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Submitted by xaipete on October 29, 2009 - 3:24pm

Hi to everybody


Hi to everybody. I've missed not being on this forum over the past few months. My husband was diagnosed with early Parkinson's disease mid-August and that really threw us for a loop. I've had MS for 40 years and although I am very active and strong in many ways, I can't walk very fast any more. Anyway, we've had to make a lot of decisions about whether to stay where we are or move, plan for the future, get educated on his disease, etc. I just felt too distracted to continue participating.

Plus I think I literally wore my oven out testing for PR's new book. I finally got a new oven installed last month.

Anyway, we're over the shock and awe of our situation now, and I have an oven again, so I'm looking forward to participating again in this forum.

I haven't made any bread since mid-August. I hope my SD starter can be revived.

--Pamela

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Submitted by dmsnyder on October 29, 2009 - 3:49pm.

Welcome back, Pamela!

I guess that qualifies as "an excused absence!" It sounds like you've been through a lot the past few months.

Best wishes for you and your husband (and your oven, and your neurologist)! Happy to see you back and looking forward to seeing what comes out of the new oven.

David

Submitted by LindyD on October 29, 2009 - 3:56pm.

Welcome back

Good to see you back, Pamela.  

Am sorry to hear of your husband's diagnosis.  While there have been some great medical advances made in recent years, it's still a tough disease.

Keep your positive attitude going - and congrats on that new oven!

Warm regards,

Lindy

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Submitted by DonD on October 29, 2009 - 4:33pm.

Glad you are back, Pamela!

I am sorry to hear about your husband but glad to hear that you are coping with the situation and are back with us. My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson about 10 years ago and he is managing it quite well. My best wishes to you both.

Don

Submitted by proth5 on October 29, 2009 - 4:45pm.

Good to hear from you

Best wishes as you look to your future.

Missed ya.

Pat

Submitted by Judon on October 29, 2009 - 4:55pm.

you came to mind the other day

I'm sending well wishes through the ethers.

Let us know about your starter - I'd be glad to send you some.

Judy

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Submitted by Floydm on October 29, 2009 - 5:11pm.

Welcome back

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's diagnosis.  That's tough.

Welcome back.

Submitted by Marni on October 29, 2009 - 5:27pm.

Welcome back

I've missed your friendly advice and comments around here.  So sorry to hear about your husband; my father has Parkinson's too.  There is so much that can be done now - I wish you both strength and good health.

Marni

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Submitted by audra36274 on October 29, 2009 - 5:42pm.

Pamela, your enthusaim has been missed!

   Sorry to hear of your husband's illness. We wish you both the best. I was thinking about you the other day. Glad you checked in.

Audra

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Submitted by Debra Wink on October 29, 2009 - 5:52pm.

Good to see you back!

Your absence has been noticed. So sorry you have been confronted with these hurdles. Educate yourself, and keep a positive attitude.

Welcome back :-)
-Debbie

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Submitted by ehanner on October 29, 2009 - 6:15pm.

Good to see you back

Pamela,

I'm glad to see you back. Life can be tough and I'm glad to see you are coping. My best to both of you.

Eric

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Submitted by SylviaH on October 29, 2009 - 7:56pm.

Pamela, You have been missed!

I know it has been very difficult for you and yours!  You have done a great job of coping and getting things done.  Congratulations on the brand new oven!

Blessing,

Sylvia

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Submitted by Paddyscake on October 29, 2009 - 9:15pm.

You're back!!

I'm sorry. I do understand, husband to cancer, very dear cousin struggling with MS who lost her husband to liver transplant failure.

Pamala, share your experiences testing. I think you tried everything and have alot to offer!

Betty

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Submitted by hansjoakim on October 30, 2009 - 1:43am.

Welcome back

Hi Pamela,

I'm also very glad to see you back here. I've missed your blog and contributions to the site!

Learning about your situation certainly put things in perspective.

Submitted by davidg618 on October 30, 2009 - 6:19am.

You've been missed

Glad you've rejoined us, bread can be THE comfort food.

David G

Submitted by summerbaker on October 30, 2009 - 6:24am.

Nice to have you back.  I've

Nice to have you back.  I've missed your tips and reading your thorough baking observations.

Summer

Submitted by ques2008 on October 30, 2009 - 7:21am.

pamela, have thought about you!

Hi Pamela,

I really missed your comments because you were one of the few supportive ones when I was new in TFL.  So glad to have you back.  But sorry to hear about your husband's illness.  I will offer prayers.

Let your oven do the talking!  Really glad you're back.  Hang in there.

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Submitted by gcook17 on October 30, 2009 - 8:54am.

I'm glad you're back

I'm glad you're back, Pamela.  I'm sorry you've had to go through some much trouble and pray that things will get better.

-greg

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Submitted by Yippee on October 30, 2009 - 9:25am.

Thinking of you

Pamela:

I've been wondering about your absence from the forum in the past few months.  I'm sorry to hear what you have to go through. Welcome back and best wishes to you and your family.

Yippee

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Submitted by dosidough on October 30, 2009 - 9:54am.

It's good to see you back

Pamela you've been a piece of sunshine at this site. I hope things brighten up for you and your husband.

I look forward to reading your terrific posts and comments. BTW your sourdough batter for onion rings is great on cod. We sourdoughed everything one night.

All the best to you.

 

Dosi

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Submitted by xaipete on October 30, 2009 - 5:23pm.

Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome back!

I really appreciate all the nice comments! I'm glad to be back. I just took my badly neglected SD starter out of the refrigerator and am hoping that it will be back to normal in 2 or 3 days!

Submitted by rayel on October 30, 2009 - 6:21pm.

I wondered, and feared

   Pamela, Glad and happy you are back. You were really missed.  I am hopeful you and your husband will be restored to good and well managed health. May your fragrant breads be the catalyst to make it happen.

 Ray

Submitted by althetrainer on October 31, 2009 - 9:04am.

Good to have you back

Pam, sorry to hear about what you and your husband have to go through.  Hope things will get a bit easier for both of you.  Hang in there.  Glad to have you back.  Al

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Submitted by xaipete on October 31, 2009 - 9:11am.

Thanks, Al. Things really are

Thanks, Al. Things really are getting better. We are both fighters, in the good sense of the word. It was just the shock of the diagnosis, I think. Jim looks so healthy; we just couldn't believe it. I've had Multiple Sclerosis for 40 years. I've been very lucky with the disease, but it has really taken its toll on my ability to walk over the last 5 years. I'm still moving but at a snail's pace. We always thought that Jim would be able to take care of me if necessary and then found ourselves looking at each other and wondering what we were going to do. Hopefully I'll be able to maintain my ability to walk and Jim's Parkinson's will progress very slowly.

--Pamela

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Submitted by Shiao-Ping on October 31, 2009 - 9:52pm.

Hi Pamela

I missed you.  I came back yesterday from Taiwan visiting my parents and friends over there and read your post just now.  I am very sorry to hear about your news.   I hope you manage to bake as much as you want!

Great to have you back.

Shiao-Ping  

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