Thinking about you today, Phred and wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Please make sure you are resting up and healing. I'm sending out lots of hugs for you and your furbabies.
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Thinking about you today, Phred and wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. Please make sure you are resting up and healing. I'm sending out lots of hugs for you and your furbabies.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING PHRED!!! :D
I totally understand wanting to just chill! Enjoy the parade, your furry kids, and the day! :D
Wishing you and the furkids a "Chillin" Thanksgiving:D
Love Anna
Oh, I know that feeling well. Hope that someone thinks about bringing you a bit of the *left-overs*. Don't forget to check in with us as *no news* sends us worry warts into overdrive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
I hope you are having a good day resting this Thanksgiving.
Sending special Thanksgiving wishes for a pretty special fella!
Happy 'Chillin, Phred! :D
Dearest Phred,
When Staci texted me that night you were in ICU, I was worried sick. I had many horrible dreams... :( I went to church with grandma that morning and I prayed A LOT to God and asked Grandma too! I put you on the prayer request cards and have prayed and thought about you since.
I'm SO happy to see you home and on the mend. The sleep thing I can identify with...when you're a patient, your sleeping hours flip and you become somewhat nocturnal. Keep with the Benadryl at regular bed time hours and you'll be fine. :)
Just wanted to check up on you. I'm going to email you about some stuff, my dear. Keep on getting better.
Love,
Kelly xoxoxoxox
Phred-
Hope you and the Pups... an Kat... have a nice relaxing holiday.
Hope you are resting & feeling stronger every day. I hope Boots
and the three amigos are taking it easy on you. :)
Hey Phred, how're you doing these days? Haven't heard much from you over the holidays, and I really don't like the tone of your last post. Depression is common after an experience like yours, and I hate the idea that you might be suffering such a bout and not reaching out as much as you might otherwise. I hope some of your friends that live closer made sure you had company over the last few days.
Please check in and let us know how you're doing, even if you're feeling down so we can cheer you up.
Hope all is well!
{{{hugs}}}
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Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Phred's doin OK!! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif
I'm really not "depressed" - just uppyset that I don't feel "better" yet! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif
Feeling "tired" is upsetting - but everyone keeps telling me it's "normal"
and will start to pass ... sooner would be better!
The local Fire Family has been "droppin by" evey day - bearing FOOD and company!
I've had "home cooked" for dinner every night - one more Turkey, mashed taters
and green beans in the fridge - and a promise from Unka Pat & Miz Joan of
"lots" more Turkey & Fixins just down the street!
Brian & Tami brought 3 months worth of breakfasts & snacks -
Tangerines, Pears, fruit & nut Trail Mix bars, and Brian's favorite -
Instant Oatmeals! (Oatmeal *looks GROSS* - but tastes GOOOD!!)
Today was almost HOT (55+) - so the FurKids & I took a bus trip to the BigLake Park.
We made two stops and took two "hikes" - prolly put in almost a mile!
Wasn't the "speediest" walk we ever took - but I lived through it! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif
Tomorrow is supposed to be 60+ ~ We'll go Hikin again even if it rains!
THANKS, Deb and ALL of you PTers, for all the "Worries" -
but try not to "worrry" too much -
I'm gonna be A-OK with a lil luck and a few more Purrayers.
It's REALLY nice to know I've got so many Good Friends!!
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{{{Hugs}}} from Phred & the FurKids
If I know one thing then it is how impatient you become after the first shock is through and you know you survived.
Take it easy. It will work in its own time - and unfortunately not any earlier ;)
Those hikes sound good. Every day five minutes more- it will be fun for doggies too.
Your food supply sounds purrfect. Enjoy it :)
Is there such a thing as a support group for folks recovering from heart problems? I bet there is. When I found myself in a "situation" years ago, I had the good sense to get advice and comments from folks who had already gone through the problem and then some current having the same problem. You might want to contact your local heart association group in your area. I know it sounds sorta silly to join a group, but believe me, it is great support! That could be why they call it a support group! It is especially great for someone living alone.
Glad to hear you are doing fine and have a good plan ahead.
;)
Good to hear you all got a trip out of the house:)
I do hope you start feeling better soon!
Love ya!
Phred, it relieves me to know that you have such a good group around you to bring you good food. It isn't much fun when you are feeling tired to try to cook for yourself.
The walks sound excellent too - just don't try to overdo it.
You know you scared the daylights out of all of us so it relieves us when you stop by and post even a few lines.
From what I understand, God had to open a few more prayer lines for you - all of the others were busy busy busy - and He didn't want to miss any of the prayers being offered for you.
Good to hear everything is going well, Phred, even if they're not going as fast as you'd like. Guess some of Terry's worry wart trait rubs off on my now and then, especially when we don't hear any news from you, so be sure to check in often - k? ;)
It's warm here today too, but raining buckets, so if you do go for a hike, don't forget the rain coat and try to hike between the rain drops. :D
I'm also glad to hear the "locals" are taking good care of you. :D
Oh, and what SAS said....I did some research on thyroids the other day to try and get some answers, and I determined I better not read anymore! Seems there are a lot of people who have had a much harder time with their thyroidectomy and recovery than I have. It was awful reading all the horror stories of people losing their voices and botched surgeries and such. My surgery was such a piece of cake that it makes me wonder what type of doctor these people went to....was my doctor that good? Anyway, I determined I'd wait until my follow up appt. to ask [b]my doctor the questions directly, but I do think finding a support group can be a good idea - which is why I went looking for one - but you also have to remember where the information is coming from and take it all with a grain of salt. I think a local in-person support group would be also be much better than an on-line one.
[B][FONT=Comic Sans MS]Just wanted to check in and say hi.
HI PHRED!!! Be patient and let your body heal, Phred.
{{{BIG HUGS}}}
Good to hear you're getting out a little, Phred. just want you to know that I stop for a moment on the "Smokey & Binx" memorial bench at the dogpark each trip & say a little prayer for you while my furrsters are running amok! (which is at least every other day!) On our way there now. God bless you, Phred, keep taking care of yourself & keep getting better!
You're in my thoughts Phred, take care of yourself. :)
So glad you checked in. Yep, I'm one of those "worriers"!
I was busy dodging tornadoes yesterday, so only just now saw this!
Relieves my mind considerable to know you are gettin lots of "home cookin"!
Enjoy your walks wif da kids but don't over do now! ;) :D
Glad to hear you are feeling better, if only slowly. You are in our thoughts, always!
Bus Trip to the BigLake Park again!!
We'll try to overlook the "light rain".
Hey - where's ole Slow-Poke??
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Ouwchie!
The ole legs & hips started to stiffen up not all that far from the Bus!
I guessed we'd gone about half the total distance we did yesterday when I
decided we'd better head back - before I had to crawl!
Good Golly - da Bus seems like a LOOONG way off!
We made it back (puff-puff).
Where's we headed now??
Back to da Ranch - I think Dad is a bit "Tired"!!
(Gross Understatement!)
It's OK Phred, we ALL feel like that sometimes (especially me). Try not to think of how good you USED to feel, try to concentrate how good you are GOING to feel! You'll get back in the swing of things. :D
{{{{{HUGS}}}}
Phred, I'm glad you're feeling better and getting out in the fresh air every day, that is good for you, even for a short time - but you have to take it slow and easy! It's no wonder you're tired after what you've been through, so instead of "running" to the park, perhaps a few rounds around the ranch would be a good idea to begin with. ;) Listen to what your body tells you!
Try to get into a routine where you eat and sleep at the same hours every day - there's nothing wrong with a little afternoon nap, but be sure to set the alarm, so you don't overdo it!
It's good to hear your neighbors are bringing yummy ready made meals - now, be sure to eat all the greenies too! Vitamins will give you more energy.
It is very likely the medicine you take which make you groggy, so have a chat with you doctor about a possible change - or lower dose.
Keep getting better, Phred!! :)
Sending you lots of positive and healing thoughts! :)
Hugs and headbumpies from,
Fister and Randi
[QUOTE=jenluckenbach]Try not to think of how good you USED to feel, try to concentrate how good you are GOING to feel! You'll get back in the swing of things. :D[QUOTE]
She's right you know - take care
Hey, what happened to the "sticky" on this thread? I went looking for it and couldn't find it! Phred, in all your modesty did you tell Karen to unstick it? Naw-tee boy!
The reason I was looking for it is because you haven't checked in lately. We need regular uppydates to know you're still doing ok. When you don't check in we start thinking something might have happened so you can't check in, which makes us worry.
Come on C & S, let us know how Dad is doing! :D
Thanks, Debbie, for putting into words what I've been thinking for a couple of days.
Cinder and Smoke, just a short daily report would put our worrying minds to rest. :)
We gals would jump right in and tell you all about our aches, pains and fears.
I don't think it works quite like that with guys - you have to drag it out of them.
So Phred - we are all DRAGGING!!
We just want to know if you are alright.
*taps on mic* Is this thing on? Phred! How ya feeling?
I must ditto that! How are you feeling now, Phred?Quote:
Originally Posted by gini
I agree, we need the sticky back and need to know how you are feeling!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Inquiring minds want to know!!! :D
"Sticky Stanky Stunky" Gini is right [again, of course ;) ] You can run but you can not hide!! :)
Hey Bowser your turn i guess as cinder and smokemutt have left their posts at the key board. How is dad doing?
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All is Well! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif
I never realized how many "Moms" I stilll have!
<ring>
"HEY - Pet Talk's *lookin* for you!"
"Momma" Johanna called just as I was starting this post to see 'How I was doing'.
She sounded pretty *chipper* - she took the day OFF work and Grammy is
watching the Mini-Monster 2-Legger - two good reasons to sound *chipper*!
THANKS for the cheer-up call, Joh!!
I *thought* I'd posted on here ... guess I didn't ... sorry!
Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon "WE" took a Bus Trip -
to the "Groomer's" for ME, then off to Wally'sWorld for some
Christmas supplies an stuff. Thought we'd get an oil change for da Bus, too.
I shopped inside till they paged for da Bus ... then unloaded the 3 Amigos and
we *supervised* on the cold side of the garage while Wally did his thing.
The Muttts resumed *guarding* da Bus while I fiished the shopping.
Off to the Bank; then "What'll we do NOW?"
We stopped at a BigLake Park on the way home - out for a stroll ...
Didn't take too long for EBBERbuddie to decide we were all "cold enough" and
goin HOME sounded like the next thing to do! ... WARM felt good!
<ring>
"Dinner is on the way!"
Donny arrived moments later bearing Shirley's HOMEmade chilli, salad, chawklit cake,
and Dawggie Bisquits on the side!
YUMMY!!
I woke up in the 'Kliner Chair about 10:30 pm - to FOUR pairs of HUNGRY eyes!
Ooopsie! ... I fixed em up with their supper and watched the news ...
Zzzzzzzzzz...
Dunno what happened with Letterman and Ophra ??? ... NUTZ!
But dinner was Really Good!!
The Mutts took an Outie and then we all curled up in the BigBed. http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif
THANKS for all the continued "Worries" ...
but I *AM* feelin "OK" and a little bit stronger & Better each day!
{{{HUGS}}} to ALL!
/s/ Phred
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Well, Now you know!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
So glad you are feeling a bit better!!! I agree: warm feels good!!!
So snuggle in for a nap with the furries!
Yippee!
It WAS nice to talk to Phred, even if he sounded a bit more tired than times in the past. Lots of concern, lots of prayers and lots of love will continue on!!
Awwww, Phred! I am SOOO happy to hear that you are just fine, and all healthy! Thank you Staci, for posting this! We all love you, Phred!
Phred, thanks for the update, so glad to hear you are doing ok. Keep warm.
Lots of love and {{hugs}}. :D Prayers continuing.
Chris
Whut'z he doin??
Dunno ... He's been inna fallin wadder klozit fur hafl an hour - Lhttp://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gifhttp://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gifKIT da
STEEM komin outta da baffroom -
Kat'z in der wiff him - gonna have a Kooked Kat inna minnit!
OMG! Dad looks lika Steemed Prune!
Hmmmm ... kleen jeans anna sweater onna bed ...
Hey Smoke - stomp onna lil Pager Button - see whut it sez.
"Reminder - FD Xmas Partee @ 6:30 pm."
Duz it say ta "bring da Kidz"??
Nope http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/frown.gif
6:20 pm ...
OK Guys - I'll be back "inna lil while".
Bowzie is gonna *wait* inna Basement 'Partment - in case he can't "hold it".
Here's some Bisquits.
Be GOOD!
NUTZ!
12:30 pm ...
Bout Tyme he got back!
LOOKIT da Tub a Leftoberz he'z got!
Nuff ta feed an Army fur 6 munthz!
Where'z Bowz??
He musta gone out thru da garage ... K'mone - OPIN da door - WE wanna go OUT!
Hi Bowz ... 'skuze us - we're headed OUT.
Minutes later ... we return an Bowzie barges back out ...
He musta furgotz he wuz jest out!
Let'z EAT, Dad!
Where's BOWZ??? -- Din'cha see him go back OUT??
Opin da door Dad - betcha he's rite out onna porch!
... Told ya!
So, How wuz da Partee WE dint get ta GO to?
*NICE* huh?
Hadda Gud Tyme, did ya?
He duz look purdy HAPPIE! http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/smile.gif
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Partee hu? Sounds like you brought home some goodies...hope those waiting pups got a few bites;)
Hope you had a good time!