Green Dragon Tavern
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“Ch-Ch-Ch Changes….”
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“Ch-Ch-Ch Changes….”
Howdy Gang! First, I’ve missed y’all, bunches, and really am in your debt for all the prayers and kind words of support! It’s been another crazy series of weeks, culminating yesterday with Trish being transferred to what’s called a Critical Illness Hospital in another town. This place, while a fully functional hospital, doesn’t deliver babies or remove tonsils, but specializes in aggressive recovery therapies, like for traumatic brain injuries, etc. As it was explained to me, Trish’s best chance for any semblance of a normal life going forward, will be at this hospital. It’s farther away, but I’m now convinced it is the best thing for her medically. All that said, prayers for my old 2007 car holding up over the miles, would be greatly appreciated. As we’ve discussed here, I’ve spent weeks sitting by Trish’s bedside continually playing music for her. As December rolled around, I switched to Christmas music, as over Christmas, Trish and I generally spend our evenings in our dark living room, with only the blinking colored lights on the Christmas tree illuminating the room, and listening to Christmas music. I have extensive playlists covering every genre, nationality, and era of Christmas music ever recorded. Of course the DNA memory tends to dictate, and so a lot of what we listen to comes from olden times in the old country; lots of traditional European Yuletide choruses, Celtic to Classical, Olde English to Medieval, but also with some old standards sprinkled about. I mean…Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song.” Yesterday Trish sang along, mouthing the words (correctly too), as her trach prevents her from actually vocalizing, and kept the beat, tapping it out while holding my hand (old folks’ dancing)😉. As I may not be able to travel every day both because of Trish’s therapy schedule and travel distances, I hope to catch up here. Again, I’ve missed y’all; stay warm until next time. “Tidings of comfort and joy….”
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Thank you Dana. It’ll be an honor 🙏🏻 for safe worry free travel for you.
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We Love ya, Brother! And will continue the prayers. Thanks for the update.
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Covering you in prayer and praises that Trish can mouth lyrics😊😊😊
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One of my favorites https://youtu.be/SvK3jEXJFdg?si=y_mOD50zZefKX-TK
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Christmas carols from the heart, what a wonderful way to be together. Heart warming victories on a path to wellness, Trish is making good progress – ‘singing’ along & “old folks dancing” too (funny & cute way to put it Dana, I’m going to borrow that one!) Prayers for continued healing, love & the ole’ car too – is there any way you could look into a short term rental like an air b&b to stay closer to the new facility? Sending you & Trish love, a warm hug🤗 & healing for all.
🎵Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore, faithful friends who were dear to us, will be near to us once more. Some day soon we all we be together, if the fates allow …🎵
PS – Here’s a 10 hour list of the classic Christmas songs & a pro tip: if you play it through paine.tv instead of going to youtube direct you can skip all the ads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfA2Fprfp-Q
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💯 Thanks for the playlist
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You’re welcome WaywardSon (gonna say it early) Merry Christmas
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What a wonderful idea. I had never thought about that. I can’t stand you tube. I am going to check this out.
Dana and Trish, I am not on here much but I have been praying for y’all since I can remember. You’re such a staple in the Paine.tv family. God bless y’all so much! Thank you for sharing your faith with us.
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Thank you!!!
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Dana
It is a pleasure to hear from you and sharing Trish’s progress and entering into treatment at the Critical Illness Hospital. Did they give you any indication on her expected stay there?
We will pray the 2007 holds up well on the longer travel and that it serves you well to make your visits.
The healing comfort of music is a gift that we are all blessed with, especially the warm and endearing traditions of Christmas that your so aptly described.-
The charge nurse said today that you can’t even think about traumatic brain injury healing in terms of at least 6 months after the insult. In our fast food, fiber optic, 5G world, that sounds like an eternity, but the brain is the slowest of all organs to heal. Trish sang along with the music today. When asked whether she liked Donny and Marie Osmond, we got the old familiar “death look,” look (which I know all too well) and a “ no” shake of the head (she’s a rocker—no offense to Donny and Marie). When asked about Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke, she just beamed and shook her head “yes.” She was digging on Bachman Turner Overdrive today too. It’s been over a month since her second brain surgery, and if she can do what she does now, then I’ll take the 6 months any day. She’s alive and she knows what going on. That’s the best Christmas gift imaginable.
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Randy Bachman of BTO reworked “Takin’ Care of Business,” into “Takin’ Care of Christmas” for his Christmas album. Trish was singing it with the correct lyrics.
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That’s great news that Trish is singing along and keeping time. One thing I remember reading is that our sense of smell also codes for our earliest memories. So the holiday smells of peppermint, gingerbread or cocoa might also be therapeutic (or maybe I’m just a slave to my stomach!) Continued prayers go out that your car will hold together. 🙏
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Getting out of the ‘normal’ hospital before things get hinky sounds like a good plan. I was talking to my daughter who got involved with some very evil people and as a result is dealing with legal issues and having a rough time yesterday. There is a desire for and joy with instant or quick results, but having the ability and faith to stand and still find joy and peace, doesn’t develop living a life licking the frosting off endless cupcakes whenever you want. I’ll add the car prayers and safe travels too. Love you guys!
Here is a playlist of Dianna Krall Christmas – “Count your blessings instead of sheep” is a favorite.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlySAQZrqCKeRBwlty5ly_n-j8-bTRgj8
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Continued prayers, Dana. Christmas is the season of miracles and the fact that Trish was able to mouth the words of a Christmas song is not a coincidence.
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Hey Dana, here’s my favorite Christmas song you can play for Trish. As Greg Lake sings, “Let Your Road be Clear”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhzNmEQg0EI
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Thanks for sharing and best of wishes to you two
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Prayers being answered that Trish is in the best place possible for recovery. Continued Blessings and Prayers to you both for a complete recovery for Trish and a 2007 car that runs like a champ ! Dana, your devotion and advocacy for Trish is a testament to your strength of character and beautiful soul. God Bless and enjoy the Christmas music with your love.
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That is good news. Thanks for sharing, Dana. I’ll continue to pray for Trish and for you. 🙏❤️
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Dana we are continuing to keep you and Trish in our prayers. I know it is a long road to recovery for Trish and normal has a different meaning now. We will keep praying that she make continuing improvement and that God grant both of you the strength to persevere.
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This is fantastic! The brain is slow to heal… but you are helping her to access crucial nonmaterial information that lies beyond the brain. She is there because of your care, advocacy, and rallying of the troops. Take care of yourself so you can take care of her. All my love, support, and energy to you. Oh, BTW I had to “settle” a bit of a tiff at the Green Dragon last night. Seems that tight-ass Adams and our dear Paine had another tussle… seems old Tom was so busy writing that he’d failed to bathe for… well… let’s say for a long time… his rotten smell sparked John’s rotten mood… one drink too many and neither of the gents’ showed much “Common Sense.” No worries, I solved the problem… thanks again for the use of your shillelagh ! ❤️
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Bathing was a real job un the 1700’s. Glad you kept the boys in line. Sam needs to stick to brewing beer.😉
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