11/20/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (180086)
United States
November 20, 2024 4:05am CST
I called last night and told a nurse that I hadn't spoken to my husband in a couple of days and would she please tell him to call me. She took her cordless phone in to him instead. He appreciated my call and said that he hasn't been feeling well. He doesn't know if it's the food or if it's something else. He's also been very hot in the room; and his roommate doesn't want the heat turned down. The staff is aware that he isn't feeling well.
I mentioned again about sending him back to the other facility; but he balked at that, saying that it might be too much of a change for him. I don't want to make him uncomfortable; so I will back off for now. He said he wanted to take a nap; so we ended the call.
I told you I had some good news. I am self-publishing a picture book done in rhyme that I wrote many years ago. I tried to get the book published the traditional way; but the furthest I got was a second reading. I spoke to my husband about it; and he surprised me by saying I could go ahead. He knows this is something I have wanted for decades; and he said that since we are spending so much money on him, that I should spend some money on myself. The process should take about 6 months; and my book will be featured at a book fair, at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and an international book list.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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23 responses
@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
20 Nov
Yes, I'd really like to get him out of there.
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@snowy22315 (181296)
• United States
20 Nov
Yay, that's great! It sounds like you are accomplishing a lifelong dream. I wrote a couple of ebooks, one was for a client on a writing site, and the other I wrote myself. It is on Amazon. Sadly, it only sold maybe 31 copies. I got one royalty check and that was it.
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@snowy22315 (181296)
• United States
20 Nov
@LindaOHio Really? You couldn't get your friends and relatives onboard? You know alot of people between mylot and FB and some offline too. 98 percent of those who bought mine were people I knew in some capacity.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
@snowy22315 I wouldn't want to impose on my friends and relatives. Besides, the book needed illustrations...it was a picture book.
@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
20 Nov
I tried Amazon; but without illustrations it only sold 2 books. This publishing company is doing the illustrations for me.
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@marguicha (223460)
• Chile
20 Nov
Selling the book could even help you pay for the extra money you spend on your husband. Let us hope it works. Fingers crossed.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
I'm hoping to make a profit as well! Thank you very much.
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@marguicha (223460)
• Chile
21 Nov
@LindaOHio Anything helps. I´m always thinking of you two.
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@porwest (92028)
• United States
21 Nov
@LindaOHio I hope you can too, make a profit that is. Selling books is a tough business, though.
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@RasmaSandra (80269)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Nov
Congratulations on your book, That is great news, I am sorry your husband is not feeling well and will keep him in my prayers, Blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
Yes. I may have too many things going on right now though.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
22 Nov
@porwest Right now I'm trying to figure out how to open up their questionnaire in Word, make changes and save it. For some reason, it doesn't want to save the input I made. Grrrrrr.
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@porwest (92028)
• United States
21 Nov
@LindaOHio Even still, it might be a really good way to take your mind off of things a bit. That could be helpful. Sometimes we need distractions.
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@MarieCoyle (38123)
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20 Nov
I am glad to hear you were able to speak to him, but sorry he is feeling poorly. I hope he was able to rest.
Many congratulations on fulfilling your dream of publishing your book! 
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
He thinks it might be the food. Thank you very much for your good wishes.
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@kaylachan (70733)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Nov
Sorry he's not feeling well. That can happen.
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@kaylachan (70733)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Nov
@LindaOHio Could be. It could simply because he's been inside for months. He's been outsideside a few times since when....? and that's been between transports home, the hospital, and the different rehab centers. It takes it's toll. You don't realize how important little things like that are. If you want to, you can step out your front door for a few minutes. He can't.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
22 Nov
@kaylachan Yes, I feel really sorry for him. I couldn't do what he does.
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@Manasha (2791)
• Pondicherry, India
21 Nov
t's wonderful to hear about your picture book! Congratulations on pursuing your dream—it's truly inspiring. I'm glad your husband appreciated your call and that the staff is aware of his condition. Wishing him comfort and recovery, and wishing you success with your book project.
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@LeaPea2417 (37356)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Nov
That's so cool about your book. I will actually buy it once it is available
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
Thank you. I don't want anyone to spend money on purchasing the book!!!
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@porwest (92028)
• United States
21 Nov
@LindaOHio I would never deny anyone's money. I will always gladly take it. lol
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@Marilynda1225 (82920)
• United States
20 Nov
Thats such exciting news Linda and something fun to think about. Certainly looking forward to hearing about the progress as you work toward publishing.
Hope your hubby feels better.
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@Marilynda1225 (82920)
• United States
20 Nov
@LindaOHio hopefully he'll agree to transfer to the other place where he seemed to get better care.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
20 Nov
Yeah, I don't like when he's ill, especially in that place.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
@Marilynda1225 He said he really doesn't want to have a big change right now. I wonder if he's aware of his confusion.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
I hope to get my investment back at least.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
22 Nov
@porwest Yup. It's not cheap. I paid $995 then 10 payments of $349. They won't charge any royalties until I get my original investment back. It's more expensive because they are doing the illustrations.
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@porwest (92028)
• United States
21 Nov
@LindaOHio Do you have any idea what the cost of publishing the book will be?
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
Thank you. Yes, I will keep everyone updated.
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@kareng (60154)
• United States
23 Nov
That is awesome news about your book! I'm so glad you found a way to do it! When will it be finished, do you think?
I hope your husband is not coming down with something! A room too warm would be rather uncomfortable though! I hope they can find a happy medium for he thermostat!
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
23 Nov
I thought I would be seeing him on Sunday; but his cousin's car needs a new belt I think. The book should be done in 6 months.
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@FourWalls (68505)
• United States
20 Nov
Hey, congratulations about the book!!! Hope he gets to feeling better soon.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
21 Nov
Thank you. I'm hoping it's not the food that's making him sick.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50362)
• United States
20 Nov
I am excited for you. I’d love to see your book.
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@1creekgirl (41557)
• United States
20 Nov
Linda, that's so exciting about your book! Be sure to let us know the title and when it's published. You need something good to look forward to. Glad you got to talk to your husband.
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@porwest (92028)
• United States
21 Nov
That would be great to publish that book. Are you going to do it on Amazon or some other way. But I agree, time to put some money to work for something enjoyable and rewarding. Besides, those hounds will just suck you dry anyway, might be a good idea to have less available for them to suck.
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@LindaOHio (180086)
• United States
22 Nov
We're bleeding so much money, what does a little more matter? It's something I've wanted to do for over 20 years. I want it published before I die. I probably will donate a copy to the local library.
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@Beestring (14603)
• Hong Kong
20 Nov
Sorry to learn that your husband is not feeling well.
Congrats on your book publishing. Wishing you every success.
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