Lanny checked into Baylor Hospital the other day. He has been going through a ruff stretch of medical issues.
Sheila Wilk Cooper November 16 at 5:00pm Reply• Report
Monday was miserable.....Monday night was worse. Tired and nauseous. Could barely look at food. During the night he got very sick and nauseous.....so much so that his chest hurt and he had an EKG at 2am...wich was fine. His blood pressue went up so much that he was moved to ICU before 7am. I got to the hospital at 10:15am yesterday....left at 7pm for dinner and Target because I had not planned to spend the night. got back at 9pm....left at noon today and came back at 3:30pm
We all have our fingers crossed, and send our love.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Shirley Ruzumna
I have been writing this Blog for a few years now. I'm not sure exactly why began, nor am i sure that the most important events have necessarily gotten their fair share of space, but I am sure that the "Lubell family blog" has been decidedly up-beat. That is partially due to me having a truly fortunate life, and in part my unwillingness to share some of the "Darker moments". Today I do have to write about the sad and disturbing situation involving Shirley.
What began as a simple ache in her arm, developed into the situation we have today. Shirley has truly been going through a living Hell. A "trial by fire" that would have caused Hercules or Oddesses to quit; yet one that Shirley has fought with courage and grace. I have watched her battle to keep her spirits up, in fact even lifting those around her. Shirley loves to cook, to make the party, to be the one serving. All that know her can imagine how hard it must be for her to have others do for her, those things that she has always taken such joy and pride to do for others.
But Shirley is never alone, she is circled by a team of warriors fighting by her side, and of them, Ed is clearly the General. He has been unwavering in his love and support. He has been there for her in every way, made every sacrifice and asked nothing but that God would give him more time to spend with Shirley.
Steven has been a constant source of pride and happiness to Shirley.
He has been there with Ed for each piece of news. All the long days and nights both by his mom's side but also a great help to Ed.
What I know best I know though the eyes of Ilene. It is so difficult to watch someone you love go through such pain. Throughout the years I have known Ilene she has always spoken of her relationship with her Mom as one that transcends that of just Mother and Daughter,and includes being "Best friends" I know that Ilene looks to her Mom as an inspiration and the bedrock on which her life was built. I have watched Ilene go through a personal Hell, one where she is constantly "Torn". Every moment she is here in Chicago, she feels guilty and longs to be with her family in Detroit. When in Detroit, she feels bad that she is missing Lane's first week of High School, or his Cross Country meet. It is so hard to for her, and yet it's never herself that she thinks of, instead her thoughts are just for those that Love her and need her.
I would be amiss not to mention all of those that have been by Shirley's side. Her sisters, nieces, extended family, many coming from around the country to lend there support and Love. So many that have visited in the hospital or at home. Those you have sent cards, made calls. All of Ed and Shirley's friends that have been so supportive. Friends of ours that do not go a week without calling Ilene, many offering to help drive Lane, or whatever they can do, while Ilene is out of town.
Yes today is not a "Happy post", but it is an important one. Let's all close our eyes and hope, pray and above all, close ranks and wish Shirley well.
What began as a simple ache in her arm, developed into the situation we have today. Shirley has truly been going through a living Hell. A "trial by fire" that would have caused Hercules or Oddesses to quit; yet one that Shirley has fought with courage and grace. I have watched her battle to keep her spirits up, in fact even lifting those around her. Shirley loves to cook, to make the party, to be the one serving. All that know her can imagine how hard it must be for her to have others do for her, those things that she has always taken such joy and pride to do for others.
But Shirley is never alone, she is circled by a team of warriors fighting by her side, and of them, Ed is clearly the General. He has been unwavering in his love and support. He has been there for her in every way, made every sacrifice and asked nothing but that God would give him more time to spend with Shirley.
Steven has been a constant source of pride and happiness to Shirley.
He has been there with Ed for each piece of news. All the long days and nights both by his mom's side but also a great help to Ed.
What I know best I know though the eyes of Ilene. It is so difficult to watch someone you love go through such pain. Throughout the years I have known Ilene she has always spoken of her relationship with her Mom as one that transcends that of just Mother and Daughter,and includes being "Best friends" I know that Ilene looks to her Mom as an inspiration and the bedrock on which her life was built. I have watched Ilene go through a personal Hell, one where she is constantly "Torn". Every moment she is here in Chicago, she feels guilty and longs to be with her family in Detroit. When in Detroit, she feels bad that she is missing Lane's first week of High School, or his Cross Country meet. It is so hard to for her, and yet it's never herself that she thinks of, instead her thoughts are just for those that Love her and need her.
I would be amiss not to mention all of those that have been by Shirley's side. Her sisters, nieces, extended family, many coming from around the country to lend there support and Love. So many that have visited in the hospital or at home. Those you have sent cards, made calls. All of Ed and Shirley's friends that have been so supportive. Friends of ours that do not go a week without calling Ilene, many offering to help drive Lane, or whatever they can do, while Ilene is out of town.
Yes today is not a "Happy post", but it is an important one. Let's all close our eyes and hope, pray and above all, close ranks and wish Shirley well.
Monday, October 11, 2010
First 6 Weeks into High School
"Latin Cross Country Team"
While I meticulously avoided any "Formal Extra curricular activities" during my-own time in High School- I have been very pleased to see Lane "Jump-in" to Latin and really try to be apart of the school. I am so glad, that despite his temporary health set-back, and over-booked schedule; that he went back to Cross Country. Granted, he's not any kind of "Star," but the kids have all been great. It is especially heart-warming to see the way the seniors have taken him under their wing, it says a lot about their character.
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While the work in high School has definatly required Lane to "Turn it up a notch," I really think that all the Catherine Cook Kids seem up to the task.
At the Homecoming game, I had on my Latin T shirt, and we cheering on the team; I still have a difficult time when the school their playing have a number of Lane's good friends in the freshman class.
Friday, September 24, 2010
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
"It was the best of times
It was the worst of times;
it ws the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair; we had everything before us, we had nothing before us; we were all going directly to Heaven, we were all going the other way."
Charles Dickens
Looking through this Blog, it's hard for one not conclude that ours is a family for whom only sunshine falls. That each week brings new awards, days on a beach, and the joy of time spent with family and friends. And truth be told, we do have at-least our share of Happy Moments, but as there is light, there is also darkness.
it ws the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity; it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness; it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair; we had everything before us, we had nothing before us; we were all going directly to Heaven, we were all going the other way."
Charles Dickens
Looking through this Blog, it's hard for one not conclude that ours is a family for whom only sunshine falls. That each week brings new awards, days on a beach, and the joy of time spent with family and friends. And truth be told, we do have at-least our share of Happy Moments, but as there is light, there is also darkness.
Last week, after some simple blood work looking to see if he still had a skin infection, the doctor sent us off to Children's hospital to find the source of the problem.
The test showed he was loosing protein in his urine and that is the result of some kidney problem.
His kidneys are functioning fine except that one problem.
He spent three days in the hospital, he got to come home Saturday and Sunday, but had to return at 1:00 on Monday.
There are a number of possible causes. They range from something "Serious" to something as serious as getting the flu.
It seems as if the "Bad" possibilities are exotic and not likely the cause.
The doctors seem to be talking about a 90% chance that it is one of two things, either of which would require he take some pills for a few weeks. The next couple of possible causes would add a week to the meds (Slightly different meds) and a bit more observation to make sure he does not get this again.
Forgive me but I'm not going to address the idea of the more serious, far less likely causes.We will find out what this is all about when we get the results back from the biopsy he took today (08/24)
On the positive side; Lane did make it to Orientation today. He was 20 minutes late, as he came right from spending the night at the hospital. But HE MADE IT.
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Ilene's Mom is not doing well at all. She is fighting valiantly, has has been to Hell and back. There is nothing that she ever did in her life to warrant such pain and suffering.
Ed and Steven have been great, and have worked diligently to be there for her, and to keep her spirits up- clearly it is a challenging task.
Ilene has been performing the most difficult of balancing acts. Taking care of Lane, and myself, starting up a business with a close friend, while bouncing back and forth between Chicago, and Detroit. by comparison, Juggling chainsaws while standing one foot on a tennis ball, is child's play.
Every moment she spends here she feels guilty she is not "There;" yet when "There" she feels bad she is not "Here". It is a non-stop ride of questioning. of placing needs over wants. and second-guessing each decision.
Today we find out Ed crashed his car, flipping over ending upside-down in the car.
Luck was shinning; since he escaped with a few scratches.
So there is a lot of "waiting with fingers crossed" here in our home.
Question- does it make any sense for Jews to "CROSS" fingers?
Maybe I'll file that under, "I guess it can't hurt"
Friday, August 13, 2010
OK, So I'm 14 months late
I'm not making this up. Google won a court case concerning copyright law.
Prior to that, You Tube would not let me "Up-Load this because it used music that was copy written.
Anyway, Better Late than never.
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