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Saturday, September 22, 2007

Taking a Break -- Please Stay With Me

Well, kids, I am not really sure how to tell you this. But I'm going to have to change the way I blog for a bit. I'm having some physical things going on that just aren't clearing up. It makes sitting and typing not easy. There's a whole list of things that the doc and I are working through and investigating including numbness in the arms and wrists, lower back pain, neck pain, flushed feeling, red ears out of nowhere (I thought it was Rudolph but then remembered it was his NOSE), and a few other things as well. We're investigating prescription drug use (Ambien?? Which we stopped last night....and talk about a bad night's sleep.....eek....terrible.) Plus the fact that my family has a history of Multiple Sclerosis and Lou Gehrig's Disease. Anyway, I need to take a break from the sitting and typing for a bit to test it out. I'll do my best to try and keep reading your sites but just won't be able to comment. You all know where I am and what my email is....so use it, please. I'm really nervous to lose readership and followers. I hope that doesn't happen. I may start doing more photography and audio casts to see how that goes. I appreciate you all and hope you'll stay with me in spite of my lack of posting and ability to comment on your sites. If you want my phone number, please write me for it. I'm not quitting. I will be back in some shape or form. But it is imperative to solve some of these physical issues right now. Oops...gotta run. Getting a little misty-eyed. See how much you mean to me? Hugs and loves.

Uncle Lewis

PS -- Plus the fact that we're going on an extended cruise to Hawaii from Oct. 10-26.....and I won't be around then to blog anyway.

39 comments:

Steve said...

Take care of biz and have fun on the cruise! I'll miss you but will be happy knowing that you're taking care of yourself!

Anonymous said...

Love you, Lewis!

Dave2 said...

You're still in my feed reader and aren't going anywhere. Feel better. :-)

Nik-in-Paris said...

Take care of yourself my friend and do what you need to to get better. I'll not stop reading but would love it if you started podcasting... :)
N x

Sorted Lives said...

You cant get rid of me that quickly Missy!! Will chat soon. Big Hugs

Doug said...

I hope things get cleared up soon, sweetie! Take care of yourself. *hugs*

Trailhead said...

This just means we have to meet in person, finally.

Meanwhile, I'll be waiting patiently for your triumphant return!

Jack said...

I'm not going anywhere.

Take care.

Luv ya!?

Matt said...

Understood. We all want you to take care of yourself. We'll e-mail/talk, and next time you're in Seattle let us know sooner. :)

My adventures said...

good luck with all the medical issues, lord knows, i know what that's like... ha... and, have fun on your cruise, i'll try to think about you when i'm in st. bart's at the same time... your a peach and we'll all be here when you get back... well, barring any of us don't die, of course!!! ha!!!

TigerYogi said...

You just focus on taking care of yourself and don't worry about us!

We'll still be here when you get back!

Get well soon Hon! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers... :)

Paul said...

Take care. Do what you must!

You're in my prayers.

Tony said...

Just worry about getting well. If readership goes, it goes. It's tappered off at my site since I haven't been blogging much as well as my reduced commenting on other blogs. But there is always new bloggers to come along.

Enjoy the Hawaiian cruise.

Brad said...

Back pain is a bitch. I've been there before. Worry about getting yourself back together.

In the meantime, I'll keep you in my feeds. I'll know when you're around.

Take care, Lewis!

Anonymous said...

Take care of yourself first and return to blogging when you are better. We'll be here when you return. Good luck and hang in there!

Anonymous said...

ok, now i"m going to have to start sending you dirty pictures on your phone. :)

Rick Rockhill said...

not to worry...hope we see you around from time to time~

john said...

Hi Lewis, I hope you get better!! I'm sure you won't lose readership!!

DanNation said...

I hope things get better 'cause we will miss you. I'll keep reading when you are able to post again! Get better!

Wayne said...

You will obviously be missed. But you need to take care of yourself first. Get better, enjoy your cruise (I'm sooooo envious!) And we'll see you when your able.

Unknown said...

We all love you Lewis! We are not going anywhere! Orlando will not be the same with out you for a while but we know you will be back like a hurricane! Major Hugs! Chris

LSL said...

Lewis, we're not going ANYWHERE! Tell us how we can support you. Big hugs.

Anonymous said...

Echo. Echo. Echo.

We're not going anywhere. :)

Take care of yourself. You can't get rid of us THAT easily!

Jimmi said...

Lewis I hope you are ok. I totally understand and definetly keep up with doing a video cast and maybe even perhaps a podcast so that we can keep in touch with you. All you need is a microphone.

Whatever the case, just know we are here for you!

Loves!
Jimmi

Jim said...

Don't know the issues you're having, but have you looked into acupuncture for some of those symptoms. Far less invasive than some things available out there.

Take care. I'll keep a lookout for you.

T-Bird said...
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T-Bird said...

Louie, You do what you must do for YOU! That is why I took three months off (health --physical, mental and emotional and spiritual regeneration) I shall stay in touch offline.

Mucho xox's 2u&yours Will

Spending all my time at my other site writing my online book...Very deeply into this process. Have 1000+ pages inside me all planned out. Writing and illustrating them as blog pages is the task at hand.

http://letitbedissected.blogspot.com/

Cooper said...

Hopefully the Hawaiian cruise will go a long way to helping you heal. I hope you feel better soon. You're in my thoughts. xo

Moby said...

Sorry to hear about your woes, feel better and you are in my thoughts.

Anonymous said...

Lewis, the most important thing is for you to take care of yourself, and it sounds like you are on the right track. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy your cruise!

Anonymous said...

Ohhh Lewis, I had no idea. I knew it ran in your family because of your Dad, but I didn't know you were showing symptoms. Part of it sounds like carpal tunnel, but I'm sure there are many complexities to figuring this out and I'm so glad you're working with your doctor to get it solved.

Action is the first and most important step. Many people ignore symptoms until it's too late. I'm really glad you're dealing with this.

Well, type as little as possible, and just know that I love you!

Sh@ney said...

See there, no one is leaving anyone ...Friends don't ditch one another, especially during difficult times...Hope everything goes well for you & best wishes. xoxo

Minge said...

Thinking of you hen and hoping you're in tip-top form before too long. Sure you will be.

Ur-spo said...

i am just getting around to blogs this weekend; i shall miss you and your entries; please take care.
michael

Robert said...

Pleae take great care of your health Lewis, first and foremost. Your readers will be around honey, no doubt. I think you have quite a many faithful readers!

Good thoughts to you Lewis! xoxo

dpaste said...

Just adding my voice to the chorus. Hope things are resolved positively and easily.

And (a la Bugs Bunny) bon voyagee!

TJ said...

The important thing is to look after number one, because if you don't then we may not get to read what you have to say in the future. Be kind to yourself and do what it is you need. Everyone else will survive. I personally will continue to keep tabs on you. Take care and stay well...

daveincleveland said...

chiming in as well, love you buddy, take care of yourself get through this and get back.....if you ever fly into cleveland let me know....

Ryan said...

u know i have nothing but love 4 u. u were there in my dark hour i am here 4 u know that lewis. sending u love and kisses.