[Silent_Runner]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Actually I think you might be right, I do feel a little like I faced that fear. That doesn't mean I conquered it, because I didn't, but I'm still here after seeing an Afghani with a gun in his hand. This after noon I had an Ipod on shuffle and Bob Seger started singing 'Little Victories', that's when I started to feel that way.

And NO, don't try to get one to come around me holding an AK-47! There's no way in hell I could handle that.

We may have to wait a bit before we send one carrying an AK-47 over there.

You handled it well and will do even better next time you see them. And I hope they will not be carrying AK-47's.

Originally Posted by BobInTX

You too.

I'm proud of you for staying on course with your encounter.

I am too.

Originally Posted by DustyJacket

Don't knock it until you've tried it.

Are you speaking from personal experience?

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Unfortunately I'm visualizing that whether I want to or not. Also unfortunately, in my mind's eye they like to point them at me too and in my dreams of course then they start shooting. I've been having panic attacks and making my chest hurt worse from tensing up the last few days. Last night got pretty bad, so I had to go in for Dilaudid injections. Plus some muscle relaxers to stop the breathing attacks. Tonight isn't fun, but not as bad as last night.
:

Have you talked about this with your shrink. If not I think you should. I would not be surprised if this is a fairly normal reaction.

[Magnus2131]

Dilaudid injections.

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by BobInTX

I'm so sorry. That really rattled you, didn't it?

Yeah, it did.

Originally Posted by MB-G26

DAMN IT

((((((((((((Gentle Hugs)))))))))))))))

Thanks. back

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

We may have to wait a bit before we send one carrying an AK-47 over there.: tongueout:: rofl:
You REALLY want me to come home in a box, don't you?

Have you talked about this with your shrink. If not I think you should. I would not be surprised if this is a fairly normal reaction.

Yep, been talking to her about it quite a bit. She said reactions like mine, but not that bad, were common. She also commented that mine seemed in proportion to my injury. The worst of the 'rattling' seems to be subsiding. I've been trying to avoid going down that road and so far haven't see anyone sitting there when I have. And no guns!

Originally Posted by Magnus2131

Are you kidding, Dilaudid injections are GOOD! They're the best working add-on meds I get. Way better than Hydrocodone and the others I use when the pain isn't flared up that bad. And with injections the relief kicks in quicker and the side effects are over faster. Of course the part that sucks is that I needed them in the first place. Tonight's a little better, and I'm using a milder add-on with my Fentanyl.

[BobInTX]

Better is good, right?

Do they inject that directly in your chest or in your arm/butt?

You know, nothing makes you more humble than your 30 year old son, who has never shot a shotgun before, kick your butt on the sporting clays course.

We're going goose hunting tomorrow!

[Magnus2131]

Of course the part that sucks is that I needed them in the first place.

That's what I meant. Believe me, I have nothing against pain relief silly girl.

[Magnus2131]

Originally Posted by BobInTX

Better is good, right?

Do they inject that directly in your chest or in your arm/butt?

You know, nothing makes you more humble than your 30 year old son, who has never shot a shotgun before, kick your butt on the sporting clays course.

We're going goose hunting tomorrow!

How neat, enjoy your time together.

[23skidoo]

Hi Sweetheart! I'm glad you're feeling a little better and able to use something other than the most powerful addons you have to manage the pain.

[Blast]

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by BobInTX

Better is good, right?

Do they inject that directly in your chest or in your arm/butt?

You know, nothing makes you more humble than your 30 year old son, who has never shot a shotgun before, kick your butt on the sporting clays course.

We're going goose hunting tomorrow!

Yep, better is good. Or at least better.

No, they don't inject anything except steroids anywhere near my chest! If the steroids didn't help I wouldn't let them be injected there either. Ouch! Dilaudid goes into a muscle, and they switch off which muscle they stick it in. I much prefer the larger muscles, if you catch my drift. My shoulder complains about any injections, plus the side effects seem worse when I get the injection there, although that may just be my perception.

Have a great time tomorrow! BTW, your son would beat me by default, since I wouldn't even go to the shooting range.

Originally Posted by Magnus2131

That's what I meant. Believe me, I have nothing against pain relief silly girl.: whistling:

True, I should have known better.

Originally Posted by 23skidoo

Hi Sweetheart! I'm glad you're feeling a little better and able to use something other than the most powerful addons you have to manage the pain.: grouphug:: hearts:: smootchie:: iloveyou:

Yeah, now I'll be glad if I can stay that way for more than a day at a time. And I'll be really glad to get back to where they can cut my dose of Fentanyl back again. I was actually hoping I'd be back to that by now, but I seem to have made my chest really 'angry' with all the travelling.

Originally Posted by Blast

Happy New Year to you and everyone here!

[BobInTX]

Happy New Year!!

[Silent_Runner]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Yep, been talking to her about it quite a bit. She said reactions like mine, but not that bad, were common. She also commented that mine seemed in proportion to my injury. The worst of the 'rattling' seems to be subsiding. I've been trying to avoid going down that road and so far haven't see anyone sitting there when I have. And no guns!
.

I though that might be the case. Do you think it will be easier if it happens again? I doubt you can avoid facing it indefinitely.

Originally Posted by 23skidoo

Hi Sweetheart! I'm glad you're feeling a little better and able to use something other than the most powerful addons you have to manage the pain.:
:

I agree with you. She needs the relief.

Originally Posted by Blast

That is so cute!

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

No, they don't inject anything except steroids anywhere near my chest! If the steroids didn't help I wouldn't let them be injected there either. Ouch! Dilaudid goes into a muscle, and they switch off which muscle they stick it in. I much prefer the larger muscles, if you catch my drift. My shoulder complains about any injections, plus the side effects seem worse when I get the injection there, although that may just be my perception.

Happy New Year to you and everyone here!

Has your doctor suggested that you might get another round of steroid shots. They did do you a lot of good.

Originally Posted by BobInTX

Happy New Year!!

The same to you and everyone here.

[engineer151515]

A rose of winter for a Rose of Winter.




Japanese Camellias are otherwise referred to as "the rose of winter"

[engineer151515]

Waiting for LW to post . . .

[engineer151515]

I guess we'll just curl up and nap while we wait.

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by BobInTX

Happy New Year!!

Same to you. Hope it's a good one for you and your family.

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

I though that might be the case. Do you think it will be easier if it happens again? I doubt you can avoid facing it indefinitely.
I'm doing a good job avoiding it so far. I went the back way around the compound again today when I saw one with a rifle from way up the road. I check now before I start down that road. Will it be easier? I don't know and don't care to find out.


Has your doctor suggested that you might get another round of steroid shots. They did do you a lot of good.

Steroid WHATS?!?

Nope, no mention of another series of injections. My previous doc had said I should have a break in between them.

My physical therapist is still going real easy on me, mostly just gentle stretching and working with almost no resistance. He commented that I do some things in weird ways to compensate for a non-working chest, so I told him about how my last terrorist did a lot of occupational type therapy with me, especially in the last few months I was there. My current therapist agreed with me that that was probably the most beneficial thing he could have done for me.

Originally Posted by engineer151515

A rose of winter for a Rose of Winter.




Japanese Camellias are otherwise referred to as "the rose of winter"

So pretty, is that your yard?

Originally Posted by engineer151515

Waiting for LW to post . . .

Originally Posted by engineer151515

I guess we'll just curl up and nap while we wait.

OK, that does it, I'm on my way there!

[engineer151515]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

So pretty, is that your yard?

They are just outside the front door of the Bunker.

Camilla thrive in southern Alabama. Our unseasonably warm winter has them blooming everywhere.

[BobInTX]

Originally Posted by engineer151515

They are just outside the front door of the Bunker.

Camilla thrive in southern Alabama. Our unseasonably warm winter has them blooming everywhere.

It's been warm here too. When we finished the goose hunt Saturday it was 75°. We had fun. My son got the very first bird. There were thousands of them up there. Our group got 21 geese and ducks total.

At least I wasn't the one to say steroid shots this time. Oh crap!

[H3br3wHamm3r]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

My physical therapist is still going real easy on me, mostly just gentle stretching and working with almost no resistance. He commented that I do some things in weird ways to compensate for a non-working chest, so I told him about how my last terrorist did a lot of occupational type therapy with me, especially in the last few months I was there. My current therapist agreed with me that that was probably the most beneficial thing he could have done for me.

Freudian slip? You better tell them therapists to go easy on you!!!

[Lone Wolf8634]

Originally Posted by H3br3wHamm3r

Freudian slip? You better tell them therapists to go easy on you!!!

Nothing Freudian about it. She speaks truly. My last terrorist was a bouncy little gal with the demeanor of a cheerleader.

She was evil. Pretty sure satan wouldn't stand a chance.

[23skidoo]

For you Sweetheart

[Silent_Runner]

Originally Posted by engineer151515

I guess we'll just curl up and nap while we wait.

It seems we are waiting again as Wolfe has gone missing once again. Have you heard from her? We will just have to wait with your beautiful cat for her to return. She told me a couple of days ago that there was trouble on her base. I think she meant internet trouble or at least I hope she meant that.

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Steroid WHATS?!? Sorry.

Nope, no mention of another series of injections. My previous doc had said I should have a break in between them.

My physical therapist is still going real easy on me, mostly just gentle stretching and working with almost no resistance. He commented that I do some things in weird ways to compensate for a non-working chest, so I told him about how my last terrorist did a lot of occupational type therapy with me, especially in the last few months I was there. My current therapist agreed with me that that was probably the most beneficial thing he could have done for me.

:

Right now the gentle approach is probably the best but I doubt that will last. Once you have recovered to where you were before you started traveling your therapy will probably be more intense. The results of the occupational therapy were obvious the last time I saw you. You do some things in very strange ways now.

Originally Posted by engineer151515

They are just outside the front door of the Bunker.

Camilla thrive in southern Alabama. Our unseasonably warm winter has them blooming everywhere.

Why do you call it a bunker if you are in Alabama?

Originally Posted by BobInTX

It's been warm here too. When we finished the goose hunt Saturday it was 75°. We had fun. My son got the very first bird. There were thousands of them up there. Our group got 21 geese and ducks total.

At least I wasn't the one to say steroid shots this time. Oh crap!

If I had not I bet you would have.

Congratulations to your son. Did you eat good?

Originally Posted by H3br3wHamm3r

Freudian slip? :: You better tell them therapists to go easy on you!!!

She called him a terrorist the entire time he worked with her. He made her cry almost as often as her shrink did.

Originally Posted by 23skidoo

For you Sweetheart ::

That is one funny looking cat!

[BobInTX]

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

It seems we are waiting again as Wolfe has gone missing once again. Have you heard from her? We will just have to wait with your beautiful cat for her to return. She told me a couple of days ago that there was trouble on her base. I think she meant internet trouble or at least I hope she meant that.

Me too!

Right now the gentle approach is probably the best but I doubt that will last. Once you have recovered to where you were before you started traveling your therapy will probably be more intense. The results of the occupational therapy were obvious the last time I saw you. You do some things in very strange ways now.


If I had not I bet you would have. Uh, uh. I learned my lesson!

Congratulations to your son. Did you eat good?

Yes, but not the birds!

[BobInTX]

Psalm 37:39-40

King James Version (KJV)



39But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 40And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

[BobInTX]

I got an email from Lone_Wolfe. She said that their internet has been down and sporadic. She hasn't been able to get on GT at all.

My daughter was admitted to the hospital last night with pancreatitis. She is better this morning. I'd appreciate your prayers. She's 29. Too young for this poop.

[engineer151515]

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

Why do you call it a bunker if you are in Alabama?

It's a bit of an inside joke.

If you visited, you'd get it.