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Atom & Janet Know I\'\'m being a pest, because I\'ve written a few times and haven\'t had an answer, but think of you two frequently and hope you\'re well. Sure would appreciate even one line???? Fran z

Hi Atom & Janet It\'s been almost a month since your last post, hopefully no news is good news and Atom is doing well? Bring us up to date, if you can and let us know how you are doing also. Think of you both. Fran Z

Good Morning Janet Thank you so much for your encouraging notes to me with my lung setbacks. Hopefully it\'s all behind me and I can progress with more walking and building my stamina. Cheryl had some great ideas for motivating Atom to get moving. Have you been able to try any of them? Is Atom overweight? Know that makes it more difficult, but hopefully each day is better than the previous one. Please take care of yourself, you are one very special mother!!! Fran Z

Hi Atom, I like your Mom\'s recovery forward sign off on the last message. Sounds like things are getting better, day by day...it will take some time but the worst is behind you. WALK, WALK, WALK..Try your best to push yourself with the walking it will help you get back to the normal, enjoyable things of life... Best wishes, JIM

Hi Janet Sounds as if things are progressing, even if slowly. What does Atom normally do for fun other than video games and TV? You have a situation where Atom is relying on the walker to help him walk so obviously he isn\'t ready to get out to do a whole lot of walking on his own. If he is into video games, what about an outting to some video games at an arcade or getting out to a movie where he has to walk a ways to get to something fun. If you have to walk too far with him and that is beyond his ability just yet, will your doctor let you apply for a handicap sign so you can park a little closer? It means you have to put more of your time into getting him on his feet but in the end, if you do have the time, it will be worth it. Is there anyone close by that you can trust him with to help getting him out of the house and moving? I\'m at least glad you aren\'t reporting set-backs. Keep strong. Cheryl, Ontario

Good Morning Janet & Atom Is Atom sleeping so well without sleep or pain pills? Wish I could do better. Sleep about 2 hours at a time, awaken for who knows how long and then repeat the pattern. To get back to the cats, take it the poor female is not spayed? Seems like you\'re playing russian roulette, if not. What are your temps right now and when does the heat arrive? Yesterday was very humid and then rainy here. Did manage 2 fifteen minute walks in my home. Have an open floor plan so can kind of walk in a large oval and down the bedroom hall, and do it all over again. It works, but the scenery doesn\'t change.Hoping each day gets better. Fran Z

Hi Janet You are sounding so tired - you\'ve just got the weight of the world on your shoulders. Fran had some really good advice about resting when Atom rests if that is at all possible. Are there any alternatives to getting someone in now and then to give you a hand? You have to be able to care for yourself as well and stay as healthy as possible. How is Atom\'s progress? Is he doing his breathing exercises and getting those walks in? I hope so. Perhaps the doctor\'s office knows of some home medical care that might take some of the load off. You could use a break. Praying for you. Cheryl, Ontario

Hi Janet Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me. Am sorry it didn\'t work out well with Atom\'s sister. Not knowing, I had hoped you would get a well deserved break. With copd and all that entails I can see how you would fatigue easily. When Atom rests, seems that\'s when you should also rest. Just like when we had our babies, that was the only time to rest during the day. Of course, I had my third child before my oldest turned 3. But, being younger then, we could do anything. Even though Atom has some not so good days, overall do you feel he is making progress? I was told each day would not necessarily be better than the one before but overall there would be an improvement and there is. One thing I have really learned is how different everyone\'s recovery is. Did you ever get Adam\'s book on heart valve surgery? I just re-read the chapters on recovery and it made me feel better. i pray for you and Atom. Fran Z

It\'s the old one day at a time routine...some days must be harder than others. The best thing is you are on the mend! Each day you are getting stronger and putting the healing hand of time behind you. Next thing you know we will be at a concert at the Hard rock!!! Take care , JIM