BS: Not such a happy birthday to me

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: jacqui.c
Date: 10 Jul 13 - 07:41 PM

Great news Charlie. Take care of yourself too, won't you.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,maeve
Date: 10 Jul 13 - 07:36 PM

Charlie, that is lovely news. Welcome home to Ann.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 10 Jul 13 - 01:18 PM

Hello, Mudfriends. Ann may be home at the weekend!. She has walked slowly - stick assisted - a fair distance today and apart from what the doctors call "what we can expect" she is doing pretty well.
Now it's time for me to spend tomorrow (Thursday) cleaning the house, which isn't too bad, and taking care of business etc.
Thanks again and I'll keep you posted.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 09 Jul 13 - 01:01 AM

charlie, its good to know Ann has healed well enough to get the clips removed, which sounds more painful than getting stitches removed.

love & hugs to you both - very gentle hugs to Ann.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 08 Jul 13 - 10:47 PM

Hey Charlie, removing the clips, as Chantey Lass said, is a GOOD thing, and an answer to prayer...that she recover and heal, right??
Don't forget, to seriously THANK God, as much as you BEGGED him to help, and Have that Happy Birthday!!!

Warmest Regards!!

GfS

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 08 Jul 13 - 08:58 PM

Although the removal of the clips sound like no fun, it is really a good thing, isn't it, as long as it is not done too soon? I hope it goes well and is easier than Ann expects it will be.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 08 Jul 13 - 12:11 PM

Sorry to take a while to get back, but Ann told me to have a day off so that I could 'do the garden' etc.
Good news , she's been for a Zimmer/Charlie assisted stroll up the ward and back and is starting to eat real food!.
Bad news - the clips holding the wound together may be removed to-day. She's a brave lady but not looking forward to that.
On the whole, and I realize that this is easy for me to say, she's doing as well as the Doctors expect. There is a slight possibility that she'll be home within a week! So, even though I'm not especially untidy there's still always the chores and necessary arrangements to make.
My heartfelt thanks to you all. I'm sure it has helped tremendously.
Charlie. X

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Jul 13 - 08:33 AM

Sorry I'm late here but this birthday seems to me to be a lot happier than the other possible outcomes so Happy Birthday to YOU and a Happy New Life together for both of you!

Best thoughts always!


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 Jul 13 - 09:56 PM

Sounds like she is getting better! Keep us posted.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 05 Jul 13 - 04:12 PM

You're MORE than welcome!!!!! Prayer works! Miraculously!!!... if you will. I'll be calling my friend, to check on them....thanks to you!

GfS

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 05 Jul 13 - 03:36 PM

Thank you for your good wishes GtS. Believe me yours and all here are most appreciated and a great help. I'm saddened to hear about your friend's wife and, yes, I do count my blessings. Maybe a look round the average Intensive Care Unit should be compulsory for anybody whinging about their lot.
Anyway, Ann is being moved from HDU to the transplant recovery ward, so...maybe in a few days I shall be trusted to wheel her round the hospital and maybe...just maybe take her for a coffee or something in the downstairs cafe!.
Once again, and I shall never stop saying this, thank you all for everything.
Charlie. X

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,Guest from Sanity
Date: 05 Jul 13 - 12:02 AM

Well, this might brighten your day...A dear friend of mine's wife, can't seem to get her liver for a transplant, and slipping fast!....count your blessings, and my wishes for a complete and speedy recovery...maybe enough of one to pop a bottle of the 'bubbly' to celebrate!...But not to quick one that part!

Sending positive energy through the Intergalactic Space Telephone!!!

BTW....Happy Birthday!

GfS

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,leeneia
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 04:46 PM

She's getting better.

Give yourself a birthday present of a good night's sleep and a few good meals. Cause I bet you haven't had either one for a while, have you?

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 03:17 PM

good to hear lad it is always a good sign when they start giving orders :)

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 02:24 PM

Thank you once more. She's sitting up in the HDU (High Dependence Unit) and has asked me to take in yet another pair of slippers and her I-pad games thingy. So although it's a long job things are looking up.
Your good wishes are a great help.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: rumanci
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 08:49 AM

I'm sorry that I missed this until now. May you celebrate your birthday in style together soon. You're always there for everybody else Charlie so ATB wishes and positive thoughts in the world to you both now.
Hugs n' stuff to you and Ann.
rum xx

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 07:19 AM

All the best from Staffordshire as well, Charlie. Pete.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: alanabit
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 07:11 AM

My earlier post got lost... Just my very best wishes to both of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 05:57 AM

Absolutely !! Those dance classes have paid dividends.
It's chucking down here in Dunfermline and apparently the same in Singapore! No change of environment there, then (Joke).
Ann was on her mobile to me this morning and she's telling me off about stuff, which is fine by me.
ATB from a grateful, Charlie x

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 04:36 AM

yesterday sounds like a great day full of memories for Nanna & her talented little girls.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: fat B****rd
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 04:00 AM

Thank you all so much for your supportive, positive and greatly appreciated posts. There's a long way to go yet but the care and attention she is receiving at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh is exemplary. So good,in fact,that Ann is sending sweets and a card to the ICU Unit!.
My younger step-daughter is emigrating to Singapore today so things have been a bit more complicated than they might have been. Our grand-daughters were allowed in to see their Nanna yesterday and performed one of their song and dance routines for her.
Anyway, my thanks again and I'll keep you posted from time to time.
Love and best to you all
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 01:10 AM

I'm with the cup-half-full group - sounds like a great birthday, all things considered. She got the transplant because there was a suitable donor. Next year you both can go out and party. :)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Larry The Radio Guy
Date: 04 Jul 13 - 12:36 AM

My best wishes to you and Ann.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: frogprince
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 10:49 PM

Wishing the best for both of you.

            Dean

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 09:30 PM

AS others have said, this may turn out to be the best present ever. I hope your b-dAY turns to be great.


luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Elmore
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 09:00 PM

I wish you both the best. Take care of yourself during this stressful time.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 08:30 PM

The key word is recovering. I hope Ann's recovery is speedy with no complications. Have the happiest birthday you possibly can even though the celebration may be muted.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Bobert
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 12:38 PM

Best to Ann in here recovery...

Hopefully next year's will be a lot better...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,SJL
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 12:35 PM

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Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,Eliza
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 12:21 PM

Many Happy Returns Charlie. And all good wishes to Ann for a happy outcome to her surgery. Thinking of you both. Eliza in Norfolk UK x

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 12:18 PM

Next year you can both have a really good time together mate !!

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 11:52 AM

love & good wishes to you both.

In 12 months you will be a year older, so will Ann's liver, so you can have a joint birthday celebration!!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: olddude
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 09:18 AM

You got all my prayers and good wishes my dear friend ...

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 09:04 AM

I'm with Charmion and Rapparee. I'm really happy that your wife is recovering and may soon be in better health than before. Hang in there and enjoy the day -- and the company of your wife -- with as much joy as you can muster.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Phil Cooper
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 08:57 AM

I can relate. On my father's 66th birthday the house was struck by lightning and the roof caught on fire. We wound up living in a trailer in the driveway for the next four months, while the house was remodeled. I'm wishing your wife a speedy recovery.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 08:40 AM

It's not fun and cake, but you've got a great present and a very Happy Birthday indeed.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Charmion
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 08:32 AM

This birthday may not be a happy one, FB, but it's a good one. A suitable donor liver became available when your wife was still strong enough to survive the operation, the surgical team did their thing according to plan, and your good lady is now in recovery. That's a medical miracle by anyone's standard.

But it's sure no fun to stand by and wait for the seconds and minutes and hours to tick by while other people do dangerous things to the most important person in your life. Here's hoping you'll celebrate your next birthday with both of you in fine fettle.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: freda underhill
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 08:19 AM

,hey, fat b*, good wishes to you and your wife, yes, life is very precious, and even more so at times like these.

thinking of you both,

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 08:17 AM

Lots of good thoughts coming from Maine for Ann.

Have as good a birthday as you can Charlie - live long, die happy.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 07:45 AM

Hang in there, Mate, she has a fighting chance.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Leadbelly
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 06:53 AM

Wish your wife a soon recovery,

Manfred

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Bert
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 06:12 AM

Love and best wishes on their way. Here's to a speedy recovery and good health for the future.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Janie
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:57 AM

Good thoughts to both of you, Charlie, and a happy birthday to you.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:51 AM

Good vibes on their way from Yorkshire. Get well soon, FB's Mrs!

Cheers

Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:39 AM

Sorry to hear that, young Charlie, big gentle hugs to Ann from us ((((()))))

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Megan L
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:28 AM

Charlie my neighbour where I was brought up had that done nearly 40 years ago what a difference it made to his life so although this years birthday might be a bit more mellow than some it may turn out to be the best present either of you have ever got.

Relax and enjoy, if you can, do something unstressful that you will both get pleasure from make a memory they are precious things.

Awra best frae Meg

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: David C. Carter
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:25 AM

Stacks of good wishes to you both.

All the very best to both of you.


David

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: gnu
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:24 AM

Sorry to hear, Chatlie. My Ts&Ps. I hope you can have some sort of a lift in spirits today.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:13 AM

Good luck. Enjoy each other while you can. That is good advice for anyone.

Subject: RE: BS: Not such a happy birthday to me
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 03 Jul 13 - 05:04 AM

Sorry to hear that. Good luck and all.