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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: another NY postie on October 04, 2009, 07:43:30 am
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Hi! Back in NY from LA last night...post day 11 and doing GREAT!!! Magic scarf aided my journey and I am ready to send on the positive healing energy to whomever would like it next. Just pm me your address. It will make you feel fierce and connected to all of us on this AN journey! :D
ALso, I don't think anyone ever found the journal? Did it ever turn up?
Cheryl
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Hello Cheryl,
So very glad that your surgery went so well and that the magic scarf was a benefit to you! May your healing continue and may you keep that cheerful smile. We love success stories! Bless you always,
Jackie
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WOW, you sound great Cheryl!
Don't over do it. Slow and steady, your body will tell you when you overdo it.
Welcome home!
That magic scarf really is magical..... :)
Let us know how things are going :)
Maureen
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Hey Cheryl,
If no one else has already claimed this magic scarf, I would be honored to continue this tradition and feel lucky to have shared a good luck charm that has brought both success and comfort to so many AN patients. I'd love to get more back story on the scarf as I'm only familiar with it since it has been in your possession. I saw your photos when you were sporting this magic scarf and the confidence it gave you. I'll be honest and admit that I could use a little PMA (positive mental attitude) booster now and for the days leading up to my surgery on Oct 28th. Where did it come from originally? How long has it been passed around and to how many patients so far? Of course, if I have the privilege of watching over this scarf for a period of time, I'll also be so happy to say goodbye to it once I'm a postie and take great care to pass it along to another AN patient who needs to feel the love. I live in Pasadena, CA and I'll send you my address if it isn't already spoken for. If it is, no worries at all because this forum alone and all of the kind, compassionate people on here have already cyber-hugged me and given me the warmth I'm needing these days as I approach the unknown.
So thrilled to hear you are doing well and I hope you slept better last night sans steroids.
Amy
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Hey, Amy..yes send me your address and I will pass it on...I don't know how long it has been circulating...it used to have a journal with it also but it got separated and I tried to track it down, but no one has said they have that yet. Maybe it can get reunited with you before surgery. It is truly a magic scarf. I wore it at home when I got sick right before going out to CA and all through right up to surgery. Just makes you feel connected to many. I think it has seen its fair share of AN patients. Hopefully someone who knows a little more of the starting history can chime in here.
Once I get more together, I want to start a thread in the community section and have everyone who has used it to post their picture with it. That could be some history!:)
I did sleep better last night....definitely glad to be off steriods....start balance therapy tomorrow...baby steps!
Cheryl
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Yes, the magic scarf has quite a story - I hope the journal finds its way back to the scarf before too long. If not, perhaps a new one should be started...each person with the scarf took a page to tell their story - usually a picture was attached also. Debbi Bifulco (from NY, by the way) started this great tradition about a year and 1/2 ago or so. It meant so much to me to be able to have it for my surgery! Has done much magic around the country, sure it will do the trick for you too, Amy!
Cindy
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Hi Cheryl,
I am happy to hear that your home and that you are doing great. Keep it up!
Vivian
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Amy,
I don't know the details for "magic scarf protocol" but I will arrive in LA on Nov 2nd with surgery scheduled on Nov 4th. We could avoid shipping/handling charges and make the exchange in person, if (and only if) you feel up to it.
- Dennis
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Hi Dennis,
Since Amy lives locally, she may be home by the time you arrive. If that's the case, I'll be happy to hold onto it until you arrive. :)
Nancy
Cheryl - Love those positive updates! ;D
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Hey Dennis,
I like the way Nancy is thinking. I'd be more than happy to meet up with you and hand over this magic scarf as I'm packing up at St Vincent's and on my way home. However, I'd be happier still to be home already in Pasadena lounging on my big, fluffy couch while my husband and parents look after me and I have a front row view of my little boy swaying in his swing. Gosh, I hope the motion of his swing doesn't make me feel sick! He loves his baby swing and spends a ton of time in it! At least it's not me in the swing, right? Wherever I happen to be the day you arrive, I'll make sure we get you the magical fabric so that you have a little time to let its powers protect you. I'm digging the idea of a dude wearing what looks to be a very fashionable piece of neck wear! What is the print anyway, like leopard or something? Hard to tell from the photos, but I'm sure we will all look fabulous in it!
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Yes, Amy, it's a leopard print...there is a pic out here somewhere of a guy modeling the scarf in a variety of clever ways...I'll try to find it and put a link out here...think Dennis would be only our second male to have it. So wear it proudly, Dennis!
Cindy
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Here's the link to Ken's fashion photos from last December
http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=8297.0
So, we'll look forward to seeing some pics of you, Dennis!
cindy
(Anyone hear from Ken lately? Wonder how he's doing?)
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Now wait a minute, if the Magical Scarf is strictly "ladies only" then I don't want to ruin it for everyone. I'm not in Aerosmith so I don't need to accessorize my outfit with a wild scarf!!!
And no rush Amy. If the scarf needs to go home with you for a week or two then go for it. I don't have to worry about wee-ones in their favorite swing causing problems... and I hope you won't either!
Update - just saw the pics. I'm thinking post-op I may skip the hat and go with a "Lawerance of Arabia" head wrap. More like "Lawerance of Arabia just left the strip club"
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So happy to hear you are doing well!!!
AnnaC
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Wow! I'm so happy you are doing well. I know the magic scarf was hugely helpful to me in my surgery and recovery. Glad it is still making
'the rounds'.
Miss Molly
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I'd love to know where the journal is... there were some truly wonderful entries/experiences noted and it was passed around at one of the NE Brunch Bunch brunches, where I... yes, I... even put in a comment or 2 for those prepping for surgery. Does anyone know where the journal is?
DR, turban look might be interesting... but.. the healing powers it has..... oh, gotta wear it! Too many here that will attest to the healing powers of the scarf! :)
Phyl
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Hey Phyl,
When I received the scarf at the end of June, the journal wasn't with it.
Hmmmmmmm
Molly
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Well, my surgery is 11-9, so if the scarf is available, I'd be honored to wear it!!!!
So, how long do those usually have it after surgery?
thanks,
Denise
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Hi Denise! The length of time folks keep the scarf varies...I had it about one week - had my mom mail it on while I was still in the hospital, but some keep it longer than that - just depends on the situation...and where it's going next and how quickly the next treatment is, etc. No set rules about it! Whether you recieve the actual scarf or not, there are virtual scarf powers out there also - you will be covered by the magic one way or the other ;D Best to you on the 9th (mine was on the 7th one year ago!).
I sure do hope the journal is found. As I mentioned the other day, maybe someone should start a new one in case the old one is never found or until the old one is found?
Cindy
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Jim's right... it was at that spring luncheon. I've never had the magic scarf, but I think I signed the journal too.
Cheryl, glad you're doing better. Hope recovery continues to be smooth. Doc, many manly men have sported the scarf and even posted pictures of it!
I hope the journal can be found. How about Laura? Not sure when she got the scarf, I think... let's see... someone fed ex'd it to her in california right before her surgery which was days after the boston marathon (which she ran and had her surgery right after). It may be on one of her threads (allegro17? allegro something). Maybe between her and whomever sent her the scarf, you'll find the journal.
Keri
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Amy in CA received the scarf this week - she is having surgery in about 1 1/2 weeks, then Dennis is getting the scarf, his surgery is beginning of November so not sure if he can turn it around in time to get it to you, Denise on November 9th...send him a pm to see...I know people have taken a picture for people to have a "virtual" scarf if the timing doesn't work...
On another note, anyone who has had the scarf and anyone who gets the scarf, I started a thread on the Photohistory of the Magic Scarf and Debbi who started the scarf's journey (yeah!) was the first to post with her story. It is under AN Community so post those scarf pictures!