Author Archives: charlene harreveld

I Have Finally Found the Cure

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Santa brought me the one and only thing that I asked for.  It will certainly raise my blood pressure and unfreeze my frozen shoulder.  However, the best gift I received was this.  My little G-man fell asleep on me.  Our hearts were beating as one. Look at those perfect little hands and fingers.

Updates

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I’ve been enjoying saturating my food with salt.  Not just any salt.  I use the big chunky kind like they put on top of soft pretzels. Adrienne was deferred by Columbia University.  That is HUGE news to us, since it means she wasn’t rejected.  She just has to wait a little bit longer to find out if she is accepted…. Read more »

My New Best Friend

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I was beyond devastated by my visit to Cleveland Clinic.  Although my condition is benign, there is no drug that will make it better.  However, one thing I need to do is start smothering my food in salt.  (Hey, have you ever tried kosher salt on a warm cinnamon bun?  It is honestly very delicious!) 

First Ride

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The other night Neil and I were reminiscing about my first car that I bought (in New Jersey) when I was in high school.  (That car played an integral part in how Neil and I met each other, but that is a story for another blog post.)  The best part about our conversation was listening to Erica giggle.  She enjoyed hearing about the good ‘ole days from… Read more »

Cleveland by way of Ft. Lauderdale

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I have an appointment at Cleveland Clinic on Wednesday.  Luckily, they have specialists that deal with my condition.  Can you please cross your fingers and say prayers for me? I can’t stand up for more than sixty seconds without leaning on something or sitting down.  I’ll be seeing an eletrophysiologist.  Whew.  Who knew that specialty even existed? I’m just thankful… Read more »