tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post3251531704207730990..comments2013-06-19T09:04:44.397-07:00Comments on Jacqui Knits: Jacquihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09343981754297214473noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post-15967966048777395112008-05-25T19:23:00.000-07:002008-05-25T19:23:00.000-07:00Oh, I can feel the fear, pain, urgency, dread, and...Oh, I can feel the fear, pain, urgency, dread, and relief as I read your post.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for reminding me to make the most of each day and the time that we do have with our loved ones.<BR/><BR/>Thanks also for reminding me that I should do something for someone, no matter how small it may seem, every day.Laeita Khandylle Haxloeffen-Bharnoellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536559547249633811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post-67640092471471350262008-05-24T20:15:00.000-07:002008-05-24T20:15:00.000-07:00I'm glad you made the socks. And I'm glad your dad...I'm glad you made the socks. And I'm glad your dad's surgery went well! <BR/><BR/>Olive B.Jade Bladvakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00466464353167942844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post-47858756518909560282008-05-22T16:32:00.000-07:002008-05-22T16:32:00.000-07:00Thank you, everyone, for your comments. And Bella...Thank you, everyone, for your comments. And Bella, thanks for your advice to seek a dietician's help. I do think that is something that will help my dad make healthy choices and lifestyle changes that he can maintain.Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343981754297214473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post-16368368494395442762008-05-17T11:27:00.000-07:002008-05-17T11:27:00.000-07:00Jacqui - I'm sitting here in Lithuania, reading th...Jacqui - I'm sitting here in Lithuania, reading this post of yours and crying my eyes out in the lobby of the hotel. <BR/><BR/>Your father is a lucky man to have such a supportive family. You are 100% right about the lifestyle changes. <BR/><BR/>Now this is the dieititian in me begging you to make sure your parents visit a Registered Dietitian to help them make more heart healthy food choices. Diet is a powerful tool in helping patients recover and maintain their health following this type of surgery...of course hand knitted slipper socks work wonders too!Bella Shacklebolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417154489062826335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post-20365272580581568662008-05-14T07:16:00.000-07:002008-05-14T07:16:00.000-07:00I am certain the socks helped. Really. Made it a...I am certain the socks helped. Really. Made it a touch easier for him to have the positive energy he needed to get better. I'm sure he already knew how much you love him, since you seem like a close family, but those socks from his kid? Trust me, as a parent I know they gave an extra little boost!<BR/><BR/>You wrote very well of what I know must have been an excruciating time. I've had health worries about my children, so I could totally sympathize with every word you wrote.<BR/><BR/>And, by the way, I am one of your housemates - Belladonna Boomslang, aka Gryffinitter. I just came by to say hello and introduce myself. See you around, and best wishes for your dad's new healthier habits that he has to have.Gryffinitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088154248948680142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post-43479906298946411192008-05-13T18:37:00.000-07:002008-05-13T18:37:00.000-07:00Jacqui - I'm so sorry to read this - but so glad t...Jacqui - I'm so sorry to read this - but so glad that it went well and he's on the road to recovery. I hope he continues to do well - and I'm sure he loved the socks you made him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184016515870874154.post-4472291225153138672008-05-13T14:23:00.000-07:002008-05-13T14:23:00.000-07:00Your blog moved me to tears. I'm so glad that your...Your blog moved me to tears. I'm so glad that your Dad's operation was successful. My mother-in-law is in and out of hospital with heart problems, and so I make a point of saying "I love you" whenever we see her, as it could be the last chance I have.Lizzie Wychwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694386634810096844noreply@blogger.com