I'm sorry you've had to endure all of this, Mark, and glad to know that you are on the road to feeling better. As a nurse (who has occasionally been a patient) all I can say is "Bodies!!! It's always something!!!" Maybe there's a small consolation in the potential benefits of a hard re-start? It's weird to pause everything you enjoy about normal life and then return. But sometimes the return comes with a new energy and insight that will pull you along to places you would never have otherwise gone. In any case, go easy and start back gently.🌱
Glad that you’re doing better! And also like the positives you’ve taken from the experience. We all need resets now and then - unfortunately, it sometimes takes illness to realise this. Looking forward to more HATs - but your health comes first!
Gosh, Mark, so sorry you’ve gone through such misery, but very happy to hear that you are on the mend. Take care of yourself! We’ll be here, waiting patiently for your next piece but when and only when you’re ready.
I'm wishing you a complete recovery! I was born with kidney problems. Don't run faster than you have strength. When I have infections or lose too much weight, it causes everything to taste like sawdust for awhile. I'm glad you're on the mend.
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Ohh, ohh, ohh-it's been a month. Never walked that valley but always heard the pain is off the charts. So glad it's passing (?) and rest is always a good consequence. Regroup, my friend.
Life starts throwing more curveballs the older we get. Make dietary changes now and you'll reap the benefits. My daughter used to drink a lot of ice tea (sweetened) and ended up with a kidney stone. She substituted water and hasn't had a problem in years. I gave up pop/soda a long, long time ago and now enjoy 'bubbly' water. (Of course, I still LOVE sugar in other forms.) 😬
Glad you're back, Mark.
Heal fast. Heal Well. Be well. That should be the most important work now, Mark. The rest will fall in place.
Hey Mark, your ability to always look at the positive outcomes when faced with a cruddy situation is something I've always admired about you.
I'm sorry you had such a challenging August, but I'm happy to hear you've persevered.
Hang in there, baby. I really enjoy your writing.
Thanks, old friend.
I'm sorry you've had to endure all of this, Mark, and glad to know that you are on the road to feeling better. As a nurse (who has occasionally been a patient) all I can say is "Bodies!!! It's always something!!!" Maybe there's a small consolation in the potential benefits of a hard re-start? It's weird to pause everything you enjoy about normal life and then return. But sometimes the return comes with a new energy and insight that will pull you along to places you would never have otherwise gone. In any case, go easy and start back gently.🌱
Good advice!
Glad that you’re doing better! And also like the positives you’ve taken from the experience. We all need resets now and then - unfortunately, it sometimes takes illness to realise this. Looking forward to more HATs - but your health comes first!
Gosh, Mark, so sorry you’ve gone through such misery, but very happy to hear that you are on the mend. Take care of yourself! We’ll be here, waiting patiently for your next piece but when and only when you’re ready.
I hope you feel better soon! Wishing you a continued smooth recovery.
I'm wishing you a complete recovery! I was born with kidney problems. Don't run faster than you have strength. When I have infections or lose too much weight, it causes everything to taste like sawdust for awhile. I'm glad you're on the mend.
Thanks for the comment, good to know.
Ohh, ohh, ohh-it's been a month. Never walked that valley but always heard the pain is off the charts. So glad it's passing (?) and rest is always a good consequence. Regroup, my friend.
Glad to hear you're on the mend, Mark.
Life starts throwing more curveballs the older we get. Make dietary changes now and you'll reap the benefits. My daughter used to drink a lot of ice tea (sweetened) and ended up with a kidney stone. She substituted water and hasn't had a problem in years. I gave up pop/soda a long, long time ago and now enjoy 'bubbly' water. (Of course, I still LOVE sugar in other forms.) 😬
Be patient with your recovery!
I hope you feel much better soon and don't work until you feel better.
Goodness me, Mark, I'm so sorry to hear all of this, but glad to hear that you're recovering. Take it easy.
Your health is your wealth. Anything else pales. Take care of numero uno 🙏
Be well, Mark. Glad to hear you are on the mend!
Happy to have you back, Mark!!!! I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
Glad you're back and feeling better!! What a yucky way to spend August! Take the time you need to recover!
Thanks, hope your return to the lecture hall is going well.