GodSpeed Miss Marietta

GutZ · 01-25-2005, 02:32 PM

tag-a-long · 01-25-2005, 02:53 PM

Doc Liang is a fantastic cardiologist. You are truly in great hands!

pnwcoast · 01-25-2005, 03:10 PM

Hang in there Miss Marietta... it ain't an easy road for you, but I believe you will be in good shape when you get back.

If the need will still be there, my wife and I would like to make another meal for you and your family after you get back home. Good luck and GodSpeed

ampersat · 01-25-2005, 03:24 PM

fishonksm · 01-25-2005, 07:20 PM

I'm with ya in spirt Ms. Marietta. Go and get well, Gods speed.

Thumper · 01-25-2005, 08:32 PM

David Liang is one of the world's top cardiologists and is at the same time one of the top experts on Marfans in the U.S. Talk about credentials!!!!

8-guage · 01-25-2005, 09:45 PM

I'm assuming that Miss Marietta is Jenny?
Extra special prayers for her tonight from me.

TheCamel · 01-26-2005, 05:05 AM

Quote:

I'm assuming that Miss Marietta is Jenny?

Yes. You will understand it better if you have read her column on the "front page" of ifish. It confused me at first.

Jennie@ifish · 01-26-2005, 06:00 AM

I want to cry this morning. I don't wanna take my shot.
I don't wanna go to California.
I am fine the way I am.
I don't mind living in a wheelchair.
I am not going.

drano100 · 01-26-2005, 10:05 AM

slabhunter · 01-26-2005, 10:23 AM

You can do it!

Jennie@ifish · 01-26-2005, 04:54 PM

I'm leaving at 6 in the morning.
Flight leaves at 9:48.
I'm going... I'm going... :smile:

Jen

cade · 01-26-2005, 06:00 PM

Good luck!!

CoyoteRWA · 01-26-2005, 07:10 PM

Hope is a wonderful thing....

I hope the flight is on time. I hope the sun is shining there. I hope Miss Marietta has a good trip. I hope for a fast and speedy return...
I hope....

GodSpeed Miss Marietta

Len Spesert · 01-26-2005, 08:41 PM

I'm continuing to pray for you. Not only for healing, but also for courage, strength, comfort and wisdom. Godspeed!, Miss Marietta.

happybrew · 01-26-2005, 09:09 PM

Many prayers your way.

Jsail · 01-26-2005, 09:10 PM

Take a deep breath and move forward. Then hurry back!

Look back at all the answered prayers and ask yourself if this is beyond God's power. Then hurry back! :grin:

If prayers and good wishes could be turned to cash, you could fly the doctors up here. :grin:

judyfish99 · 01-26-2005, 09:20 PM

My thoughts are with you..hurry back and get healthy!!

Two Fister · 01-26-2005, 09:23 PM

You can do it Jennie! You are a strong woman and you have a whole community behind you.
Thoughts and prayers.
Dan

MonkeyBoy · 01-27-2005, 08:04 AM

Get Well Soon!

fishbait · 01-27-2005, 04:09 PM

Lots of people care a whole bunch about you, me included.

Now you get some rest, get on that plane and then mind the doctors.......

"Life is an adventure or it is nothing"....... Helen Keller

Pete · 01-27-2005, 04:19 PM

Jennie flew to California this morning and arrived safely. I think the plan is to get a good night's sleep in the hotel tonight and go in for he fenestration procedure in the morning. I'll update as I learn more.

Tackle Time Bait and Charters · 01-27-2005, 06:25 PM

Just thinking good thoughts for you and your family

Hurry home Jen :smile:

Sourdough · 01-27-2005, 09:19 PM

Ms. Marietta,

Jennie’s tag line, used above, is, “The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!"

I shared with Jennie my Mom’s life motto after she died four years ago. Jennie asked if she could adopt it as it also fit her philosophy: “The joy is in the journey.”

Somehow, I see a convergence of the two mottoes in the way Jennie/Ms. Marietta approaches everything.

Get well, Jennie. We all need you.

Just Fish · 01-28-2005, 04:10 AM

Get well soon

Pete · 01-28-2005, 05:05 AM

I got a quick call from Miss Marietta and she asked me to express her thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes.

Navigator · 01-28-2005, 01:05 PM

Yes, my thoughts and prayers are with you Miss Marietta. Have a safe journey and we awaite your healthy return.

Jim

Paddlefish · 01-28-2005, 02:07 PM

The family's phrase for me is "big mushy guy," as I'm prone to developing . . . um, "watery eyes" upon certain occasions.

Now is one of those.

Doing my own cosmic, karmic, mutant form of prayer right now.

Pete · 01-28-2005, 05:57 PM

Watery eyes?! I've got them! Joy Oh Joy! While the procedure was delayed for reasons unrelated to Jennie, she underwent the procedure this afternoon to restore circulation to her legs and the doctors are happy with the results! I imagine it will take time to get back up to speed, but the procedure was a success! Joy Oh Joy!

salmonbird · 01-28-2005, 06:56 PM

Amen!

Elwix · 01-28-2005, 07:49 PM

That's wonderful news!

AuntyM · 01-28-2005, 09:28 PM

Good to hear!

Don Becker · 01-29-2005, 09:08 AM

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

ampersat · 01-29-2005, 02:49 PM

Norski · 01-29-2005, 04:50 PM

Jennie@ifish · 01-31-2005, 07:38 AM

(This is a copy and paste of my thread on the front page..!)

Good morning!
I can't believe I am here!
It's kind of scary being anywhere alone, lately. I can't explain it, but it just seems like there are so many darn things that can go wrong. I have to totally rebuild my confidence.
Today I feel the best that I have felt in a while, and I'm almost afraid to trust that, too!
I'm tired easily. I woke up feeling great, singing a song. Now, after breakfast, (which I WALKED all the way too!) I feel like I need a nap! I guess I'm not totally walking on my own, but I use the wheelchair to steady me, not sit in! I'll regain my strength gradually.
Today I have a check up at 1:00 PM, both at interventional radiology and cardiology.
My sister decided that my clothes are frumpy and nothing fits me. Being the 'Nordy' girl that she is, she went shopping yesterday, since I was ordered to bed rest all day. She brought home a plethora of new clothes for me to try on and we had a style show in the motel room! It was a blast!!
DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. It is extremely dangerous, financially!
I had a blast! I cannot believe how TINY I am! There is "air" between my legs!!! Anyhow, I picked out a few things from the several hundred dollars with that I could not live without! Size 8??? NO WAY!
Today, she is going to take the things that I can't keep back while I rest up before my doc appt.
Anyhow, it's fun being able to eat all the butter I want, all the food, and any kind that I want, trying to gain weight... But after my new clothes, I may have to rethink that philosophy, or lose the ability to wear these clothes!!!

Yeah, every doctor that I have talked to say "No more 20-30 fish." :depressed: One even suggested bass fishing. I nearly slapped him.

I don't know what to do bout that, but I'm going to do something. I'm going to figure out SOMETHING!

I linked another thread to my front page column, so I'll go copy this there, too.

Hopefully I'll be home on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Kilchis my Cuteso, and Kilchis the river, HERE I COME!
(And don'tcha know... that thought has tears coming down my cheeks, here in the motel business center. I gotta leave before I make a fool of myself!)

Jen

Just a little bit more. I would say over 40 percent of my body is bright purple bruises. Those people have no mercy! However, the innerds are fixed, to my knowledge, which is a good thing! Now, I'm going to hobble back to my room.

Getting a little better each day!

Cool Texan · 01-31-2005, 07:42 AM

Continue getting well...and safe travels home!

SeaSparrow · 01-31-2005, 07:52 AM

WooHoo!! Best news I've heard in a while!!!

HORNBLOWER · 01-31-2005, 09:47 AM

Great news! Ginny & I send our best. Get your strength back and you'll find a way to get the big ones.

Jennie@ifish · 02-02-2005, 01:51 PM

:smile:
That's almost all I can manage without tears, lately.
I cannot believe... honestly, the ways that God has shown that He has been with me, for the past week. I'll tell the stories, later, but... it's amazing. I've always thought that I needed billboards put up, to hear what God wants me to do. Well, I nearly got them!
I am walking... slowly, but walking!
I walked all the way to the river, today! Of course, once there, I cried. Happy tears, yes, but still! I'm just so emotional!
I can't believe I am walking. I got to walk to the chickens. I am making dinner for the first time, tonight, and it will be so gratifying to serve it! It's a simple dinner, but I will walk myself, to do it! The boys, no one will have to lift a finger. I will be serving them for once!
The sun shown on the back deck today, and I walked out to sit in the sun! It felt heavenly!
I walked out to the front garden, later, and Kilchis ran all around me. Get that? I walked out there! :smile:
I stood up for an entire shower, and then dried my hair, afterwards!
I keep telling myself that I'd better take it easy, or I'll hurt tomorrow. Guess what? I think I'll be hurting. I have no self control with things like this. I just get so excited! I can walk!
I feel pretty good today. I have to go slow, but there is so much I can do that I just wanna do it!!!!

Thank you so so so much for all of your prayers. They were heard! This sure has been a trip.
I used to be grateful for a limit of salmon and think the world of a day when we did that. Now I am so grateful just to open my eyes in the morning!!!! That's so funny, too, cuz I was so worried about my vision. Who cares if I can't see well???

I can open my eyes, and walk!!! WHOO HOOOOOOOOO!

Jen

Chromaflage · 02-02-2005, 02:08 PM

Glad to hear that you're on the mend! I pray that your recovery continues. Good to see you getting back to life's simple pleasures.

CrF

01-25-2005, 02:32 PM	#1
GutZ Chromer Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Ballard, Wa Posts: 672	GodSpeed Miss Marietta __________________ *GutZ* It's good to have friends. It's Better to have friends with boats!

01-25-2005, 02:53 PM	#2
tag-a-long Tuna! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Canyon,Oregon Posts: 1,588	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Doc Liang is a fantastic cardiologist. You are truly in great hands! __________________ Have you kissed your wife, kids, Lab today? WWW.MARFAN.ORG

01-25-2005, 03:10 PM	#3
pnwcoast Tuna! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbia City, Or Posts: 1,115	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Hang in there Miss Marietta... it ain't an easy road for you, but I believe you will be in good shape when you get back. If the need will still be there, my wife and I would like to make another meal for you and your family after you get back home. Good luck and GodSpeed

01-25-2005, 03:24 PM	#4
ampersat King Salmon Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: under the hat Posts: 11,228	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta __________________ The days are long but the years are short We can't stay young forever, but we can stay young for the rest of our days.

01-25-2005, 07:20 PM	#5
fishonksm Chromer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: hillsboro, OR. Posts: 514	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta I'm with ya in spirt Ms. Marietta. Go and get well, Gods speed. __________________ from John 9:25-27 Whether HE is a sinner or not, I do not know. I do know that I was blind, but know I see. How can this be? I have told you, but you did not listen. Do you want to hear it again and become HIS discipel too?

01-25-2005, 08:32 PM	#6
Thumper King Salmon Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 8,868	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta David Liang is one of the world's top cardiologists and is at the same time one of the top experts on Marfans in the U.S. Talk about credentials!!!! __________________ Jack Please join CCA. It took 140 years to make this mess. Together we will turn it around. Please join us.

01-25-2005, 09:45 PM	#7
8-guage Chromer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 772	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta I'm assuming that Miss Marietta is Jenny? Extra special prayers for her tonight from me. __________________ " I make myself rich, by making my wants few " Henry David Thoreau "If all the dogs in the world were placed end to end,,,,,, they would love it"

01-26-2005, 06:00 AM	#9
Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta I want to cry this morning. I don't wanna take my shot. I don't wanna go to California. I am fine the way I am. I don't mind living in a wheelchair. I am not going. __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

01-26-2005, 10:05 AM	#10
drano100 Ifish Nate Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: portland Posts: 2,174	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta

01-26-2005, 10:23 AM	#11
slabhunter Sturgeon Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bayshore Posts: 3,713	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta You can do it! __________________ "A cheerful heart is good medicine."

01-26-2005, 04:54 PM	#12
Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta I'm leaving at 6 in the morning. Flight leaves at 9:48. I'm going... I'm going... :smile: Jen __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!

01-26-2005, 06:00 PM	#13
cade Chromer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: LaCenter Posts: 592	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Good luck!! __________________ Soo many hobbies soo little money

01-26-2005, 07:10 PM	#14
CoyoteRWA Cutthroat Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 26	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Hope is a wonderful thing.... I hope the flight is on time. I hope the sun is shining there. I hope Miss Marietta has a good trip. I hope for a fast and speedy return... I hope.... GodSpeed Miss Marietta

01-26-2005, 08:41 PM	#15
Len Spesert Coho Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 65	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta I'm continuing to pray for you. Not only for healing, but also for courage, strength, comfort and wisdom. Godspeed!, Miss Marietta. __________________ Len Spesert

01-26-2005, 09:09 PM	#16
happybrew Ifish Nate Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 3,352	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Many prayers your way. __________________ Board Certified Beeropathic Physician For only a small fee I can recommend the type of beer to cure what ales you.

01-26-2005, 09:10 PM	#17
Jsail Tuna! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Beaverton Posts: 1,034	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Take a deep breath and move forward. Then hurry back! Look back at all the answered prayers and ask yourself if this is beyond God's power. Then hurry back! :grin: If prayers and good wishes could be turned to cash, you could fly the doctors up here. :grin:

01-26-2005, 09:20 PM	#18
judyfish99 Ifish Nate Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oak Grove, Oregon Posts: 2,045	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta My thoughts are with you..hurry back and get healthy!!

01-26-2005, 09:23 PM	#19
Two Fister Sturgeon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bend Posts: 4,007	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta You can do it Jennie! You are a strong woman and you have a whole community behind you. Thoughts and prayers. Dan

01-27-2005, 08:04 AM	#20
MonkeyBoy Steelhead Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Eugene Posts: 204	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Get Well Soon!

01-27-2005, 04:09 PM	#21
fishbait King Salmon Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 6,726	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Lots of people care a whole bunch about you, me included. Now you get some rest, get on that plane and then mind the doctors....... "Life is an adventure or it is nothing"....... Helen Keller __________________ You can always tell a fisherman, you just can't tell him much. Captain of Blind Squirrels Fishing Team Member # 287 Official IFish Mortgage Broker Direct line 971.250.4510 Life is not measured by how many breaths you take, but rather by how many times something takes your breath away. I have never met a tired Tuna Lifetime member of NW Steelheaders Proud Member CCA

01-27-2005, 04:19 PM	#22
Pete Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 34,472	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Jennie flew to California this morning and arrived safely. I think the plan is to get a good night's sleep in the hotel tonight and go in for he fenestration procedure in the morning. I'll update as I learn more. __________________ Report Game Violations! Washington: 1 800 477-6224 Oregon: 1 800 452-7888

01-27-2005, 06:25 PM	#23
Tackle Time Bait and Charters Steelhead Join Date: May 2001 Location: Warrenton, Oregon Posts: 224	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Just thinking good thoughts for you and your family Hurry home Jen :smile: __________________ Come Join The Fun

01-27-2005, 09:19 PM	#24
Sourdough Steelhead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 264	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Ms. Marietta, Jennie’s tag line, used above, is, “The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" I shared with Jennie my Mom’s life motto after she died four years ago. Jennie asked if she could adopt it as it also fit her philosophy: “The joy is in the journey.” Somehow, I see a convergence of the two mottoes in the way Jennie/Ms. Marietta approaches everything. Get well, Jennie. We all need you.

01-28-2005, 04:10 AM	#25
Just Fish Tuna! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Dalles Ore Posts: 1,733	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Get well soon

01-28-2005, 05:05 AM	#26
Pete Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 34,472	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta I got a quick call from Miss Marietta and she asked me to express her thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes. __________________ Report Game Violations! Washington: 1 800 477-6224 Oregon: 1 800 452-7888

01-28-2005, 01:05 PM	#27
Navigator Tuna! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Portland Posts: 1,811	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Yes, my thoughts and prayers are with you Miss Marietta. Have a safe journey and we awaite your healthy return. Jim __________________ Navigator Original Member #107

01-28-2005, 02:07 PM	#28
Paddlefish Chromer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Afloat, Scappoose Posts: 980	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta The family's phrase for me is "big mushy guy," as I'm prone to developing . . . um, "watery eyes" upon certain occasions. Now is one of those. Doing my own cosmic, karmic, mutant form of prayer right now. __________________ Jack Mishler

01-28-2005, 05:57 PM	#29
Pete Administrator Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 34,472	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Watery eyes?! I've got them! Joy Oh Joy! While the procedure was delayed for reasons unrelated to Jennie, she underwent the procedure this afternoon to restore circulation to her legs and the doctors are happy with the results! I imagine it will take time to get back up to speed, but the procedure was a success! Joy Oh Joy! __________________ Report Game Violations! Washington: 1 800 477-6224 Oregon: 1 800 452-7888

01-28-2005, 06:56 PM	#30
salmonbird Cutthroat Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arch Cape, Oregon Posts: 23	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta Amen! __________________ Make me sweet again, fragrant and fresh and wild, And thankful for any small event...

01-28-2005, 07:49 PM	#31
Elwix Steelhead Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Vancover WA Posts: 331	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta That's wonderful news! __________________ What makes fishing magical is hope...

01-28-2005, 09:28 PM	#32
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01-29-2005, 09:08 AM	#33
Don Becker Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR, USA Posts: 15,020	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta YES!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Oregon Master Hunter. Life-member, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Member: Oregon Hunters Association & Oregon Firearms Federation. ODFW Volunteer. From the day you're born 'til you ride in a hearse, 'ain't nothin' so bad it couldn't have been worse. Give up on perfectionism, welcome to an “imperfect world.” Life is a zigzag, not a straight line (authors unknown).

01-29-2005, 02:49 PM	#34
ampersat King Salmon Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: under the hat Posts: 11,228	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta __________________ The days are long but the years are short We can't stay young forever, but we can stay young for the rest of our days.

01-29-2005, 04:50 PM	#35
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01-31-2005, 07:38 AM	#36
Jennie@ifish AdminiMom Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Coast Posts: 84,521	Re: GodSpeed Miss Marietta (This is a copy and paste of my thread on the front page..!) Good morning! I can't believe I am here! It's kind of scary being anywhere alone, lately. I can't explain it, but it just seems like there are so many darn things that can go wrong. I have to totally rebuild my confidence. Today I feel the best that I have felt in a while, and I'm almost afraid to trust that, too! I'm tired easily. I woke up feeling great, singing a song. Now, after breakfast, (which I WALKED all the way too!) I feel like I need a nap! I guess I'm not totally walking on my own, but I use the wheelchair to steady me, not sit in! I'll regain my strength gradually. Today I have a check up at 1:00 PM, both at interventional radiology and cardiology. My sister decided that my clothes are frumpy and nothing fits me. Being the 'Nordy' girl that she is, she went shopping yesterday, since I was ordered to bed rest all day. She brought home a plethora of new clothes for me to try on and we had a style show in the motel room! It was a blast!! DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. It is extremely dangerous, financially! I had a blast! I cannot believe how TINY I am! There is "air" between my legs!!! Anyhow, I picked out a few things from the several hundred dollars with that I could not live without! Size 8??? NO WAY! Today, she is going to take the things that I can't keep back while I rest up before my doc appt. Anyhow, it's fun being able to eat all the butter I want, all the food, and any kind that I want, trying to gain weight... But after my new clothes, I may have to rethink that philosophy, or lose the ability to wear these clothes!!! Yeah, every doctor that I have talked to say "No more 20-30 fish." :depressed: One even suggested bass fishing. I nearly slapped him. I don't know what to do bout that, but I'm going to do something. I'm going to figure out SOMETHING! I linked another thread to my front page column, so I'll go copy this there, too. Hopefully I'll be home on Tuesday or Wednesday. Kilchis my Cuteso, and Kilchis the river, HERE I COME! (And don'tcha know... that thought has tears coming down my cheeks, here in the motel business center. I gotta leave before I make a fool of myself!) Jen Just a little bit more. I would say over 40 percent of my body is bright purple bruises. Those people have no mercy! However, the innerds are fixed, to my knowledge, which is a good thing! Now, I'm going to hobble back to my room. Getting a little better each day! __________________ The goal in Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy moly what a ride!" Whoo hooo!