It's that time of the year....

It's that time of the year....

Friday, January 7, 2011

Show some compassion…

please!  No one was happier than I when our former governor, George Ryan was convicted of fraud  and several other charges a few years ago.  He was sentenced to 6  & 1/2 years in prison which he is serving at Terre Haute Indiana.  He has now served 3 years of his sentence.  His wife is  gravely ill with cancer and is in her final days.  Ryan’s attorney’s are fighting to have him released during the daytime hours so that he can be at her bedside.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/05/lura-lynn-ryan-in-intensi_n_805071.html     Having watched my husband die of cancer and several other family members, I can find it in my heart to allow him to be with his wife in her final days. Please show some compassion for Mrs. Ryan, he can finish out his term after her death.

I am waiting for my daughter to come and pick me up.  I am going to see my doctor this morning.  It is snowing some so I hope there are no pileups on the roads.  Update later.

UPDATE:  I am back from the doctor where I had 6 X-Rays taken of my back and hip.  I will get the results from them on Monday or Tuesday.  I also have a prescription for some pain meds which I will fill.  My BP was excellent, 112/54 and I hadn’t gained any weight.  Those two things are always good to know.  Winking smile

I am still in quite a lot of pain so I am going to visit some of you and then get off of this computer and rest for awhile.  I got hardly any sleep last night.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Red heart  Beth

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  1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:22:00 PM CST

    Hi Beth,

    Yes I agree with you time for compassion. Pleased about your b.p. your lower figure is way lower than mine. Hope your results are good for your hip and back and that the pain subsides soon. I am not feeling too well at the moment either, a bit better now, than earlier, when I posted. It seems my posts are not showing on the feed at the moment, sometimes they dont show until the next day, any ideas. Hugs Nita.

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  2. Terry's Tete-a-teteJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:55:00 PM CST

    This is absolutely a time to show some compassion. The poor woman needs all her loved ones with her.
    Great BP there lady. Now you get that rest and here's a Hug to get you through.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:08:00 PM CST

    I agree he should be able to be with his wife in her final days. Glad you went to the doctor. Rest up and let the pain meds comfort you. Snowing and cold and very windy here. God bless.

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  4. JoeJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:18:00 PM CST

    Truthfully I think that if they don't figure he's a risk to run away then he should be allowed to visit his wife. No point in adding cruel and unusual to any punishment he's already enduring. I pray that you get some good reports from the doctor. Sorry about the pain and hope you quickly get beyond that too.

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  5. Horst in EdmontonJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:28:00 PM CST

    Hi Beth, maybe you have the same problem as I do, bad arthritis in my hip. At first I could not tell if I had a back problem or a hip problem. Last Feb. they found that it was my hip, and I am still waiting for the hip replacement surgery.

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  6. RamblingonJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:15:00 PM CST

    I had a long comment, and I did it on my iPod. It got lost while I was trying to log in to my account here. Sigh.

    I hope day by day you will get exponentially better and I am so very grateful that you have Marcia near by.

    I agree with you re: the man needing to be with his wife in her last days. To not allow that punishes HER..and what did she ever do to the State??

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  7. Michiko JohnsonJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:48:00 PM CST

    I hope you have a good rest this weekend.
    I pray for you dear Beth.

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  8. ConnieJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:17:00 PM CST

    I totally agree about allowing Ryan to be with his wife. Sure hope it'll be allowed.
    So sorry to hear you're still having a lot of pain. Hope you sleep better tonight.

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  9. Clan MacAulay WVJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:04:00 PM CST

    Beth, I agree with you about your governor...his wife needs him...no doubt, the strain of it all has taken it's toll on her...
    hope you got some needed rest today...sounds like you're going through an ordeal of your own...

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  10. Rhapsody PhoenixJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:59:00 AM CST

    Blessings....hope you feel better....

    one entry.....
    You see it is not only the one that has done the wrong suffers but also the loves ones pays a heffty price as well.

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  11. JackieJanuary 8, 2011 at 1:36:00 AM CST

    My heart goes out to you! I pray you are better soon. I am glad you went on to get x-rays. To wait til march was not wise,should it turm out to be inflamation.Have a great week-end, and don't feel you have to reciprocate visits,because I will be checking in every day til you get your reports. I know you are miserable!

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  12. KerrieJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:08:00 AM CST

    Hello Beth, I read the article regarding former governor, George Ryan. A very sad story, the entire family has certainly felt the full force of the law come down on them. I pray that Mrs Ryan's dying wish to be with her husband will be granted.

    So pleased you have had your X-Rays done. I can't get to have mine yet, due to the floods.

    Thank goodness you have some medication now to relieve the pain. Keeping you in my prayers and trusting in God for good results.

    May God protect you. With love and care from Kerrie. xOx

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  13. Catches the EyeJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:12:00 AM CST

    Good news on the BP Beth and yours are better than mine. Hope the results from the x-ray not to serious fingers crossed for you. Nothing worse than backache pain and hope the meds get you through. Hugs Sheila.

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  14. SherryJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:56:00 AM CST

    Hi Beth. That's very good BP readings. I hope everything else turns out as well. Have a good day!

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