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hi y'all!

Sorry to have been gone for so long. 
I am so glad to be back from the hospital. I've missed you all and I can't wait to catch up on all my emails and your blogs. 

The recuperation is more difficult than I had imagined. It will be a few more weeks or more for me to be completely back to normal, but I'm working on it - one day at a time. 
It was my first time in a hospital in Italy and I was warned about what to expect and what to prepare when going in such as bring your own water, toilet paper, towel, hand soap, etc., but my imagination could not have prepared me for what was to come. I'm thankful to the surgeon, who was successful in treating me, and my fellow hospital roommates; however, I really need to say that hospitals in Italy.....need to be desperately upgraded in every way, not just in the infrastructure, but in the humanitarian area (something called compassion). 

Note to self and others: 

1. when ringing the emergency buzzer from your hospital bed - don't expect anyone to respond, and if someone does eventually arive, don't expect them to be of much help.

2. if you need to stay in the hospital for longer than a day, find a friend or family member to stay with you during the duration of your stay, just in case you need help going to the washroom or anything else you can't do for yourself. I was lucky that my husband was able to take the time off from work to be with me at the hospital.

3. prepared to be embarrassed and humiliated in every way and have strangers see you naked - they have no tents or curtains in the shared rooms and they keep 
the doors wide open.

Things I have come to appreciate:

the kindness of strangers.
the older I get, the longer it takes my body to heal.
my husband makes a great nurse.


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I know I won't be able to cycle like this, but I can dream.
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on a side note:
I want to be married again on a bicycle after seeing this.

Reese

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  1. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineApril 28, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    So glad you're back, and that everything worked out fine. :) Weird hospital story...really weird. :( But I adore all these bicycle pictures!!

    Have a good evening!

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  2. Sem NomeApril 29, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Reese, dear, I did not know you were in hospital! I DO hope you are better!!! My prayers go for you tonight, sweet friend!!
    The bikes are adorable! I do not have one, I must confess!!:o)) Aila does not have one either! It is time for her to start cycling, isn't it??:o))
    Send me some news about you, sweet!!
    Much love, Bela

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  3. Muza-chanApril 30, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Sorry to hear about your health problems. Hope you'll recover soon.

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  4. LatteLisaApril 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    what an awful hospital sorry, glad to hear that you're back home

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  5. ClaireApril 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Yes, I did not know you were in the hospital either! Glad you had your hubby to help you. Hope all is well.

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  6. Bombay BeautyMay 1, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    hope you are feeling 100% better... it is difficult to be sick in a place you don't know, but your husband i'm sure is the best nurse! xo bb

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  7. AnnikaMay 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Hang on. Hospital? What happened? Is this still because of the food poisoning? I am so sorry to hear it was a bad experience. Hospitals should be calm and friendly places and make you feel better, not worse! Hope you'll be all good again soon!

    By the way, I love your new banner, it's looking very pretty!

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  8. Pratishtha DurgaMay 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Reese... You are so good humored about your hospital stay. But this is how all hospitals are in India. Even the really expensive ones. I am planning to get a bicycle. thanks for renewing my inspiration.

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  9. Poppies and SunshineMay 2, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Oh dear, I didn't know you were in the hospital! I hope you are having a very fast recovery!!! What an interesting experience at the hospital. I am so glad the doctor was able to help, even if other accommodations weren't exactly satisfactory!
    Get lots of rest and keep us posted to how you are doing!
    I love all these bicycle pictures! I just love them and I've been wanting to buy an old-fashion looking one!
    Have a good day, Reese! XO

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  10. Charlotta WardMay 3, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Darling welcome back and thank you for your email. I have been thinking of you and am so relieved this is all behind you now!

    I cringe when I hear about the standard of care and hospitals in Italy. I am glad you had your husband (aka: private male nurse) by your side and that you arrived prepared. To think of all of those who are not so fortunate - the elderly or children, being admitted in that kind of environment.. I almost cry thinking of it..!

    So 'back in the saddle' again' for you it sounds. I love how positive and full of life energy you are - such a gift to have this attitude in life Reese. Coming here is like turning the face towards the sun. Always so lovely!

    Biggest hugs to you.
    I'll respond to the email in the next day or so.

    xx Charlotta

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  11. Simply Created by ColeMay 3, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    So glad that you are out of the hospital! How are you feeling friend? {hugs}

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  12. Diana MieczanMay 3, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Ohh so sorry that you had to go to hospital, sweetie!! I really hope that you are well by now and feeling much better.

    Btw: those bike photos totally made my morning..I love all things bike and this is perfect!

    Happy Tuesday, hugs and kisses

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  13. Estelle HayesMay 3, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Oh my, I am so sorry to hear that you had to have surgery and a hospital stay that sounds not very pleasant to say the least. I do hope you are feeling better with each day and I loved your comments on my little blog. I'll be checking out your pinterest as I'm a sucker for rainbows. =) Here's to finding more good ones soon, friend.

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  14. Diana MieczanMay 4, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Ps: I’m hosting a cute necklace GIVEAWAY today! Hope you’ll join in!

    Kisses and hugs, my dear

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  15. Dandelion + GreyMay 5, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Reese! I am so glad you are ok and home safe. I owe you an email (err I did about 3 months ago!!!) The bikes in this post are all darling! And your resdesign looks absolutely stellar! Miss you lots and will be in touch soon! xoxo

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  16. AnnieMay 5, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    omg that sounds HORRIBLE! I am SO glad you are out of there and ok now!!

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  17. rebeccaMay 5, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    glad you are feeling better. what a horrid story. yikes. can we all just agree that hospitals totally suck?

    our bikes are being tuned up in the shop so hopefully we can ride this weekend.

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  18. AliciaMay 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    This post is adorable! Love it! Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

    Have a great weekend!
    http://mundodealicia.blogspot.com/

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  19. SelenaMay 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I don't know where place in italy you live , but where I live the hospital is no terrible that you descrive. Maybe because some people dont make this work in better way!
    Anyway...I'm going to work everyday with my blue bycicle! And I love it! I live with my boyfriend and we have only one car: He use this one for going to work and i use the bycicle. The savings is so much!
    I love your blog and I think that I follow you!
    (My english is no perfect I hope that you understand me)

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  20. little luxury listMay 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Hope your recuperation is going well!
    I can only imagine how hard it was, but what matters is that you're at home now!

    Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely weekend!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  21. claireMay 6, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Hope you are feeling better...so sorry about your experience. :( I love all these super cute bicycles!

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  22. kMay 6, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    It is crazy that two countries right next to eachother can be so different in respect to hospital care and standards? yah?

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  23. HayleeMay 7, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I'm glad you are recovering well. From what it sounds like, I think my mom got the same surgery a few years ago. From how much pain she was in, it didn't look like any fun.. haha so I'm hoping you feel better and recover soon. Even with your less than great hospital experience. yikes, naked? I'll pass on that. haha
    I love all of these pictures, especially the last one. Now I want to go ride my bike!

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  24. Punctuation MarkMay 7, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    hope you are feeling better with every day... sorry it was not the most nurturing place but at least you're home now... have a nice weekend!

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  25. MimiMay 7, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    hi reese! i haven't been by in a while, i didn't even know you were in the hospital! :(

    but anyways, i am really happy you're back now and that you're okay. :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  26. Jenn @ Live Love Life Now!May 10, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Reese - I hope you are recuperating well and speedily! The hospital conditions in Italy sound shameful for a developed nation and I wish you had been in better care...thank goodness your husband was there for you!

    Stay well!! Jenn xo

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  27. NikkiMay 11, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Oh no, hope you're feeling better. I envisioned Italian hospitals serving you espresso and such...no?

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  28. thingsIloveMay 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Great post! Very inspiring, I love to ride on bikes.

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  29. Wander.LustMay 16, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Sorry to hear you had to spend time in the hospital and glad you are feeling better! Thanks for stopping by my blog, you have quite a nice place yourself :)

    By the way, the bike pictures are so cute...i really should bike more often. xoxo

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  30. Crazy Shenanigans-JMOMay 16, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I'm a new follower here! I'm sorry to hear that your stay wasn't what it's like other places but it sounds like you've got a good support system helping you out!

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  31. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    on no! hospital visits--- no fun. hope you feel better soon. as for the rest of your post... bahh bicycle fever! love it! <3 EverRubyGirl.blogspot.com

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  32. kylieMay 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    i love love LOVE bicycles!!! so cute! thanks for stopping by my blog! enjoying following you, now!

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