Missing in Action

[memoriesbymichelle]

I love this forum, and I love having online friends. It seems to me, sometimes you can talk deeper than you would IRL because of being online.

One thing I really don't like (hate) about it is that sometimes people leave and don't say anything, OR

something may have happened to them and we will never know because we are only friends here

There is a comfort for me having it only be here, due to my feelings about people that may not be who they say they are (think predatory).
But when someone isn't around and you know they've had health issues, it makes me nervous for them, ya know?

Like Lone Wolf (Bo)...he expressed that he had a "new" lump that was growing and he was getting tests done for it, and now....he hasn't been around for a few days.

There is also Gwenyfur...I know she was moving and as far as we know not ill, but she hasn't been around for awhile either.

I don't think there is a way to change this, but I would like us to be praying for these two and any more you would like to add to the list. We may not know where they are, or if they are alright, but God does and He also knows what they need.

Thoughts?

 

[dayhiker]

I agree ... I've learned a LOT about people, myself and things in general from being on the web. So I do count it as a blessings.

But as you say, some people just seem to disappear and usually don't know why.

 

[blackribbon]

It is the downside to having online friends that you don't know IRL.

I suspect that Lone Wolf was checked into the hospital to be treated...both to treat his issues (that they were thinking was a bowel obstruction) and because he doesn't have anyone at home to take care of him. We need to keep praying.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

It is the downside to having online friends that you don't know IRL.

I suspect that Lone Wolf was checked into the hospital to be treated...both to treat his issues (that they were thinking was a bowel obstruction) and because he doesn't have anyone at home to take care of him. We need to keep praying.

That's what I was thinking too, that he probably is in the hospital and I also am praying for him everyday, both for healing and for home care for himself as well.

 

[power2theweak]

Praying for them!

 

[Rememberme]

Praying also.

 

[sampa]

THanks Michelle for remembering them. Its good to remember them in our prayers. Life takes a sudden turn sometimes and its hard to keep connected unless you have a few commited to accountability, mentoring and such. And when they do take a break that other person can fill everyone in. Kindof like the church at times.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

No word yet on Lone Wolf (Bo)?

 

[dayhiker]

Ya, he is very quiet ... doesn't sound like him, he seemed to enjoy posting here.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Ya, he is very quiet ... doesn't sound like him, he seemed to enjoy posting here.

He must be in the hospital because I even sent him a private message and he hasn't responded. I hope he is OK? I was hoping to come here today and find out he's back and what the issue was.

 

[dayhiker]

I hope he is OK also .. but the description of he health didn't sound good to me. I pray God touches him.

 

[Lone Wolfe]

You are ALL very sweet and that goes for you too Dayhiker, lol. Yes, I was hospitalized and now I am at home feeling much better today. It IS difficult when you live alone and you don't have any friends or family near to let folks online here know what's taking place and I apologize for that but, such is the reality in MY life?

Believe it or not, they still DO NOT have any answers for me? They have taken many stabs at it with a guess here or a guess there however, ALL tests have come back normal and as far as the lump goes, the gastroenterologist surgeon claims it's just fatty tissue and nothing to concern myself with?

All I can tell you at this point is, I had taken one of my nitro pills last night because I had a sudden increase in blood pressure and just after I took that pill, all the abdominal pain went away and I've been pain free since that time? I do have an appointment tomorrow (8/2/12) with my regular cardiologist (who has been out of town) to see if it could be cardiac related?

Without going into a great deal of boring problems concerning my health, my main issue is I have been diagnosed with severe Osteoarthritis & Spinal Stenosis; which is extremely painful most of the time and that along with some recent issues has caused some severe pain that I otherwise would not have had to deal with? My regular doctor feels this is most of the issue because this kind of pain can radiate to all parts of the body (abdomen, back & chest) and cause one to think there are other issues that simply do not exist? At least that's the explanation that I have been given so, your guess is as good as mine??? LOL.

Thank you all for your concerns and your much needed prayers, as they are truly appreciated and may God bless each & every one of you for your online support & friendship!!!

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Well I'm SO glad to hear you are still with us on this earth! Can you please call hospice though? They will come to you for that face to face and just SEE if there is something they can offer you? Please?

Now if we could just find Gwenyfur.....she must be living la vida loca (living the crazy life) in vegas lol.

 

[Lone Wolfe]

I did speak with a hospice rep when I was in the hospital just the other day (Monday I think) and they said at this point I would not qualify for hospice with my circumstances? Because I can bath myself and the fact that I drive myself to all doctor's appointments and the hospital, I DO NOT qualify at this time for hospice care??? Those were her exact words!

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

I did speak with a hospice rep when I was in the hospital just the other day (Monday I think) and they said at this point I would not qualify for hospice with my circumstances? Because I can bath myself and the fact that I drive myself to all doctor's appointments and the hospital, I DO NOT qualify at this time for hospice care??? Those were her exact words!

GRRRR

 

[dayhiker]

Hi Lone Wolfe,
Glad your doing OK ...
WOW, even me!

 

[Lone Wolfe]

Hi Lone Wolfe,
Glad your doing OK ...
WOW, even me!

Hey buddy, it's good to be doing good and it's great hearing from you again!

I'm glad even you feel good too!

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

OK Bo, here's another suggestion. Call those stupid churches in your area (I only say stupid cuz they obviously ignored you before) and ask if they have any kind of ministry that visits shut ins? I would even call the catholic church because I know that here, they have a ministry that does that, and I know a guy that's involved in it and they go to give communion to those that can't get out. Just explain that even though you are not a complete shut in, you need someone to just check in on you once a week or every couple of weeks, whatever.
Another thing is to talk to your neighbor again and ask him if he could just find the time to make sure you are alive once a week or so, just in case.

 

[Lone Wolfe]

Yeah, I get what you're saying here and I will find someone to check-in on me now & again? I only worry because of my little buddy "Drago" because I worry about him and not so much for me? I mean, if the Lord called me home and no one is around to check on me, what would happen to poor little "Drago"? I can't put out a week's food for him cuz he'll eat it all in one setting!!! LOL

Drago is my minnie Doxie.

 

[memoriesbymichelle]

Yeah, I get what you're saying here and I will find someone to check-in on me now & again? I only worry because of my little buddy "Drago" because I worry about him and not so much for me? I mean, if the Lord called me home and no one is around to check on me, what would happen to poor little "Drago"? I can't put out a week's food for him cuz he'll eat it all in one setting!!! LOL

Drago is my minnie Doxie.

He would eat himself to death LOL that made me laugh out loud. I free feed my little Turbo and I only have to fill his little bowl 2 or 3 days a week. Of course when we had the puppy I would have to fill it everyday, but I think SHE was eating it not him! LOL
If your neighbor is an animal lover have him check on you for Drago's sake!