Monthly Archives: October 2009

Day two at the hospital

“Pain is never permanent.” – Saint Teresa of Avila As I near the end of my second day in the hospital I have to tell you all that today has been so much more challenging on many levels. It’s been a long day that I’m so glad has nearly passed. Today I’ve discovered a few […]

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My first day at the hospital

“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” -Bernice Johnson Reagon My first full day at the hospital has passed. The day began with me feeling pretty cruddy. In just the first day I have discovered a few of the things being in the hospital: The […]

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October 24, 2009 - 11:22 pm

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In the hospital, again.

“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong I never imagined earlier today that I’d find myself blogging from the hospital, but here I […]

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October 24, 2009 - 1:45 am

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October 28, 2009 - 9:37 am

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The scary medical wait begins

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Today would have been my “follow up” visit for the first D&C if everything had gone as planned. Unfortunately, instead it was one of […]

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October 21, 2009 - 9:02 pm

Erica Reynoso Montalvo - Amanda & Jason – Team Montalvo sends our love and prayers for a complete, healthy recovery. Please feel welcome to tap us as we’ve officially signed up to be part of your support group. Whatever you need, we’re here. HUGS, Love and Rock n Roll,
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October 22, 2009 - 12:33 am

joleen - well im glad you update us with everything and anyone who feels my sister is sharing too much can jump off acliff! i love you guys still praying for ya too!

October 22, 2009 - 9:53 am

kristy pennino - ditto to that, joleen. transparency is very helpful at times like these for those of us that care and worry. it takes a great deal of courage to share and be so open with issues so traumatic and personal. dr. volker gallichio says hang in there and make sure you get some rest amanda! :-)

October 22, 2009 - 10:42 am

Amanda Kern - thanks guys. It’s definitely been tough to rest this mind of mine until more time passes. That said on just 2 1/2 hours of sleep between being in discomfort still from the effects of surgery and just having my mind unsettled about all the recent news. :o( They say pain is weakness leaving the body…so give me a bit more time and I’ll seriously be tough as nails guys. I don’t see how I can have much more weakness inside me after all I’ve been through these last few weeks.

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