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IT’S EASY TO PLAY ALONG WITH #WQWWC
This weekly writing challenge runs from Wednesday through Tuesday. The only rule is to use a quote.
If you want to participate, create a pingback to link your post. Not sure how to do that? See how to create pingbacks here. Be sure to link to the most recent post not my page. I don’t see links to my page. ๐
Donโt just read the communication quotes and close the browser tab. Pick out one or two that speak to you and try incorporating the lessons in your daily life. Youโll start seeing the results of better communication sooner rather than later.
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My Communication to You
As you may know me by now, I try to keep to a schedule for my blogging, at least my challenges. Cee has been taking care of PPAC, Photographing Public Art Challenge while I’m healing.
On Tuesday night after writing this post, but before scheduling it, I woke up at one in the morning and my left leg (my injured pickleball leg) hurt. I got up and it was swollen to about twice its size. After icing it all night, there was no change.
We went to the doctor as soon as we could and he sent me for an ultra sound. Long story short, I have blood clots up and down my left leg. The hospital ran another test, this time on my lungs, and sure enough, I have a bunch there too. Who knows why I’m still alive? Later they found that I also have pneumonia.
I got out of the hospital on Saturday, still puffy, still with tons of clots, but I’m on blood thinners, so that is supposed to neutralize them. Tomorrow I see a specialist in treating deep vein thrombosis, so I’m excited that he can make a difference for me. It was his lovely communication while I was in the hospital that made the difference.
โTo have good communication skills means you are able to make your point without a lot of fillers and stumbling.โ
โ Gregory Davidson
He wanted to treat the clots the next day in his office so I didn’t have to go on blood thinners the rest of my life. When the hospital found clots in my lungs, the doctors kept me there. This was his text to me when I texted him I was staying in the hospital overnight at least.
“Ok let me know when u leave. I’m glad u r ok. We will take care of u after.”
Dr. Ayad Agha, Scottsdale, AZ
This is a doctor who has not met me, but apparently was moved when his scheduling clerk called him about my situation. There was a long stream of communication from him, and I can’t tell you how safe he made both my husband and I feel.
Communication – What’s That Again?
KIndness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
Mark Twain
At our house we are dealing with hearing loss. This puts an incredible strain on the communication between spouses and children and parents. Our best communication during recent years happened during moving when we sat down with a notebook between us and made to do lists. That really helped our communication.
โThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.โ
โ George Bernard Shaw
The key is to check, check, check. If your hard of hearing spouse says he heard you, then check for understanding. What did you hear me say? This might be necessary with everyone.
โThe two words โinformationโ and โcommunicationโ are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through.โ
โ Sydney J. Harris
This amazing man called me and ASKED if he could come and be a speaker at the opening of the museum. He held us spell bound with his stories. He died two days later, I think it was President’s Day. I will never forget Mr. Peden’s communication.
There are so many ways to take this topic. My brain is mush, so this is all I can come up with on the run.
- How to communicate
- Body language
- Words when there is no body language
- History of communication
- Timing of communication
My Take-Away for Communication
Mark Twain nailed it. Kindness is what we both need to practice 24/7.
Thanks for joining in this week. I’ll be taking off two weeks to recover, so feel free to continue with this rich prompt for three weeks.
Love you all and thanks for your communication! I will participate in your challenges as I feel well.
Marsha Ingrao - Always Write 
80 responses to “#WQWWC #42 Communication”
That must have been an unnerving incident but thankfully you got medical attention, and hope you are much better right now. Sending well wishes your way and please take care, Marsha.
It was very creative of you to tie in the theme of communication to your recent experience. Agree with many of the quotes. Good communication is where you can express yourself freely and get your point across. I like that you make to do lists at home to help your household overcome communication challenges as a result of hearing loss. To-do lists can be so helpful, and lists in general can help you break down what you want to say especially if you have many thoughts in your mind.
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Thanks for your lovely comments today, Mabel. I am a list maniac! Right now I’m charting when I drink water to make sure I drink enough each day. I’m charting my weight because I’m losing quite a bit quickly. I probably had 4 pounds of water weight in my leg. I chart who I should call. I chart my posts for the month. All random stuff. My journal is a mess, but for the period of time it is in use, it is my lifeline. ๐ It sounds like you have experience with journals, too, my friend.
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That’s brilliant you are charting to drink water. Staying hydrated is so important. It’s great you are writing random things down and having random lists. You can always look back, read something you’ve forgotten and glad you wrote it down ๐
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That’s so true. Until my journal runs out, I go back and reread the entries every so often. Then when I change journals, I copy important information from one to the next. If you ever want to do a guest post on journaling for me, that’s one of my passions.
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When I re-read journal entries, I often see how far I have come, or come to realise there are still things I need to revisit and work on. Journaling can be so insightful. Maybe one day I will do a guest post when the time is right ๐ Hope you are having a good weekend, Marsha.
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Thanks Mabel.
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Thinking of you, Marsha, and wishing you a speedy recovery. DVT is serious. I’m so glad you got treated promptly. Take care.
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Thank you so much, Natalie. Talk to you soon.
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I hope you’re feeling better, โค
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Thanks for joining in, Irene! ๐๐๐
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I’m so sorry to hear about your health issues. Heal well and soon.
Here is my contribution to Communication
https://lightwritelife.wordpress.com/2021/09/27/wqwwc-42-communication-and-connection/
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Thanks for joining in, Cath. What a beautiful photo!
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OMG. 7.8% survive!!!!??????? Eeegads. Yep, God sure does have more for you to do on this earth. What a challenging thought.
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I know. I just called the hospital and the church to find out about becoming a volunteer. Iโve been in limbo since we moved not knowing how I wanted to connect to the community, but these two ideas came to me. So onward and upward!
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https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2021/09/wqwwcseptember-15th-themecommunication.html
my link for communication post.
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Oh man Marsha…so glad you caught it and that you’re receiving treatment and able to be home. Get well quickly and take it easy. Enjoyed your post and it’s so true about communication especially with health care.
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Thanks Kirstin. Itโs dangerous and nobody talks about it!! I tried responding on your blog, but my Google password wouldnโt work, so Iโll try when Iโm on my computer. Love your post!!!!!
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Hi Marsha, oh dear, take care of yourself. What a fright that must have been for you, I really hope you are feeling better now. I’ve pulled together this little post for the prompt on communication. I’m not sure if it quite fits your theme but will hopefully make you smile.
https://new2writing.wordpress.com/2021/09/15/a-lesson-on-listening-a-short-story/
KL โค
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I canโt wait to read it. Smiles are SO welcome. ๐๐๐
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Sending healing vibes โซโช.
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Thanks so much, Manja!๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐๐
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As I just linked a post, I have thought of you all day. Thank you for responding to my text when I know you don’t feel well. The day is slowing down, and tomorrow is a new day. I hope when the sun comes up if feels like there is some new energy . you will continue to be on my mind. donna
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Donna you are so sweet. I am up and around. The doctor wants me getting exercise, so Iโve cleaned house off and on all morning. Itโs been a long time since Iโve been well enough to do that! Thanks for all your lovely texts and kind thoughts!!!๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐๐๐
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Its amazing how much work housework really is, when you haven’t done it for a bit. Seems like a good place to start. Everyday will get better.
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I get a little better each day. Feels good to be alive.
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Hooray. And nice weather on the horizon. (Well a bit of rain for us this week, but thatโs always nice too)
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We got some beautiful rain here today, Donna. It felt lovely.
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Just saw this. Keeping healing up.
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Thanks!
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Once again, it is really impressive how you have kept the challenges going what with so much on your plate. Thank you for also including my link. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Marsha. Iโm happy you are addressing all your health issues and you have a wonderful doctor to treat you. Take care .
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Thank you so much, Sheetal! ๐๐๐
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Don’t take blood thinners for long. Go for checkup on time. Get well soon!
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Thanks Jane! I sure donโt want to!!!
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My pleasure! Take care โค๏ธ
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All the best to you! Just found your challenge today and I would like to participate from time to time. For you it is healing time so go ahead and do what you have to do xx
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Thanks, Cath! Love to have you!
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Wow, Marsha, I hope you feel better soon. I’m glad they caught it when they did!
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It was just fortunate. Iโm one of 7.8% that survive.
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You have been through it since your falls. I’m so happy to hear you are finding a light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck today at your doctor. Hope he has lots of helpful tips and techniques for you. As always sending love and energy your way. Feel better real soon.
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Thanks my friend. He did surgery. Did you get my group text?
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Yes I did get your text. I’m so glad things are looking up for you. You deserve it ๐ ๐
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Thanks Cee.
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Oh my you are going through a tough time. But I was reassured to know you have a specialist who will be able to help you going forward. And you ask “why am I still alive?” Because you are not finished here in this life. Your number is not up as my Mother used to say. I’m sending best wishes to you for healing. Take your time to get back to the blogosphere. We will still be here when you do.
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Thanks so much, Anne! ๐๐๐
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I’m reading this after I got your text message, my dear friend โค What a thing to be going through! I'm so glad the problem was identified and treatment was immediate. DVT is nothing to mess with or delay and obviously, the docs knew this and hospitalized you. You're a fighter and will heal quickly. I appreciate that you shared your story here and that it communicates how important visiting the doctor is when vague symptoms arise. I blame this pandemic and the hoopla for the medical delays as a result of the "is it covid, or not" mentality. Illnesses will continue to plague us and every one of them is worth the trouble to deal with. Be safe and let yourself get well. Glad you are taking a break. Say hi to V for us, I'm sure he is taking great care of you!
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Heโs the best!!! Itโs amazing. Only about 8% of people survive this.
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I’ve heard horror stories about DVT. Glad you were protected by God โค๐
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Me too, Terri.
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What a scary tome for you Amd such beautiful communication Diana!
Thank God you went In To the doctor and stayed in the hospital.! This is serious stuff and you clearly are hear your communicate a lot more to us. Beautiful quotes too. Sending love and hugs๐โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐
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Thanks Cindy
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Youโre sooo welcome!
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So sorry Marsha that you had such a tough time. Blood clots are dangerous and itโs good that the doctors caught them in time. Look after yourself my dear. Wishing you speedy recovery.
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Thanks, Sadje.
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Take care
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Thanks, Sadje.โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
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Youโre welcome! I hope youโre feeling better now?
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Iโm in a much safer place than I was a day ago. Only about 7.8% of people survive what I had.
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I’m thinking of you and hoping all will be well.
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Thanks, Carol.๐๐
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Oh Marsha, sending well wishes your way and you have been in my prayers a couple of times but wow – I had no idea about the clots – and that text from the doctor was awesome – it sounds like you are in good hands at the hospital and at home – and the will be with Dr Agha
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and my favorite quote that you shared was this one:
โThe single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.โ
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Itโs a hard job!
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Take care my friend.
I can understand what DVT and the Hell happening in the Lungs.
Glad that the thrombus is under control and Dr. Ayad Agha is taking care.
I was wondering whether you keep sitting or standing for a long time daily.
And any varicose veins picked up?
Wishing you speedy recovery my friend.
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Thanks, my friend. Still sitting Andalusia sleeping more than anything until I can move more. Walking is safest right now.
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Thank you.
Take care Marsha
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Thank, I will.โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
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hi Marsha, hope you’re healing well ๐
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