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Mysteria

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0 posted 2003-07-29 12:50 PM

News from Larry and Nancy Lee

Larry and I spoke at length on the phone this morning, and his spirits are fantastic. With Larry’s approval I wish to share what is going on right now, and here is part of one of his emails to me…

quote:
My courage has been strong from the start. You should have been there with the two ambulance teams. Somebody suggested we should throw a party so I could feel better! It's been a wild ride. The flat line experience was interesting to say the least. But my stay in the hospital was full of laughs and good times. Even on the angiogram table the staff and I were laughing ourselves silly. I hate to see people worry. So hope you relax soon.

It isn't that I don't know the risks, but rather that I know the outcome. I have made peace with God and trust he'll do what's right.

Larry was on his way back from Washington to Arizona on I-5, when he had his heart attack.  He managed to reach a prior neighbour who then called the ambulance and got him to the hospital.

At this point in time, Larry and his wife are in Portland and are trying to return to Phoenix today if possible.  Friends offered to drive his vehicle back to Arizona.  He’s told the airlines what is going on because he may need oxygen, and they have honored to have it available if it is needed.  He makes me laugh - he said, his only worry was they plop him in Las Vegas before he gets home! (Since when is that a bad thing?)

Once home, his friend who is a doctor, is already picking out a surgeon for his operation which is likely to be a quad bypass, as Larry has other trouble spots on his heart that can be fixed while in there.  His work is supportive and will make sure he has the recovery time needed.

So it looks to me that our Larry has the best lady and "Man" right next to him and in his heart, along with all of our prayers, so I think we can assume all is well and taken care of.  Keep him in your prayers though.  I will try to keep you informed, as I know anything new

God be with you Larry and Nancy Lee.

I think we need a new t.v. show after this called, "Everyone Loves Larry."

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (07-29-2003 03:52 PM).]

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1 posted 2003-07-29 02:12 PM

Sometimes we need a scare - seems to me
you've had your shares of ups and downs,
Larry, but thank God not only for His
mercies, but your laughter, verve and wit...

Going to keep you in my prayers, just
because I've gotten so GOOD at it lately!

Hugs to you, my friend!

Enchantress
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2 posted 2003-07-29 02:18 PM

Good to see you can keep your sense of humor through all this Larry.
You know you are in my thoughts are prayers.
~Heart Hugs...this Nancy Lee~

Bridget Shenachie
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3 posted 2003-07-29 02:39 PM

Larry--

You remind me of the Wilde quote--"life is far too important to be taken seriously."

You remain in my thoughts and prayers and always bring a smile to me.

Please get well--

Louise Ryan

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4 posted 2003-07-29 03:13 PM

Larry........
dont ya scare me like that no more.

(yes...you know)

"How could I stand here with you and not be moved by you."

LH

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5 posted 2003-07-29 03:15 PM

so great to know he's ok. Really is.

insanity is not a crime

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6 posted 2003-07-29 04:12 PM

Geez, I had no previous info about this. Please send Larry my best if you speak to him soon. That poor guy has had just about enough problems the past few years!
Sandra

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7 posted 2003-07-29 04:17 PM

Denise

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8 posted 2003-07-29 04:47 PM

You'll certainly be in my thoughts and prayers, Larry, for a full and speedy recovery. (((HUGS))) to you and Nancy Lee

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9 posted 2003-07-29 04:55 PM

Thank you for this, Mysteria. *S* His spirit is unflagging... I pray his body heals rapidly to match it. *S*

And let him know... he's not just missed... he's a part of us. If there's ANYTHING we can do to help besides pray... let us know!

SEA

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with you

10 posted 2003-07-29 05:26 PM

Great big bunny hugs to you Larry...my thoughts and prayers are with you

NewEnglandlazurlu
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11 posted 2003-07-29 05:48 PM

Larry, May God's love and protection be with you.

Your sense of humor will carry you far and keep you well.

Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. Hugs, Marti

Duncan
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12 posted 2003-07-29 10:28 PM

My thoughts and prayers Larry and Nancy.

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13 posted 2003-07-29 10:32 PM

Good lord! I don't even know Larry and I'm heartened by his attitude, as well as this outpouring from the "blue'

Best of luck dude, but it does seem you're in good hands.

Ed..

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14 posted 2003-07-29 11:23 PM

Sharon, thank you for letting us know about Larry.

Miah
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15 posted 2003-07-30 12:45 PM

Sending Good Luck and Good Health your way Larry. Get well soon.

Dark Angel
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16 posted 2003-07-30 01:45 AM

Larry, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Maree

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17 posted 2003-07-30 01:58 AM

Larry, prayers coming your way. Be confident, you're not alone in this. Please know that.

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18 posted 2003-07-30 06:21 AM

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers Larry

hope

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19 posted 2003-07-30 09:52 AM

Larry, you've had so much to deal with in these last few years that your kind heart almost broke--literally! I have known several people who have had quadruple by-passes and they are feeling fantastic now! Maybe I'll ask my doctor if I can have one!

Hang in there! You're going to come through all this smelling like roses!

Love ya!
Linda

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20 posted 2003-07-30 02:18 PM

If it's not one thing, it's another.
Rest up and take care of you!
Loving hugs, Larry dear!

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21 posted 2003-07-31 06:25 AM

Include my prayers with these

Trillium

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22 posted 2003-07-31 04:46 PM

Larry: Sending prayers your way! My husband went through a quad by-pass last year and is doing very well now! I'm sure you will too.

Betty Lou Hebert

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23 posted 2003-07-31 05:37 PM

Sending healing rays from over the ocean and some of that Dutch stubborness to help you get through this. Be well.

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24 posted 2003-07-31 06:58 PM

OMG, I just got to Campbell River BC for a week's vacation, and read of this?
Larry...huge heart hugs to you. I will stay in touch here through Pips on my friend's PC.
I will be saying my healing mantra for you, in my friend's Zen garden. Love and healing thoughts my friend, from Kacy and Sara

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (08-01-2003 06:07 PM).]

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25 posted 2003-07-31 09:19 PM

Waiting for some news...have you heard anything more Sharon?

my thoughts are with you Larry...

hugss
M

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26 posted 2003-08-01 01:31 AM

Larry- May God put a hand of healing protection over you and may you have the strength to get throught this. Lord, I ask you to provide Larry's doctors with plenty of rest and may they be energized and at their best.

Larry for not one moment have you not shown love since the moment I met you, and I know miss chadwick is looking down at you from heaven and giving you a hug and a kiss and holding your hand.

God Bless you,
Kellie

Love,
xXx~*KELLIE*~xXx
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http://www.freewebs.com/poettree/

Mysteria

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27 posted 2003-08-01 02:17 AM

I spoke to Larry yesterday briefly, and he was going to see a specialist today at 3:00 p.m. and I was going to phone him after that as he thought perhaps he may get whistled into surgery. Unfortunately I was tied up at the doctor myself today, but Larry called and left a message on my answering machine that he is scheduled to go in for surgery on Monday if all goes well (that is great news!) He is sounding weaker but sure appreciated all your thoughts and prayers as they meant a lot to him. I will keep you posted (will call them tomorrow sometime.)

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (08-01-2003 02:32 AM).]

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28 posted 2003-08-02 09:15 AM

My prayers too...
lucky's slow sometimes...

love and prayers, dale

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29 posted 2003-08-02 12:22 PM

Thanks for the update Sharon. I'm hoping that Dr. Toerag will not be one of Larry's surgeons!

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30 posted 2003-08-02 12:31 PM

you and me both

Duncan...

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31 posted 2003-08-02 12:48 PM

Read the litany of member's comments to him, Mysteria...so he knows we are all hanging in there with him...

Mysteria

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32 posted 2003-08-02 01:27 PM

Darn, I missed Larry again, but he did leave a message. I tried calling this morning but there was no answer. He said that his cardiologist has cancelled his open heart surgery for Monday, and has scheduled him for an angioplasty instead. This will give Larry at least 5-7 years before he requires open heart surgery, and given his young age this is a good thing! He is very happy about this news. He will be under lots of heart monitoring, and therapy, but he is really pleased with the course this doctor is taking. That is the lastest news as of today.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (08-02-2003 01:29 PM).]

Miah
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33 posted 2003-08-02 02:08 PM

Larry is in need of good news. I'm glad they decided to go this route.

Martie

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34 posted 2003-08-02 08:44 PM

Thanks for keeping us up to date Sharon...I'm sure it's a relief for Larry. So many are thinking of him still though, including me. I hope all goes well.

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35 posted 2003-08-02 09:45 PM

Larry, I'm sending more prayers and good thoughts your way. I know we are all grateful that Sharon is keeping us updated with your health reports.

Hugs and prayers, Marti

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36 posted 2003-08-02 09:54 PM

godspeed Larry

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37 posted 2003-08-02 11:29 PM

I didn't know about this. My prayers and best wishes are with you, Larry! May you be well SOON!

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38 posted 2003-08-03 07:34 AM

...and the miracles begin...this is very good news, Mysteria....

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39 posted 2003-08-03 10:23 AM

lots of ways to celebrate with balloons

I knew Larry had MORE THAN earned a reprieve.

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40 posted 2003-08-03 12:20 PM

Ah what a blessing....
Never have questioned the power of prayer.
Larry, this is great news...get well soon.

Sharon, thank YOU for the update.

Elizabeth

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41 posted 2003-08-03 02:57 PM

And I'm glad that Larry is doing so well. God bless, Larry!

God bless America, my home sweet home.

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42 posted 2003-08-03 03:28 PM

Larry's having a NOSE JOB???????  Oh wait, that's one of the other ...plasty's.
Well Lar, might as well ask for some Botox while you're in there and maybe that tummy tuck you've been wanting.
See ya soon I hope!!

Mysteria

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43 posted 2003-08-03 03:59 PM

Hi all! We finally linked up for a phone call. Larry is really exhausted, but still very, very funny!. His angio is scheduled for Tuesday and get this - it is day surgery! Modern medicine never ceases to amaze me. He said that his doctor even said that he may even be able to return to work as early as a week from the surgery if all goes according to plan. He is very positive, and so grateful to have gotten away with the angio, compared to open heart surgery, which will be evident down the road, but not this time!

I read him all your messages since last Friday, and he said, he sure misses everyone and thanked you all for your kind words, wishes, and prayers (looked like there is some strong power in prayer in Passions - you think?)

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44 posted 2003-08-03 06:14 PM

Sharon...I don't just think..I know

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45 posted 2003-08-03 06:37 PM

Like Enchantress said...she knows!...as do the rest of us. That Larry remains in good spirits can truly be no surprise, for isn't HE a good spirit? But of course! We so appreciate the updates, Mysteria! Thank you once again!

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46 posted 2003-08-03 10:02 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you always.....hugsssss, I am so sorry you are going through this.....peace to you...

Lauren~

The way you move me
I walk with your shadow
With your silhouette
Leave the light on
It always comes
Back to you

Larry C

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47 posted 2003-08-04 01:06 PM

Holy cow!!!
Hey everybody, what incredible support! Kacy, a mantra? Thank you so much but I won't tell my board of elders okay?

The waiting is annoying. It will be twelve days from heart attack to procedure. But, it was the waiting that helped me dodge open heart surgery so I really can't complain.

And a special thanks to Sharon for keeping everybody posted. It is quite frustrating to be offline at home during this time. I am truly grateful for the friendship of each of you here. I hope you can imagine how very much it means to me. It is incredible, thank you.

&

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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48 posted 2003-08-04 01:16 PM

Larry: We're just so glad you're around and healthy enough to be frustrated by the wait. *S* And we do rejoice that the wait has brought this good news. * S* Our prayers are with you, dear friend... especially tomorrow. *S*

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49 posted 2003-08-04 01:36 PM

Smiles and exquisite heart-hugs, Larry - I think you're doing US all a world of good by posting! Bless your ever-lovin'!

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50 posted 2003-08-04 06:05 PM

Hi Larry: I was just checking in to see how you were doing and happy to see your post. You can tell there are many, many people praying for you!

Betty Lou Hebert

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51 posted 2003-08-04 07:56 PM

so very good to see your words Larry

hugs galore for you and keep that upbeat mood

M

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52 posted 2003-08-04 10:55 PM

Hi Larry, checking back in to see if Sharon connected with you and lo and behold there you were.

I was so happy to see you and please know that I along with everyone else at Passions will be saying extra prayers for you tomorrow.

God bless ... hugs, Marti

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53 posted 2003-08-05 01:28 AM

Hugs Larry , thought and prayers are still going out to you , thank you Sharon for the updates

Hope

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54 posted 2003-08-05 08:22 AM

This will be a GOOD day, Larry - Godspeed...

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55 posted 2003-08-05 08:40 AM

I am so glad things are better, prayers for a fast recovery.

Jason

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56 posted 2003-08-05 07:19 PM

You won't believe it! I'm online from my hospital bed! It's a cordless keyboard. Thistoo cool.. My angioplasty is over. I'll be here a day or two in recovery. Probably will return to work next week. Thank you all for your unending support. And Sharon I an forever in you debt.

Miah
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57 posted 2003-08-05 08:30 PM

Larry, this is good news, I am glad everything went okay for you. Now get well quick!

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58 posted 2003-08-05 10:22 PM

That's wonderful, Larry! I'm so glad that things
are going well for you. I'm sorry I haven't been
around much, so I haven't been able to keep up with
this thread, but please know that you have been in
my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs to you, my friend..

Mysteria

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59 posted 2003-08-06 05:57 PM

Larry honey, you take care of you now and see, told you, a piece of cake! Sorry we didn't connect that morning, if you can believe it or not, I managed to get myself really sick here, but they know what is now and can fix it. Heck you are in better shape that I am. Let's see here, I am deaf (only 20% in left ear), blurry vision, and I have some kind of Grade 10 Lemon Gin flu too

so I won't be too talkative for a few days until I can hear I guess. Some are loving this part, me being quiet LOL.

Well kiddo I knew you would be okie dokie, and don't be surprised if you are back to work in 10 days or less, so enjoy loafing around, and don't forget we ALL care about you in here.

P.S. Don't bother phoning, I am not kidding you I can't hear the phone LOL.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (08-06-2003 06:06 PM).]

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