Breanna, Walkingfox and their PT Cruiser
Yes it has been a long time.
The reason is simple, I am not well…
I was sitting here this morning feeling a bit sorry for myself because tomorrow I will have a second blast to get a quite large kidney stone blasted out of a very run down body from over six weeks of endless pain.
For those of you who are mothers, it is like being in labor 24/7 and NOT giving birth!
The procedure is called, Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
This same procedure last month failed to break the stone up, so a re-do was scheduled.
This morning, while only thinking of my selfish self, a beautiful story came on our local news.
Can I say that my selfish thoughts all disappeared in an instant and were replaced with overwhelming sorrow for this precious innocent child.
This child who lost her entire family in an arson fire and who was herself quite badly burned over 75% of her body, was shown on the news today, asking for ONE simple thing for Christmas.
She wants to receive a Card from you.
Here is her address and if you have a moment, please do consider sending her a card?
Stories about her are below as usual~
Safyre
P.O. Box 6126
Schenectady, NY 12306
USA
And by the way she has already received cards and gifts from all over the world.
Regardless of your religion or attitude towards the Holidays and all that goes with them, this is a child who through no fault of her own, has lost all that she loved.
Her father saved her life by covering her body with his.
And even though her father and siblings all died in the fire, she survived and her simple request reminds me, perhaps you as well, that this season is meant to be about others, is it not?
Please cross your fingers for my procedure tomorrow, because if I am lucky the second time will do it and the bugger will be blown away!
I wish you all a Happy Christmas filled with joy and everything that is dear to you.
Everything that I need and love are here with me right now.
Yes, Walkingfox and Breanna are my reason~
Places to learn more:
Walking with the Alligators 
Sending light your way for your procedure tomorrow.
Light and love received and returning same right back to you!
Wishing you a Happy Holiday too, hope you feel better soon. Will cross my fingers 🙂
Thank you Anarette.
I really appreciate that!
what a lovely post and you are not feeling so well… sending love to you and before you know it it’ll be over and you can rest again, all better this time… take care, love barbara x
Dear Barbara.
I truly do appreciate your dear kind words. Thank you so much.
It’s my pleasure…. X
I send my very best wises to you hoping that all will go well for you tomorrow. It sounds as though you have been through a very painful ordeal yet you can still think about others.You are a very brave and caring lady. A sad story concerning this poor child, just so heartbreaking, life can be very cruel.
Again my heartfelt wishes to you. Thinking of you tomorrow. All my best wishes also for a happy Christmas and a great new year..
Christine
Dear Christine.
Thank you for you sweet words.
It was quite easy to transfer my mind to this child, she has dealt with more pain and horror that neither I, nor many, could ever understand or endure.
Will do. And good luck to you Donna; peace and blessing to you and yours.
Thank you so much Peter. Hope that your Holiday is filled with love and joy!
I saw this heartbreaking story yesterday, and it prompted me to write this FB post:
Every now and then I hear a story so harrowing that I am reluctant to share it. I don’t want to burden anyone else with such sadness. Today was one of those days. We are all so much luckier than we know.
Thank you Jean.
Agreed, it was a very difficult story to hear this morning, but one that had to be shared.
Fate sometimes plays such cruel games.
Best wishes for the procedure that you would go through tomorrow. Wish you speedy recovery and a Happy Christmas Donna.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. All the very same to you~
Poor Donna, I’m crossing my fingers and wishing you good luck tomorrow!
No worries Jan. It is all good. Have a great Doctor and am hoping it will be the final blast!
Sending love and healing thoughts to you, Donna, and a virtual hug. You are so amazing. Even in excruciating pain, your thoughtfulness shines through. Safyre’s story is both tragic and a heart-warming testament to love, kindness and resilience.
Love and hugs received.
Bless you Carol.
I am but a pale reflection of our world and all the living things that need our dedicated support, protection and love.
Thank you for your post about Safyre. It’s heartwarming to see her doing so well despite enduring so much tragedy and pain. Her heartbreaking story really does put everyday problems in perspective. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a wonderful Christmas with your family.
Thank you so much Susan. We are all going to be just fine, we have more than we need and appreciate it.
Good luck!! I am a licensed Paramedic so I know how painful they are!! For men they are called the ‘man’s childbirth’. I wish you all the best!!
Thank you.
Your kindness is so welcomed.
You do such great work in Florida where I now live. We need you healthy!
Working really hard on it~
It’s appreciated! ☺
God Bless You and I wish you all the best for your surgery. Hope it doesn’t turn out to be nearly as painful for you as you expected and that you make a speedy recovery.
Thank you so very much.
Fingers crossed~
O Lord give her all that she needs to stand this trials in the name of Jesus Christ.
Thank you.
Your prayers are so important.
I love how you were able to feel compassion for another even during your trials and tribulations. What a caring heart. I send prayers to you and to the little girl. And thank you for sharing the mailing address. I definitely plan on sending a card very soon!
Thank you so much for caring about her.
She has borne a horrible burden and deserves great joy in her life.
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My niece needs to go through this procedure at least 6 times a year. I wish you all the best tomorrow and a speedy recovery!
Happy holidays Donna
How absolutely dreadful for your poor niece. I feel ashamed to even mention mine.Thank you for your wishes and all the same for you and your family.
I hope everything went well and those nasty little stones passed nice and smooth…Hugs ♥
Thinking of you and the good you do. Good luck tomorrow. –Curt
Thank you so very much Curt.
Hello Donna, I feel for you, I have an enormous kidney stone which at present is causing no trouble, but an eye is kept upon. I did however ‘give birth’ to a large one which came out all of its own accord, and I showed the doctor the huge weird thing who said “Wow, that will have felt like you gave birth!! How painful was it?!” – twas more painful than anything I ever care to recall it is safe to say. So I empathise dear. May your pain be over soon. *hugs her*.
The little girl…poor wee thing, what lovely idea to send her a card, I don’t know when it will arrive now, but esme shall send one from the Cloud for sure *smiles*.
– esme upon the Cloud
All my others got out on their own. But this one is just huge and cannot. Blasting is only hope.
Thank you for caring for this sweet baby. Her story forced me to write yesterday. She deserves everything all of the world can send to her now.
Fingers securely crossed here.
What an amazing story to really put things in perspective; I hadn’t even heard about it. WOW. Bless that beautiful soul.
But in the meantime: MUCH love and healing vibes your way; I’ve heard about the pain associated with the tiniest of kidney stones, so I won’t begin to fathom. Take GOOD CARE of yourself. On a side note – and I think I said this last year too, lol – I just adore your old FLA cottage and lights. My favorite, my absolute favorite, of ALL styles….
Did you notice our Gator Girl on the roof?
Her tail and head waggle!
Been there with the stones, hope you get rid of it and bless you for thinking of others …
I hope that you are recovering well ❤
Doing great now. Thank you!
I won’t say which birdie told me – BUT – I hear someone really sweet is having a birthday today – any ideas?
I hope you are feeling well enough to enjoy it, Donna – you can’t waste a perfectly good birthday…..
Dear sweet kind man. Thank you so much for caring.
Birthday was spent in Gainesville@UF Vet with Breanna,
she had a seizure and it scared us to death.
She is fine now.
Tomorrow I get the word about second blasting on the 11th.
Will see if it is finally all gone!
Fingers crossed.
Stay strong, Donna!!