Hello From L&P Sock Puppets Invade Osteo, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, September 2010, photo © 2010 by Pam Wilshere, haiku by Louis Robertson. All rights reserved.
yellow sock haiku
footed yellow sock
breathe deep the essence of earth
love, my yellow sock
NOTE: My brother Louis has been pretty sick for the last few months. A few nights ago, he went into the hospital where he still resides this evening. Earlier today, his partner Pam sent me a text message, followed by a photograph. This photograph. I can’t tell you how big my smile was when I saw that yellow sock puppet pop its head up on my BlackBerry. My brother’s sense of humor is shining through. A glimmer of hope. It made me happy when they said I could post their collaboration on red Ravine. 8)
Louis wrote with us a few weeks ago when he was inspired to join us on the WRITING TOPIC — SCARS. He also sent along a photo of his liver transplant scar (not for the faint of heart). To meet Frankenbelly 2 and learn a few things he’d like to pass along to his kids, see his Writing Practice post PRACTICE — SCARS — 15min.
Thank you L&P Sock Puppets. You lifted me. I have so much gratitude for the gift of family. And laughter.
Brought a smile to my face when I saw & read this. Always a sense of humor, even under these conditions. They are both rocks. I’m so grateful to have them in my life…
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We are rooting for you, yellow sock!
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How amazing–I saw this as I completed a piece on the healing power of humor! We are all connected… My thoughts of laughter, and lots of yellow, will go to you and your brother. (My favorite color!)
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QM,
I am also grateful to see Louis’ humor shining through. I read a book by an MD, (unfortunately I don’t remember his name.) He told of how he rented comedys to watch during his own serious illness, and he came to the conclusion that joy, humor and laughter really did play a significant role in his healing.
I’ve been holding your whole family in my thoughts and prayers, with lots of love!
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Thanks to all for your prayers. And humor. Humor really does help in situations where there is high anxiety and stress. My brother has always been one to find humor in any situation. The fact that he is laughing and having a little fun again lets me know that he is feeling a little better.
Wanted to give a little update. He was moved from Harrisburg down to U Penn in Philadelphia where he has been for the last few days. They are doing a bunch of tests and they are continuing into Sunday.
One thing we’ve learned is that he may need a kidney transplant as well as a liver transplant, something they may do at the same time. Nothing is certain yet. They are still testing. A lot of dealing with chronic illness is the waiting game — which is where humor really helps a lot!
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Rooting for Louis and the family to hear some great news. Love the yellow sock.
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Thanks for the good wishes, Bob. Got a brief update today. He’s still at U Penn but may be coming home tomorrow. They are still testing and trying to decide the best course of action as far as the complication from the kidneys. He’s feeling a little better. And is anxious to get home. From there, I’m not sure yet. More as I know it.
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God news. My brother is finally home from U Penn after a total of 10 days in two hospitals. He feels a lot better. But there is still much to be decided. They are seeing if his kidneys might recover partly on their own, so not sure about the kidney transplant yet. If he has to wait for a liver, he’s glad to be home with the family. It’s not over yet. But his sense of humor is back for sure! He made me laugh today.
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I just realized, I wrote God news instead of good news. Yes, God news. I’m going to leave it. 8)
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More good news!My brother Louis called early this morning to say they had found a liver for him. He’s on his way to U Penn in Philadelphia. I’ve heard that he checked into his room. Now there will be blood work and tests, looking for any infections or any reason that he could not get the transplant. Also, the liver has to be a good fit. Will keep you all posted!
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Oh, if all goes well, Louis will have a new Frankenbelly soon. It will be on top of Frankenbelly 2 which you can see in a photo in this practice – SCARS (LINK). I’m doing a lot of praying.
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New Frankenbelly happening. Louis is in middle of 4 hour liver transplant surgery. The waiting is the hardest. Still praying.
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Miracles definitely exist…each minute is a new one…
I’ll be praying with you…
LT
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Linda, thank you. It’s unbelievable but my brother has a new liver. The surgery I mention in the comment above ended up lasting about 9 hours. In the wee hours of Monday morning (around 4am, 10/18/10) Mom called to let me know he was out of surgery and resting. Everything went really well.
Today, Wednesday, is the first time I talked to him since he called me Sunday morning to say they had found a liver and he was driving to U Penn in Philly. He sounds really good. More upbeat than I’ve heard him in a long time. He got out of the ICU today and is in a room of his own. Don’t know yet when he’ll get to go home. When I think about it, I’m just stunned. Yes, a miracle. I am so happy for him, his kids, the family. I hope to post on it but have just been wiped out this week. Hopefully by the weekend.
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