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Discouraged

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I'm in some pain from arthritis in my wrist. I've been on my meds for about two weeks and while they're helping, I've seen an increase in tremors in my hands during my dose time. I am having a difficult time concentrating while driving as well. I know you've all been so kind to me over these past few weeks, and have been encouraging to the newbie, patient beyond measure and supportive in helping me learn how things works and how to be a better writer.

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I'll take Manhattan

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I spent last night at the Epilepsy Center of the New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. After a delightful hour of getting hooked up to electrodes and such, I enjoyed and hour and a half of uninterrupted writing, and I was glad for it; I can't wait to write when I'm not writing, and I can't wait to finish when I am. The most curious thing; the technician was a nice young man who actually had the same kind of face as Ben Kelly, my counselor character and alter-ego of Katie Kelly.

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Mille grazie!

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Another foray into the Big Apple for a Video EEG and Sleep Study to help diagnose the tremors. I had a conversation with a good friend of mine who is a physician as well as a fabulous musician. He confirmed that my previous medication could have caused the tremors. And another medical professional explained to my beautiful bride that the tremors may not be uncommon for someone of my....ahem....age. Thank you to everyone who has been so supportive and loving at this time, since I am scared and sad.

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Children

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In the book of Genesis, Leah says, "Give me children or I will die." Our stories and our characters are our children. When Jill said that her stories sucked, it was said out of frustration and hurt, and likely borne out of the actions of others that were misunderstood or misinterpreted. Nevertheless, it does hurt when our children are ignored; try being a parent when your little girl or boy isn't invited to the party or included in kickball or tag.

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My Health

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I would once again like to thank everyone who has been so supportive of me during my recent health problems. My tremors have reduced significantly with the proper dosage of medication, and my doctor assures me things will be pretty much okay, even under the worst case scenarios, baring any new things they might discover with the EEG I'll be having on the 22nd of this month.

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Your continued encouragement

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I spent a lovely afternoon with my beautiful bride at the Neurology Center of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. No time for sightseeing but I have a followup video EEG in two weeks. My original medication, which I am no longer taking, apparently acted as a precipitant to the tremors, and the new medication highly regarded for seizures that are anxiety/stress/and panic related or caused. No diagnosis other than a Seizure Disorder N.O.S. Thanks for all your prayers. If I had another son, and he was somehow was Asian, I would love for him to be just like my doc.

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Various things

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First, I'd once again like to thank everyone for their prayers and support. My appointment is on Monday in Manhattan, and hopefully the neuro specialist can help me get to the bottom of the tremors I'm experiencing. Things are fairly good with the medication I'm already taking, and perhaps that's all that can be done, but that's okay; it's all in God's and my doctor's hands.

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Summer Romance

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I remember running in a Police Athletic League track meet, and I won two bronze medals; one for the 100yd dash and one for the 200yd dash. My mother was so proud until I reminded her that only three sprinters were entered, so even if I had crawled across the finish line hours later, I would still would have won. I just checked the voting tabulation and was absolutely thrilled to see that "It's You I Like" had garnered its first and perhaps only vote. I am not complaining in the least; I've read all of the stories and they are all quite good.

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To all my new friends

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I am going into NYC to Columbia Presbyterian on Monday for a consult and eventual follow-up for the tremors I am having. So far the medication I'm on has helped a great deal, but we are looking to find out what exactly is causing the problem. I had an MRI two weeks ago, and I am absolutely happy to say I don't have a tumor or a brain aneurysm. The hardest part is the 'not knowing.' No huge worries, since things are going well and God is still in control. Please pray, and thanks for reading my work and blessing me with your kind comments and encouragement.

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Thanks and more thanks

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I'm writing this as a thank you for all of the folks who have been kind enough to comment on my work. I am fairly new to this apart from the odd paper or two in grad school years ago. My intent, first and foremost, is to encourage and inspire, and I hope I have. My desire is to create authentic, real people that the reader will want to care about and follow, like friends or family. Your feedback tells me that my fictional family is worth caring about.

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I will rise

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I had the supreme privilege of singing "I will rise" with my in-laws at the wake this evening, and it was a wonderful, sad, happy and glorious time. Tears and laughter mingled freely as we appreciated the life my mother-in-law led and all the people she blessed. I said that if you looked up the definition of "sweet" in an illustrated dictionary, the entry would feature her photo. Thank you all for your prayers and support and may God bless you all! 'drea

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I am so sorry

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I am so sorry for the multiple posts. I didn't mean to be so selfish. My sweet mother-in-law died on Saturday, and this has been a way of dealing with the loss as we prepare for the funeral Friday. She was a lovely kind woman; her name was Natalie, and even though I married into her family, it hurts and I miss her so. Thanks for understanding, and I'll try to "pace" myself. God bless! 'drea

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Graci mille!

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Just a public thank you to jennaFl for providing editorial oversight. Does anyone remember how much better Jack Kirby's work was when he had a great inker? Same here. Thanks, jenna and God Bless. 'drea

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