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There’s been way too much stuff going on around here that I want to post, I’ll have to continue the journey story later. One of my uncles died early last week from a heart attack. He was about 80ish I think. His health had been rather poor before he had to evacuate his home, he went to stay in an assisted living home in Shreveport. That’s where he passed away. There was a small memorial service and a funeral in which I was one of the pallbearers. I didn’t know him all that well in the later years, our families were much closer when I was a child however and he will be missed, one really great guy. In a way I suppose you could say he was an indirect victim of the hurricane.
Then, I also had an aunt die late last week, her health had been poor for some time as well. I knew her much better, a very dear lady. She was also about 80 years old. Her funeral was yesterday, there was no burial however, she will be cremated. To top off a really ugly week, my doctors finally got their hands on my blood test results from when I was in Dallas and immediately scheduled me for a liver biopsy.
I had to drive all the way up to Baton Rouge at 4 AM Monday morning to have that done in their same day surgery unit. They kept me for most of the day before I could drive home. Damn, they stuck a looooong ass needle in my abdomen to get a tissue sample, It didn’t really hurt because of the local anesthetic but it sure looks horrible when you can watch them do it!! Gahh! I won’t know the results of that testing for a few days though. They want to see how much damage my new liver has sustained since the transplant. My fingers are crossed! I guess this is a prelude to the chemotherapy they are planning for me.
I thought I would throw in a few pics of some of the shit that’s going on around here. Below is a pic of the house a couple months ago.
Below is a picture from a few days ago.
This one is a look at the pile of debris in front of our neighbors house. They have apparently stripped most of the damaged materials from the inside walls and threw it all oput front. This is a job that remains to be done at our house, we are still waiting on a reply for how much the flood insurance will pay for the damages 3 weeks after the adjuster has come out and did the survey.
Things are starting to return to a somewhat more normal state. They finally came out and removed all the debris from the trees yesterday and this morning which is soon to be replaced by all the debris from inside the house LOL
A lot more stores and businesses have been opening as well but the traffic has been horrendous and ridiculous. Man I am so ready for all this shit to be over with, we gotta get this city fixed up for next hurricane season! hahaha
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Schnit, baby… sorry to hear about your losses, your liver (well, having to wait for the results), and yet more loss that was lost earlier, yet remains to taunt you. Some roller coaster, huh? Big hugs to you and yours!
i really don’t know what to say…
please know that i’m sending many thoughts for peace in your heart (and your family) and strength as you await news on the health matters.
hopefully as the debris is hauled away in it’s entirety, it will take all the bullshit away, too
I am sorry for your losses. When it rains it pours. I guess you know that ! I will be prayin that your liver biopsy will be okay.
I can’t believe the size of the trees and stuff that were disposed of. Still mind boggling !!
Hang in there, Se7en !!
*HUGS*
That sucks about your family members. It’s never easy to lose loved ones, close or not.
Sooo, looking at those pictures, I have a dunce question. How do you get rid of the mold?
I’m sorry to hear about your aunt & uncle. I;ll be thinking good thoughts for good news on the blood work done. Hang in there friend. *hugs*
And that, as they say is pretty much the way that goes. Now how much do you think they’ve learned on this go around and will they really ever be ready or will they still be sharpening their fingers so they are ready to point.
As for your biopsy, I hope the results are all that you are hoping for.
I hope you kept some wood from your tree!
Well, crapola on needles. And on tearing down houses. And on hurricanes. About the only thng trhat doesn’t suck, Sev, is that we’re still breathing. Good luck, kid. You deserve some.
*hugs Se7*
Sorry ’bout the relatives’ passing….. fingers crossed on the test results, and freakin’ hurricanes/aftermath!!!
Sending some sanity your way, darlin’
Wow, Seven, that’s a lot to deal with. My condolences on the loss of your family and my best wishes for you and your liver. We’re pullin’ for ya!
I’m very sorry about your family members. The door is open if you need anything…
Wow those pics say a thousand words eh? I can’t wait to come back to New Orleans AND get a chance to meet you!
And I thought I was having a bad week! *HUG*
Hope everything is well for your liver; I’d really like to treat you to a drink next time you come through!
I’m sorry to hear about the losses in your family. And I hope everything goes well with you!! XOXO!
I’m sorry, Sugar. Take care of you….
Whew, what a week. Sorry to hear about your uncle and your aunt, along with the biopsy. I hope everything turns out ok.
HUGS!
Shit! When is it all going to stop? I am so sorry about your aunt and uncle. Sending my best to your family and keeping my fingers crossed for great results to come back from your biopsy. Hugs and POINKS!
Lois Lane
When it rains, it pours….Geez, when will any normal quiet days come along??
Hugs Babe
Hope everything gets back to normal soon.
Well normal for New Orleans at Halloween anyway! LOL
hug
I’m so sorry to hear about your aunt, your uncle, and your having to undergo that biopsy… I hope you get good results!! xo
sorry about the loss of your loved ones..
and I’ll be saying a prayer for good news from your test.
((((huge hug))))
Damn, I wish for better for you Bro.
I’m sorry about your uncle and aunt passing away. I’ll keep you all in my prayers.
I hope the results from the biopsy are good and that they can start treatment ASAP, you’ve been put off long enough. Hang tough. *BIG HUGS*
SE7EN I wish you well my friend. I hope that everything is sorted out soon. I am thinking about you..
Smooshes
Nice new header!
Sorry for your losses. Nice to see you can still keep your sense of humor.
(passes on 10 mg Valium)
Hang tuff; this too.. shall pass
How you doin’ darlin’??
Geesh, you’ve had some stuff going on. Sorry about your losses. I hope your liver tests come out okay. That biopsy needle thing sounds creepy. The photos are interesting.
Damn special one things do not seem to know when to leave you alone but enough is enough so maybe if you would bitch slap Murphy around a time or two things would be different.
I am sorry to hear about the losses in your family. Any losses is not easy so just know you and your family are in my thoughts. I send you special vibes and hope the results of the biopsy will be good and may you soon get the results so you can move ahead with your treatment. Please take care of you. You are always in my thoughts…I send you hugs and kisses.
Dear Se7en’s Liver,
Please be healthy. A lot of people are counting on you to be alright. You should appreciate the fact that you’re not my liver. Now there’s a guy who has something to bitch about! Suck it up and quit causing trouble. Didn’t you hear about the hurricane! If you could just lighten up and play ball for the next 50 years, I’d consider it a personal favor.
Much love,
Rachael
I sure hope your biopsy turns out okay. Although our bout with Hurricane Rita was not nearly as bad as yours with Katrina, our streets and yards look just like those you posted of your neighborhood. Most things are up and running around here but most of the restaurants still need employees and are serving limited hours and menus. It’s a minor irritation compared to what you guys are going through over there. I hope to see you in March!
damn, se7en, I’m so sorry about the deaths in the family….and your poor house!