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Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) - Let's talk
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@rckj,
Rhonda, Consider this a "Thinking of You" greeting. I thought that I might drop in to say 'Hi' before I get my day going. I hope that you are seeing some better days since I last heard from you.
I have been doing some yard work - pulling weeds and cleaning up my garden. I have dafodils that were in my grandpa's yard, then my dad's, so they are always a happy memory for me. I remember picking them for my mom and grandma. And my own boys used to pick the ones that I have. Right now, the irises are coming up in a tangled mess of weeds because I have not tended them for several years. It is amazing that they have survived. I can't wait to see if any of the special ones will bloom.
Are you at home or near a window where you can see the season changing? When I was in hospital, that was one thing that I enjoyed doing. I have a need to see or be outside because it makes me feel alive and hopful.
Hugs,
Rosemary
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@rosemarya Rosemary, so nice to hear from you! I’ve been discouraged lately due to hospital admissions and ER visits. Sometimes it’s hard to remember a life outside the hospital but I’m trying to! I also love the flowers and our vegetable garden. Watching the world through our solarium windows. I especially love the tulips and our all too brief lilac season. Physical therapy is working with me to get me outside more. I agree with them and you that it would be healing. So glad you are enjoying your garden and your good memories. I need to do more of that. I feel claustrophobic indoors but need to build strength to get outside more. Well worth doing! Coming up soon are the tulips, lilacs, azaleas, rhododendrons, and a small rose arbor. I’m hoping and working to get outside for all of those flowers. We have a lot of space, some planted some just growing. We are surrounded by a wildlife preserve so they can’t build anything nearby. It’s so beautiful, especially at sunrise and sunset. Thanks for reminding me of all these good things that bring back memories and create new ones. Enjoy your flowers! Hope to stay in touch. All my best wishes, Rhoda.