece's wedding. I will either still be in the hospital or just getting home (if all goes well), but that saves me from having to go out and hunt for an outfit to wear lol. Some might say, jokingly, a fate worse than death!!! I wasn't looking forward to shopping. I had already looked once and hadn't found anything and i wasn't relishing the thought of braving the stores again. Plus, i just can't take long hours of merrymaking lol.
In this new-fangled age, some weddings are actually broadcast on the Internet for the benefit of those who cannot be in attendance. Whilst unlikely, it may be worth enquiring about, if you're keen to see the wedding but avoid the merrymaking.

Be sure to keep what Dhamma you have learnt in your heart.

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Wow, what kind words and thoughts everyone. :heart: Thank you....
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:heart: :heart: :heart:


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Dearest Louise or LB ( Lil Buddha)as I call you, my love and prayers are with you as always. I will get my sangha to pray for you on 28th. Love Jonno aka BB
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Much metta to you sattva :heart:

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Thanks Mike, BB, and m0rl0ck :anjali: :heart:
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