Extremely Urgent Phred Needs Our Prayers

[ChrisH]

Sending special Thanksgiving wishes for a pretty special fella!
Happy 'Chillin, Phred!

[NoahsMommy]

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

[LoudLou]

Phred-
Hope you and the Pups... an Kat... have a nice relaxing holiday.

[lizbud]

Hope you are resting & feeling stronger every day. I hope Boots
and the three amigos are taking it easy on you.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

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}}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hey Phred, how're you doing these days?

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.

Phred's doin OK!!

I'm really not "depressed" - just uppyset that I don't feel "better" yet!

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!

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!!



{{{Hugs}}} from Phred & the FurKids

[Barbara]

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

[sasvermont]

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.

[anna_66]

Good to hear you all got a trip out of the house

I do hope you start feeling better soon!

Love ya!

[gini]

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.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

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.

I'm also glad to hear the "locals" are taking good care of you.

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.

[RobiLee]

[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}}}

[cyber-sibes]

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!

[manda_moo87]

You're in my thoughts Phred, take care of yourself.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

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!