October 24, 2024
I’m home – I was in the hospital, because it turns out that (1) I have COVID (which I certainly picked up when I went to the hospital the first time, to have my ribs checked…) and that (2) I have SEVEN broken ribs, not three. Turns out that broken ribs don’t show up as clearly on an X-Ray as they do on a CT scan.
But I don’t have pneumonia. And that’s important, and good. So I’m hanging onto that thought!
love,
Janice
Feel better fast. I missed the post Wednesday, but your health is more important than the post.
Hope for a speedy recovery!
So true
Oh, my! I hope you can take life gently while you’re healing. We have years of wonderful posts to review so relax as best you can before the holiday swirl begins. Take care!
o my goodness! When it rains, it pours as grandma used to say. Hope you are resting and taking it easy. Sending healing thoughts your way!
I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Oh my goodness! Take care! I’ve noticed that these kinds of injuries and illness do happen after the passing of a mother or loved one we have cared for. I suffered a broken ankle, back injuries, a flu that lasted two months and then with a relapse – and then more. And so I, like others, said my prayers, rested, and then rebuilt. You have an army here of people who love you and will cheer you on. We will hang in there with you until you are fully strong enough to start posting again! ❤️
As Helen said–praying that you can rest and rebuild.
Oh wow, Janice! You must feel miserable and I’m so sorry for that. Rest up. We will be here when you feel up to it.
Oh no how awful. I’m sending you lots of love and well wishes. I hope at least you are not coughing or sneezing because that combined with all those broken ribs does not bear thinking about.
Oh, wow! Bless your heart! Please take time for yourself and rest.
So very sorry to hear your news. Thank you so much for letting us know your situation 🥰 – we worry when you aren’t able to do a post. Take care of yourself – as Theresa from sac said – we have many years of wonderful posts to look over. Send us little updates on your recovery.
Janice,
My goodness, woman ! Rest, rest, rest ! Prayers for rapid healing, going up ! No hugs, but sending love !
What I wish for you – besides swift and complete healing – is warm slippers, comfy yet stylish lounging apparel, endless cups of your favorite tea, and good books (or absorbing videos). Get well soon!
Oh dear. Take all the time you need. We will all be here when you return!
So sorry to hear this! Please take time to rest and heal. We’ll be here when you are ready :)
Hope you heal quickly! Rest if you can!
Oh my goodness I am so sorry. I hope the covid course is easy and that you feel better soon.
Oh, no! Wishing you a very speedy recovery. Take all the time you need to heal and recover. We’ll be here, looking forward to your posts when you are well again. Thank you so much for your wonderful, inspired work.
That’s terrible. Hope you make a speedy and full recovery.
Sending healing prayers for you. Rest and recover and enjoy the view from your new apartment.
Sending prayers for a quick recovery.
Oh, no! You poor thing! I’m so glad it’s not pneumonia, but COVID coughing with any broken ribs (let alone 7!) must just be the worst. Heal, and be well, my friend.
Adding my best wishes to the rest.
So sorry to hear you are not well! I do hope you are feeling better soon, but please take t he time to rest and recover thoroughly. You are missed, and we all want you to feel great again — healing takes time and we all realize it…
Sending lots of healing thoughts your way (no hugs this time). Take care and we will all be here waiting for you.
In all these years I have never posted a comment, even as I have give (silent) thanks for all the enjoyment you provide. It’s not like you haven’t had bumps in the road before but honestly, 7 ribs AND Covid! That’s just rotten. I am sending thanks for all your hard work and warm wishes for a good recovery and all the time you need to feel better. I feel sure are hundreds of us “quiet ones” out here with the same thoughts .So multiply this note by hundreds!
We miss you but want you to take the time you need to heal and feel better. ❤️🩹.
Hang in there
COVID and 7 broken ribs are a lot to deal with! Wishing you a steady recovery at your own pace. We’re all pulling for you and understand it’s time for focused self-care. Healing thoughts coming your way…
We hope you feel much better very soon.
Wishing you all the very best for a speedy and complete recovery . Poor you , that sounds so painful ❤️🩹
Someone thinks you should slow down and is making darn sure you do it!
I started encountering lots of health problems (most requiring physical therapy, but also high BP) in the year prior to and after my Mom’s passing. It has been 2 and a half years since she passed and I feel great! At the time, I thought I would never break through it, but time heals! Take all the time you need! The support of a loving husband sure helps!!!
Hope you feel better soon.
More healing thoughts sent your way. So glad that you have Belovedest to help with your recovery.
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Take care of yourself and don’t worry about anything else! If you’re dreaming about new wardrobes to plan, I found this lovely scarf that I think would make a great addition to a capsule wardrobe for a heroine going on safari! https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/animal-kingdom-silk-scarf-in-ivory-and-gold-pure-silk
I hope you heal quickly and well <3
Awww, Janice! I am SO sorry you’re having auch a rough time! That old C-19 has just added insult to your injury. Seven ribs!!! Please, please nurture yourself (we all know that your Belovedest has been doing that! 🥰) and focus on getting rest. Sending caring prayers your way.
Gracious! If it’s not one thing it’s another … I hope you heal quickly with no residual symptoms.
We miss you but want you to fully heal and rest. Wishing you an easy recovery. Stop doing things in such a big way! 7 ribs broken!!! My goodness.
A full and speedy recovery.
Oh my! Sending you wishes for a speedy recovery. Take as much time as you need. Rest up and we’ll be here when you feel ready.
Oh Janice! At least you have answers and you’re back home now. But UGH. Prayers for quick and complete healing!!
Camille
Oh no! When you didn’t post Wednesday, I was concerned you might have taken a turn for the worse. Feel better soon! We miss you.
Dang, Janice, what incredibly bad luck you’re having! Please take all the time you need to get better.
So sorry to hear this! Hope you heal quickly. You have been through several stressful experiences lately so take care ❤️
Holy smokes! Don’t forget that some of your loyal fans live in Chicago – if you need a homemade chicken soup delivery, just say so. Tastefully presented in a pale wicker basket, nestled in a black and white striped tea towel & accompanied by a bright red rose or two, of course!
Sorry you are in such pain.
Take all the time you need and only do what you are comfortable doing.
Seems what you probably need is a long rest to recuperate.
All the best.
Oh my! You poor thing! You’ve certainly been through the wringer these past months!
Rest and recover, we’ll all be here when you’re in the swing of things again!
Hope you feel better soon!
talk about adding insult to injury! sending love and prayers your way for a complete recovery with no further detour shenanigans along the way!
Sending gentle hugs and healing vibes your way.
Oh my gosh Janice you’ve had a tough few months… so glad you’re getting rest and please know we’ll be ready when you are, but take your time!
Oh dear!! Sending prayers for your healing!
Poor you! Get better soon.
Oh my gosh. That’s awful. Please be gentle with yourself and take all the time you need to heal. We will be here with you whenever you are ready. Sending good wishes for a speedy and full recovery.
I’m so very sorry, Janice! Sending prayers and gentle hugs your way!
Wow! That sounds awful! I hope you are now healing well and quickly! Love your blog!
Please take care and feel better soon. We miss you, of course, but your health and well being come first!
Wow. Please relax, take care of yourself. We will be here when you get better. Ive had 3 broken ribs on the same side once. It was horrible. I cant imagine 7. Breath carefully.
Oh my goodness Janice you have been through the wars! Praying for a quick and complete recovery. Please rest and take it easy.
We miss you! Sorry this happened to you.
Hang in there Janice! Sending you all the healing vibes.
Sending you much love and many stars from DC! Take care of your precious self!
Prayers being sent your way.
Dear Janice,
I wish you a full and gentle recovery. I also wanted to tell you about something I learned from you, which I am so grateful for. Just recently, I got a sweater(a turtleneck) in the color ‘cortena red’. I just love that color; it’s a kind of deep brownish rusty red and it could almost serve as burgundy, but it is a bit warmer. The new thing is, that this is my #2 clothing purchase in this color, as I have already gotten a dress in the same color from the same company. I would not have done that in the past. I would have told myself that it would be superfluous to get two things soo close to each other, and that I would get bored of them, and that I would have to chose which one to get. Now I know that they will be workhorses in my capsule wardrobe, and that they serve different needs. I also won’t end up with a lot of singletons in my closet and nothing to wear. Thank you so much.
Sometimes, it takes us a few years to figure things out! I’m so happy that this idea works for you, and I’m really grateful that you took the time to let us know.
Gentle broken rib hugs,
Janice
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Oh no, I wish you a speedy recovery.