Monday, September 27, 2010

Charlie Redux

I breathe, therefore I am.

I win skirmishes as well as battles—even though I know the war is being lost, that there is no way the war will be won.

I fight, therefore I am.

Quality of life. While quality deteriorates, there is still plenty of life all around me.

I live, therefore I am.

Nurse’s chart: “3 a.m. Patient is snoring and drooling comfortably . . .”

I laugh, therefore I am.

I have Martha, the dogs, and all of you incredible people in Blogaritaville.

I love.

Therefore, I am.
 

34 comments:

Philip said...

Charlie, Charlie, I have to be honest mate I thought I'd seen the last. Had been proper quiet. I am thrilled. You have lifted my day. How the hell are you?!

Patrick said...

I have to echo Philip's sentiment; what a relief to hear from you. You have shared your ups in downs in such a public way, yet with such dignity (yet humor).

savmarshmama said...

happy dancing and massively delighted to see you, sugar!!!! big hugs for you and martha! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Kid-at-heart said...

"Charlie Redux"---now that's a beautiful pair of words. So glad you're back.

Jerry from Gently Said said...

I certainly am glad that you decided to join us again. You laugh and love, therefore you live. Warm hugs, my friend.

Pat said...

Welcome back dear man. MTL and I really need your shining example just now. Love to both of you.xoxoxox

Kim Ayres said...

I could have sworn this post said, "Charlie Reflux"

Death has coughed him back up again, I thought. Perhaps not inaccurately ;)

hope said...

I AM sure glad to see you back!

Snore on, friend, snore on. ;)

Mapstew said...

I snore, therefore Mrs. Map ends up on the couch!

Welcome back, again, dear pal! :¬)

Faysoflife said...

You soooo am, Dude.
One thing we all have in common is that we're losing. But if we're smart we'll groove until the last nanosecond. And you groove!

Stinkypaw said...

Happy to see you back and I can only hope you will be continue to be! *hugs*

Alice said...

You are incredible, therefore you are.

Thegoodcook said...

I read you. Therefore I am. Blessings.

Tiffintui said...

Charlie. How good to say that name and to know that there is still a you on the other end.

trina said...

I love all these posts to you! I know I feel the same. I love hearing from you and wondering how your days are, what you are thinking and going through. Thank you for being you! What a nice way to be.

Trina
www.mommeville.com

Wandering Coyote said...

Nice to see a post from you, Charlie! You are, therefore you are...

Syd said...

Glad that you are doing well Charlie. Drooling and snoring are just fine. Continue with that and the breathing as well!

Angie said...

OH happy day to see your post! Live the hell out of the life you have!

lisleman said...

He went out snoring and drooling comfortably unlike the screaming passengers of his car.
Just trying to be funny and it's great to read your humor again.
all the best in snoring, drooling and life.

Djanstewart said...

Oh, YES! I am so glad to have Charlie in any form, thank you for snoring and drooling through the days and nights...

barbara said...

So very glad to hear your dulcet tones again, Charlie! Comfortable snoring and drooling is the true measure of a man's well-being.

Robert the Skeptic said...

We heard you were down but not out for the count. Welcome back, you old Buzzard. :)

Meg said...

Glad you're back, Charlie. :)

Shellie said...

Welcome back! *hugs*

MaryWitzl said...

I'm glad to see you haven't graduated yet, Charlie. Stick around here with your classmates until we're ready to go too, okay?

Kevin said...

"snoring and drooling comfortably" - good to see you're fit company for the likes of us!

TechnoBabe said...

A sense of humor and love. Says it all. Hugs to you, Charlie, and to Martha.

Sgstro69 said...

"Charlie Redux" appears in my reading list. I click on it with trepidation.

You blog, therefore I cheer :)

Madame DeFarge said...

May all your drools be comfortable ones. Take care and keep up the good skirmish.

Joni said...

Phew, welcome back, I was on the edge hoping for you.

Bibliophilebythesea said...

You go Charlie! Attitude is EVERYTHING....mine sucks sometimes:(

Ponita said...

You're back, therefore so am I.... So happy to see you back in Blogaritaville, Charlie! Warm hugs to you and Martha. Keep squeaking that oxygen in for a while longer, my friend. xoxoxo

unknownmami said...

I read you and I am glad that you are.

Attila the Mom said...

Happy to hear from you, my friend.