tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post7295747814941008566..comments2024-03-13T12:44:53.437-05:00Comments on If You Read Only One Blog This Year: At the hospitalBonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10096591352278195759noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-87797830111810009602008-05-16T13:10:00.000-05:002008-05-16T13:10:00.000-05:00I'm glad your dad is doing better. I know the str...I'm glad your dad is doing better. I know the stress and anxiety you went through - it's rough, but temporary. I hope by now he's almost back to his old self. <BR/><BR/>Take care!<BR/><BR/>CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00150067289957912243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-5621611255161772092008-04-09T01:09:00.000-05:002008-04-09T01:09:00.000-05:00How is he doing now?It's so many days later, that ...How is he doing now?<BR/>It's so many days later, that the emotions are kicking in.<BR/><BR/>Big hugs from here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206799121622681828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-57409731059239310432008-04-08T22:01:00.000-05:002008-04-08T22:01:00.000-05:00I'm so glad to hear the latest update, Bone. May h...I'm so glad to hear the latest update, Bone. May he end up lapping you around the block!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-9364410193876822332008-04-07T20:29:00.000-05:002008-04-07T20:29:00.000-05:00I am so glad he can recover at home :)I am so glad he can recover at home :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-50691947676715669922008-04-07T20:03:00.000-05:002008-04-07T20:03:00.000-05:00Glad to hear the good news that your dad returned ...Glad to hear the good news that your dad returned home.<BR/>Warm wishes to a speedy full recovery in the more pleasant environment of home sweet home.Jujeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075945120950670714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-92118835581580287032008-04-06T23:53:00.000-05:002008-04-06T23:53:00.000-05:00Soooooooo glad to hear that Daddy Bone is home. I...Soooooooo glad to hear that Daddy Bone is home. I hope you and your family are feeling a great deal of relief.Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269048288763013143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-31182280821524787712008-04-06T20:10:00.000-05:002008-04-06T20:10:00.000-05:00For some reason, reading the end of this has R.E.M...For some reason, reading the end of this has R.E.M.'s <I>It's the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)</I> lyrics going through my head.<BR/><BR/>Probably because I see this as a second chance for you and your Dad. The end of your old way of doing things - and the start of the new way. Helping him rewrite those lyrics. Taking the time to learn guitar. Just being there. Loving life - and each other. <BR/><BR/>And you know, feeling fine that this major hurdle has passed isn't a bad thing. Not a bad thing at all. In fact, I think it's safe to say it's a very, very good thing. <BR/><BR/>So take some time to feel fine ... and appreciate this new time and new life. The end of one chapters often starts the beginning of an even better one. And that's what I think is going to happen for you two.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487739742081226423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-21797552967286584122008-04-06T19:46:00.000-05:002008-04-06T19:46:00.000-05:00That is the conclusion we expected!That is the conclusion we expected!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-75877825314400138832008-04-06T19:43:00.000-05:002008-04-06T19:43:00.000-05:00In your almost five years of incredible blog lines...In your almost five years of incredible blog lines, this This will conclude the Open Heart Surgery Live Blog Experience.<BR/>is something :)<BR/><BR/>I know your Dad muct be very proud of you, but if he ever read this, or when he does, he will be overjoyed<BR/><BR/>It's a rare child who is so there --not just physically--but in every sense, for his parent<BR/><BR/>There will be some set backs probably but he's on the road....<BR/><BR/>signed: a former nursing home workerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-82955860013434466382008-04-06T16:01:00.000-05:002008-04-06T16:01:00.000-05:00An extra day in the scheme of days is but one extr...An extra day in the scheme of days is but one extra day to regain composure; a day to remember not to rush the process of living; a day to rest before he builds himself back up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-7750460001860254472008-04-05T18:58:00.000-05:002008-04-05T18:58:00.000-05:00I was curious how this was going - glad I finally ...I was curious how this was going - glad I finally checked in.<BR/><BR/>I bet you feel quite some relief just to have the surgery over with. Sounds like he's doing really wonderfully and just going through the normal ups and downs that must come with such an invasive operation. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad to hear that you're sounding pretty relaxed. I'd never be as calm as you in this sort of situation.<BR/><BR/>Keep us informed.<BR/><3Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17269048288763013143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-62061442756122826062008-04-05T18:09:00.000-05:002008-04-05T18:09:00.000-05:00Definitely better for them to keep him an extra da...Definitely better for them to keep him an extra day than to send him home before he's really ready. That happens way too often. <BR/><BR/>Glad to hear that he's still feeling jovial. That's awesome. Positive thinking will do him a world of good.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for keeping us updated: we're all pulling for him. :)TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487739742081226423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-68808868082190369512008-04-05T15:16:00.000-05:002008-04-05T15:16:00.000-05:00The sooner they get people moving the healthier th...The sooner they get people moving the healthier they become, and the sooner they're discharged which is in itself healthier--and cheaper for insurance companies<BR/><BR/>In hospitals zeal to get patients moving--and to satisfy insurance companies and Medicare, not that I'm cynical or anything--they forget that each individual patient has his own timetable<BR/><BR/>I filled out too many "progress" reports that weren't<BR/><BR/>Bone's father needed that extra day of rest and his body rebelled.<BR/><BR/>But uh, where's today's progress report?<BR/><BR/>Inquiring and compassionate minds need to know because Bone you have taken us into your father's world, and yours, and I thank you for that. And really need to know what's happening today.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you have taken him home and have forgotten all about that crackberry<BR/><BR/>This is one great, ever evolving live blogging post that I will always remember.<BR/><BR/>I said in 3WW that you have taken blogging to new heights or something like that<BR/><BR/>I didn't realize then that you have begun an entire new blogging genreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-24476329416285093522008-04-05T09:55:00.000-05:002008-04-05T09:55:00.000-05:00Be well my friend, and hugs to your dad and speedy...Be well my friend, and hugs to your dad and speedy recover for him and hugs to you and your aunt of the giver of all things ten.. Now get to walkin'... :)Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757079675613448834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-31322666879591607872008-04-05T00:09:00.000-05:002008-04-05T00:09:00.000-05:00I think your dreams are normal...you're worried. ...I think your dreams are normal...you're worried. But if your dad starts dreaming about Dr Van Nostrum then we better get him checked out. ;)<BR/><BR/>Glad that things are looking up...perhaps the nausea was caused from too many laps the day before. I know when my MIL had surgery they tried to get her out of bed that same day and she barfed all over the aids. way to go mom! hee heeRenee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-45019594829609579652008-04-04T23:48:00.000-05:002008-04-04T23:48:00.000-05:00Seems those few bumps in the road are worth every ...Seems those few bumps in the road are worth every second of these times on top of the mountain... :)<BR/><BR/>It's OK that he didn't get the reference... you and he are still going to have plenty of differnces - but also plenty of time to teach each other your own weir--- er, uniquenesses O:)TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487739742081226423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-69055401753717074722008-04-04T20:58:00.000-05:002008-04-04T20:58:00.000-05:00Dr. Van Nostrand... with the clinic?Glad to hear h...Dr. Van Nostrand... with the clinic?<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear he's doing well.<BR/><BR/>I'll hollar at you a little later.Java Boo Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13861226219986547749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-84390033837663909032008-04-04T20:27:00.000-05:002008-04-04T20:27:00.000-05:00I'm thinking good thoughts for you and dad! So gla...I'm thinking good thoughts for you and dad! So glad to hear he's recovering well.Scarlet Hiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09755027348114773769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-10855563362009789032008-04-04T19:29:00.000-05:002008-04-04T19:29:00.000-05:0018 in the Jewish religion means "chai" which means...18 in the Jewish religion means "chai" which means "luck."<BR/><BR/>People give presents in multiples of 18 to help ensure the recipient and I guess themselves luck.<BR/><BR/>I know how you love numbers, so...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-89755240508652452332008-04-04T16:04:00.000-05:002008-04-04T16:04:00.000-05:00I'm glad your dad is doing better. Big Hug.I'm glad your dad is doing better. Big Hug.hotpinksoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454960991162470764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-51231967508305850582008-04-04T10:57:00.000-05:002008-04-04T10:57:00.000-05:00Bone, TC is right. However I give you today throug...Bone, TC is right. However I give you today through Sunday before I begin hassling you :)<BR/><BR/>You have had a horrid past six months--bad dreams are part of the deal<BR/><BR/>And your Dad doesn't want you checking into the hospital after he checks out. Especially since he won't be able to visit you.<BR/><BR/>Vitamins. You need vitamins since I'm pretty sure you might not be eating as healthily as you were nor are you running<BR/><BR/>Take TC's advice and wath an hour of Seinfeld before going to sleepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-65245871792841095652008-04-04T09:59:00.000-05:002008-04-04T09:59:00.000-05:00There are going to be a lot of ups and downs in th...There are going to be a lot of ups and downs in this process. I'm so glad to hear that you got good news this morning after being discouraged last night, but try - for your sanity - not to let the setbacks (especially so soon after his surgery) get you too down. :) Just keep the big picture in mind.<BR/><BR/>I know well about the bad dreams... seems like when I'm stressed or anxious about something, it affects me waking or asleep. Try thinking about some of the things you really enjoy doing: running, watching Seinfeld reruns, playing billiards, golfing, etc., and make at least 30 minutes a day to do that. I know it's tempting to be there as much as you can... but he needs you to keep yourself on top of your game just as much.<BR/><BR/>*hugs* Ya'll are doing just fine, and things will get easier.TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487739742081226423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-9394366521890109312008-04-04T06:34:00.000-05:002008-04-04T06:34:00.000-05:00Hope today he feels better than yesterday. Sendin...Hope today he feels better than yesterday. Sending more positive thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-79831476886503795302008-04-03T22:12:00.000-05:002008-04-03T22:12:00.000-05:00Hey there Bone. I'm glad the surgery is over. I'm ...Hey there Bone. I'm glad the surgery is over. I'm sure the nausea is a small setback and he'll be better in no time. I'll keep you and your dad in my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6006953.post-86641851997728952342008-04-03T21:21:00.000-05:002008-04-03T21:21:00.000-05:00Bone, I know it feels like a setback. I know how ...Bone, I know it feels like a setback. I know how hard it is.<BR/><BR/>I so wish I could help you :)<BR/><BR/>Four laps is better than none--small steps. You said that.<BR/><BR/>Each step is a little victory, but I know you're feeling tormented and you have a right to feel that way<BR/><BR/>We will send out the positive vibes for you--and so many people are praying and caring and hoping....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com