Photo Copyright: Fatima Fakier Deria
Today I’ve written a type of farewell letter, at least for now. To read this and the other stories on Rochelle’s blog just follow the link below and the directions given after that. The above photo is from Fatima Fakier Deria. Thanks Fatima.
To All Who Read My Blog by P.S. Joshi (Suzanne)
Hello Everyone:
I’ve really enjoyed blogging, especially writing the little flash fiction stories. Now I have a problem. Last Monday, on the 21st of October, 2019, the doctor came to my flat, took a look at my right leg and told me she wanted me in the hospital for tests and to stay for treatment. I was admitted the next day, Tuesday the 22nd I went and ended up spending seven days being pumped full of antibiotics. My right foot was swollen and there was an area of red running halfway up my leg. When the report came back I understood the seriousness of the problem when the word “septic” was used. In other words, I could have lost my leg.
I’m now home, but directions were given for me to rest and sleep with my feet above my heart. I can spend very little time sitting at the computer or I was told the swelling could come back and the same problem. No way do I want to repeat that hospital stay and the meds. I was just fortunate I made it in time and they could heal me. I’d advise anyone with a problem like mine, not to wait but to get medical advice as soon as possible.
I’m also posting this on Rochelle’s blog and I want all there to know how much I enjoyed writing the stories and posting them there. All the best to Rochelle and all the writers.Β Β Suzanne Joshi
Get well soo, Suzanne
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Thanks a lot, Neil. I appreciate it. π — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
No reprimands for word count. π Only prayers, thoughts and hugs for swift healing and your return to FF. You will be missed. Thank you for sharing with us.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks so much, Rochelle. I deeply appreciate your prayers and healing thoughts. π — Suzanne
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Hopefully something will inspire you, old school pen and paper. Look after yourself and relax no excuse!
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Thanks so much, Tannille. π — Suzanne
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Best of luck to you. Keep at it. I like pen and paper, myself.
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Thanks so much, Josh. I like pen and paper also. I started that way and now will go back to it, at least for a time. π — Suzanne
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I’m glad you caught it before it became worse. I hope the healing goes well and you fully recover soon!
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Thanks so much, Trent. I am on the road to recovery but have to take precautions for it to continue. I’ve advised everyone to have any suspicious problem checked before it’s too late. π — Suzanne
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I’m so sorry you had the problem, Suzanne. I’m glad you caught it in time too. Please take care of yourself and hopefully, you’ll be back soon. In the meantime, rest is king.
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Thanks so much, John. I’m doing my best to continue getting my strength back as I heal. I need to have knee replacement surgery when possible but I have to be completely well and strong. π — Suzanne
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Yes. I had knee repacement a year ago and you definitely need your strength for that for sure. π
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Feel better! I’m glad it was caught when it was, and that you get to keep your leg (and your life) — this is serious stuff! Take your time in getting better and we’ll be here ready to read your stuff when you’re good and healthy again. Thank you for letting us all know what is going on, so we can send healing thoughts! Na’ama
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Thanks so much, Na’ama. I appreciate it. Take care. π — Suzanne
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Please take care of yourself. You may want to try a voice recorder for when inspiration hits.
Get well soon!
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Thanks so much, Dawn. I’m doing my best to follow directions. I’ll have to check into voice recording. π — Suzanne
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Thank you for keeping us in the loop, Suzanne. Thank goodness it was caught in time and both your leg and more importantly, YOU are safe. Do what the doctor orders, and when you feel like it, pen to paper work wonders. We’ll all be here when you are ready.
Sending lots of love and good vibes your way.
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Thanks a lot, Dale. Believe me, knowing I was close to losing my leg made me totally aware of the importance of doing what’s best for my health. Thanks so much for the love and good wishes. π — Suzanne
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Rest and renew. We arenβt going anywhere. Please get well.
Tracey
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Thanks so much, Tracey. I appreciate your good wishes and wise advice. π — Suzanne
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Hope you’ll be back to normal soon!
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Thanks so much for your good wishes. I fully intend to do my best to follow the wise medical advice and regain my strength and health. π — Suzanne
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Best wishes for your recovery. Take your time to recover. The urge to Write never goes away.
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Thanks so much for your healing thoughts and wishes. You’re right. The urge to write is always there. π — Suzanne
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Suzanne, I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through this. I’ll miss your contribution to FF, but maybe you’ll be able to continue at some point. In the meantime, please do take care of yourself.
Best wishes,
Linda
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Thanks, Linda for your good wishes. I did enjoy writing and reading the stories for FF. Hopefully, I can get back to writing the little stories one day.. π — Suzanne
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Sending you lots of cyber hugs and love. Please take good care of yourself.
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Thanks so much, Nelkumi. I really appreciate all the hugs and love. π — Suzanne
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Your health is obviously the priority. Take care of yourself and heal.
Have you looked into a laptop or tablet, something you can use while convalescing? I’ve used my laptop while giving blood. They have tables that hover over your bed.
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Thanks, Nobbin for your healing wishes. I do have a la top but I have to lay with my feet higher than my heart and not sitting up, so using it is difficult when I’m in bed. Eventually, I’ll have to have a knee replacement done so conditions may improve for sitting up more then. I used one of those tables in the hospital so know what you mean. π — Suzanne
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That’s rough. I’m sorry. I hope you’re back on your feet, literally, as soon as possible.
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Take care and get well soon. I’ll miss your stories.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thanks so much, Susan. I really appreciate it. I also will miss reading your’s and the other stories after I write mine. π — Suzanne
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Suzanne, SO happy you got to the treatment in time. I’m very sorry to hear you won’t be at Friday Fictioneers, at least for now. I’m hoping there is a way you might get a portable device where you can write with your legs elevated. Take care, and I hope to see you back here writing your entertaining stories again β€
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Thanks so much, Lisa. I really appreciate your kind thoughts and comments. β€ — Suzanne
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π You are very welcome.
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Prayers are raising for you Sister! Get well soon and come back to us. We will miss your stories, and most of all – you! π β€ (hugs)
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Thanks so much, Bear. I really appreciate your prayers and lovely comments. π β€ and hugs to you also. — Suzanne
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I was shocked to read about your leg, do take good care of yourself.
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Thanks so much, Michael. I was shocked also when I found out how serious it was. I fully intend to not let this happen again by taking better care of myself. You take care of yourself also. π — Suzanne
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i know you’ll get well soon in time to run for the marathon. all the best. π
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Thanks so much, Plaridel. I don’t know about the marathon, but I fully intend to get well by following the doctor’s and physical therapist’s wise advice. All the best to you also. π — Suzanne
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I’m so glad you made it on time. Now take good care of yourself, my friend. Wishing you the best of health. β€
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Thanks so much, Diana. I fully intend to get well by taking better care of myself. Thanks for your lovely comments and wishes. β€ — Suzanne
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Take care and heal well and fast, Suzanne.
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Thanks so much, Sue for the lovely comment. π — Suzanne
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Oh Suzanne, thats awful I have enjoyed conversing with you over the past months at the FF corner of the internet. Get well soon, get yourself a laptop and keep doing what you love. Hope you appear someday soon on one of my feeds!
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Thanks so much, Shrawley. I’ve enjoyed your blog also. I have a laptop but need to spend a lot of time in bed with my feet above my heart to prevent swelling so it’s difficult using it. In time, when I’m able to get better, I may be able to spend more time on the computer. π — Suzanne
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Well get well soon, I hope all goes well
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All the best, Suzanne
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Thanks so much, C.E. I appreciate it. π — Suzanne
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Oh, Suzanne! What a shock for you, and what a relief that you will recover. Please take care of yourself and get well soon. PS. If you miss the social media too much perhaps you could manage with a tablet for a while? I have a Lenovo one that didn’t cost too much.
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Thanks, Liz. It was a shock to find how serious it was. I got the idea when the doctor said they started treatment soon enough to be able to heal me. It was a wakeup call for sure. Thanks for your suggestion. I’ll need to do some research. π — Suzanne
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We’ll really miss you, Suzanne. May I join the others in wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Thanks so much, Keith for your lovely comment and wishes for my speedy recovery. I really appreciate it. π — Suzanne
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Get well soon. I shall pray for you. God be with you.
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Thanks so very much, Abhijit. I really appreciate your kind wishes and prayers. God be with you and yours also. π — Suzanne
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I hope you get well soon, I’m so glad they caught it in time. You’ll be missed.
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Thanks a lot, Ali. I’m glad I caught it in time also. I fully intend to do my best to get well. I’ll miss you and the other writers also. I’ll give a comment here and there. π — Suzanne
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Suzanne, take your time and get restored to full health.. Best wishes, James.
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Thanks a lot, James for the lovely comment. Best wishes to you also. π — Suzanne
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I hope to see you well soon…. and how good that you came in for treatment before it was too late.
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Thanks, Bjorn for your lovely comment. I’m also glad I didn’t let the condition go any longer. When the redness moved up my leg I knew it was a warning sign. π — Suzanne
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Dearest Suzanne,
My heart aches to read about your health issues. I do hope you do what’s best to heal and recover as soon as possible. We do tend to neglect ourselves by thinking things are less than they are. You are in my prayers.
Hope to see you around the WWW really soon. Be well … blessings ππ»
Isadora π
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Thanks so much, Isadora. I was far too used to the swelling of my foot and ankle. The redness halfway to my knee I took as a warning sign. Thank you so much for your prayers and blessings. I really appreciate them. You take care also. π — Suzanne
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Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Gosh I will miss those. I do hope to see you soon back on the FF group. And thank you for sharing with us your current situation. Sending you heartfelt wishes of recovery and healing.
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Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Fatima. Thanks also for your heartfelt wishes of recovery and healing. I really appreciate them. π — Suzanne
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Oh, Suzanne I’m so sorry you’ve been so ill – but so glad it was caught in time. Rest up, get well and I do hope we see you on FF again soon. All best wishes
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Thanks so much, Lynn for your lovely comment and best wishes. π — Suzanne
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My pleasure
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Sorry to hear that Suzanne! Hope you heal and feel better soon. I look forward to your future writings. I was just beginning to get to know you. Best wishes!
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Thanks so much, Shelley for your hopes and wishes for my recovery. I feel myself getting stronger since I’ve been taking the wise advice of the doctors and therapists. I’m glad you enjoyed my stories. I enjoyed yours also. You take care also. π — Suzanne
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