Comments on: Gaining perspective

By: No Dessert for You! at Darren Fehrmann

No Dessert for You! at Darren Fehrmann — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:16:45 +0000

[...] Miranda had broken her leg in Cuba and although it’s somewhat healed, there needs to be a surgery to properly repair all the things that came apart in her knee. I’m hoping that the speedy MRI expidites things and she can get back on her feet sooner rather than later. [...]

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:53:33 +0000

I read your post with laughter and tears in my eyes – for you and what you went through – and for the love of the Cuban people and seeing it all through your eyes. I’ve been to Cuba 3 times and while I’ve been fortunate enough not to ever need a Dr I could exactly picture what you went through. For me, the Cuban people are the most kind, helpful people I know!I think I’ve been in that taxi cab too! LOL! I would go back to Cuba in a heartbeat if I could afford to and hopefully will do in the future. I had a knee replacement earlier this year so can appreciate what you’re going through too. It healed beautifully though and I can’t wait to get my other one done so I can finally walk “normally”! keep up the good attitude – I think that’s 80% of the cure! At least it was for me too!

By: jerk with a camera » Beach BBq’s Are Cool M,kay

jerk with a camera » Beach BBq’s Are Cool M,kay — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:32:55 +0000

[...] yesterday I gathered up my cripple and took her to the beach to join the North Shore Crew in an impromptu beach BBQ! Josh looking [...]

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:55:41 +0000

What an excellent storyteller you are Miranda! Too bad it wasn’t describing better circumstances but…

Your spirit surrounding the incident and outcome embodies one of my favourite quotes.

Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.
- Kurt Vonnegut

Best of luck and wishing you a speedy recovery!

By: John Biehler

John Biehler — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:04:37 +0000

What an awesome positive attitude and amazing report of your ‘adventures’ in Cuba! Thanks for sharing it and I hope you’re up on two legs again soon!

By: carol browne

carol browne — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:01:21 +0000

Hey…so it really is true! Michael Moore was telling the truth.

Take good care. Good to see you are making the best of it.

By: Lori McKague

Lori McKague — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:45:44 +0000

Miranda… I am such a mom, as I sit here with the tears welling up just hating that you had to go through all that in the first place. I’m sure your own mom has had the same moments. I love your attitude sweetie. Not sure that I’d be as positive in the same situation, so I commend you. And I can’t wait to see you in August and really get to know you and Reilly better. Our “fluke” meeting at the Calgary airport the day you were flying out to Cuba was simply not enough. Shan and Josh adore you guys, and I think I already do too. Take care and HEAL lovely lady. — LORI

By: MJ Ankenman

MJ Ankenman — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:35:44 +0000

Wow….what a story…thanks for sharing all the details. Love the descriptions. I sure hope the next operation is a success. Keep us posted. I lost 6 months of my active life to back issues so bad I was in a wheelchair, so completely relate to how you describe your new perspective. I can’t believe you went camping.

By: camille

camille — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:27:29 +0000

Miranda, you’ve always had such a sparkling , positive personality. I am not surprised that your strength and fantastic attitutude are helping you get through this big roadblock.
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story and we both wish you the speediest possible recovery!
hugs,
c

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:24:13 +0000

Miranda,
What a story to read. You got to experience Cuba in many ways and that, I am sure, is a trip you will never forget.
Enjoy your summer, it sounds like you have already started to.