tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post321700128781095..comments2024-03-22T01:54:26.421-07:00Comments on Swankie Lives: What I am NOT Thankful For!SwankieWheelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458128398214149848noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-64316604456243340612017-11-05T14:14:25.642-07:002017-11-05T14:14:25.642-07:00Update: 5 Nov 2017. I am happy to report that my...Update: 5 Nov 2017. I am happy to report that my son is almost walking normally again, but after so many months of inactivity, he still has some tight ligaments and muscles that give him trouble. And I am just as happy to report my granddaughter is fully recovered from her open heart surgery, and working with horses, being very physical and loosing weight. Thank you, God.SwankieWheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458128398214149848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-50833660741656026072014-12-09T08:16:18.307-07:002014-12-09T08:16:18.307-07:00Thank you. I take my Claritin daily also and doub...Thank you. I take my Claritin daily also and double doses when I know I will be exposed to too much. My son and granddaughter both seem to be on the mend now so that is a very good thing. One step (or tooth) at a time. I believe 2015 will be a much better year for everyone. Thank you for your support and words of encouragement.swankiewheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122199804322001449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-88066460246327397722014-12-01T10:33:07.040-07:002014-12-01T10:33:07.040-07:00OMG, as the kids say, as an old gal with allergies...OMG, as the kids say, as an old gal with allergies I take my claritin every day and it helps a great deal, i don't know if they work for you but they are over the counter now, i just take two instead of one and it is the prescription dose. For me it takes the edge off so I can tolerate much. My biggest concern for your breathing is the pollution mixed with the dust - the agricultural chemicals are deadly. As for the doggies they ought to have some rules, it is for their protection too, just my two cents. Isolating yourself, however, concerns me as well, that gorgeous gal Swankie has so much to offer and share - I hope and affirm for you that the new year offers greater clarity, freedom and creativity for you. Meanwhile your readers will indeed hold you in love as the old year wanes giving birth to all that is brand new for us all. I affirm your strength and your vision and affirm your loved ones are whole and healed as well. The sky and the earth hold you in their embrace, never forget. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-2989545892413586352014-11-29T15:27:04.986-07:002014-11-29T15:27:04.986-07:00Bev, thank you very much for you kind words and I ...Bev, thank you very much for you kind words and I wish you the best with your hip surgeries. Maybe I should think of having a satellite camp for people with COPD and MCS etc. so we can gather and enjoy one another without risking our health. I have tried repeatedly to manage my problem and remain part of the RTR group, but is just seems out of control and dangerous to my health to continue exposing myself that way I have been doing. Please let me know how your surgeries go.swankiewheelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122199804322001449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227057989423791065.post-82906534809916441412014-11-29T12:53:00.298-07:002014-11-29T12:53:00.298-07:00Hi Swankie, I have come across your blog throughou...Hi Swankie, I have come across your blog throughout your adventures and want to congratulate you on achieving your kayaking goals. I would love to try kayaking in the future. I can visualize being out on the water and feel the peace and wonders of nature. I can relate to your experience on Thanksgiving with allergens. If I would ever have the opportunity to attend on of the gatherings I would most likely have to wear my mask or the hepa respirator. I have an Environmental Illness called MCS for many years and some days are much worse than others. I have finally accepted the isolation, work hard at keeping exposures to a minimum so when I am "out of my apartment" I can enjoy the experiences to the max!! I will have my right hip replaced Monday and so hope soon I will be dancing a jig. If not = then we replace the left hip. I can only assume that all the V.O.C.s I was exposed to have destroyed my joints. I just read a wonderful article that will help me take each experience throughout the day and give it greater meaning to improve the quality of my life. Here is the link if you would like to read it. Hang in there and soon a new Swankie will wake up to a brighter day. http://discuss.dailyom.com/cgi-bin/discuss/displaydiscussion.cgi?did=21032<br />With peace and love Bev K The Smiling Bohemian Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03084620611716478915noreply@blogger.com