KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?

Subject: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Sorcha
Date: 27 Nov 00 - 11:21 PM

The second one has reached 100, figured it was time for a new one..........is she home yet? I hope soon, for the boys' sake. Luv Ya!

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 12:33 AM

Sorry, phoaks, Spaw and I kinda fell down on our duties. Here's the update:

Pat has the flu, but seems to be turning the corner, tonight, according to Karen when I talked with her in hospital. Yes, she is still in there, but things are looking better. They've just been making sure of the levels and that her little cells understand it is okay to stop clotting so much. She thinks she will be able to go home tomorrow, as the levels were up today and things looked good.

Mikey's birthday was good, at the hospital. Connie made paper trees etc, brought picnic baskets and arranged for a private dining room where they had a picnic, after Wayne drove down and got the boys. Spaw was too sick with flu to go, poor thing. Connie even had bugs on wrapping paper or something, can't remember what Karen said, so that Mike would have bugs at his *real* picnic, too!

Karen is ready to go home, feels much much better and misses her cockatiel! She's been talking to her on the phone! She says when Pat calls, she can hear her screeching for her, then when he puts the phone over by her and Karen starts talking, she stares at the phone and pecks at it and sings pretty. Of course, Karen misses the boys and Pat, too! **BG**

That's all I know for now, phoaks, if I hear anything new I'll be sure to let you know.

Thanks!

kat

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Sorcha
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 12:40 AM

Thanks, kat. At least she is still kicking hard. Sorry to hear Pat's under the weather again. Poor boys. I have never had the flu, so don't really know what it is like. I did have pnuemonia once, tho, and wouldn't go to hospital because I HAD to go to a funeral across the state. Wish now I had gone to hospital, would have been more restful for this Mom.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: MMario
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 08:14 AM

'spose 'spaw would recover faster if he thought to put Cleigh through a little sanitizing bath once in a while? probably not. Glad to hear things are getting better even if very gradual. Hang in there guys!

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 08:51 AM

I would love to hear Mikey's version of his birthday party twenty years from now. Hang in there Spaws. It's almost over. Can't have Karen going home to take care of Pat. By now, even the macaroni and cheese is wearing thin.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 11:34 AM

Oh man! That family has had its share of troubles lately. I Hope thye are coming up on the end of their problems and the start of sunshine and light for a while.

Pat, don't worry about Karen. Just get your rest. Karen, don't worry about Pat, you've got your hands full with your own healing. Boys! Sit quiet and be patient. Your parents are on their way to a full recovery.

Connie and Wayne, bless you for doing what we would do if we all lived there in that community. You are our surrogates as well as Pat and Karen's blessing.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: catspaw49
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 11:38 AM

I'll check back in later, but the numbers are up and it looks like today. This is the first time we've seen consistent numbers and the first time above 3. I'll pick up the boys after school and head for the hospital.....Got my fingers crossed.

The flu sucks.

Spaw

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 11:48 AM

Hang in there! Life will be better very soon. And Pat, next year, as fall approaches, and the days get shorter, get a flu shot.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: jeffp
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 12:10 PM

Hang in there! Keeping my fingers crossed for ya!

jeffp

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: katlaughing
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 03:25 PM

I'll bet it sucks big green weenies, eh? That's what we used to say when I was a kid, in private, tho, we'd never say such in earshot of an adult!

Deep breaths all round and take it slow and easy, darlin's.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Tig
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 04:59 PM

The hospital may be wary of sending Karen into a house full of bugs so don't get too upset if they decide to keep her another couple of days. The thing is she WILL be home very soon now. Here's some extra hugs for when she makes it. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: catspaw49
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 07:38 PM

Bugs and all, she's HOME!!! I picked her up at 5:00 and after a few stops, pharmacy, etc.....We arrived home to a happy Weimaraner, some ultra lovey cats, and a cockatiel who was really excited! The boys are showing her all the stuff they learned on some videogame.....and if I didn't feel like absolute crap, I'd say "All's right with the world!!!"

Karen will I'm sure be posting her own thank you, but I can only say again how grateful we are for the support of this community. Many, many thanks.

Spaw

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 07:49 PM

A quiet, but heartfelt, "HOORAY!," for all the Spaws: clawed, pawed and shod. Once again, we can uncross our various digits. Good news, kids!

Sandy

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 08:01 PM

PARTY AT SPAWS PLACE YAHOO!!!!

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: dwditty
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 08:22 PM

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! That's a big sigh of relief. Welcome home Karen. I'm sure home looks good no matter how much 'Spaw has wrecked the place. And now he has the flu. How conveeeeeeeeeeeeeenient.

In all seriousness, I couldn't be happier for you and your whole family - pets and all. Now take it easy. God bless you all.

dw

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Little Neophyte
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 08:49 PM

Welcome home Karen
Did the boys keep the place clean, do the laundry and change the paper in the bird cage?
I bet your bird had a few songs to sing you.

Get lots of rest and take care of yourself.

Bonnie

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: MMario
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 08:49 PM

*doin' the happy dance!*

Huzzah!

now - 'spaw, you get better so Karen doesn't have to nurse you!

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Bill D
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 08:59 PM

....durn it, rest easy, Spaws!..do only what you must few a couple days...We wan't you ALL back in shape!

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: bseed(charleskratz)
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 10:11 PM

When another 'catter was suffering from incontinence, I sent him a top ten list of good things about incontinence--but I can't think of anything funny to put in a list about flu. Nasty stuff. Although I remember reading somebody's cure for the flu in the Berkeley Barb about thirty years ago: Get into a sleeping bag with your girlfriend and a dozen good doobies, get stoned, make love, sleep; repeat every four hours until cured. Thot oughta do ya, Spaw.

--seed

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 10:17 PM

YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!
Now, you-all take it easy and get better, hear?

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Tinker
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 10:21 PM

Welcome home, rest well....

Tinker

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 10:36 PM

Yippee, happy, hooraw!!!!

Congratulations and welcome home. Now you guys can work your way back to normal (as soon as someone will define normal for all of us.)

I am so happy that Karen is home. Another day or two and Pat will be back on his feet and all will be right with the Spaw World.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Nov 00 - 10:38 PM

I just realized something and it needs to be said. Here is as good a place as any. (Thread Creep)

If Karen and Pat got into a long argument (God forbid) would the kids know to call it SPAW WARS?

Sorry but I pun when feeling happy and good.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 12:08 AM

WELCOME HOME, KAREN!!
Get better, Pat!!!

Good news does my heart good!

luvyaLOTSkat

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: BlueJay
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 12:54 AM

YAY!!! I am so glad to hear this. Take care, all, BlueYay

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 04:02 AM

Yipeeeeee!
Can you hear the NYCFTTS band outside?
"Splash, plunk, toot!"
Now that's the last time you scare us all, Pat & Karen, d'you hear?
Best wishes for a scare-free festive season for the Spaws and the Spawn.
RtS

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: GUEST,micca at work
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 04:49 AM

Welcome home, Cousin Karen, glad you are out. did your colleagues keep bringing you interesting slides to look at? (happened to a histologist friend in a Hospital here, when she was admitted as a patient) and tell that old skiver'Spaw to getover this Then flu' jabs and start bloody looking after himself and you or I will come out to Ohio and kick his butt....!!! Your Cuz, Micca

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 08:44 AM

Karen,
Welcome Home! Forget about laundry, dishes, birdcages, whatever. Just rest and be well.
Mary

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: jeffp
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 09:21 AM

Welcome home Karen! Relax and get well. I'm sure the kids are happy to see you at home. It's always upsetting to see a parent in the hospital. I'm looking forward to hearing that both you and Spaw are feeling much better.

jeffp

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Gervase
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 09:30 AM

Brilliant news! Good to hear you're home Karen, and Pat - get them jabs. Love to all of you.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Morticia
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 10:15 AM

oh I'm so pleased!!!Thinking virtual chicken soup and house tidying at you both.....love
Terri

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: GUEST,bbc at work
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 12:00 PM

Both of you--rest...& keep each other company! Karen, really glad that you're home!

love,

bbc

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: sledge
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 12:04 PM

Very glad to hear LadySpaw is back where she belongs.

Cheers

Stuart

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: annamill
Date: 29 Nov 00 - 05:44 PM

I'm glad to hear your home, Karen. 'spaw and the kids been worried, I'm sure. Heck, we've all been worried.

Now, 'spaw, go easy. Don't work yourself sick, please.

Love, annamill

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: GUEST,Pete Peterson
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 08:24 AM

Thanks for the good news. Welcome home!

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Amergin
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 10:38 AM

KarenSpaw, I'm so glad you to hear that you're back home... Welcome Home! and Spaw if you don't watch it you'll end up like this guy.

Amergin

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Hollowfox
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 10:44 AM

Karen, Pat, just rest a while and take it easy for a bit. Don't worry about 'spawprints all over the floor, they won't hurt anything.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Clifton53
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 11:15 AM

Glad to hear that you're home Karen. Take it slow and heal yourself.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 12:40 PM

Very good news. Have some lovely cosy time together and take it eary!

Love

Noreen

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Noreen
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 12:50 PM

Oops... taking it easy might be better for you than taking it eary... :0)

Noreen

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 09:28 PM

I spoke to Pat, tonight. They are both doing better. Did some running around today, getting Karen's blood work etc. Pat is starting to kick the flu, but still taking it easy, as is Karen. He sounded really good, but tired. They will both get on here in a day or two.

Here's to them both recovering in full and with much rest and ease.

luvya'llkat

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Naemanson
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 09:34 PM

Thanks for the update Kat. I check in here frequently but only look to see if there have been any posts from either you or the Spaw family. It's good to know they are improving.

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: catspaw49
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 09:57 PM

Thanks kat.....I must be feeling better since I just gave duckboots some tips on removing wallpaper.

And you all KNOW I'm pretty sick if I'm not hangin' round this place. Karen's pretty worn out tonight and so am I, but we had a pretty active day for her and we have another tomorrow. Her recovery will be a long process and its frustrating to her to know that she will never be 100% again. We are both anxiously awaiting the return of the additional tests to hopefully locate the source of the clotting problem.

But we're happy to be together and have her home....the boys are much better with Mom back and schedules back in place. They did very well.

And again....Many thanks for the ongoing thoughts and prayers. You're remarkable people....but you knew that, didn't you?

Spaw

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: WyoWoman
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 10:00 PM

Oh, Frabjous day, callou, callay! Ladyspaw's back in her castle and her Lordspaw can breathe easier (with, of course, some help from Sir Vicks-a-lot).

Very good to hear this news, youse.

ww

Subject: RE: KarenSpaw III---Is she home yet?
From: Allan C.
Date: 30 Nov 00 - 10:06 PM

Yeah, we knew that, 'Spaw. But it was you who caused us to initially realize it. For that and for so much else we will forever be in your debt. Karen is a very fortunate woman to have a guy such as you hanging around. On the other hand, you are very fortunate to have Karen - but you knew that already.

My best thoughts and wishes are still floating across the border to you both.