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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Friday, December 4, 2015

{My 22nd Birthday as an American!}

YAY, I finally, after full 7 days could call my Dad in the hospital in The Netherlands!
One of my brothers did turn around and made sure that Dad's package of TV, Radio and Telephone got hooked up. 

He had been deprived of this for SEVEN full days.

The good news is that his heart seems to have been just OVER STRESSED.
Dad is like my husband Pieter a very hard worker and he'd been doing some physical jobs prior to all this.
Prayers got answered and after this medical test, through the vein in his wrist, things look positive and we hope that he can go home on Saturday!

Now his Australian Brother and other elderly choir members can call him as well.
At least he has a very happy American daughter!

Thank you all for your sweet comments during this very difficult time for both of us.
My Dad in The Netherlands still does not know anything about his real heart condition.
On Wednesday they were supposed to check it out but there obviously was an emergency with another heart patient and the cardiologist had to postpone Dad's procedure.
They have planned that now for Thursday...
BUT there still is no phone connection! It is available at the hospital for EACH patient but needs to be hooked up and then of course relatives and friends need to be informed about the direct number.
Also my uncle in Australia, Dad's younger brother is being cut off from any contact, as well as all those living long distance that can't be there in person..
Let's hope that soon they will start using their brain and heart as Celia from Celia M. High Heeled Life & Resilientista so well wrote on my FB Timeline.

BUT...
December 3rd is my 22nd Birthday as an American Citizen!
Photo is from September 12, when we went to the Dublin Theatre...
My hair is shorter now.
Being an Escada fan, I'm wearing an all black Escada outfit; Spanish style pants, top and sandals.

18 comments:

  1. There are many people in this world who never find their heart or use their brain. They are unhappy with themselves and wish for everyone to be just as unhappy as them. Even in hard times and medical emergencies, they can't find it in themselves to act any differently. It's a shame for those of you so far away. May God give you strength.

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  2. Totally agree with Tammy's words. Hope they come to their senses in time! Always very elegant Mariette, and congratulations on your citizenship anniversary.

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  3. Os meus parabéns pelos 22 anos de ser cidadã Americana.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

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  4. Dearest Mariette,
    Tammy stated everything so well that I don't need to add anything. Hopefully you and the other members of your family who are cut off will find a way to communicate.
    Congratulations on your citizen shop birthday! Is it fun being 22 again?
    Wishing you peace...........*s*

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  5. Good morning dear Mariette.
    You are so elegant..... Love your look.
    Happy anniversary my friend.
    Hugs.
    María

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  6. Good Afternoon Mariette, Oh I am so sorry to hear about your father and about the nonsense you and your family are going through. If only one of the medical staff or admin staff would stop and think, then realise that your father was not receiving phone calls. I do hope his surgery is rescheduled very soon.
    Congratulations on your 22nd year of being an American citizen. As always you look very stylish.
    Best Wishes and lots of love to you.
    Daphne

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  7. I so understand how you feel. Praying your dad gets to go home soon, and that the doctors can do everything that needs to be done. Happy 22nd birthday. I am just a little over 3 years old :)

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  8. Sweet Mariette, you are so lovely :) And what a joy to be able to celebrate being an American citizen. My dad is Canadian and 9 years ago he became a citizen {{smiles}}

    Please know that you dear dad will be in my prayers. Forgive me for being out of the loop and just now learning about this.

    Hugs to you!

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  9. Liebe Mariette,

    das ist ein ausdrucksvolles Foto von dir.
    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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  10. I'm so happy your dad may be able to go home very soon! I sure hope you can stay connected with him and get updates!
    Happy 22nd birthday as an American citizen, Mariette. You look stunning in your Escada outfit. Love the design of your pants. Have a wonderful weekend xoxo

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  11. Dearest Mariette; Kind of relieved to know that your father's condition does NOT seem to be such an emergency, my friend. Well, I can guess the stress you and your family going through. Prayers from Japan for the procedure went fine by now.
    Congratulations on your 22th birthday for your American citizenship♪ Even though there must have been tough time, I hope many happy days waiting for you with your husband.

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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  12. My dearest friend Mariette, I am so sorry I was not here to support you and the family through the terrible news about your father. Thank God he is doing well now. And that you were not able to contact him was even worse a worry as you did not have a clear indication what was happening. Many prayers and much care are sent to you and your family from me and my family. XXOO

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  13. Herzlichen Glückwunsch, liebe Mariette!
    Innerhalb von Familien ist es wohl nicht immer so einfach. Wirklich schade!
    Alles Liebe und alles Gute für Deinen Vater
    Sara

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  14. Dearest Mariette,
    I am sorry with your Dear Dad,everything eare for him you would love to be all time with him just you have happiness with pieter is well! your father was not receving phone calls. Congratuation on your 22th birth day an American citizen Dear Mariette. I hope very happy with your husbands.
    Hugs and love both of you!
    Michiko

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  15. Happy anniversary Marriette!
    You are so beautiful with shorter curled hair, and the black wearing suit you well !!

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  16. Happy to hear that your Dad is on the mend. Happy Biirthday American! Cute picture.

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  17. Herzlichen Glückwunsch, liebe Mariette
    und dankeschön für Dein Kompliment zum Weihnachtskleid...

    Ich schicke Dir liebe Drosselgartengrüße
    und wünsche Dir eine wunderschöne Adventswoche
    TGraudi

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