Brenda has been my hero here since I joined. She is always encouraging others and showing her feelings about what we shoukd be doing to ease our pain and lessen our worries. I have a feeling we cover our , Brenda and I by trying to be helpful and make others get a laugh or a smile.. as for that stiff lip,, take a hammer next time you go and rearrange it into a smile for them. It just might make them start thinking just how bad your pain is. You are my idol Brenda,
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here