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