Monday, October 20, 2008 7:58:00 AM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1971
Attached to separate cover letters to Tom, Lynelle, and Larry, Fat and Btfb, and Rosalie and Bill with a copy delivered to .Janice and Larry
Mother and I feel that you should be aware of our condition so this part of the communication is going to all of you.
For some time no.; Mother has not been up to keeping up with the housework in the same good fashion as has been her custom in our earlier life. This bothers her terribly and, of course, I try to help as much as possible in keeping up the home. We sold the Holstein Way home 5 years ago because of my inability to keep up with the garden work and now even the small area we have here in comparison to Holstein Way is getting to be beyond me and I find myself Worried and upset because I can not beep up with it all. I am quite certain Mother feels the same way about the work inside the house and in the watering of the garden area during the summer months.
The above problems have now been complicated by a condition that I have come up with and I am certain Mother has problems that would be brought to light if she would submit to a thorough medical examination which she has promised to do if and when my own problems
reach reasonable stability.
About four weeks ago I began to notice a marked evidence of my inability to get the breath intake I felt I needed. My breathing became quite labored especially after any even mild exertion. For instance I found it an increasingly exhausting effort to put on my socks and boots to the point where I had to rest between each sock and boot. During the early part of last week I noted a marked decrease in my elimination of waste from my body, particularly urinary. For many years now Mother and I HAVE BEEN weighing on our bedroom scales each morning on arising._
from about a week ago last Monday which would be February 1st when my weight stood at about 185 I noted each day that my weight was climbing by a pound or two a day but yet no appreciable intake increase. By Friday morning, the 5th, I was up to 194 at which time mother had to assist me in getting my socks and boots on.
On the 5th Mother called Dr. Dick Johnson and made an appointment for me for the 8th (last Monday at 9:15 A.M.). While talking to him she asked about giving me one of her Diuretic pills each day to which he agreed. When I came home from the office that Afternoon I took my first one. That night and all the next day I though of Larry’s old story about all who could not swim be ready to grab a chandelier, by Monday morning I was down to 186 in weight and my breathing was very much improved.
To say that Dick Johnson gave me the works would be putting it mildly. Remember I
was his first patient when he opened his office here in the fall of 1949 which was the
onset of my Hiatus Hernia. His examination went from an EKG to pressing my ankles to
determine swelling following which I went to the Clinical Lab for a non-fasting blood
test and chest xray's. I then was given an appointment to see him on Thursday after
noon, the llth.
By Thursday morning my weight was down to 180. As Dick remarked "you have eliminated 2 gallons of water when you dropped your weight from 194 to 180 as water weights between 7 & 8 pounds per gallon.
On my trip to Dicks office Thursday afternoon besides giving his evaluation of my condition he again went over my with a fine tooth comb including a continued run of blood pressure checks and stethoscope tests S£ the chest area both front and rear.
To sum up his findings he told me my EKG indicated same irregularity in heart beat which was not evident through the stethoscope check of the chest area but was evident when taking my blood pressure which was that day 150/90. My blood examination of the 5th
Indicated excessive blood sugar——-There goes my candy, cake, pie,
containing added sugar. He also diagnosed my condition as "congestive heart failure which does not mean my heart is quitting but that it is failing to do the full amount of its allotted tasks. He also explained that now the diuretic medication vs. performing this task to relieve the heart and likewise my distress.
As it now stands I am off of all added sugar foods or drink plus a sparing use of salt. With regard to the medication he would prescribe he indicated that he could prescribe Digitalis if my condition became severe but he saw no reason for that now. I left him Thursday with another appointment at the Lab for a complete blood& chemistry check (fasting) and a return to him thereafter. The Lab appointment is for March 2nd and the appointment to his office again on the afternoon of the 5th. My weight this morning was down to 179...0h! yes, I forgot to advise that Dick said these diuretics are prone to create uric acid in the blood of many who attempt to take it regularly so his direction to me was to take none as long as my weight kept under 180. I have taken none now since last Wednesday. Uric acid in the blood leads to gout.
With regard to our home problems, Mother and I have been discussing the possibility of first finding a suitable apartment closer into the city ( preferably within walking distance of the office as we need the extra income obtained from my office services) and then disposing of this home. It's needless to say that this would entail great shrinking of our store of personal possessions. If this comes to pass I presume it will become our obligation to distribute it among all of you but in a fashion not to burden anyone. This reducing of our personal effects is something we will have to face sooner or later or all of you will have on your shoulders whatever burden that will be.
None of this long epistle is composed to give you any fear of our future but simply to keep you advised of any change in our living or wellbeing and to keep you advised as to how things are with us. It's needless to say, however, that your comments and, yes, your advice would be most welcome.
TO ALL OF YOU FROM
MOTHER AND DAD
Friday, October 17, 2008 7:52:20 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1971
Attached to separate cover letters to Tom, Lynelle, and Larry, Fat and Btfb, and Rosalie and Bill with a copy delivered to .Janice and Larry
Mother and I feel that you should be aware of our condition so this part of the communication is going to all of you.
For some time no.; Mother has not been up to keeping up with the housework in the same good fashion as has been her custom in our earlier life. This bothers her terribly and, of course, I try to help as much as possible in keeping up the home. We sold the Holstein Way home 5 years ago because of my inability to keep up with the garden work and now even the small area we have here in comparison to Holstein Way is getting to be beyond me and I find myself Worried and upset because I can not beep up with it all. I am quite certain Mother feels the same way about the work inside the house and in the watering of the garden area during the summer months.
The above problems have now been complicated by a condition that I have come up with and I am certain Mother has problems that would be brought to light if she would submit to a thorough medical examination which she has promised to do if and when my own problems reach reasonable stability.
About four weeks ago I began to notice a marked evidence of my inability to get the breath intake I felt I needed. My breathing became quite labored especially after any even mild exertion. For instance I found it an increasingly exhausting effort to put on my socks and boots to the point where I had to rest between each sock and boot. During the early part of last week I noted a marked decrease in my elimination of waste from my body, particularly urinary. For many years now Mother and I HAVE BEEN weighing on our bedroom scales each morning on arising.
from about a week ago last Monday which would be February 1st when my weight stood at about 185 I noted each day that my weight was climbing by a pound or two a day but yet no appreciable intake increase. By Friday morning, the 5th, I was up to 194 at which time mother had to assist me in getting my socks and boots on.
On the 5th Mother called Dr. Dick Johnson and made an appointment for me for the 8th (last Monday at 9:15 A.M.). While talking to him she asked about giving me one of her Diuretic pills each day to which he agreed. When I came home from the office that Afternoon I took my first one. That night and all the next day I though of Larry’s old story about all who could not swim be ready to grab a chandelier, by Monday morning I was down to 186 in weight and my breathing was very much improved.
To say that Dick Johnson gave me the works would be putting it mildly. Remember I was his first patient when he opened his office here in the fall of 1949 which was the onset of my Hiatus Hernia. His examination went from an EKG to pressing my ankles to determine swelling following which I went to the Clinical Lab for a non-fasting blood test and chest xray's. I then was given an appointment to see him on Thursday after
noon, the llth.
By Thursday morning my weight was down to 180. As Dick remarked "you have eliminated 2 gallons of water when you dropped your weight from 194 to 180 as water weights between 7 & 8 pounds per gallon.
On my trip to Dicks office Thursday afternoon besides giving his evaluation of my condition he again went over my with a fine tooth comb including a continued run of blood pressure checks and stethoscope tests S£the chest area both front and rear.
To sum up his findings he told me my EKG indicated same irregularity in heart beat which was not evident through the stethoscope check of the chest area but was evident when taking my blood pressure which was that day 150/90. My blood examination of the 5th Indicated excessive blood sugar——-There goes my candy, cake, pie, containing added sugar. He also diagnosed my condition as "congestive heart failure which does not mean my heart is quitting but that it is failing to do the full amount of its allotted tasks. He also explained that now the diuretic medication vs. performing this task to relieve the heart and likewise my distress.
As it now stands I am off of all added sugar foods or drink plus a sparing use of salt. With regard to the medication he would prescribe he indicated that he could prescribe Digitalis if my condition became severe but he saw no reason for that now. I left him Thursday with another appointment at the Lab for a complete blood& chemistry check (fasting) and a return to him thereafter. The Lab appointment is for March 2nd and the appointment to his office again on the afternoon of the 5th. My weight this morning was down to 179...0h! yes, I forgot to advise that Dick said these diuretics are prone to create uric acid in the blood of many who attempt to take it regularly so his direction to me was to take none as long as my weight kept under 180. I have taken none now since last Wednesday. Uric acid in the blood leads to gout.
With regard to our home problems, Mother and I have been discussing the possibility of first finding a suitable apartment closer into the city ( preferably within walking distance of the office as we need the extra income obtained from my office services) and then disposing of this home. It's needless to say that this would entail great shrinking of our store of personal possessions. If this comes to pass I presume it will become our obligation to distribute it among all of you but in a fashion not to burden anyone. This reducing of our personal effects is something we will have to face sooner or later or all of you will have on your shoulders whatever burden that will be.
None of this long epistle is composed to give you any fear of our future but simply to keep you advised of any change in our living or wellbeing and to keep you advised as to how things are with us. It's needless to say, however, that your comments and, yes, your advice would be most welcome.
TO ALL OF YOU FROM
MOTHER AND DAD
Sunday, September 14, 2008 9:33:00 AM
In Memorim for Baby Dog
It is has been one year since we lost baby. I guess when you loose an animal that is as close as baby was to us, that they always hold a place in your heart. Those of you who have met him and known us are aware of how close Cyndi was to baby. We have seen baby do some amazing things. Like the time he jumped out of a second story bedroom windown in Sacramento. He would also stay close to anyone in our family that was not feeling well. Fourteen years is a long time and this coming September 17 marks one year since he has been gone. We had fourteen years with a very amazing animal.
Sunday, March 09, 2008 10:12:07 PM
The Heringer Family Tree can now be found at My Heritage (The Heringer Family Tree) We have moved it here because My Heritage offers a free family tree maker and publish to a family site. We will be integrating this with this site as we go along. Please join and participate in our family tree site.
Friday, January 25, 2008 1:33:43 AM
By now most of you who are members of our site have received our new newsletter. It is planned to email a newsletter each month, by the 20th of each month. The next newsletter is scheduled for February 20, if you have news that you would like included on our newsletter have it to me by February 15. If you would like to add a name to the list let me know. If you would like to include your name on the list all you need to do is register. Then check the box for the newsletter.
Sunday, November 11, 2007 10:12:02 PM
I have collected several items about the USS Tulibee and placed it on its own page at along with this picture is all the available information that I have been able to gather. If you get this picture enlarged you can see some one leaning over the side rail near the couning tower of the could this be Charles Brindupky? Tullibee .
Saturday, October 20, 2007 9:34:09 PM
A good friend of mine from my days at Western Baptist Bible College has a grandson (Logan) with an inoperable brain tumor. John Newell passed away earlier this year and his friendship will be missed. He is now present with the Lord, but absent from the body. We are praying for his family. They are now administering chemo therapy (to try and reduce the brain tumor) to him. At present he is stable, but has balance problems. The following YouTube is about him:
Monday, October 15, 2007 12:42:11 PM
This site also includes information about the Tyack familly, because T. Heringers mother was a Tyack. I am looking for more information about the Tyack's to place in this site. If you have more information please let us know. You can now just post a comment to tell us about your informaiton or just email me at thomas@the-heringer-family.com also look at the Tyack family tree and history by clicking here