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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Our friend Balladeer asked me to let you know that he has been readmitted to the hospital and that surgery will be necessary. He doesn't know at this point how long he will be out of commission. Let's all send our healing thoughts and prayers his way. I'll post any updates as soon as I hear anything. |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Healing thoughts on their way! |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Denise, I wish him all the best for a speedy recovery. Doc |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Sending you comfort and prayer, for an easy and complete recovery. Keep well Michael. K |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Sending my best wishes to dear Balladeer for a successful surgery and prayers of gratitude for perfect and quick recovery. Love, Margherita |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Thanks Denise ... and Michael, you are always close to my heart and thoughts. I'm sending an extra hug along too. ![]() Be well sweet poet. ![]() |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Oh my....you know I love you bunches Mike. Now will ya listen to me? BE WELL. ![]() |
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Grinch Member Elite
since 2005-12-31
Posts 2929Whoville |
Hoping everything goes OK Mike. . |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dear Denise, Thank you so much for letting us all know. Please send on my hugs and well wishes if you talk to him. Mike, you are in my thoughts and I am sending positive thoughts your way. Does this mean I get an extension on homework? Seriously, get well soon. Love, Alison |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
in our hearts and in our prayers |
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Klassy Lassy Member Elite
since 2005-06-28
Posts 2187Oregon |
Only thoughts for a speedy recovery...Arms around you, Michael. ~Love, Karen |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Darn, darn! I am sending him healing thoughts, and hope he gets the heck out of there soon! I can't imagine the hard time he is giving all those nurses. ![]() |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Best wishes Mike. Get well soon. Take care. Steve |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Oh Denise, thank you so much for letting us know. Balladeer, get well soon, my friend. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Latearrival checking in. Nothing can keep the old coger down I know. But will add my best wishes so to be sure he has enough of us thinking of him all at one time. Take care kid. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks all, friends. Still here...if the antibiotics work out it will be a routine surgery. If not, then it will be a little more problematic, with a bag for a few months and then another operation. Cheer for the antibiotics, please! Almost impossible to get on the computer here so I'll get back in touch whenever I can, hopefully soon. Having friends like you really helps at times like these...I thank you all. ![]() |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
If those antibiotics have your fortitude, lovie, I've no doubt that all will be...well. ![]() |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Praying that the antibiotics work, Michael. Hope all goes well either way. ![]() M |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Antibiotics plus the Pipster team...that combo should protect you! I'm keeping the midnitesun shining for you! |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'm praying for those antibiotics to work to make things a bit easier for you! Hang in there buddy! |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Oh Balladeer, I do CHEER for the antibiotics. I wish the very best for you, my friend. |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Many prayers for both the antibiotics and you, my friend... may you both be strong! *S* |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
Asclepius' art with grace avail. Keep hearty, thou shalt soon be hale. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Contributing my hoorah to the Balladeer Cheer - Get well ASAP, Deer.. ![]() |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Get better Mr. Balladeer. Love and LOTS AND LOTS OF HUGS!!!!!! ![]() |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I am going to cover all my bases and give you my well wishes for a speedy and the least painful/invasive treatment as possible, here as well as FB. I am also going to take some time to "see" you healthy. ![]() "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Michael will be going home, hopefully tomorrow, for 2 weeks while awaiting surgery, barring any complications today. For those wishing to send get-well wishes he has requested that e-cards be sent to: [email protected] |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Well these circumstances are sure to get a rise out of Toerag! Michael I have a friend here who just went through all of this. Can't say it's a lot of fun but at least you'll be well when it's over. Hang in there and I pray God guides your doctors. |
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Ringo![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Healing thoughts and prayers being sent... Mike- we all wish you a speedy return to the Blue Pages But this one goes to eleven... |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
All good wishes to you Mike, hoping for a full and speedy recovery! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Mike, Adding my prayers and hugs for healing on to the rest posted here. I'll pray that the antibiotics do the job they are supposed to and that the surgery is minor or ( with any amount of miracles ) not needed at all. All my prayers and hugs ![]() Ruth aka Hoot ![]() |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
My prayer has already been sent. May the antibiodics do their thing, so surgery is not so invasive. Just keep thinking in rhyme and your wit and humor will heal you quickly. God bless, Rae |
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Joyce Johnson![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
My very best to you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Joyce |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
AHA! What's the antiseptic for golf? FLOG! But we don't want THOSE problems giving you more upsets...so just get well, will ya? Yep...you will! Take care, and let your Lady be right there by your side! ![]() |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Knuffels from me Michael, you know you're always in my thoughts and heart and tell them antibiotics to do their job. ![]() Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ballad for a Dear Michael Mack ain’t no ordinary Jack, He’s a pillar amongst all men. ~ Known for his wit and his naughty charm, And his story-telling pen. There’s a boyish twinkle in his eyes. His broad smile lights up a room. And his poetry is loved by all. ~ His quill has quite the plume! As of late ~ he’s been bummed out. ~ Things ain’t runnin’ as before. He’s now laid up in the hospital, ~ With indignities galore! But never fear, our Balladeer, Will soon be on the mend. Ya cain’t keep a good buck down, ~ God bless his bottom end! ~*~ Michael, know that my love and prayers are with you and that I am sending a s--tload of antibiotics your way via Angel Air Express! ![]() Nurse Linda ![]() [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (05-04-2009 10:15 AM).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
You get well soon old man...been thru the same surgery, came out a perfect "a" hole.... |
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Charisma![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
All best wishes and get well soon dear friend. You are in my prayers and thoughts. ![]() Theresia |
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SEA![]() ![]()
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
yep, wishing you well dear deer ![]() |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Dear 'deer, I am thinking of you and promise to work on my homework in the workshop. I am waiting until you come back (is that a good excuse?)- there's no substitute, you know. My thoughts are with you. ![]() A |
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Paul Wilson![]() ![]()
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Mike...I'm pulling for you old friend. Be strong and get well soon...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
My dear Balladeer, I am thinking of you and wishing you well. Get Well Soon! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thanks again, good friends. Just marking time now.... Nice little poem, Earth Angel ![]() ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
No bum's rush is needed fer pennin' a poetic reply ta Nurse Linda, Deer One! Take this time for restin' 'n healin'! ![]() ![]() |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Dear Mike, Got back online this morning after a week out of town and find that you're scheduling surgery. Really, Mike, a simple concession note would have done just as well, but you have such a flare for the dramatic, I guess you had to go for the bold statement. I can't help the bad joke. When a friend gets ill I get upset, and you are a friend, indeed. Humor helps. I'm glad you have the VA, the folks there are top notch, and it sounds like you're getting top notch treatment. The anti-biotics will quiet things down internally, if I understand the message at a bit of a remove, and then they'll be able to go in and assess the situation and do stage one of the fix. Maybe later they'll go back for stage two. I hope everything goes very well indeed and that the pain that's been such a bother gets resolved. I hope that they're able to deal with the underlying issues simply and straightforwardly. I'll keep in touch. I am offering prayers. You already have my affection. Love, Bob Kaven |
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Alwye
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Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
My thoughts are with you, Mike. Get well very very soon! ![]() |
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Raindance Member
since 2009-02-07
Posts 120West Coast |
sending healing vibes your way... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Checking in on our Balladeer. Hope all is going well, we miss you here. Don't think you're getting a vacation pass or anything... Rest and heal quick and well! ![]() |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Mike, I didn't know Toe was so big of a pain in the rear you had to have surgery for it. You better hurry up an get back and keep him in line. Wishing you well. Steve |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Steve, Toe is more of the tumor type and, as such, can grow on you ![]() Thanks again, folks. All will work out for the best and I'll be back to bug you soon. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Squish the bugs - Just bring your buns! |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Dear Michael... I'm having lots of good thoughts for you my friend.. sending you special RDB ![]() love RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Dear Mike, Don't go spreading false tumors. Sincerely, Bob Kaven |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Any news about Michael yet? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I'm afraid it wasn't very successful. There were too many abcesses for them to continue safely. They did see that the bladder was trying to attach itself to the colon, which accounted for the majority of the pain and they repaired that, which gives me a bag to wear for some time and then I'll get to do it all again. Sorry....in kind of a lousy and painful mood tonight. Not sure when I'll get out. Let you know when I do. Thanks for all the thoughts.... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Balladeer, Get well real soon buddy. Bobby |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Michael, You are often in my thoughts. This sounds like a hard time for you - probably scarey, painful and generally hideous. I don't want to make jokes - I just want you better. You are very missed. We are here, and I know so many of us are sending our thoughts to you. I had no idea that you were in pain and not well - I think of all the time you have spent with me on my poetry (probably when you felt pretty bad). I can't express how much that means to me. You are a pretty special person in my life and the things that you are teaching me will be part of me forever. Thank you for the gift that keeps on giving. Hang in there - easy for me to say, huh. Well, hopefully, the bag is temporary and you will be pain free again. That's my hope for you. If I am needing to focus hopes and thoughts in another area, just let me know. Grumpy, foul-tempered, cranky and mean - it won't change how I feel about you. Give the nurses heck and come back when you can. You are in my thoughts. Alison (who marches to a different drum because she ain't go no rhythm) |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Ah geez Michael. I am so sorry you are having this trouble, and hope that you get out of there soon. I know hospitals are not the nicest place to spend time really are they? Hitting a bucket of balls, will cheer you up when this is all over. I just hope you get out of there period - and only go back when you have to and leave quickly. Take care, you are loved. |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Dear Mike, You are loved, and I am praying for you as well. I won't stop making the bad jokes because they help me cope and maybe help you too. Besides, abcess makes the heart grow fonder. I hope that the separation of one thing from another is a help. My wife had a couple of abdominal operations which laid her up for a while a couple of years back. I hope that you're more willing to use the pain meds than she was. My understanding is that use of the pain meds helps the healing go faster unless they seriously give you bad side effects. Most important is that you get some notion of what you can contribute to the process so you actually feel you're doing something. Not a bad time to do some writing, if you can get the concentration together, or simply doing some healing or whatever feels like it's helping your process along. I know that the contribution you make here is missed, I can feel the change in energy around the place. I know I miss you personally. Affectionately yours, Bob Kaven |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL...I live and die by the pun, Bob. Don't ever stop ![]() Be back to bug you, Alison....you're a little behind on assignments!!!!! Thank you, Maureen...you thoughts mean a lot. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Michael, I'm sorry you're having a rough time. I hope you get well and are out of there soon. Keep your eye on the golf course and your arms out for [[[hugs]]] sweet poet. ![]() ![]() /Kit Need a Hug? A little something told me You were feeling kind of down, And so I'd like to offer you A smile to flip that frown. A little something special To inject into your day, A light that comes from yonder, Many miles and miles away. I wonder if you truly know The many different times, That "you" have placed a grin upon This tired face of mine? It's time that I reciprocate, My warm and caring friend, Please know that I am here for you To help your heart to mend. A laugh, a smile, a giggle Or some time to reminisce, I'll send you all I can my 'Deer, But first we'll start with this. It's just a little note to say In all sincerity, How treasured that you truly are … How much you mean to me. So if you ever need a friend, A shoulder, or an ear, Please know that I am here for you, To wipe away a tear. I promise to remind you How important that you are, Your kind and caring qualities That shine from near and far. Your warm and giving nature Always brightens up "my" day, So here they come … a bunch of hugs, They're headed right your way! {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{hugs}}} {{{HUGS}}} |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Balladeer, my most favorite poet, I am so sorry things didn't go well. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am doubly sorry that you are in pain. I hope and pray that you will get better soon. You're still and always will be my favorite poet. ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I am saddened by this turn of events, my friend. Michael, I am holding you in my cyber arms and in the centre of my real heart. ~ Bathing you in healing Light and loving energy. May God's healing angels surround you ~ healing you, comforting you. Be well. You are loved and admired by many and we all want you back healthy, happy, and full of p_ss and vinegar! ![]() My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Linda ![]() |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey! I got the last one in the other night. So there! Love ya - A PS - Watch out for smirking nurses (with bad hair) offering food of questionable quality. If it is not the color of a 64-box of Crayons - don't eat it! ![]() |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Michael, my friend, I'm pulling for you too. Do get well soon. Pete |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Get better!!!!! HUGS!!!!! ![]() |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Do get well soon, if nothing other than to throw out some puns. ![]() |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'm so sorry that the least radical procedure wasn't possible, Michael. You are in my thoughts and prayers for a complete and full recovery. You are missed around here so much and it's just not the same without you. (((HUGS))) |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
How sorry I am to learn things didn't go real well, but at least there's an alternative. Thank God for that. God bless, Rae |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Michael, O.K., you better heal up fast and don't make me come down there and cure you. It ain't much fun around here without you to bust chops on. Doc [This message has been edited by Dr.Moose1 (05-17-2009 12:22 PM).] |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I LOVE OBAMA AND THINK HE IS GOING TO FIX EVERYTHING!!! ![]() |
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SEA![]() ![]()
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Michael, ![]() just feel better... |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
you're in our prayers Michael ![]() |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sorry to hear of this turn of events, Mike. Hope surgery corrects these issues soon. Make sure you get good nutrition, and take pain meds as recommended...'toughing it out' can slow healing. I'm sending healing thoughts. |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Get well soon, Balladeer, my friend. Love Sue |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
wishing you well |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Susan, you cracked me up Balladeer, Thinking of you - I agree with the Moose. It's my job - that's what Alaskans do. Agree with Moose - it's the smart thing to do. A |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
grinnin' at Suze... and m'deer, please get well soon. I love you bunches yanno! We all miss you terribly. ![]() |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Well, hell, if anything will get him going that will do it! I love Michael and I want him well! ![]() "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Larry C![]()
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
So Michael you couldn't just make this easy and stop making it so complicated? What's with that? It's all disconcerting and I hope you clean up your act and get well. And I'd like to see some of that drug induced writing. This might be fun! ![]() |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Pomegranate paste and lye Geico gekkos' suit and tie Quart of Captain Morgans' rum Walrus spit and bubble gum Make it shaken never stirred Add some droppings from a bird Pulverize some leechee nuts Mix them with some monkey butt Boil it down until it stinks Write with it instead of ink Hoping it will make you well ( Man does this stuff ever smell, wait, that's just my poetry !) Aw heck, get well soon, from me. Doc |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
![]() Balladeer, make sure you don't drink or apply it bodily!!!!! It sounds lethal! |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Hey Mike if you don't hurry up and get well I'm gonna send Toe down there to room with ya. (That oughta do the trick). Take care buddy, you're missed here. Steve |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ummm, Moose, where did you get your medical license from? Okay, I am laughing and ... Balladeer, close your eyes and drink it down. You know what they say about if it don't cure you. Hurry back, A |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Dear Mike, Thinking of you again today. I've noticed the outpouring of good will here. I think folks are happy to be able to give something back to you after all your poetry help over the years, and your personal kindness that the affection seems to come pouring out. You certainly deserve it, even if you are crusty as a kaiser roll on occasion. This reminds me of the Larson Cartoon. Two polar bears are standing inside an igloo, taking a break for a moment from ripping the thing apart. One of them turns to the other and says, "I love these things. Crunchy one the outside, warm and chewy on the inside." Pretty much describes you. Get well quick. Do it as painlessly as possible. Do it for the Gipper. All my besy, Bob Kaven |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Susan, that was hitting below the belt! (not a place where I need to be hit right now!!!) Very effective, though ![]() Moose, gotta say I love the poem but I have to tell ya, your concoction sounds good compared to some of the stuff I've seen here lately. Good humor, Bob! I've got a return one that describes my feelings pretty well right now...two elephants standing in the meadow surrounded by sheep. Some of the sheep are bright red and laying feet up with x's instead of eyes. Others are grazing. One elephant turns to the other and says, "Hand me another tampon, will you, dear?"...Right now I'm feeling like the tampon. Getting a real medical education here, which I've never had before, having never been sick with the exception of one bout of hyper-thyroidism and some pesky skin cancers, thanks to my love of the sun. My original problem of the diverticulitis is the minor problem now. True, when they opened me up there were two abcesses and so much infection that they didn't want to take the chance of it spreading so decided to put anything off until the infection were more under control. WHile they were there poking around, however, they saw that the colon, due to the inflammation, was pressed against the bladder, which was causing the unbearable pain I had been experiencing for some time. Unbeknownst to me, it seems that, when two things like that make contact, they consider it a good idea to bond and become one. When that happens, I am told, it is called a fistula (or something like that) and that's when one learns the true meaning of pain. Fortunately for me, they caught it in time so I may not find out. I now have the privilege of wearing around the second greatest creation of the Marquis de Sade, ( the catheter being the first), a small bag that will take care of things while the colon and bladder go through their divorce proceedings. After around 6-8 weeks they will go in, patch things up, and take care of removing the original part of the colon with the abcesses. From that point on I should be home free and the bag will be history. I was a little bummed out about the bag for a while but I read the pamphlets and, on one page, it said that one could have enjoyable sex with the bag attached. I immediately called my girl and said, "Look! We can have enjoyable sex when I'm wearing the bag!" Since we didn't have sex before the bag, I considered that a plus! Anyway, I've probably told you more than you wanted to know. It helps a little to write it down, though, and sharing it. The only thing keeping me in the hospital now is a case of dehydration which occured through all of this so I'm guzzling my glasses of water in the hopes I will be reunited with my easy chair soon. I still continue to say that, being in the hospital, one is constantly reminded that whatever problems one may have are minor compared to what so many poor people are going through all over the world and I will continue to count my blessings for whatever good health I do have and for the friends I have....like all of you. God bless..... |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Hugs to you, Deer One... heal quickly! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
![]() Seriously, I have an idea of what you are going through and know how much pain you are going through and how disappointing the bag is...however, the bag is temporary and you are a strong man inside and out so I am not the least bit worried.. Take care and take your happy pills! Just curious though, how the hell does one become dehydrated in a hospital??? Ah, what is the IV for then?? meh...make sure they take better care of you from here on out.. ![]() "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Michael ... you are amazing. ![]() Keep getting well. ![]() Best wishes and great big {{{hugs}}} to you. ![]() |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Good question, Susan. The answer is that they took me off IV's when the regular food started. Sure, I could stay hydrated with the IV but I ain't taking the IV home with me. They need to see I can manage without it. So far, by taking me off, the dehydration comes back. In the past 8 hours I've drunk 3 pitchers of water, 4 containers of fruit juice and two pints of milk....and still the minute I stop drinking I get the cottonmouth. I'm almost drowning myself and it still ain't doing it....quite discouraging! I will continue fighting the good fight, though. After all, I am the BALLADEER!!! (carries a lot of weight with the doctors) ![]() |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Hey there, Balladeer, my friend. I am still working in the home health field. Want me to tell them to send me to Florida, that you need some home health? My dear friend, I hope and pray that you get well real soon. |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
so what are you saying michael you're a pain in the asssssssssssk? sorry couldn't help myself watch your rear balladeer !!! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
That explains it and how little I really know..but if I hadn't asked, I still wouldn't know! ![]() "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Mistletoe Angel![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
Although I'm still officially on hiatus here, I'm here to offer my well wishes to you, dearest Michael! ![]() You've been a wonderful friend to me ever since I first joined this community in December 2000, where I have been blessed to read all your masterfully crafted verses, whether touching to the bottom of the heart or inconceivably slapstick (often a combination of the two, LOL) and, even when we have argued in multiple discussion threads to the point where newbies might think we're total opposites of each other and want to have nothing to do with each other, LOL, that is much what makes families like this poetic one feel like families, not to mention all the more fun, and what makes us grow to appreciate each other all the more! (huggies) ^__^ Here's wishing you the most complete recovery as soon as possible, and utmost comfort each step of the way! =) I'll be back soon in earnest to share new writes inspired by my latest volunteering efforts and catch up on the Alley! =) Sincerely, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Dear Mike, Dehydration could be because you don't have the same length of gut for the water to absorb through. Why not ask your doctor instead of imagining it's because of some sort of complication. The gut's complicated, so nature's simplified it for easy reading by positioning the various twistings of the thing on page-like leaves of tissue called mesentery that surgeons can more or less page through to get where they're going. As the guy if the work he did is far enough down so that most of the water's already been absorbed through the walls of the bowel or not. Most of the absorption happens, as I understand it, in the large bowel, and most of that doesn't touch on the bladder, but everybody's different. That's why surgery is a festival every time and everything is always surprise! surprise! surprise! Or at least that's what I'm told. If you ask, and they say no, then you can follow up with other questions that might get you more information. Information for me has always helped my anxiety. Though people are built differently about that sort of thing. Just had an earthquake and some aftershocks here in LA, and my insides are still trembling a little bit. I've always figured that ground was supposed to be sort of dependable, if you know what I mean, and I get upset with it when it isn't. Talk about me having nerve though, to be angry at a planet for doing the things that a planet does. Tango anybody? "You're welcome," says the planet. To your very good health, Mike! Yours, Bob Kaven |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Balladeer?... I'm just now seeing this for the first time... (I'm a little late, I know...) I'm sorry you've had to go through such an ordeal. It sounds like you're making progress, though, and that's a very good thing... I hope you do get rehydrated quickly so you can go home and relax in that easy chair of yours... Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers... Wishing you well... ![]() |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Yep.... that's Mike.... still tryin' to 'bag' the ladies! ![]() More on the bright side -- temporarily I can't say that you're full of it! ![]() Hope you recover quickly. |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Swallow a sponge Michael, that should hold some water in there. ![]() |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
consider me tagged! ![]() Wow. I thought that a fistula was an "unmentionable", too. ![]() (I think we discussed it once...twice?) hell.... ![]() that can do it! nodding it can A full life loves the ludicrous. K. B. nod, I made it up! ![]() |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
For dry mouth, try lemon drops or other flavored lozenges. It sounds like you're sucking down more than enough liquids! LOL at Rebel's crack about you 'baggin' ladies. Humor will help you wade through the medical crap. ![]() |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Sending over more knuffels my friend, get well soon. I'll be thinking of you. Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Popsicles Michael, popsicles - they do the trick. Hurry up home already! We miss you here. ![]() |
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Bob K Member Elite
since 2007-11-03
Posts 4208 |
Dear Mike, Heading out of town for a few days. My father in law is in need of some attention. Just thought you'd like to know that I'm officially upset at President Obama now for the way he seems to be backing off on his commitments to civil liberties, and for his refusal thus far to start giving back the ground that President Bush gobbled up on Presidential power. More important for right now is that you get better quickly, that you get and stay hydrated, and that you get out of and stay out of pain. If anything's going to be a pain for you in that neck of the woods, I plan for it to be me. See you in a couple of days. Keep on getting better as fast as you can. All my best, Bob Kaven |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Speedy recovery Mike! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My Mom used to say to my Dad, "Kiss me! I'm thirsty!" You never saw so much lip action in your life than what went on in my family homestead!!! lol It's a great line, Mike! I suggest you give it a try! ![]() XX Linda |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Just got a note from Michael and thought I would pass it along to you. quote: Nature is taking its course and demanding he rest, that is a good thing. ![]() |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
It's good to know he's home. I'll pray for healing and strength for our 'deer'. Rae |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Michael, I am thinking of you - I hope you recovery quickly. I miss you. A |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Sending good wishes your way Mike. Take care my friend and get well soon. Steve |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
I'm glad you are home, my friend. Get well soon, Balldeer. I miss you! |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
I told you that eating "Spam" was bad for you!!!!!!!!!! |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Continue to recover and know that many, many here are thinking of you, missing you, and praying for you. ooxx Marti ________________________ |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sleep, Baby, Sleep Please Click Link above to hear music and my voice recording. Music: All Through the Night ![]() Sleep, Michael, Sleep ~ let your cares all drift away. ![]() Linda |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
That's beautiful, Linda. Your voice can cure many a man's ills. Sleep is exactly what I'm trying to get a lot of right now. Problem was, into2b, I had cut back on my Spam intake, which probably led to this whole thing! ![]() Thanks again, special friends. This, too, shall pass....maybe not as quickly as I'd like, but it will only be a memory one day and life will go on. I await that day.. Bless you all for your concern.. ![]() |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Smooches!.. ![]() |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Keeping you in our trust, our hearts, our blood, our best... for you shall ride on, and on, as you keep us in your blest. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thinking of you Michael~~~ make sure you rest, we will all be here when you are up to it. hugs M |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Didn't Dr Suess write a childrens book about you, "Spam, I Am"? I think it's your biography or something. I tried to read it but faltered over the big words. Thinking of you, A |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Yes, Michael, please rest, and take it nice and easy. Or, to paraphrase Groucho Marx, "I'll take it any way I can get it!" ![]() Seriously, heal at your own pace and dont't allow anyone to give you the bum's rush! ![]() I will share with you a bottle of my morning dew brew! ~ Bottom's up! ![]() Love and a healing hug, Linda Lou |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Mike, my brother used to eat double-decker fried Spamwiches smothered in Velveeta cheese....yep, that's what he called them, SPAMWICHES. I never could get them past my lips, thought they were disgusting. So why is it I'm the one that got the big C when I favored sliced apple, fresh spinach leaves and lacy Swiss cheese sandwiches? LOL. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
If I had been a qualified nurse, I'm sure I would have nursed you, comforted you in all your pain. But I am just a simple Dutchie, with only love in heart and brain. They say that love is healing too, I hope, my friend, that that is true. So, darling Mike, sweet Balladeer, I'm sending love your way, along with knuffels (the healing ones), in hope you'll have a painless day. ![]() Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Mike, I haven't been here much lately but know you are in my prayers sometimes we all need a little rest ![]() |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thinking of you, Mike. ![]() |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I just began wondering if you'd really say when you're well, with all this love and attention flowing your way. Wouldn't it be tempting to just let it flow a little longer? Of course, you know I'm kidding but seriously keeping you in my prayers because your health situation is no laughing matter. God bless, Rae |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, dutchie. Knuffels are always good medicine for anything that ails one ![]() Thanks for the thoughts, folks. Things are progressing here, just trying to take things low-key and make the adjustments. The discomfort and pain are basically gone and, although I'm not a ball of fire yet and sleep a lot, I still consider myself a lucky man. How our medical profession can do what they do astounds me and I'm a very grateful person, I assure you. I wish you all a wonderful week ![]() |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've just returned from your neck of the woods... now aren't you proud of me for leaving you alone? I figured you had enough pain to deal with... but the temptation to call was mighty... especially when I was at the airport and saw the place where you picked me up. *S* Get well soon, Deer One... I hope your recovery is rapid and soon all your pains will be those you give the bugs and Democrats. *G* smooooooooooooooooooooches |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Bugs? Democrats? Are you always so redundant? ![]() |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Of course. *G* You know Toe always speculates about where your brain is located and I wasn't sure how much damage the docs had done... so I tried to keep things simple for you. LOL Now... if you two gentlemen would quit entertaining the nurses and remember that your really appreciative audience is waiting not too patiently??? LOL |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Guys....would you just get well, and be an anthem to longevity, for once and for all? Especially all? I mean, heck, Ron probably means to take this forum into the year 3000... so get with it, will ya? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Suthern gal, Toe ruined my record. For the 23 years I've been with Fran, years of good times, bad times and some very painful times, she has never seen me cry....and then Toerag had to call me to wish me well. Not sure I can bash the old degenerate anytime soon.... |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Balladeer, my friend, I am glad you are progressing. Take it nice and slow. Don't over do it. You are surely missed. ![]() |
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suthern![]() ![]()
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
*beaming* ... and a bit jealous! LOL SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH! |
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Alison![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Hey Balladeer, How are you doing? I have been thinking about you and hoping that you continue to get stronger every day. A |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Deer, I was thinking about sending you an email but you're so ding dang popular, you must be overwhelmed by an In Box stuffed to the nines! ~ and this angel nurse would not want to tucker the poor buckaroo out! Oh, no! Not me! ![]() So I'll just send a warm, healing cyber hug instead! ![]() Linda |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Doing ok here...day by day, getting along, little at a time (and all of the other cliches I can think of ![]() EA, you probably have the old e-mail address I don't use anymore. You can always get me at [email protected]. Thanks for trying! ![]() |
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Mysteria![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Glad to hear you are coming along Michael. I was talking to our friend, and he said he was going to call you. Brother, you must be special! Yup, you are ![]() |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
Hi Balladeer, my friend! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing better. Sneding you a big ![]() |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Just keep on doing whatever needs to be done so we can enjoy your words and good humor here. Always nice to see you whenever you are able to visit. Many hugs, M |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Michael, Just get off your arse and out of bed!!!! LOL, just kidding. Hope the healing is progressing. It takes longer than you might think for those danged surgical wounds to recover, but eventually, they heal nicely and you'll have something to show off. ![]() |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Show off? SHOW OFF? He's going to submit photos??? ![]() Goody! |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I already have six autographs and a smiley face on my bag ![]() |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Pray tell, kind sir! Which bag? (winky wink) Signed Guess who |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
Balladeer, Autographs & smiley faces, gotta be a poem in there somewhere...Hmmm... Be well m'friend. Doc |
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