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Caroling at Christmas

By pwsadmin / December 21, 2024 /

I wasn’t much in the “Spirit of Christmas” this year.I thought this would be the worst Christmas of my Life. I had spent 19 days in a Coma, had Sepsis/Septic Shock, had lost the use of my lower legs, and I was now learning how to use a Wheelchair and Walker.Then, my Laptop went “Kapoot.”…

Coma Continued

By pwsadmin / December 11, 2024 /

After getting to the ICU, in a Coma,’ I was diagnosed with NASH, UTI, Double Pneumonia, Ammonia poisoning, and COVID. A breathing tube was inserted. And this is where I would lie for the next fifteen days or so. I would also go in and out of consciousness. The doctors told my Mother that I…

Coma

By pwsadmin / December 9, 2024 /

Scared.In one word, Scared.Like a little kid who thinks the boogey monster lives under his bed. I’m scared.Just standing up with my Walker feels like I’m on top of the Empire State Building.Panic Attacks happen hourly. But first, I need to explain what happened to me. Around Halloween, the 28th or so, my body developed…

Dance

By pwsadmin / September 22, 2024 / Comments Off

In October 2001, my mom gave me a special gift for my birthday.The 9/11 Attacks had just happened, and the Nation, even the World, was “Out Of Sorts.” People were Scared.Many Young Adults said 09/11/2001 was the day they lost their innocence.I had already lost my innocence but could relate to them. Before giving me…

A Tourist in Fultondale

By pwsadmin / August 18, 2024 / Comments Off

Sorry for the late post.I enjoyed being a “Tourist” in my Hometown.In fact, it may become a regular thing. Once every Month or every other Month.For now, though, I’m back at home and resting. I have two more stories I’d like to tell about my visit, but I’m having trouble giving them the proper wording…

The Hometown Tourist

By pwsadmin / August 15, 2024 / Comments Off

It all started when we got a company to re-insulate the house.I knew the company was coming to take out the old insulation and install new insulation.Papa had chosen this Spray Foam type of insulation.The guys had been working for three days getting the old insulation out. Once they began spraying the foam insulation into…

Update 8/14/2024

By pwsadmin / August 14, 2024 / Comments Off

This past week, I had the honor of seeing a few doctors to see how my Health is.In general, I’m doing much better than I was.My urologist wants to go ahead and change out my kidney stents. I usually get them changed out around January, but my doctor wants to go ahead and change them…

Mr. Wizards World

By pwsadmin / July 31, 2024 / Comments Off

I’ve been watching a lot of TV since I got sick—A lot of “The Andy Griffith Show” and many others. And on a side note, I’m feeling much better now. I’m even getting out and taking “The Dawgs” for rides. And Thank You for your Prayers and Caring. While scrolling through the Channels to find…

Medical Update

By pwsadmin / July 26, 2024 / Comments Off

Health Update Today has been a very good day.I started my antibiotics yesterday, and I was feeling better by noon today. A dear Friend of the Family had an 80th Birthday Party, and I did not want to miss it. He and his family mean so much to me, Mom, and Papa.I spoke with my…

Oxford Performing Arts Centre

By pwsadmin / July 9, 2024 / Comments Off

Today, I got my Ol’ Rod and Reel out. I hadn’t held it in my hand since before my Brother passed.It’s an “Abu Garcia” that I bought as a teenager.Back then, I was a member of the Bass Masters.I loved being a Member of the Bass Masters just as much as “Ralphie” loved being in…