If The Human Body Was Not Strong...
By Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
Johannesburg, South Africa
February 3, 2017 12:42pm CST
If the human body wasn't strong...Then during this week I would have broken a little finger and would have lost both thumbs!
Cooking and cleaning while being worried or distracted is not a good thing! I went to open a door, looking for something in another room...my hand must've been turned wrong...and I bent my little finger on my right hand side ways at an odd angle....it survived, not even a sprain!
While cooking I turned a tap, didn't see some metal near the edge and cut my thumb on my left hand....turned to pour water into a pot and rammed my thumb on my right hand into the edge of a cupboard that has always been there...another cut...but, both survived! Yep, still where they belong, safely attached...
My mind was and is on my Mom. Her operation is done now, now she just has to recuperate, and it is a struggle, but she will get there. Then it is fix her skin and lungs time. But, making it through a mini hysterectomy at the age of 72, in not the best health...well...I say again...if the human body wasn't strong....
Of course...thank you to the Higher Power that was with her. Thank the Good Lord! And thank you @DianneN for prayers and @jaboUK for keeping me and mine in mind. And to a special friend who has been there as my confidant, he is just awesome...
I turned 40 on the 21st of January and the best birthday present I could have gotten was this operation going well for my Mom, yes there were a few problems, but she is still with us, so that is a gift, if ever, now the ultimate gift will be getting her to heal as much as she can and her being able to enjoy life again, after just terrible health for months, I want her to be able to enjoy life again. Have a great weekend, all.
Photo is of me on New Years Eve...
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
3 Feb 17
Aw, thanks for the mention. Your mom is too young, in this day and age, but she's a fighter. Prayers will continue for her, you, and your sister. I hope I haven't left anyone out! I love your pretty face! And, I think you are just being a klutz! Lol! Be careful. More hugs for you!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
3 Feb 17
Eek! I am now losing my faculties too! I got klutz wrong! I am soooo going to edit that! Thank you dear Dianne :) . You're welcome and yes, my Mom is a fighter, and she must keep on fighting. Thank you about loving my face :) . I think you are just stunning. I am being a klutz, too true, I will try to be more with it @DianneN :)1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Feb 17
i agree. if i am not strong in faith, i might be down because of the heart ailment that i have
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Feb 17
@ridingbet , thank you. Happy evening to you :)
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Feb 17
@ridingbet , yes, faith can make the human body strong :)
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Feb 17
@bluesa i agree to that. happy afternoon to you
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
8 Feb 17
Have a great 40th year. I was just short of 40 when my mother passed on and I remember how difficult it was, only because she had been ill for a long time and it actually was a relief (feeling guilt), she was not in pain anymore. My Dad left us when he was 86, years after my mother. Both events are etched in my mind. Dad was able to go out the same way he lived his life with a skip and a jump... So interesting this discuaaion took me back, perhaps because I am the same age as your mother...
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Feb 17
@PainsOnSlate , so sorry your Mom was so ill. And it is a part of us that does not want to see someone we love suffer. I am happy you are an adventurous 72 years old! And I wish you many more travels and adventures :)
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
8 Feb 17
@bluesa thanks, I 'm thinking the same thing.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
2 Jul 17
I am exactly few months younger by age, but 40 years older then you beauty and looks. you are extremely gorgeous
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
8 Feb 17
Thanks to modern medicine your mom will begin to enjoy a whole new experience of good health. 72 isn't old although it may seem that way to a young woman of 40! A beautiful youthful looking woman by the way.
I have had two hip operations since my 70th birthday and I am fully recovered for which I am grateful to the doctors below and the One above.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Feb 17
@41CombedaleRoad , thank you :) . And I am happy you are fully recovered from both hip operations! Yes, we are hoping my Mom will get stronger every day now.
@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
4 Feb 17
You have certainly had a time of it haven't you! I think some pampering is now in need for you and that includes some special time with your mom in the months to come!!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Feb 17
@Hate2Iron , it has been so scary and we're still trying to get answers and solutions. But, yes, as soon as she gets home and we hope she has all the right medicine and heals well, pampering will begin. :)
@garymarsh6 (24026)
• United Kingdom
4 Feb 17
I am so pleased that the op went well for your mum and I wish her a speedy recovery. Hopefully, once she is recovered then she can enjoy life once again. By the way what were you trying to do, get admitted to the hospital to join her. I think I should call you CC from now on. (Calamity Catherine) By the way your photo is beautiful. Congratulations on your 40th. You know the saying life begins at 40 so it is looking good for you!
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Feb 17
@garymarsh6 , thank you :) . Now you mention it, I think maybe, subconsciously, I might have been trying to keep Mum company in the hospital. Hehe. I shall accept the title CC as it suits me for being such a klutz lately :D . Thank you so much Gary, it is lovely of you to say so. :)
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
8 Feb 17
Glad to hear your mom got through surgery. Hope she continues to improve. I am gearing up for my mom's surgery in a few days so I know the effect it can have on you.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
10 Feb 17
@Freelanzer , thank you. All the best to you and your Mom. I hope the surgery will be a success and that she will recover and heal well!
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@jillybean1222 (6406)
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17 Feb 17
yes, sometimes i am amazed when the body acts resiliently
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Feb 17
@jillybean1222 , yes, klutzy days like that really does make a person realise how resilient the human body is.
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