Aug. 21, 2004 Eastern Magic check in list

[denise5374]

Bright green, Huh?? The official DIS color.

That was nice that you did that for Nate. I had forgotten that. Have you heard from the Page family?? How are they doing?

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by denise5374
Bright green, Huh?? The official DIS color.

That was nice that you did that for Nate. I had forgotten that. Have you heard from the Page family?? How are they doing?

The last I heard from them was a few weeks ago, and they are still trying to deal with Nate's passing. I had a dream about Nate last night, I saw him in his swing, and he had the biggest smile on his face. Rest in peace my "Little Buddy."

 

[denise5374]

Andy, I can't even imagine what that family must be going through. I trhink about them often and send up a prayer for them.

I hope everybody had agreat weekend, we had beautiful weather her in PA! Maybe Soring is finally here.......

 

[denise5374]

Hey all.....

Did you notice that the 10-day Cruise list has over 4000 posts??? Come on..lets get posting!!!!

Did ya'll have a nice weekend??

 

[Maleficent59]

Two of my computers crashed last weekend. Not the end of the world, but not fun when one is in the middle of doing taxes (which I have already procrastinated waaaay too long in doing)! NOT a word Andy! (the eager beaver received his refund months ago)!

On the bright side, it's sunny and 90 degrees!

-Sarah

 

[Verandah Man]

I have a very special request to make. My wife received a phone call this afternoon informing her that her older brother Dave (53 years old) has only days to live. Dave has been fighting cancer for several months now, and the cancer has now spread throughout his body. All feeding has stopped. Could you please keep my wife and her family in your thoughts and prayers, they are a very close family, and this is tearing them all apart. My father-in-law (heart condition) collapsed on Saturday after visiting with Dave. I came home this afternoon to find my wife in tears. Thank you all so much,

Andy

 

[Gayle17]

Andy I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Gayle

 

[Credit Man]

Andy, adding my thoughts and prayers for your family.

 

[skyhawk]

I'm going on the August 14th cruise. I'll make sure we leave the ship nice and clean for all you guys. Have fun.

 

[denise5374]

Andy, Hazel and family,

You are all in my prayers.

Denise

 

[Verandah Man]

Originally posted by skyhawk
I'm going on the August 14th cruise. I'll make sure we leave the ship nice and clean for all you guys. Have fun.

Just make sure you leave plenty of shrimp and orange mango soup, then everything will be just fine!!!


I would also like to thank everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and concern regarding Hazel's family. The doctor's aren't even sure if Dave will make it to the end of this week. It's been a very tough few months, but we will all make it through.

 

[Maleficent59]

I'm so sorry to hear that Dave's condition has worsened. Hazel's family sounds like a very close-knit one and I pray that this closeness will be a source of comfort and support during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dave, and Hazel's family.

Blessings,
Sarah

 

[disney3144]

Our thoughts are with you and Hazel's family during this terrible time. Your in my prayers.

Jennifer

 

[denise5374]

Just checking in to see how you and your family are doing.

"I cast all my cares upon You,
I lay all of my burdens
Down at Your feet
and anytime I don't know what to do
I will cast all my cares upon You"

This is a little song that might help you through this time. Be strong and know that Dave is going to a better place.

Denise

 

[Credit Man]

Well said, Denise. Andy, you and Hazel remain in our prayers.

On a lighter note, it is 20 weeks till the cruise.

Have a nice weekend, all.

 

[Verandah Man]

Hazel had a rough day yesterday after spending 12 hours with Dave on Wednesday, it was a very emotional day for her. Hazel is feeling much better today, in fact she is out food shopping right now. Hazel was told that Dave was showing more signs of slipping away yesterday, it is just a matter of time, and how much fight Dave still has left in him at this point.

I just picked up the written report from an MRI that I had taken on my right knee this past Saturday. It appears that I have not one, but two tears in the cartilage of my knee, also a ruptured cyst, and sclerosis in the right knee. Sure looks like surgery for me in the near future. I want to get any surgery done ASAP, so that I'm in good shape for our cruise in August!!! I go back to my orthopedic doctor next Friday, will know more then.

Thanks for asking and sharing your concern. We look forward to brighter days ahead!!!

Andy and Hazel

 

[denise5374]

Andy,

Have you had surgery on your knee previously? I had 2 surgeries on my right knee to repair tears of the medial meniscus. The suregeries were done 5 years about with e last one in 1999. Just this past January I went back to the Dr because my knee hurt so bad I couldn't drive! I thought for sure it was more surgery but as it turned out I had bursitis so after 2 months of physsical therapy it is gone(for the most part) My knees are much older than the rest of me!!!

I can't remember what my point was here..I guess so that you wouldn't be overly concerned. Will the repairs be able to be made orthoscopically? If so the recovery will be much easier. I think I was out of work for a week. The hard part is bending your knee for thefirst time after the surgery...I was so scaed that I would redo the damage. I would hop oon one foot up and down stairs. Now let me tell you that was sight!!

I am glad that Hazel is doing better. It is difficult to watch someone you love slip away...just remember that he is going to a better place where he will have no pain. I will continue to pray for your family.

 

[Verandah Man]

I had this knee operated on about 20 years ago for the same problem. I've had four surgeries on my left knee for various reasons, the latest was a partial knee replacement three years ago. I know what you mean about knees being older than the rest of you. I've been having knee problems since I was 16 years old. I do a great deal of walking, going up and down stairs, and bending up and down on the ground with my job as a water meter reader. I've been doing this for 25 years, speaking of which, I've got to get back to work right now.

 

[jennyl772003]

Well, I am sorry to hear of all you and your family are going through right now.

On a lighter note...

140 days! Is that all? We booked 13 months in advance, so it is really nice to see those count downs ticking away. And it actually is starting to look like spring here in WI, not that I feel we are out of the woods snow wise...

 

[Verandah Man]

Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead this weekend all you San Juan Sojourners, that will put us one hour closer to our cruise!!!