Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 12:50 PM

Only half my post? That's a new one...

Glad to hear that Pete. At least Tommy hasn't got any worse - after your last post I wasn't looking forward to your next. More good thoughts on the way to London.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from seven stars link
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 01:04 PM

I tried to access big mick thread, but hospital wi fi blocked it......pornography content!!!         Hopefully that is due to a popup and not what you wrote , spaw !!!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 01:12 PM

Pete... Tommy and you and yours cross my mind every time I think of, open Mudcat or open Mudcat on Facebook. Nuff said.

3k posts! Thanks, Nigel.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 02:02 PM

I hope not Pete.....I've said many of the same words on this thread though and it seems to have accepted them. If it was me, I'm sorry....

Spaw

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 02:33 PM

I'm definitely in bereavement overload...

Just found out two days ago that friend, musician and folk scholar Bob Webb, who lives in Phippsburg, Maine, was in hospice...and this morning it was confirmed that he passed away yesterday (Christmas) at home surrounded by his family.

At PMFF the end of September he was trying to shake what he thought was a nasty bug...

This is a bit too sudden (for me, at least) to absorb...

Linn

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 05:35 PM

Linn I thought of you as soon as I saw a photo Charlie posted on FB of Bob at the PMFF. You really have been hit hard recently. I'm sending more hugs.

Pete, I'm sorry Tommy can't come of the ventilator yet. This really does seem to be another one-day-at-a-time situation. Hugs to you both.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Dec 13 - 07:19 PM

lots more hugs to Linn, & Tommy

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from tommys bedside
Date: 27 Dec 13 - 02:10 PM

As you say chantylass, day by day. Even today he seemed to be doing well and then throw us into a panic with another setback. Again they hope to remove ventilator tomorrow, pending how he does tonight.                                 Spaw, I was only attempting to be lightheartedly jesting...I don't suppose it was you.            Sorry to hear of this latest loss, linn. I know how it can compound bereavement.       Blessings.   Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Dec 13 - 02:21 PM

Thinking of you Pete, sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers

xxxxx Wendy

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 28 Dec 13 - 06:45 AM

Still here, Pete, with you and Tommy every day.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 28 Dec 13 - 04:36 PM

Pete... words won't convey my hopes for Tommy, you and yours. Bless all of you. Hang in there.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 28 Dec 13 - 08:03 PM

Sending higs, Linn. Pete, here with the rest of the crew, pulling as strongly at the oars as I can for your darling Tommy.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Peter at tommys bedside.
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 01:49 PM

Tommy taken off ventilator appx six hours ago. They did not have high hopes of a successful transition to the bi pap breath assist but went for it anyway lest his muscles got to lazy.so far it,s going better than anticipated but the night will be a better indicator of whether he can stay off ventilator.    Thanks crew.   Blessings.    Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: maeve
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 02:13 PM

Thank you for taking time to send us an update, Pete. Sending a stream of ongoing support from The Rainbow!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ranger1
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 02:50 PM

Positive thoughts for you and Tommy, Pete. Thank you for the update.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,gnu on laptop
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 02:54 PM

Thanks for the update. Positive energy from here. Hang tough.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 04:37 PM

Lots of love. Pete,

thinking of us with positive thoughts,

Wendy xxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 04:45 PM

Thinking " from " us ! Sorry Pete xx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 29 Dec 13 - 08:21 PM

Prayers for Tommy being said now!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 02:08 AM

fingers crossed

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 08:00 AM

Come on Tommy!!!!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from tommys bedside.
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 04:29 PM

Yes, Wendy, positive thoughts of you all, too!       Tommy is still off the ventilator and began weaning slowly off continuous bi pap too. Still lots of thick secretions that physios are working on but all in all today has been a good day, thank God,   .....and you all too.   Blessings.   Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 30 Dec 13 - 09:05 PM

I'll keep praying for each day to be better than the one before.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 31 Dec 13 - 06:32 AM

Me too.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 13 - 06:48 AM

Count me in. Glad to here it, Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 06:04 AM

Now then, no falling off the page!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 08:12 AM

Good thoughts needed for Ralphie ,see thread above the line!

Hope all is well with Tommy Pete ?

Happy New Year crew! Lets all have a group hug and wish those who are ill or saddened, a sunny, healthy day!

With love

Wendy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,Pete from tommys bedside
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 01:08 PM

Tommy was doing really well but another mucus plug today put him in danger and left him weakened. We are hoping that he revives so he don't have to go back on ventilator. Just when we thought his recovery was underway, we find him to be still at risk. Thank you friends for your concern and prayers.         Blessings. Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 04:59 PM

Thoughts and prayers, Pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 08:01 PM

Excellent idea, Wendy, joining in. Pete, especial hugs and meditations for Tommy and for you and your family.

All the New Englander's, Mainiacs, (and are you going to get the same weather, gnu?) and midwesterner's sailing along, hope the hatches are battened down, propane or wood piled high,and that you are able to stay snug and warm over the next few days whether the power goes out or not.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 08:23 PM

Oh, Pete! Prayers for Tommy are continuing--and continuous!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 09:21 PM

Our weather is just cold! -29C, -39WC this morn. Small snow tomorrow. Blizzard warnings in NS, tho. I dread Monday. +6C and rain forecast but that's days away so that could change. Last of power outages (thousand without power) near Saint John, NB repaired early today. Some were without power since before Xmas.

Still thinking of Tommy.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Jan 14 - 09:44 PM

thinking of those who need support & comfort - including those in extremely wintery parts without electricity

sandra (in hot humid Sydney)

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 05:17 AM

Safe home from NC yesterday morning. Jet lag, West to East always messes me up. Much to read here. Will write again when I can keep my eyes open long enough to do so! Special thanks to Maeve for alerting me to Ralph's plight.
    Wishing all of you Dear People a belated Happy Christmas & a Music-filled New Year,
                                                    Nigel.
                                                    xxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 05:48 AM

Welcome home, Nigel.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 06:03 AM

Hope it was a great trip, Nigel.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Janie
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 03:14 PM

Hope it was a good trip, Nigel. Very sorry we couldn't arrange to meet - next time, for sure!

Pete, imagining Tommy (and you and his mom and all who love him) surrounded by healing light and love. It must be hard, sometimes, to make your own heart start beating again, as you watch, love, wait and hope.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 06:19 PM

we came home tonight to see, and make arrangements for 8 yr old harry who has not seen much of us, though enjoying staying with our daughters and their children. with 14 grankids he has a few playmates!
tommy unfortunately was put back on ventilator today, which means he is safe at present but there is always risk of becoming dependant on it and not being able to breath for himself. it has been traumatic and frightening for him, not being able to understand why he is subjected to treatment like deep suction.

warm thoughts for friends in freezing zones at this time.
blessings all      pete.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: frogprince
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 07:29 PM

My heart goes out to Tommy, and all of you of the family, and I know that's true for all the circle here.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 07:30 PM

Have to put the record straight, jet lag or not. Maeve alerted me to another post entirely; apologies & an explanation have been sent! The sad news about Ralphie (see his obit thread) came from one of my oldest & dearest Catter Friends,
            Greatly saddened but grateful, nonetheless,
                                                                              Nigel.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Jan 14 - 10:53 PM

I am sorry that Tommy is back on the ventilator, but at least he is safe. I continue to pray.

Gnu, stay warm!

Nigel, catch up on those ZZZs!

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 05:10 AM

Still here. Still sending thoughts and prayers to all.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 07:10 AM

So sorry Pete. Lifting young Tommy and those providing his care in my thoughts.

Condolences to Ralph's friends here on the Cat.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 09:36 AM

Feeling a bit down this morning for no real reason...probably just the past couple months catching up with me. I'll try to shake the mood by getting some more things checked off the To-Do list...

Linn

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 10:05 AM

sending a hug to Linn

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: gnu
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 10:49 AM

I see the Cookie Monster got me several posts back.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: billybob
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 08:06 PM

Linn, lots of love from BB and me, we think of you often, though we have never met.

Early hours of the morning here, don't ask..... things not so good with mum here at the moment, but compared with others I am blessed.

Pete, sending blessing to you and Tommy and your family.

Nigel, welcome home.

I had a fun surprise today, Essex girl sent a CD of me singing on BBC Radio Medway 35 years ago that I had never heard before!! Whoot! was that really me, Oh how young, how carefree!!

Lights out, should go to sleep!

much love
Wendy xxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 09:27 PM

Linn, you are "Feeling a bit down this morning for no real reason . . . ." I think you have lots of real reasons! Sending hugs.

Wendy, "things not so good with mum here at the moment." I'm sorry. Hugs to you, too.

I imagine everyone else here is waiting for an update on Tommy, too.

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Jan 14 - 09:28 PM

lucky you Wendy, I was talking to a friend last night whose 70th birthday presents included several CDs of his radio performances from back in the distant past. His retired radio presenter friend kept copies of everything he ever broadcast & my friend was also tickled to hear his young self.

sandra

Subject: RE: Jane's Rainbow: for all needing support & comfort
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 06 Jan 14 - 07:25 AM

In my thoughts today: Wendy & her Mum; Pete & Tommy; Linn; Virginia Tam; Ralphie, Sheena, their friends & Family. Hoping all is well with Stateside Crew members affected by the snow & frighteningly low temperatures & any UK Crew affected by the floods & wind. Mother Nature most definitely NOT in a good mood at the moment.
       Thank you for the welcome home. Our time spent in NC this year, was, naturally enough, 'different', but, by & large, Christmas resembled most of the Christmases from past years, the only noticeable difference being our conversations were punctuated by longer than usual silences; silences that were, nevertheless, pregnant with thoughts & memories.
                           Keep warm...stay safe,
                                                             With Love,
                                                                            Nigel
                                                                            xxxx