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A tenacious heart

Monday, July 13th, 2009

Nana made it through her surgery, which involved repair to her tricuspid valve, insertion of a pacemaker and the repair of a hole that was discovered during the course of the operation.  Quite a feat for an octogenarian.  She will be in an induced coma for the next couple of days to allow for optimal [...]

A brave heart

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

I am sitting here tonight, a tiny gold key on a chain around my neck, a talisman against my fear for what tomorrow may bring.
My lovely and brave Nana, at eighty five years young, faces risky open heart surgery in the morning.
The gold key adorning my neck was her 21st present from her husband, a [...]

What’s in a name?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Seeing as toddlerdaddy was the first to slip up I may as well formally introduce you-by first names- to the hissychick clan.  So listen up peoples, as I may (or may not) only say this once:
Me= Emily, mostly known as Em.
Mr hissychick= James, the Jimbob and other assorted nicknames that I won’t print here.
A= Abigail, [...]