from Frug: keep singing but read this for update

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From: I don't know
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 04:53 AM

Thinking of you and your family, sorry to hear about your ma-inlaw, very difficalt time for you. May your wife heal quickly and I hope hearing about her mothers death does not set her back.

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From: buddhuu
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 05:31 AM

Running out of fingers and toes to cross.

Will keep singing.

All good wishes to you and yours.

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From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 05:34 AM

You are an incredible person to bear all this and remain so positive and strong. All good wishes, hopes and songs for Sassy (and you & your family too) still flowing your way.

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From: Maryrrf
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 11:25 AM

Incredible news - I'm so glad for your wife's improvement. This must be an unbelievably stressful time, but it seems like the good thoughts and prayers directed your way are helping. May your mother in law rest in peace - sounds like she was ready to go and is now in a better place.

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From: Frug
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 07:05 PM

Friday 12th Sassy Update slightly sedated and intubated. brain drain fluids clear. Swelling of throat and neck subsiding but not enough to allow removal of tubes. Maybe tomorrow. Scan today showed no obvious concerns. Despite sedation responded to visits with occasional squeezing of hands, frowns and flickering of eyelids. Gave her a talk through our week and played the alphabet game between us.....I'll explain that sometime for those of you not familiar with it...she frowned at some of my more bullshit connections. My youngest son Dom sang her a few gentle songs and rapped his latest poem. We treat her as though she was wide awake. Sams first album due from production company tomorrow. Was meant to be officially launched at my birthday do on monday but what the hell......will post a link to his facebook site when I remember it but if anyone wants to see his broadcasts from his kitchen the if you go to facebook and search samplays acoustapunk, you'll find him. Not exactly folk but you'll hear folkie influences. can't sleep at present and have jaw ache from grinding them teeth. Later will post a little biog of Polly...for information and more than a little giggle........sing on please.

Frank, Sam, Dom xx

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From: Charley Noble
Date: 12 Aug 11 - 08:19 PM

Frug-

Sounds like slow but steady progress. Better is better!

I'll keep humming.

Charley Noble

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From: Andy Jackson
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 06:39 AM

Love and thoughts to you all at such hard time.

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From: fat B****rd
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 07:04 AM

The best of everything to you and yours, Frank.

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From: VirginiaTam
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 07:05 AM

Frug

Thank you for keeping us updated. Good to read the good news.

You should be able to get a nighttime dental guard from the larger pharmacy chains. Be careful of that bruxism and resulting jaw ache. Very habit forming and temporomandibular joint pain can become a lifelong affliction.

For the sake of everyone, in 4 words - take care of yourself.

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 11:40 AM

ditto

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From: jacqui.c
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 04:15 PM

And from me - make sure you all look after yourselves so that you can care for Sarah when she comes home.

Still singing......

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From: Frug
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 06:34 PM

Very brief tonight.......as am "hitting the wall" Sassy OK. Scan shows airways still swollen....ENT assessed possible vocal chord issue but not certain. Neurologist very positive...clot dispersing, reduced sedation awake for little while both eyes open and functioning, hugged boys. Neurologist says not out of woods yet but encouraging signs. Nice man large with perculiarly yellow shirt!! Sing me to sleep catters I'm knackered.

Frank xx

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From: maeve
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 06:39 PM

Sleep well, faithful Frank. Let sleep bring dreams of happy times, healing to your weary body, and restoration to your well of hope.

Goodnight.

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From: GUEST,mg
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 06:43 PM

She is in good hands and doing well. I think you need to take some time off from hospital care and get some rest. She would want you to do this. mg

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From: Jeri
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 06:46 PM

Sleep well--you deserve it

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From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 06:50 PM

I like that, "Faithfull Frank.":-)

Thanks for the continued good news. Now, for a lully, my fav. that my parents sang to me, passed on to my kids and grandkids (there's more to it, but this is the best bit I remember so well):

Prairie Lullaby

Tumble in bed, my tired little sleepyhead,
The stars are in the sky
Time that your prayers were said, my little sleepyhead,
To a prairie lullaby

Saddle up your pony, the sandman's here
To take you down the trail of dreams
Tumble in bed, my tired little sleepyhead,
To a prairie lullaby.

Goodnight and Happy Birthday, early!

P.S. will check out Sam's music. My son, Colin, will probably love it!

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From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 06:51 PM

Karen says she really feels for you Frank.....and she knows of what she speaks. Very rough to sleep and yet you're bone tired.......do your best and get as much rest as you can.

You're better off if I don't sing you to sleep.......more likely I'd keep you awake!


Spaw

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From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 07:11 PM

♫♪♪♫♫♪

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From: Frug
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 07:52 PM

Thanks for the thoughts folks. Can't sleep so just tinkering about. Feeling positive though........Bonnie...you got that in ABC, Spaw I'll take a banjo tune. Kat thanks for the lullaby also if you do check out Sam's music...some of it cane be bit raw like adults only. Cat just bought me a mouse in so gotta deal with that.

Frank

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 11:24 PM

even you cat family are thinking of you!

wishing you a peaceful sleep

sandra

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From: Janie
Date: 13 Aug 11 - 11:33 PM

For all of you, {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}.

Janie

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From: DrugCrazed
Date: 14 Aug 11 - 06:58 PM

It never ceases to amaze me what the internet can do. Thank you all for restoring my faith in it.

Thanks for the update. It's sounding like we're doing good. I look forward to breaking out Rollin' Home for you.

I'll try and check your son out but I'm on my phone atm :(

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From: Jeri
Date: 17 Aug 11 - 10:28 PM

Refresh

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From: Frug
Date: 17 Aug 11 - 06:27 PM

Brief Update......Sarah remains sedated and intubated following the anaphylaxis which has affected her breathing. A number of deadlines have come and passed in respect of potential responses including tracheotomy which we expected to happen 3 days ago but has been deferred as the medics search for the most appropriate response. This   is a very scary and stressful time. Sarah is calm under sedation and physically looks quite well, however we are obviously keen to see our girl out from under... and the real assessment and rehab can start.We hope the procedure will take place tomorrow.............We cremate her mother tomorrow also.

Frank xx

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From: Frug
Date: 17 Aug 11 - 06:43 PM

Refresh as it disappears from the screen when I posted it

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 17 Aug 11 - 06:58 PM

best wishes for tomorrow

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From: ChanteyLass
Date: 18 Aug 11 - 12:15 AM

Sending love and off-key songs

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From: DrugCrazed
Date: 18 Aug 11 - 02:58 AM

I'll echo the best wishes.

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From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Aug 11 - 03:07 AM

Many thanks for the update Frank. Still sending positive thoughs and songs from Surrey.

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From: Janie
Date: 18 Aug 11 - 09:02 PM

All good thoughts, solace for all who loved your mother-in-law, and expectant hope for a good outcome for Sassy. Try to remember to stop every now and again and take a few, good, deep breaths. Maybe you can feel or visualize breathing in and soaking up all the care and concern being directed to all of you through the ether.

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From: Frug
Date: 19 Aug 11 - 06:33 PM

Update...Sassy had a tracheotomy yesterday(18th) and came off sedation. Last night she was communicative(without talking)but animated and moving. She did not sleep much last night and this morning she was again animated and communicating. Unfortunately throughout the day her temperature started to climb......not as high as last week (which was alarming) but sufficient to cause some concern. There is some evidence of an infection in the brain fluid and they are now considering options. In a series of intellectual functioning tests today, Sassy performed well and the indicators were more than encouraging . ....physically she also performed well demonstrating strong right hand side movement and coordination and also good potential on the left, sluggish but capable of development. An up and down day!! Sassy is very scared and we have put a lot into reassuring her about her progress and strength...............so difficult to do when you are shit scared yourself. My lady fights on. I know we are receiving all sorts of support...My son's Muslim friends have a prayer cycle going in the Liverpool and Manchester areas. My Sikh friends in Birmingham and the Black Country similarly.We have had messages of support and prayer from our friends who follow Christianity and Judaism......whilst we are not religious ourselves we are deeply touched by the intense expressions of support we are receiving from faith groups and those like ourselves who believe in personal strength and spirit. Bring it all on folks.

Frank, Sam and Dom xx

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From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Aug 11 - 09:32 PM

Sassy is very fortunate to be surrounded by good medical care & loving friends & strangers

sending more love thru teary eyes

sandra

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From: Frug
Date: 20 Aug 11 - 10:04 PM

Update......last one for a while folks. Sassy has now been moved to a specialist ward to assist with her recovery. Whilst there are still issues to be addressed and a long and difficult journey ahead we are positive that she now not only will survive but her recovery will be good.What that means in real terms we don't know............if you measure this against what we faced 3 weeks ago we will take it. Sassy is intellectually sound and there is plenty of evidence to suggest that she will continue to improve. There is a strong medical plan in place and we have confidence that it will generate the results. We are touched and humbled by the expressions of support and love from across the world.............THANK YOU......thank you Mudcatters for allowing me this forum and the songs and prayers that have contributed to this remarkable but traumatic experience.Tonight my sons played a show demonstrating their talents in their uniquely different styles and then came together to duet on a version of Come What May from Moulin Rouge, a tribute to their mom. I post the words below for those not familiar with it........sniff sniff Frank xx

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From: Frug
Date: 20 Aug 11 - 10:06 PM

Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Everyday I love you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sings
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you

And there's no mountain too high no river too wide
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather and stars may collide
But I love you until the end of time

Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day
Oh come what may, come what may
I will love you

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place...

Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day

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From: Nancy King
Date: 20 Aug 11 - 11:36 PM

Still keeping you and your family in my thoughts...

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From: ChanteyLass
Date: 21 Aug 11 - 01:23 AM

I have had the powers of prayers, etc., keep me alive. Later friends told me they left my hospital room in tears, sure I would die, then returned to realize I wouldn't. I am still not very religious but believe in karma, spirit . . . and singing, even if off-key.

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From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 21 Aug 11 - 04:14 AM

Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed
That with the sun's love
In the spring becomes the rose

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From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 21 Aug 11 - 04:23 AM

Frug, I've just seen that I never answered the question you asked above. To get those music notes, type the following but leave the spaces out:

& # 9 8 3 5 ;   (two beamed quavers)

& # 9 8 3 4 ;   (single flagged quaver)

and it should come out looking like this (fingers crossed cuz I can't delete the gibberish if it doesn't):

♫

♪

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From: KT
Date: 22 Aug 11 - 01:41 AM

Still checking in and still holding you all in hope and prayer....

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From: DrugCrazed
Date: 22 Aug 11 - 04:40 AM

Thanks for the update Frug. It sounds like we're on the home stretch.

Still singing.

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From: Big Ballad Singer
Date: 22 Aug 11 - 02:23 PM

Still praying and remembering you all here as well.

Many kindnesses have been extended to me by the Mudcat family; I trust you know you've got real friends here.

Whatever you need that we can do for any or all of you is our pleasure and gift to you.

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From: jacqui.c
Date: 22 Aug 11 - 03:32 PM

Such good news Frank. Still singing.

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From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 01:35 PM

Still watching and praying.
SINS

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From: Frug
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 05:50 PM

Folks..saw neurologist and ITU staff collectively today. Sassy no longer regarded as high risk so will probably be out of CCU in next 24 hours. Brain drain removed, Tracheotomy reduced, temperature under control, infection identified and reducing......alert and positively playful......invited me into the bed today!! but suffering with a bad back due patient visiting system syndrome...LOL

Frank xx

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From: ClaireBear
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 05:58 PM

Great news! You, Sassy and all of us are blessed.

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From: Noreen
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 06:04 PM

Wonderful news! :)

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From: wysiwyg
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 06:07 PM

Frank, I'm just one of I'm-sure-many who have been reading this, praying along with it, and SO happy to hear of these cute and SUPERB updates. Vorwahrts!

~S~

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From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 06:12 PM

Oh, yes. So grateful.

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From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 06:25 PM

So very glad to see such good news. Continuing positive thoughts to you all!

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From: DrugCrazed
Date: 23 Aug 11 - 06:34 PM

When we go rollin' home, when we go rollin' home...

Yay!