I am smarter than you - Page 4

Maggie May · 01-08-2011, 05:43 PM

It's just wonderful seeing you posting again KC.
A little dust never hurt anybody so don't you worry about those little dust bunnies.
Take things easy, a day at a time. You're in my prayers always.

Mag.

Freeshadow · 01-08-2011, 08:10 PM

alles gute und ohren steif halten

was einen nicht umbringt macht bloss stärker.

sashusmom · 01-09-2011, 12:55 AM

KC- you won my heart and my support and prayers months ago. (So did Moth when

he stuck by you.) Great mates always do!

I know I sound like a broken record- but the brain will continue to heal for up to 2 years or

more. Those brain cells and nerves take f o r e v e r to grow together again and talk to

each other in different ways. Your progress will continue to get better in tiny increments -

almost unmeasurable. We will worry for you. Just enjoy what you have gotten back and

more will follow.

Welcome Back!!

BearMountainBooks · 01-10-2011, 10:01 AM

Wonderful!!!! EXCELLENT!!!! So happy to hear from you!!!! Hugs and Kisses!!!

nohmi2 · 01-11-2011, 01:43 AM

Hello Lovey,

Do you know; I always suspected that you were smarter than us. It's lovely to have it confirmed though.

As for dust bunnies; as a child I was told "Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust." -
so I always thought that it was someone arriving or going!

Take it easy.

Lots of love,

Nohmi

GeoffC · 01-11-2011, 06:57 AM

Wonderful

Excellent

What a start to 2011 absent friends return .....

beachwanderer · 01-11-2011, 09:22 AM

HEY HEY HEY!

I see I'm a bit late to the party ... but WOW, what a wonderful delight to read your message, KC !!!

Can't stop myself walking around with a big smile now. People will wonder ...

David Munch · 01-11-2011, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katti's Cat

Zero (cos I forgot and used First): HAPPY NEW
Why I am smarter than you? Well, it is known fact that humans use only a small percentage of the brain. As they have cut some of mine out I must be using now a higher percentage -

Actually it is not a fact, but a common misconception.

boxcorner · 01-11-2011, 12:52 PM

Sorry, I'm still a bit new around here and slower than most ... I didn't know ... but it's excellent news that you're doing so well ... so, congratulations and best wishes for the future.

Tattncat · 01-11-2011, 07:03 PM

Yay!!!! Glad to seet that you are back.

Katti's Cat · 01-11-2011, 08:03 PM

Many thanks to all of you. (Except David who said I am NOT smarter - hehe kidding).

You have followed my illness and many may wonder about my 'miraculous' recovery. It is not so - my posts are written before I copy them here. I am still a slow thinker and due to my strokes have troubles with the fine motoric so type slow too.

I have had several more operations last year so my head is still pretty bald (or does fluff count as hair?) I underwent strict and very regimented therapy (sometimes to the point that I fell asleep over dinner) but I really really hate my condition. I don't do weak very well and am very impatient with myself.

My language skills have improved dramatically after the last surgery. I nearly had lost all of my english at one stage and had to move back to Germany as I could not communicate in Australia. Now I am pretty much fluent again in both languages. And am back home. Still use pointing and 'thingies' if I miss words though.

Also my comprehension levels have increased - I am able to talk (&write) again in a civilised way. The understanding of context is still a bit slow - which makes reading very difficult. But I am drawing the story of the book I am reading (well kinda road map with lots of clouds & lines) to help me.

Just wanted to clear up any misunderstanding - it was not so much a miracle but multiple surgery, excellent doctors, medical staff & therapists and very, very hard training that got me here. I am still and never will be the person I was - but my humour has not suffered, even if the laughter sounds odd. I will not be winning any gold medals at any racing events soon but I am planning on attending the bridge-to-bridge this year even if I come last (Mmh - next year maybe and I can be second last).

My MOTH has and is great support for me and I cannot thank him enough. But thankfully I have taken over the cooking duties again.

So to sum it up: my head is covered in scars, I got fluff on it, my brain has been reduced, I am limping, laughing, making grimaces and can't move my hand much due to the strokes. But I am HERE. And no, I don't want sympathy for it - I didn't do anything. I survived because ... (fill in the blanks yourself). I am glad to be here. And this is the last of this kind of post about me or my condition - oh, apart from: the big C is GONE, GONE, GONE. they cut enough out that the return chance is minimal. Any future posts from me will be related to other stuff - much more fun anyway.

Still

you all heaps and thank you even more.

poohbear_nc · 01-11-2011, 08:11 PM

Yes - fluff counts as hair! Just ask any chicken!

Your survival and come-back will continue to astound us and make us wear big silly grins around you for a long while! You'll get used to it!

As your skills improve with therapy, I'm sure we'll start seeing you jump into other threads just like a "regular" MR member - although I'm not sure there is such a person. We're all cracked in the head a little bit I think. So - you're in the right place!

kennyc · 01-11-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Yes - fluff counts as hair! Just ask any chicken!

Your survival and come-back will continue to astound us and make us wear big silly grins around you for a long while! You'll get used to it!

As your skills improve with therapy, I'm sure we'll start seeing you jump into other threads just like a "regular" MR member - although I'm not sure there is such a person. We're all cracked in the head a little bit I think. So - you're in the right place!

"all cracked in the head" he said "all cracked in the head"

Billjr13 · 01-11-2011, 08:36 PM

Smiles and hugs

WT Sharpe · 01-11-2011, 08:51 PM

You're still looking as good as ever!

And we are soooo glad to have you back!

01-08-2011, 05:43 PM	#46
Maggie May Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,907 Karma: 87755439 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland Device: CYbook Gen3 and Sony PRS 3505 Kindle 3 G Nexus 7 iPad	It's just wonderful seeing you posting again KC. A little dust never hurt anybody so don't you worry about those little dust bunnies. Take things easy, a day at a time. You're in my prayers always. Mag. Last edited by Maggie May; 01-11-2011 at 05:54 AM.

01-09-2011, 12:55 AM	#48
sashusmom Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: north jersey Device: iphone 3gs-(JB), asus 1000h, e-ink nook, libre pro, Wht PDN, Huawei s7	Glad to see you able to join in again! KC- you won my heart and my support and prayers months ago. (So did Moth when he stuck by you.) Great mates always do! I know I sound like a broken record- but the brain will continue to heal for up to 2 years or more. Those brain cells and nerves take f o r e v e r to grow together again and talk to each other in different ways. Your progress will continue to get better in tiny increments - almost unmeasurable. We will worry for you. Just enjoy what you have gotten back and more will follow. Welcome Back!! Last edited by poohbear_nc; 01-09-2011 at 11:07 AM.

01-11-2011, 09:22 AM	#52
beachwanderer - Posts: 2,602 Karma: 16748808 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: At the Baltic Sea Device: Some	HEY HEY HEY! I see I'm a bit late to the party ... but WOW, what a wonderful delight to read your message, KC !!! Can't stop myself walking around with a big smile now. People will wonder ... Last edited by beachwanderer; 01-11-2011 at 09:25 AM.

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01-11-2011, 01:43 AM	#50
nohmi2 Pensively observing. Posts: 1,758 Karma: 12675456 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Varied.	Hello Lovey, Do you know; I always suspected that you were smarter than us. It's lovely to have it confirmed though. As for dust bunnies; as a child I was told "Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust." - so I always thought that it was someone arriving or going! Take it easy. Lots of love, Nohmi

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boxcorner »(°±°)« Posts: 826 Karma: 775629 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: divisive reader	Sorry, I'm still a bit new around here and slower than most ... I didn't know ... but it's excellent news that you're doing so well ... so, congratulations and best wishes for the future.

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Tattncat Bookworm Posts: 673 Karma: 1029391 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Device: Nook Tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab3, Sony PRS700, Sony PRS505	Yay!!!! Glad to seet that you are back.

01-11-2011, 08:03 PM	#56
Katti's Cat Wizard Posts: 2,259 Karma: 175640 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Device: Sony PRS-600	Many thanks to all of you. (Except David who said I am NOT smarter - hehe kidding). You have followed my illness and many may wonder about my 'miraculous' recovery. It is not so - my posts are written before I copy them here. I am still a slow thinker and due to my strokes have troubles with the fine motoric so type slow too. I have had several more operations last year so my head is still pretty bald (or does fluff count as hair?) I underwent strict and very regimented therapy (sometimes to the point that I fell asleep over dinner) but I really really hate my condition. I don't do weak very well and am very impatient with myself. My language skills have improved dramatically after the last surgery. I nearly had lost all of my english at one stage and had to move back to Germany as I could not communicate in Australia. Now I am pretty much fluent again in both languages. And am back home. Still use pointing and 'thingies' if I miss words though. Also my comprehension levels have increased - I am able to talk (&write) again in a civilised way. The understanding of context is still a bit slow - which makes reading very difficult. But I am drawing the story of the book I am reading (well kinda road map with lots of clouds & lines) to help me. Just wanted to clear up any misunderstanding - it was not so much a miracle but multiple surgery, excellent doctors, medical staff & therapists and very, very hard training that got me here. I am still and never will be the person I was - but my humour has not suffered, even if the laughter sounds odd. I will not be winning any gold medals at any racing events soon but I am planning on attending the bridge-to-bridge this year even if I come last (Mmh - next year maybe and I can be second last). My MOTH has and is great support for me and I cannot thank him enough. But thankfully I have taken over the cooking duties again. So to sum it up: my head is covered in scars, I got fluff on it, my brain has been reduced, I am limping, laughing, making grimaces and can't move my hand much due to the strokes. But I am HERE. And no, I don't want sympathy for it - I didn't do anything. I survived because ... (fill in the blanks yourself). I am glad to be here. And this is the last of this kind of post about me or my condition - oh, apart from: the big C is GONE, GONE, GONE. they cut enough out that the return chance is minimal. Any future posts from me will be related to other stuff - much more fun anyway. Still you all heaps and thank you even more.

01-11-2011, 08:11 PM	#57
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,191 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Yes - fluff counts as hair! Just ask any chicken! Your survival and come-back will continue to astound us and make us wear big silly grins around you for a long while! You'll get used to it! As your skills improve with therapy, I'm sure we'll start seeing you jump into other threads just like a "regular" MR member - although I'm not sure there is such a person. We're all cracked in the head a little bit I think. So - you're in the right place!

01-11-2011, 08:36 PM	#59
Billjr13 Addict Posts: 357 Karma: 550002 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Device: Sony PRS 700 & 650	Smiles and hugs

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WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	You're still looking as good as ever! And we are soooo glad to have you back!