If you're wondering why I haven't been posting/arguing...

[UberLutheran]

...it's because right now, for whatever reason, I'm in a real funk.

It may be a combination of "post-surgical blahs" plus a trip to my uncle's funeral in Florida (which also dispelled any idea that my father and I have actually reconciled: two days at his house being treated to profanity-laden invective was all I could take) plus dealing with a serious accident my sister-in-law had the day before my surgery (for me, it was a no-brainer: my partner needed to be with his sister since her situation was far more severe than mine); plus the fact that she had (and survived) a pulmonary embolism following surgery and all that entailed -- but emotionally, I'm worn out right now and I just don't have the emotional energy to argue for the sake of arguing.

Sorry if I've let anybody down, but right now I'm in "self-protect" mode and that means not getting into needless arguments just for the sake of arguing.

I'm doing fun stuff (for me) which includes analyzing all the years since 1899 in terms of "El Niño/La Niña/neither) and determining the number and severity of:
anamalous winter heat waves

• anamalous summer heat waves to see if there is a correlation with La Niña/El Niño summer and winter heat wave events
• anamalous winter cold waves to see if there is correlation with number and intensity with respect to La Niña/El Niño events.

Hey: I never said I wasn't a geek at heart.

I know: "this, too shall pass."

 

[Zaac]

...it's because right now, for whatever reason, I'm in a real funk.

It may be a combination of "post-surgical blahs" plus a trip to my uncle's funeral in Florida (which also dispelled any idea that my father and I have actually reconciled: two days at his house being treated to profanity-laden invective was all I could take) plus dealing with a serious accident my sister-in-law had the day before my surgery (for me, it was a no-brainer: my partner needed to be with his sister since her situation was far more severe than mine); plus the fact that she had (and survived) a pulmonary embolism following surgery and all that entailed -- but emotionally, I'm worn out right now and I just don't have the emotional energy to argue for the sake of arguing.

Sorry if I've let anybody down, but right now I'm in "self-protect" mode and that means not getting into needless arguments just for the sake of arguing.

I know: "this, too shall pass."

Hey Uber. Sorry to hear about your uncle and all the other stuff.

You and the family are in my prayers.

Shall God grant you favor of reconciliation, and healing in your family and for your health.

Don't let the stress complicate your recovery.

Be well man.

 

[Phinehas2]

Yes UberLutheran, be assured of my prayers too

 

[StromRider]

Sorry, no prayers from me

I noticed with interest that your sister-in-law suffered a pulmonary embolism following surgery. A good friend from work had the same thing two weeks ago following supposedly minor surgery. Sadly, she died three days later.

How common are these?

 

[UberLutheran]

Sorry, no prayers from me

I noticed with interest that your sister-in-law suffered a pulmonary embolism following surgery. A good friend from work had the same thing two weeks ago following supposedly minor surgery. Sadly, she died three days later.

How common are these?

Fortunately, they're not all that common, but deep-vein thrombosis can occur in the legs (especially if one is sedentary, such as after surgery) and the clot can suddenly break free and lodge in the lungs (or heart, causing a coronary thrombosis) or the brain (cerebral thrombosis).

If the clot is small, it can pass unnoticed; but a larger clot (the kind which obstructs blood vessels) can have a mortality rate upwards of 50 percent.

Pulmonary thrombosis is a medical emergency of the most extreme kind, where the affected person MUST be taken to the hospital immediately or the chances of survival are extremely low.

It kinda sucked being by myself for 2 1/2 weeks following major surgery, but a serious accident followed by a pulmonary thrombosis trumps a lobuttomy.

 

[Ohioprof]

...it's because right now, for whatever reason, I'm in a real funk.

It may be a combination of "post-surgical blahs" plus a trip to my uncle's funeral in Florida (which also dispelled any idea that my father and I have actually reconciled: two days at his house being treated to profanity-laden invective was all I could take) plus dealing with a serious accident my sister-in-law had the day before my surgery (for me, it was a no-brainer: my partner needed to be with his sister since her situation was far more severe than mine); plus the fact that she had (and survived) a pulmonary embolism following surgery and all that entailed -- but emotionally, I'm worn out right now and I just don't have the emotional energy to argue for the sake of arguing.

Sorry if I've let anybody down, but right now I'm in "self-protect" mode and that means not getting into needless arguments just for the sake of arguing.

I'm doing fun stuff (for me) which includes analyzing all the years since 1899 in terms of "El Niño/La Niña/neither) and determining the number and severity of:
anamalous winter heat waves

• anamalous summer heat waves to see if there is a correlation with La Niña/El Niño summer and winter heat wave events
• anamalous winter cold waves to see if there is correlation with number and intensity with respect to La Niña/El Niño events.

Hey: I never said I wasn't a geek at heart.

I know: "this, too shall pass."

You are in my thoughts and prayers, uber.

 

[BAFRIEND]

Don't worry, I did not feel let down at all.

 

[tulc]

get better soon bro! Mrs.tulc and I will be praying!
tulc(and one to grow on!)

 

[Archivist]

Hang in there Uber! You are also in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[davedjy]

You are in my prayers, take care.

 

[Polycarp1]

You're in my prayers for healing and for a renewed, more joyous spirit, my friend. I've never forgotten your kindness.

 

[kiwimac]

Uber,

Sorry to hear about the drama at your uncle's funeral. Take all the time you need. We'll still be here, you know!

 

[davedjy]

Don't worry, I did not feel let down at all.

...this is your response to the opening post?

 

[BAFRIEND]

...this is your response to the opening post?

Sorry if I've let anybody down, but right now I'm in "self-protect" mode and that means not getting into needless arguments just for the sake of arguing.

Just trying to make him feel better.

BTW- tried some of those Marie Calendar Pot Pies Uber...

 

[HaloHope]

...it's because right now, for whatever reason, I'm in a real funk.

It may be a combination of "post-surgical blahs" plus a trip to my uncle's funeral in Florida (which also dispelled any idea that my father and I have actually reconciled: two days at his house being treated to profanity-laden invective was all I could take) plus dealing with a serious accident my sister-in-law had the day before my surgery (for me, it was a no-brainer: my partner needed to be with his sister since her situation was far more severe than mine); plus the fact that she had (and survived) a pulmonary embolism following surgery and all that entailed -- but emotionally, I'm worn out right now and I just don't have the emotional energy to argue for the sake of arguing.

Sorry if I've let anybody down, but right now I'm in "self-protect" mode and that means not getting into needless arguments just for the sake of arguing.

I'm doing fun stuff (for me) which includes analyzing all the years since 1899 in terms of "El Niño/La Niña/neither) and determining the number and severity of:
anamalous winter heat waves

• anamalous summer heat waves to see if there is a correlation with La Niña/El Niño summer and winter heat wave events
• anamalous winter cold waves to see if there is correlation with number and intensity with respect to La Niña/El Niño events.

Hey: I never said I wasn't a geek at heart.

I know: "this, too shall pass."

Big hugs uber.Hope you feel much better soon.


Personally I havent been posting here much as I have surpassed caring what anyone else thinks about myself or my relationship.

 

[Ohioprof]

Big hugs uber.Hope you feel much better soon.


Personally I havent been posting here much as I have surpassed caring what anyone else thinks about myself or my relationship.

I miss reading your posts, Halo, just as I miss reading the thoughtful posts from Uber. I hope you both return soon and share your wisdom and insight with us again.