tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post6117450589018900838..comments2024-03-12T04:30:35.242-05:00Comments on The Mahogany Stylist: Missing My SisterCennettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-68889081450676119202008-08-12T12:10:00.000-05:002008-08-12T12:10:00.000-05:00Thank you so much. Your thoughtfulness and kindne...Thank you so much. Your thoughtfulness and kindness is always appreciated. <BR/> <BR/>I can't believe the overwhelming comments and responses from this post. Some people e-mailed me directly while others posted comments. It seems like HBP is an epidemic.<BR/><BR/>It's incredible. The number of people who are on HBP meds. So many people have shared their experience with the disease and medication. In the beginning, I thought only a few, mostly African-Americans. Not so. What is wrong? Is it the food, air, society? <BR/><BR/>Take care and God bless,<BR/>CCennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-6889790615639701632008-08-12T10:47:00.000-05:002008-08-12T10:47:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry... I have an aunt with the same probl...I'm so sorry... I have an aunt with the same problem. Besisdes the HBP she was diagnosed with another problem that needs surgery... The risk on taking a surgery is very high due to her HBP condition so we all fear for the worse now :(Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-78278079551690642242008-08-10T09:00:00.000-05:002008-08-10T09:00:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing your story.. it reminds me to t...Thanks for sharing your story.. it reminds me to thank God for my time with loved ones.. we never know when He'll call us home...<BR/><BR/>Lots of "hugs" to you!!Angelia https://www.blogger.com/profile/12954633745055180392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-20238671359071926732008-08-07T11:20:00.000-05:002008-08-07T11:20:00.000-05:00Thanks for the sharing your touching story and sen...Thanks for the sharing your touching story and sending out lots of (((Hugs)).Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-47764843506140859022008-08-06T19:10:00.000-05:002008-08-06T19:10:00.000-05:00My heartfelt condolences for your loss. In 1977, I...My heartfelt condolences for your loss. In 1977, I had toxemia of pregnancy and HBP. I thought the doctors were just trying to scare me so I did what I wanted. It cost me my child's life. He was born premature and died 2 days later. It took another 25 years to get my blood pressure under control but not before I lost 2 other children to premature birth and several heart failures in which I almost died. I now take my medication and am thankful that I'm alive to see my DD grow up.Marty's Little Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008495069826265706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-5231759500633210512008-08-05T15:57:00.000-05:002008-08-05T15:57:00.000-05:00I know the bond sisters share, and reading your st...I know the bond sisters share, and reading your story, thinking about my sister, and my name also being "Kim" gave me goosebumps. God Bless you and your family during this time.~ Kimberlee B ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15603699790716474756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-35434447521406615722008-08-05T05:41:00.000-05:002008-08-05T05:41:00.000-05:00Wow, I can't believe it's been almost 11 years sin...Wow, I can't believe it's been almost 11 years since Kinm past away. I always enjoyed her. Well of course you and your family remain in my prayers. I hope you feel better soon. Love ya!!Weezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488609534259920231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-74115471511348943022008-08-04T13:06:00.000-05:002008-08-04T13:06:00.000-05:00I am glad you are watching out for yourself. Thirt...I am glad you are watching out for yourself. Thirty is too young. Sisters need to grow old together.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-58165833373943032282008-08-02T23:41:00.000-05:002008-08-02T23:41:00.000-05:00Thanks to everyone for their prayers and good chee...Thanks to everyone for their prayers and good cheer. I only hope that my sharing helps someone who may be faced with a similar situation.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-61367463403333795122008-08-02T23:03:00.000-05:002008-08-02T23:03:00.000-05:00My condolences on your lost...I will keep your sto...My condolences on your lost...I will keep your story in my thoughts and your family in my prayers...Ambitious Sewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293412351111890377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-57964447580415106102008-08-02T21:24:00.000-05:002008-08-02T21:24:00.000-05:00I am sorry about your sister. When you loose someo...I am sorry about your sister. When you loose someone you love only time can take the pain away. I was diagnosed with HBP 11 years ago and my bp is under control with medication.<BR/>A big hug to you and I pray for and your family during this difficult timeMariela Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109474450521019305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-69689485957605536962008-08-02T11:56:00.000-05:002008-08-02T11:56:00.000-05:00I know you miss your sister. My heart goes out to...I know you miss your sister. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for the BP info, I'm off to take my daily pill now. I'm sending a big hug to you too.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-2700558286558484432008-08-01T19:38:00.000-05:002008-08-01T19:38:00.000-05:00My sincere condolences for the loss of your sister...My sincere condolences for the loss of your sister. How good and kind of you to use your pain to warn and help others. I know your sister is proud of you. Thank you for sharing. *hug*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-3801708569890120012008-08-01T15:43:00.000-05:002008-08-01T15:43:00.000-05:00C, a big bearlike HUGC, a big bearlike HUGMaritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10636362796263878541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-25372467478789677942008-08-01T10:07:00.000-05:002008-08-01T10:07:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing your story. My mom died at age ...Thanks for sharing your story. My mom died at age 38 from HBP and stroke, I was only 9. I lost my oldest sister 7 years ago from stroke and diabetes, she was only 46. She never did what the doctors asked, ate whatever she wanted and took her Insulin. She passed July 2001. I am now 51 and have been on HBP medication for 6 years now and it is under control. I do everything the doctors ask because I want to be in my children and grandchild's life as long as possible. Life is way too short. I cherish every moment I am given and I thank God every morning for waking me up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-56188250212148194532008-07-31T19:13:00.000-05:002008-07-31T19:13:00.000-05:00I know exactly how you are feeling because I lost ...I know exactly how you are feeling because I lost my second to the youngest of my sisters on December 26th 1992. She was only 31yrs. It still hurts but the pain lessens with time. We all cannot believe it happened and so fast. She had breast cancer, the only female in our entire family who has ever contacted the disease. She responded to none of the usual treatments and so the cancer just ravished her.<BR/>She was like my youngest sister's twin, they were very close in age and relationship.<BR/>She was also the family's 'darling'. Gorgeous, fashion diva, loving and always happy, always full of life.<BR/>We still don't understand how this could have happened.<BR/>BUT, just a day ago I felt very strongly that as long as I think about her and savor the memories, she will always be with me and very close. She is even more precious now more than ever.<BR/><BR/>May our sisters rest forever in peaceful bliss.<BR/>H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-63963518810826143612008-07-31T17:59:00.000-05:002008-07-31T17:59:00.000-05:00That is a very touching story and such a good remi...That is a very touching story and such a good reminder to get and keep blood pressure under control. Mine was getting higher, and I finally decided to go off the pill. My doctor said it was still safe for me to be on, but my blood pressure was up to 140/90 even after losing 18 lbs, down to about the skinniest I could get. It was slowly getting higher for no reason. <BR/><BR/>I went off the pill, had my blood pressure taken about 6 mos. later and it was 112/70. My mother had HPB at a young age so it's something that I need to watch for. It's extra motivation to work hard to keep it low and under control.<BR/><BR/>Your post serves as a reminder that one is never too young to have HBP. And it must be kept under control. It IS that important.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04420458445442482137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763990199846204241.post-54212539252451246562008-07-31T17:15:00.000-05:002008-07-31T17:15:00.000-05:00I am sorry about your sister. I too have HBP and w...I am sorry about your sister. I too have HBP and when I was diagnosed my BP was 280/250. It caused damage to my kidneys or my failing kidneys caused my HBP. We still don't know. I was 30 when that happened. Its been 10 years and God has bless my HBP to be under control with meds and my kidneys to function. I pray your strength during this time.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071175109151647920noreply@blogger.com