[Viva] Fwd: Romari in Hospital

Sun Jun 5 19:21:37 PDT 2022

Thanks Tami for your continued service. 
Char. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 5, 2022, at 6:58 PM, Tami Starlight <tamistarlight at gmail.com> wrote:
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> Forwarded from Shelly.
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> There are a number of outstanding issues still to be worked out regarding VIVA. 
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>> Subject: Re: [Viva] Romari in Hospital
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>> Good morning beautiful women!
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>> Thank you so much Peggy for your beautiful email and reaching out to us all to help support Romari in any way we can. My heart goes out to all struggling, dealing and coping with health challenges. Hugs and strength to you all.to you all...as far as visiting Romari - absolutely count me in. Peggy, I will give you a call on cell or text. I have just called someone I know in the west end that may have a parking spot available, not sure if they gave it up or not but will text you that as well.
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>> Tami, so glad to hear from you too, I was just thinking of you and getting worried, so glad you are doing ok. I wondered about ViVA as I hadn't been placed back on the list, is it possible for you to do that? Would be great to be able to communicate again on ViVA. My cell is 604 - 440-1579 text/phone friendly. Peg, I will text/call you in a wee bit, as it's still early Sunday morn....if you're awake in the west end , give me a call or text. 
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>> I have family stuff this afternoon, but can clear my schedule from 10 am. for the rest of the day tomorrow. I can easily get to and from VGH on transit on foot, perhaps you can pass on my contact info to her son Peg? Sending my biggest hugs and love to all. 
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>> in the spirit of dance, support and sisterhood, 
>> Shelly
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>>> On Sat, Jun 4, 2022 at 15:51 Charlene Anderson <pickles4 at shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> Thank you Peggy for posting this. I am so sorry to hear about Jim’s son and your struggles with Covid I am also one negative test from Covid. I will try to make it over to see the wee sprite. Romari has such an indomitable spirit. 
>>> Char. 
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>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>>> On Jun 4, 2022, at 1:08 PM, Tami Starlight <tamistarlight at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>>> Tan’si,
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>>>> I was also wondering that.
>>>> Been a hell of a winter.
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>>>> Finally coming to.
>>>> Hard living here. Too expensive & oppressive.
>>>> Especially this pandemic. Cops called 
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>>>> Good to hear from you peggy, always.
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>>>> Here is my info:
>>>> Let’s do coffee
>>>> I am also open for all on this list.
>>>> Ps. We need to discuss this list because the pandemic messed with the group that manages it. 
>>>> 
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>>>>> On Jun 4, 2022, at 9:00 AM, Peggy Frank <pegfrank at telus.net> wrote:
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>>>>> Hi friends and wonderful women who have often stepped in to assist another woman in need. 
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>>>>> How are you?  
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>>>>> I know that you are all busy, sometime unwell and life is really full these days but one of our sweet peers is in Hospital and not doing too well. I am reaching out to see if we can rally round her. My number is 250-891-6345 and I will try to stay up to date with her situation. Romari hopes to move back to Holy Family - where people have more time to meet her needs. As you may know, her stroke left her very dependent. She can’t get up on her own and can’t walk at all. Mostly she was moving from bed to a wheelchair when I last saw her. And she still had that mischievous Romari spunk and sparkle.
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>>>>> I had not heard from Romari for a while and wondered what was up for her after moving back from Victoria to the Holy Family residence on Argyle St. about 8 months ago. She picked up when I called less and less frequently. I contacted her son and found out she was in Hospital with a challenging infection. VGH. At first I was relieved, as VGH is the acronym for the Victoria General Hospital - easy for me to visit — but — no she is in Vancouver. She was not very alert when her son, Trevor, arrived a few days ago but perks up when he is there. Trevor is in the middle of a project he had to set aside for a while when he had covid so has to return to New York to finish it. 
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>>>>> Romari doesn’t know many people in Vancouver, so I am heading over tomorrow and will spend Sunday and Monday with her. I cannot see myself staying any longer as I am just recovering from Covid (negative tests but still quite tired and aware that I can easily overdo it). I am also trying to get back on the bike so I can do my 4th or 5th cycle tour for the Stephen Lewis Foundation in September. I need time at home to rest and recuperate. Trevor really encouraged me to stay longer, but it really is pushing my limit. Fortunately, I can stay with my Goddaughter on Barclay Street (west end).
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>>>>> If anyone has any parking tips near VGH, or in the St. Paul’s Hospital/west end area, that would be helpful. If you can text them even better 250-891-6345. I am bringing the car so I can easily get from A to B without expending too much energy. Also if you are able to pop in and spend a while with Romari. Trevor says he is mostly just holding her hand and listening to music. I think it will be helpful to Romari and certainly a relief to her son. 
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>>>>> I know it may not work for you — and such short notice — but if you don’t know you cannot do anything.  
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>>>>> Also, to let you know why I did not include Kath on this email, I will share a bit of her story. She lost a very special nephew last week and is surrounded by family and the memories of a very special young man who left suddenly and early. 
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>>>>> And also that I have had my own grief and worry filled time since Jim’s son tried to end his life in early May. It is hard times emotionally — but I am learning lots and more about myself. Imagine! At 68 - still learning how to deal with challenging situations and recognizing that I need boundaries and help. I have a wonderful counsellor.
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>>>>> Love to all-peg
>>>>> I am privileged and honoured to be writing to you from sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ - pronounced s-hweng hw-ung tongue-oo-hw, - the Lekwungen name for James Bay.
>>>>> sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ is part of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations unceded traditional territory.
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