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AN Community => AN Community => Topic started by: chrissmom on December 11, 2006, 06:22:35 pm
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Hi all,
I've been so busy with all those 7th graders and I haven't been around lately. I noticed Boppie and Matti got Transear and Batty is working on one. My news is that Chris is going back to work. It will be part-time. He's there now and of course I'm worried about him. He has been so strong and determined all the way thru this ordeal. He is still taking PT and OT for 4 hours a week. At night, he works out on my treadmill. He is determined to be able to run. He is getting stronger and stronger. I have so much to be thankful for now and I'm so grateful to all of you for being a pillar of support for him. You gave him the hope and insight needed to help mend the broken wings and let him fly. I hope this forum stays together.
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thanks Bruce...you've said some wonderful things. I think you're an awesome guy too, and one of my favorite ppl online.
But yeah, I went to work tonite. I left a note that said "Grab ahold of something, Chris is back". I didnt mean to be too glorified about myself but, I think it was a good thing for my colleauges to read. We are like family there. That is one thing that's kept me there for 6 years...Besides, I did infact kick ass tonite. I got a lot accomplished tonite, just like I used to. I am becoming more and more my normal self again, and I absolutely love it.
I must say that eventhough this AN was god-awful, I think its sort of a blessing in disguise. I am so much more appreciative of things now and have so much more confidence in a great many things. One of my worst nemesises was my self-esteem and I feel, for once, totally ambitious and confident in myself.
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YEEEAAAHHH CHRIS:
Glad to hear your 1st day back to work went off without a hitch !!!!!
Sounds like you fared alot better than me your 1st day back.
Know what you mean re: appreciating things more, nothing gets taken for granted, life is good, it's what you make it.
Well, this ole girl's gonna be late for work if I don't get moving (ah, the fatigue thing, still can't shake it off ).
Take care, Nancy
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Chris - I totally agree with you, as my AN journey has been a blessing in disguise as well. With my age and experience I thought I had life all figured out, but it wasn't unitl going through this that I finally "got it"!
I am so proud of you and your mom is pretty awesome too ;DÂÂ
Keep on kickin ass!!!!
hugs,
Cheryl
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Chris,
Excellent. I know returning to work is a big item. You should be proud that you've worked hard, and it's paying off. I'm guessing that you feel a bit fatiqued, after the first day back at work. Know that with more time, your stamina will improve. You go guy.
Regards,
Rob
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Chris, Unbelievable, ack to work already. PLEASE take it slow and don't over do it. Take Care of yourself
Patti UT
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Congratulations on going back to work, Chris. You are going back much faster than I would have imagined. I was reading and think about you this summer. What a challenging summer you had! Going back to work does help to feel more "normal" again. (I'm rethinking what normal is these days.) You sound like you like to challenge yourself. Must be why you are making such a quick recovery. Have fun at work.
Jean
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Ps. Hey Chris did you see what matti said? She said the word a$$ LOL Congrats on a successful day back. I'm still looking to find my way back. Sounds like you're doing good! Keep it up maybe one day I'll catch up to you? LOL :P
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Hey Chris
Great news. Hopefully your energy level will be 100% before too long and you'll also be back at school finishing your degree.
Michelle
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Chris and Chrismom, I kind of can't believe what I'm reading here! It is such inspiring news! Congratulations! You are truly amazing!
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I am SO thrilled to hear this news! OMG! What a fabulous holiday gift to you all. Please give Chris my best and know that I'm cheering you all on!
GREAT JOB CHRIS! So dang proud of you!
Phyl
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Good evening,
I have posted here once or twice since my diagnosis but lurk often. :) I just wanted to say kudos to you, Chris, even though I don't know you. I had the same docs, Arriaga and Baghai, for my surgery three weeks ago. I won't post about my experience here, except to say that I felt they did a great job, inasmuch as my "acoustic" neuroma turned out to be a facial schwannoma (surprise, surprise). Your tumor was much larger than mine, although I don't know the exact size of mine (they told me but I forgot), and it gives me hope to hear that you are so "up and about."
Many prayers and wishes for your continued recovery.
Holly
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I don't know you but congrats Chris. It always nice to here good outcomes. Take care of yourself anf don't over do it. :)
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thanks a million. You all have been a huge contribution to my recovery. I'm very grateful to all of you, not to mention the fact that i'm glad to have met so many incredibly nice folks who have been. or are in my shoes. I guess every AN person reacts differently. I should be grateful to be doing so well. I really have no complaints. My balance still isnt 100% but most all is. I hate being restricted, and HATE being told I cant do something. I guess thats my motivation.
BTW To tell you the truth, i'm really not all that fatigued....I'm doing all else that I used to. The one guy said to me "i've come back with a vengence"...haha, so that is good. I'm reallly excited and have had a lot of energy to do work. Ambition to strive.
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i'm jealous!
i guess i need to work harder
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Chris,
That is so impressive.
Yes Matti, when we talked on the phone and I mentioned that, "higher place," that was what I meant. (in other words what you just described in your post here) That was what I was trying to say........it sort-of put you in a HIGER PLACE meaning, you *get-it* and everything becomes my joyous. *(all the little small things.........the rest looks meaningless) It can be a gift in discuise. I would like this whine noice and cotton ear to go away, though. I guess if the tumor shrinks after awhile the "fullness" still stays with us AN people, is that correct?
Well, congratulations Chris on everything........Palace