11/20/24 - Update On My Husband

@LindaOHio (178476)
United States
November 20, 2024 4:05am CST
I called last night and told a nurse that I hadn't spoken to my husband in a couple of days and would she please tell him to call me. She took her cordless phone in to him instead. He appreciated my call and said that he hasn't been feeling well. He doesn't know if it's the food or if it's something else. He's also been very hot in the room; and his roommate doesn't want the heat turned down. The staff is aware that he isn't feeling well. I mentioned again about sending him back to the other facility; but he balked at that, saying that it might be too much of a change for him. I don't want to make him uncomfortable; so I will back off for now. He said he wanted to take a nap; so we ended the call. I told you I had some good news. I am self-publishing a picture book done in rhyme that I wrote many years ago. I tried to get the book published the traditional way; but the furthest I got was a second reading. I spoke to my husband about it; and he surprised me by saying I could go ahead. He knows this is something I have wanted for decades; and he said that since we are spending so much money on him, that I should spend some money on myself. The process should take about 6 months; and my book will be featured at a book fair, at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and an international book list. Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts. Photo Credit: Pixabay
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21 responses
@snowy22315 (180660)
• United States
16h
Yay, that's great! It sounds like you are accomplishing a lifelong dream. I wrote a couple of ebooks, one was for a client on a writing site, and the other I wrote myself. It is on Amazon. Sadly, it only sold maybe 31 copies. I got one royalty check and that was it.
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@snowy22315 (180660)
• United States
14h
@LindaOHio Really? You couldn't get your friends and relatives onboard? You know alot of people between mylot and FB and some offline too. 98 percent of those who bought mine were people I knew in some capacity.
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
I tried Amazon; but without illustrations it only sold 2 books. This publishing company is doing the illustrations for me.
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@AmbiePam (92692)
• United States
18h
What a cool thing to finally get to self publish your book! That’s so exciting! I can’t wait until you tell us it’s finally done. And hopefully, when your husband is feeling a little better he’ll be open to changing facilities.
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Yes, I'd really like to get him out of there.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50243)
• United States
15h
I am excited for you. I’d love to see your book.
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Thank you. I'm excited too!
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@rakski (122861)
• Philippines
19h
I hope your husband feels better soon. I am happy for you for the book!!
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Thank you very much.
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@rakski (122861)
• Philippines
8h
@LindaOHio Welcome
@1creekgirl (41423)
• United States
15h
Linda, that's so exciting about your book! Be sure to let us know the title and when it's published. You need something good to look forward to. Glad you got to talk to your husband.
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Thank you very much, Vicki.
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• United States
16h
Thats such exciting news Linda and something fun to think about. Certainly looking forward to hearing about the progress as you work toward publishing. Hope your hubby feels better.
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• United States
14h
@LindaOHio hopefully he'll agree to transfer to the other place where he seemed to get better care.
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Yeah, I don't like when he's ill, especially in that place.
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@Manasha (2751)
• Pondicherry, India
1h
t's wonderful to hear about your picture book! Congratulations on pursuing your dream—it's truly inspiring. I'm glad your husband appreciated your call and that the staff is aware of his condition. Wishing him comfort and recovery, and wishing you success with your book project.
@Juliaacv (51182)
• Canada
18h
I am sorry that he isn't feeling the greatest. Maybe keep the idea of moving to the other facility under your hat so that he doesn't react negatively when he's ill. Congratulations on publishing your book. Such a milestone!
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Thank you. I wanted it published before I die.
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@RasmaSandra (79833)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9h
Congratulations on your book, That is great news, I am sorry your husband is not feeling well and will keep him in my prayers, Blessings to you both,
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@JudyEv (339889)
• Rockingham, Australia
7h
That's wonderful news about your book. It will give you somethiing to look forward to.
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@MarieCoyle (37441)
11h
I am glad to hear you were able to speak to him, but sorry he is feeling poorly. I hope he was able to rest. Many congratulations on fulfilling your dream of publishing your book!
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@Beestring (14547)
• Hong Kong
18h
Sorry to learn that your husband is not feeling well. Congrats on your book publishing. Wishing you every success.
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Thank you very much.
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@Kamuigan (106)
1h
I'm sending my continued good vibes your way for your husband... and please keep us updated on your book. I'd love to know more about it.
• United States
19h
I'm sad to hear that your husband is still in a facility after all this time. I'm happy that you're going to self-publish your book.
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@LindaOHio (178476)
• United States
15h
Thanks. Yes, it's been 9 months.
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@marguicha (222965)
• Chile
12h
Selling the book could even help you pay for the extra money you spend on your husband. Let us hope it works. Fingers crossed.
@kaylachan (69646)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9h
Sorry he's not feeling well. That can happen.
@LeaPea2417 (37351)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10h
That's so cool about your book. I will actually buy it once it is available
@sallypup (61088)
• Centralia, Washington
13h
I am happy for you about that book. That's so good for you. It will be fabulous.
@TheHorse (218781)
• Walnut Creek, California
11h
I hope the picture book works out.
@thelme55 (77061)
• Germany
11h
That’s great. I would love to see your published soon.