I'M FREE OF BOTTLED OXYGEN AND AM WORKING HARD TO BE WELL AGAIN

April 30, 2012

By Olivene Godfrey
I am recovering from my recent illness and last week I began to breath without the aid of bottled oxygen which is good news.  I still tire easily and Barry and Tam don't leave me alone.  I think if all goes well, I should be back on my regular schedule soon.
During my illness I lost 20 pounds. I have wanted to lose the weight, but not that way.  I still don't have a good appetite and my taste seems to have changed.  Barry and Tam tell me I was very sick and I'm convinced that prayers of family and friends and the good Lord saved my life.
The Home Health people are working with me to learn to walk again and to do routine every day things.  I have been doing leg exercises which are causing pain, but I'm in hopes it will help me walk again.
Last week Tam brought me a beautiful bouquet of white peonies that she had picked from her yard.  That helped give me a lift.
My sister, Jeanette is suffering from constant pain.  Please remember her in your prayers.
Barry, Tam and I have set a goal of Mothers Day for me to be well enough to go out with Barry for lunch.  See you next time.................
As told to Tam

Once Is Not Enough

4/23/2012

By Olivene Godfrey
A famous person once said "once was not enough", relating to life.  I agree.  I am 84 but, I still want to live.  A few times during the past month or so I've almost given up.  But, I am not a quitter. The ER doctor told Barry when I was clinging to life at the hospital with double pneumonia that I had probably never been so ill.  I still feel very sick.  I am still on oxygen.  I'm in hopes the oxygen won't be a permanent thing.  I can't walk alone yet which is frustrating.  I don't like having to ask Barry or Tam to assist me.  The Home Health people will start working with me this week.  My COPD is the main problem now.... See you next week  As told to Tam

Seen Better Days

By Olivene Godfrey
4\20\2012

Yesterday Tam, my caregiver brought me home from Hospital / Rehabilitation. I was so happy to see my Beloved Home. It all looks so pretty again.  I thank God for letting me come home again.  I have some really bad memories.  It's hard not to blame others for what has happened to me.  I'm trying hard not to.  Tam is like the daughter that I never had. I don't know what I would do without her or my son, Barry.  I'll try to get back to happier thoughts next time. I am so proud of all the ways son Barry took care of things at home. Please keep praying for me.
As told to Tam.
See you next time,
Olivene Godfrey

Update on Olivene

Mother has been recovering from an extended illness but is better and is working on a new blog post.

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