Taking Heart, and a P.S. for My Readers
by Elouise

Tuning the heart of the Longwood Organ. Note grand piano ‘pipe’ in the back!
Counting down–
Tired body and mind
on alert
Waiting—for
what I do not know
to happen
Rehearsing
what I am to do–
And not do
What to bring–
What to leave at home
Discarded
So simple
yet full of unknowns–
I shudder
Steel my nerves
Do what I must—for
A heart beat
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A P.S. for My Readers–
This is the week!
No more anticipation after Wednesday
Just the hope of a not-too-slow heartbeat
And no more fainting
Thank you Ms. Pacemaker
I really must name you
You are, after all, going to be part of Me
A strange if welcome soul mate
What will you be like?
Will I like you?
Will you like me?
Can we call the whole thing off if we have a violent disagreement?
Talk to me!
I can’t make this up in my head, you know
It has to come from my heart
Yes, I’m sitting here dumping these words on ‘paper’ to let you know that my activities this week are focused on getting a pacemaker Wednesday, and learning to live with it. I’ll post, visit and comment as I’m able.
Thanks for your prayers, good thoughts, good energy, good humor and anything else positive you would like to send my way.
Gratefully,
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 4 April 2016
Photo credit: DAFraser, March 2016
Longwood Gardens
Sending prayers, Elouise. Praying for peace, courage, and a smooth adjustment. May God bless and lift you up during this time.
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Thanks, Ruth! I remain hopeful, though still a bit stunned. I never thought I’d be a pacemaker woman.
Elouise
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Oh, Elouise, so excited for you! And what a perfect metaphor in that photo. Praying that, upon a successful surgery and recovery, you will once again be able to “pull out all the stops.” 🙂
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Oh, Susan. Thanks for this wonderful comment! And for your prayers. I liked the heart of the organ link, too. 🙂
Elouise
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Go for it Babe. You wont know yourself.
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Now I can’t wait!!!! 🙂 Thanks, John!
Babe Elouise
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Your pacemaker might just become your new best friend, Elouise! I’ve never known anyone whose life wasn’t made better for it. My mama’s had one for nearly 30 years now and she doesn’t even know when it kicks in. Praying for you on Wednesday! . . . and tonight!
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Hi, Nancy. Thanks for this comment, especially the part about your mama! I’m hoping for the same wonderful outcome…Thanks for your prayers, beginning with tonight. I got a call from the hospital this morning–I’m to report in at 6:45 am! Awfully early on a freezing cold morning, but better than having to go fasting with no water until later in the day! 🙂
Elouise
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Elouise, I know you and Ms Pacemaker will get along beatingly…you are in my thoughts and prayers today my wonderful friend and I send heartfelt waves of love. Tick tock will be steady and true. Peace and love, Kim
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Thank you, Kim. I’m just home from the hospital. Achy, weary and carried along by sheer happiness! Elouise
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Oh Elouise,
I am soooooo excited to hear that you’re home, I know you’ll be feeling like new in no time and back to your amazing writing. My day is complete, E and Ms. pace are home, woooohooooo!!!!!
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woooohooooo indeed!!!!! I feel like a new woman! 🙂
Elouise
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