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Subject: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: katlaughing Date: 09 Nov 00 - 03:47 PM Dear Friends, I just got off the phone with Spaw. Some of you may know a few weeks ago, his wife, Karen, aka KarenSpaw, took a very hard fall off of her bicycle. She had bruised ribs, really banged up hands, legs, arms, and some small blood vessel damage in her lungs. About 4 days later she started having trouble breathing. They did a bunch of tests, none of which were conclusive. There was thought that it might be allergies, but weren't sure and they did find it definitely was not her heart. It checked out fine. She was scheduled for more tests next week, specifically for her lungs. This morning she barely could make it downstairs when she got up. Pat/Spaw took her to the doctor who immediately sent her to hospital where they have determined she has blood clots in her lungs. She is on aspirin for blood thinning, they have her in an emergency room space for now, but she will be transferred to a hospital room, soon. Pat was home to take care of the critters, then will be going back up, after dropping off the kids with their friends, who live closer to the hospital. She will probably be in hospital for a few days providing everything goes okay and the blood clots dissipate. Pat says all "good thoughts, etc." are appreciated and welcome. This is a very serious condition and I know we can really help out. Please join me, in your own way, in sending good thoughts, etc. to Karen and Pat for her swift and complete recovery. Thank you. Karen, this is for you, sweetie, I see your lungs filled with the White Light of healing and love, easily flowing through every atom of your lungs, spreading out through your body, giving you deep, clear, and easy breaths of Divine healing. Be at ease and focus on the Love which flows to you from Pat, Mikey, Tristan and the rest of us. Pat, don't forget to do the same for yourself, let our love envelope you and take away the fear and worry; remember how it worked on you?!**BG** I love you, Karen and Pat, kat |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Bert Date: 09 Nov 00 - 03:49 PM Karen, Good thoughts and all our love and best wishes. Tree and Bert. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Steve Latimer Date: 09 Nov 00 - 03:57 PM Karen & Pat I'll say one for you both. Best wishes. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Max Tone Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:00 PM I'll second that, Get well soon Karen Rob |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: MMario Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:01 PM I don't think I need to tell anyone that Karen, 'spaw and family are in my thoughts and prayers, (but for the record....)they are. And Dido said to tell Cleigh to be "special good" while "Auntie Karen" is sick. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: jeffp Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:06 PM Spaw, prayers are coming your way for the both of you. jeffp |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Hollowfox Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:07 PM (kat, thanks for letting us know) Karen, just relax, it's all right. Now the doctors know what's wrong, and they know what to do about it. The kids, the critters and Pat are all being taken care of. You have good thoughts, prayers, blessings, and all kinds of good stuff being sent to you from all over the world, even from here at the diagonal end of Ohio! Hope to meet you someday, Mary |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Amergin Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:07 PM Spaw and Karen, you are both in my thoughts.... |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Tinker Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:09 PM Circles of strength,enveloping,healing,humoring us along the paths of healing and joy. Grant that those who give so much to so many will find themselves open to the amazing echoing chorus of care that sings out it's love in nurturance ( with a touch of wry humor ). Smiles help you heal, and Spaw may your healing touch now circle back multiplied on you and yours. Take care of each other in Love. Tinker |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: kendall Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:09 PM Man! I'm glad to add my energy to the healing. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Mrs.Duck Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:11 PM Get well soon Karen and take good care of her Spaw love from all the Ducks |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Micca Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:12 PM Pat and karen Major healing come your way from your Cousin in England, kat, that incense arrived just in time... |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Robby Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:18 PM Spaw, Our YMCA Indian Princess gatherings closed each session with the following, which is sent to you and Karen. May the Great Spirit, of all great spirits, be with you now and forever. Prayers for a full and speedy recovery. Robby |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Amos Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:19 PM Karen: I guess it was a shock; and body parts often go into bewilderment and protest when that sort of thing happens, huh? But they -- meaning your lungs -- are on your side, and they will get busy healing for you and getting back to full production. Have a little heart to heart talk with them :>) (Seriously!). I know you're on the path to recovery. Warmest regards and highest affection, Amos |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Jeri Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:22 PM Much love from me, and big hugs for both Karen and Spaw. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: CarolC Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:25 PM Karen and Pat, my thoughts and wishes are focused on everything turning out in the best possible way for all of you. And I'm focusing on all of you recieving whatever comfort you need during this time in your lives. Karen, I only know you through the words of others, but you sound like a shining example of humanity to me. Be well. Pat, Karen is lucky to have you. Take care of her, and of yourself, as well. Warmest wishes, Carol |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: WyoWoman Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:27 PM Oh, my darlin' Spawses. Here ya' go ... I've cleared a bunch o' stuff out and have made a big space smack-dab in the middle of my heart for you and your family. As one who has lived with blood clots in unhappy places before, I know the terror and uncertainty that accompany their setting up house like this. I'll be thinking of you and holding you in the light and, what the heck, even praying for you as I go through my day and night. Looking forward to hearing positive news soon. If we can do anything, you know how willing and ready we are. Blessings and much love, WyoWoman |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: JenEllen Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:27 PM Super heat seekers to Karen and Pat. The wee ones too. You're forever on the list of people I ask the moon to shine sweetly on, tonight I'll just have to emphasize! ~JE |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Peter T. Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:29 PM Beaming on all frequencies -- get better, K.....love, Peter T. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Bert Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:46 PM Borrowing a thought from that beloved ol' fart you're married to... You need to get all that nasty stuff out of your system........Here's an idea.
Close your eyes and imagine that I'm mooning you.........Got that picture? |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Robo Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:46 PM Things like this really bring you back to a proper perspective on life and what's really important. All the best to you, Karen and Pat, from me and My Sweet, and brother Clifton, too! Rob-o |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Ebbie Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:51 PM I agree with Amos, Karen- your body's urge is for health. With you and Spaw and all of us cheering it on, how can it help coming into full health! My prayers and thoughts are with you. Spaw, a special prayer for you... Ebbie |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Rick Fielding Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:52 PM Get well Karen. Heather and I are beamin' in on you. Rick |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Mrrzy Date: 09 Nov 00 - 04:53 PM Healing thoughts --- healing -- heal - ! |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Greyeyes Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:05 PM I hope to hell it wasn't a British bike, I'd feel personally responsible. Thinking positive thoughts. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: DougR Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:07 PM Karen, Spaw, good thoughts and prayers from Arizona! DougR |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Giac Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:09 PM Add my get-well thoughts, Karen. Thinking of you, Spaw and the younguns.
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Tig Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:17 PM Loads of healing thoughts and hugs coming from this direction. Firecat sends lots of love, hugs, butterflies, rainbows, stars and healing thoughts too (only special people get them!!). Extra hugs are sent for the Young 'uns and Spaw. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: SINSULL Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:18 PM Prayers and good thoughts. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: wysiwyg Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:23 PM Vigorous prayer here, and out through my address book too. Mine doesn't have words this time-- just the sight of clots dissolving easily and perfectly, receding from their clustering, cells going back to their usual work... the meeting is over, Karen does not need us to clump, she is here resting now, time to go home.... ~Susan |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Murray MacLeod Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:26 PM Best wishes from South Florida for a speedy and full recovery. Murray |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Quincy Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:26 PM Love, hugs and prayers.... Yvonne |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Bert Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:28 PM Hey Spaw, You'd better get them training wheels out again. Gotcha Karen!!! Seriously - We love you. You know that doncha? You'll be over this in no time. Bert. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Morticia Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:30 PM Me too, all what they said, love you guys. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:33 PM Love and healing to you, Karen. You are a shining light. I am holding you and ol' Spaw and the kids in the Light and know that you are in better hands than you or I can possibly know. Take care, dear heart, and be at peace. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Bill D Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:35 PM a thought especially for 'spaw and Karen....which I'm SURE they will both appreciate: "WHATEVER HITS THE FAN IS NOT EVENLY DISTRIBUTED" ....Murphy ...you all take care and KNOW we are concerned and thinking of you..... |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Dharmabum Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:36 PM Best wishes Karen,get well soon. Ron. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: mousethief Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:42 PM Love and prayers from the Evergreen State.
Alex |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: little john cameron Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:45 PM Same best thoughts fae me anaw.Wyo Woman story is like mine.It can be beaten. Hang in. john |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,Fibula Mattock Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:49 PM Spaw - best wishes to you and yours. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Allan C. Date: 09 Nov 00 - 05:55 PM Personally, I think if Karen had wanted a little time off from putting up with Pat, she might have found an easier way to do it. I hope she will take full advantage of this time and will spend her spare moments thinking of a better, (less injurious,) method to impliment the next time she needs to get away. My best wishes have always been with her - and my sympathy. Allan |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: sophocleese Date: 09 Nov 00 - 06:06 PM Wishing you well Karen, and Spaw keep your pecker up! |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: BeauDangles Date: 09 Nov 00 - 06:08 PM I haven't had the pleasure of meeting either Pat or Karen outside of this forum. Nevertheless, the both of you, and all that are near and dear to you, are in my prayers tonight. I give thanks for Karen's speedy recovery, and for the reaffirmation of the already tight bond between her and her family and friends. Her breathing is free and unrestrained, and all pain is banished, so mote it be. BeauD |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Lady McMoo Date: 09 Nov 00 - 06:37 PM My very best wishes for a very speedy recovery. mcmoo |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: bigchuck Date: 09 Nov 00 - 06:39 PM My thoughts and best wishes are with you both, Pat and Karen. May your recovery be speedy and complete. Sandy |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 09 Nov 00 - 06:54 PM Lots of prayers and good thoughts from Kentucky! Mary |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST Date: 09 Nov 00 - 06:58 PM Hope all goes well and you are back looking after Spaw soon Love Bill |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,Bill Sables Date: 09 Nov 00 - 06:59 PM Hope all goes well and you are back looking after Spaw soon Love Bill |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: alison Date: 09 Nov 00 - 07:09 PM love, prayers and big hugs to all of you....... slainte alison |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: bflat Date: 09 Nov 00 - 07:23 PM Today,while at work, I inflated a "Get Well" balloon with lovely colors and butterflies in profusion. It seemed to be a mistake by me for no explainable reason. But now I realize it is for you Karen. And, I'm sending it your way. Do get well. Is Spaw making you laugh? I hope so. You folks are one of the reasons this place it so fine. Take good care of each other during this time. Let us know how you are doing. bflat |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: okthen Date: 09 Nov 00 - 07:24 PM echo cheers bill |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: IvanB Date: 09 Nov 00 - 07:33 PM Spaw, please know that I'm sending all the healing vibes I can muster Karen's way. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for her. Hang in there, buddy, and don't let it get you down. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: SINSULL Date: 09 Nov 00 - 08:00 PM Karen, Since negative thought will interfere with your healing, I will not speak a word about our elections again until you are home safe and sound. This will do us both a world of good. Be well for yourself and your family. Love, Mary |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Bugsy Date: 09 Nov 00 - 08:19 PM Just logged on and saw this thread. Spaw,mate, I am really sorry to hear such news of your dear wife. Hope she is recovering well even as I type, and be assured you are both in our hearts and minds right now. Please update the situation as and when you can. Hang in there guys. ALl the best
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Cobble Date: 09 Nov 00 - 08:32 PM Karen GET WELL SOON. Brian and Margaret. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Banjer Date: 09 Nov 00 - 08:39 PM Spaw, all the best from our house to yours. Keep hanging in there, much like Karen did for you during your illness...Between the two of you and the younguns you all have about tried one of everything it seeems. Hopefully all will return to normal real soon. Keep us posted and if anything is needed other than good thoughts, let us know. Banjer |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Lonesome EJ Date: 09 Nov 00 - 08:42 PM Karen,you have to hurry and get well.Imagine those poor kids at the mercy of Spaw's cooking. God bless you both. LEJ |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Jim the Bart Date: 09 Nov 00 - 08:44 PM Get well, Ms 'Spaw. 'Spaw and the little 'uns need you. All my best, warm thoughts are sent out to you and yours. Jim Bartholomew |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Guy Wolff Date: 09 Nov 00 - 09:08 PM Warm good thoughts and prayers to you both..Love Guy |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Melani Date: 09 Nov 00 - 09:55 PM I see freely-circulating blood full of oxygen, and everything inside as it should be. Get well soon. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: BlueJay Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:09 PM Karen and Pat- More good thoughts coming to you from Colorado way. Our prayers are with you. Jay |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Naemanson Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:11 PM Hey guys, I wish you all the same as the above and put a nice big multiplier on it. Spaw, you've got your hands full with the kids and keeping Karen company but you can do it. Karen, you've got your hands full with healing but the love I see directed at you now should help you on your way to getting back on that bike (wearing a helmet, right?). So kick back, get waited on hand and foot, and heal! This place is so special. I was perusing the threads as I am wont to do when "Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw" jumped out at me. Immediately my heart went into my throat and my eyes filled with tears for a lovely family whom I have never met! And as I read through this thread I felt so good that there were so many people out there who would rally round to offer support and healing energy for them. BTW, Wyo, there was no need to clear a space in your heart for them. From what I've seen here there is room and to spare for them and any of the rest of us. Be assured there is space in my heart for you all. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Amergin Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:19 PM Well, here's a get well pic for you,Karen, just to prove that you're in good hands. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,Joerg Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:20 PM May you be able to keep your husband as silly as he is, Karen. Best wishes to both of you. Joerg |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Escamillo Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:38 PM Lots of hugs and best wishes for Karen and Spaw. Get well very soon ! Dos abrazos - Andrés |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,harp Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:39 PM ...best wishes for a speedy recovery Karen! Imagine Pat managing everything at home and get home quick! |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Lyrical Lady Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:42 PM Great healing gusts of Gulf Island gales blowing your way ... filled with positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. LL |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Night Owl Date: 09 Nov 00 - 10:43 PM Karen...sending warm, gentle hugs and healing to you. AFTER the clots dissipate......DON"T TELL THEM and ENJOY being waited on for a bit. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: bbc Date: 09 Nov 00 - 11:04 PM So sorry to hear this news! Sending loving prayers for healing & peace from New York, bbc |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: BK Date: 09 Nov 00 - 11:26 PM Heavy Healing thoughts & eccentric (but positive) Unitarian Prayers coming to you for speedy recovery from the CENTER of the country (mid Missouri). GET WELL SOON!!! Cheers, BK |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Big Mick Date: 09 Nov 00 - 11:30 PM That's it, I have had enough of this friggin' political shite.............friends in rough straights and I don't find out until tonight. Awrightee then, Sweetie, (Not you Spaw, you eejit, yer Missus!!!) I need you to open up yer heart and get ready to recieve all the love that the ole Big Mick can beam your way.............and it is considerable. You are in the prayers, and in my thoughts. We are all pitching for you, and as you have seen before, this place is loaded with healing energy. Spaw, I expect you will keep us informed. I would like regular updates, if you don't mind, and if you do, give them to me anyway..............LOL. Love to you, Karen. Mick |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Sandy Paton Date: 09 Nov 00 - 11:37 PM We're all with you, Spaw, and praying for Karen's quick recovery, each in his/her own way. We love you both, you know. Sandy |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Peter Kasin Date: 09 Nov 00 - 11:57 PM Spaw, we're here for you and your family. Any moral support you need - you've got it. I hope for the best medical care and a full recovery for Karen. -chanteyranger |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: ddw Date: 10 Nov 00 - 12:07 AM Karen and Spaw — I can't pray, but I can muster a whole lot of hope for a speedy recovery. Wishing you all the best.... david |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: katlaughing Date: 10 Nov 00 - 12:31 AM UPDATE: Pat and Karen called me from the hospital, tonight. She is doing well, is on heperin, which will take a day or two to get used to. She was telling me the upside is she gets 5 full days of complete rest; the downside is, tonight, she gets stuck with a needle every six hours for a blood draw! With everything going well, she will go home in 5 days and be on coumadin for 6 months. Oh, and Bert, she says forget the traiing wheels. She is not going bike riding for a long time!**BG** Greyeyes, I forgot to ask if it was British! Sorry:-) I told her about all of your messages and she and Pat both said to say thank you and how much you all mean to them. Pat was going home later tonight and said he'd be along pretty soon to tell you all hello, etc. Seeing as it is already so late there, I don't know if we can really expect that or not. I think it's been a long day and night for them both. He will be going back up to the hospital tomorrow morning. I'll let you know if I hear anything new. Thank you all so very much. My heart feels so full of gratitude for this wonderful, wonderful community. You all are really extraordinarily wonderful! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Helen Date: 10 Nov 00 - 01:00 AM I think Karen will be fine because of all that wonderful, healthy Vegemite she has been eating lately. All those stress-busting B-vitamins will do the trick nicely. So, as well as massive doses of real Ozzie pan-Pacific flying Vegemite I'm also sending love & healing light to one of the families I have never met in the flesh, but who I know and love very much. 'Spaw, at least have the decency to leave the hospital room when the effects of the Vegemite start overpowering your nether regions. (Have you run out of your supply yet?)
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: catspaw49 Date: 10 Nov 00 - 01:07 AM This is one helluva' place! I just got home and thought I'd check in for a few minutes to unwind and ....... Well, what can I say? I guess I start with THANK YOU! I can't begin to say all the words I want to say to all of you. Your thoughts and prayers from all across the spectrum and around the world mean more to Karen and I than I express. Karen will see a copy ASAP and I will pass on to her your love, care, and concern. The boys are fine and are staying with Aunt Connie and I believe tonight they are camping under the dining room table. Connie tells me the "tent" is up. Karen's breathing problems have become increasingly worse since the bike accident. I think I'll blame this on Gervase for sending those training wheels which taught Tristan how to ride!!! Karen was riding with the boys about 3+ weeks ago and told Tris to move over (car) and he did......right in front of her. She was pretty well beat up but we didn't figure the breathing problems were related but looking back, it should have been obvious. We had been to the doctor and tests were being done, but this morning was simply too much. I am thankful we went today although I should have pushed harder over the past week. Here's the update.......Karen was admitted to Mt. Carmel (where she also works in the lab) this evening after a battery of tests showing severe clots in the right lung. She is on IV Heparin to break the clots slowly and safely and they will be monitoring very closely and drawing blood every 6 hours. They expect her to be in the hospital 4-5 days and then on Coumadin for 6 months. There's a good bit of pain and they are giving pain medication. She's resting pretty well and in a few days will begin to feel much better.....we hope. All of her coworkers came in to see her and it was really wonderful. After changing jobs last year (13 years at a different hospital lab), we have been convinced it was a good move, but tonight really solidified that feeling. I'll be heading back out early tomorrow and I'll try to check back in again sometime soon. Again.......Our many thanks for all the thoughts, wishes, and prayers, here and by PM and e-mail..........We are grateful and thankful to all of you and send you back our very best in return. Thank you friends, thank you. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Clifton53 Date: 10 Nov 00 - 01:09 AM These bare-knuckled political discussions do not seem so important now do they? All my best to Karen and Spaw, strummin' soft chords for 'ya. Clifton |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,Art Thieme Date: 10 Nov 00 - 01:15 AM Ah, Pat, You and Karen have been through way too much. All the best to you both. Enough of this blood crap. You two are responsible for the shortages all over. Damn good thing you're not Jehovah's Witnesses. Our good thoughts go out in your direction. Art |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler Date: 10 Nov 00 - 03:39 AM All the best from me ( and all at the NYCFTTS). [Karen has enough to put up with being married to Pat without needing further hassle!] Seriously, hoping for a speedy return to full health. RtS |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Patrish(inactive) Date: 10 Nov 00 - 04:18 AM Been out most of yesterday, so I didn't see this until today, but its never too late to beam those positive thoughts to people you care for. love Patrish xx |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: sian, west wales Date: 10 Nov 00 - 04:37 AM I've been away too ... but best of best wishes to you both. Had a mega-bike-crash myself many years ago ... and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Is it best to be in a hospital where you work? I mean, do you set yourself up for a lot of cutsie-stuff, like little pink bows on the syringes? Or do they save your X-rays to make into your next birthday card? My aunt had gall-stones removed at a hospital where she worked ... no, maybe I won't finish that anecdote. Warm thoughts to the whole family. sian, west wales |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Date: 10 Nov 00 - 06:37 AM Get well soon Karen; and Pat keep yer chin up mate. Thoughts and prayers for you both. Yours, Aye. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: sledge Date: 10 Nov 00 - 06:43 AM My thoughts are with you Stuart |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Gervase Date: 10 Nov 00 - 07:03 AM Aargh, the guilt! Seriously, this is the first time I've been able to access the 'Cat for a couple of days and I find this thread. My heart hit my boots, but one advantage of turning up late is that Pat's upbeat message was there too. All the very best to all of you - Karen, Pat, Tris and all the extended tribe. If the combined benevolence of this place can't help then nothing can! I'll think of you and send all the goodwill I can across the pond. Karen, keep taking the rat poison and the leech juice; Pat, keep taking the piss! Much love to you both. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Naemanson Date: 10 Nov 00 - 07:24 AM Oh damn, I signed in to get the update and now I can't read it for the tears. I am keeping you, Karen and Spaw, in my thoughts and heart as well as your little guys. All the best luck and healing. BTW, how are the boys handling this disruption of their lives? |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: dwditty Date: 10 Nov 00 - 07:26 AM Karen & 'Spaw, Strong prayer going out for a quick and complete recovery. And 'Spaw, you got a pretty good lesson in nuturing from your amazing Karen a while back. I know you will use that knowledge to comfort and support her in this time of need. God Bless you both. dw |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Naemanson Date: 10 Nov 00 - 07:26 AM And blessings on Aunt Connie for being there to help you when we cannot. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Noreen Date: 10 Nov 00 - 07:30 AM Hope everything's still progressing well, Karen and Spaw. ...here's a virtual spray of freesias for you Karen, to encourage you to take deep breaths to inhale the fragrance.. Love Noreen |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: paddymac Date: 10 Nov 00 - 07:53 AM Let me add my best to the growing heap of love here. Multi-cultural soul that I am, I'll also hoist a few pints in honor of the two of you, and I'll remember you to the fire. A very important thing, poppa 'spaw, is to be sure Tris doesn't develop a guilt trip over this. My love to you all. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: L R Mole Date: 10 Nov 00 - 08:21 AM Prayers from the New England rain, which keeps things going. LRM |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Steve Parkes Date: 10 Nov 00 - 08:37 AM Good dry thoughts from a wet place, Steve and family |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,Bill Foster Date: 10 Nov 00 - 09:01 AM Pat and Karen: Anne and I will hold you firmly and fondly in our prayers and thoughts. We'll walk along with you through this; count on it. Bill |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: CamiSu Date: 10 Nov 00 - 09:23 AM Lots of prayers 'Spaw and Karen. god is right there with you and you cannot be separated from that Father-Mother! *BIG HUG*! CamiSu |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: katlaughing Date: 10 Nov 00 - 09:45 AM Karen and Spaw, I have four candles on my altar which I light, along with incense, when I meditate. (No, Spaw, I light the candles, NOT the altar!**BG**) Anyway, they represent Light, Life, Healing Energy, and Love. I light them and snuff them out in that order. Each time I have done a meditation for you both, when I go to snuff them out, the Love one refuses to go out! I hold the snuffer all around the rim of the votive candle holder, no air can be in there, but when I lift it away, voila! It is still burning, which I take to be very symbolic not just of the Love beaming at you from all of us, but also symbolic of Karen and her lungs; she's always got some air in there to keep the flame burning and I know it is getting better by the minute. luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: A Wandering Minstrel Date: 10 Nov 00 - 09:57 AM Just got on and discovered this.... Spaw my best wishes to you and Karen and hope she is up and around again soon. Minstrel |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Kim C Date: 10 Nov 00 - 10:02 AM A great big Nashville hug to Auntie Karen and Uncle Pat!!! Luvyabye------ Kim |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Mooh Date: 10 Nov 00 - 10:15 AM Spaw, Our hopes and prayers are with you and yours. I didn't immediately respond to this thread because my wife suffered through blood clots also, and I didn't want to revisit those feelings. But I did, and I can tell you that with love, support, prayer, and attentive health care, all will be made right. Good luck and best wishes to Karen. Peace. Mooh. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Wesley S Date: 10 Nov 00 - 10:37 AM I'm glad to hear that the news so far is good. Best of luck, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: momnopp Date: 10 Nov 00 - 10:39 AM My love and thoughts and bright sunshine to you both. JudyO |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Turtle Date: 10 Nov 00 - 10:54 AM Just adding my thoughts and prayers to everyone else's--be well soon, Karen. Turtle |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Ferrara Date: 10 Nov 00 - 11:10 AM Karen and Spaw, just got on the 'Cat and headed straight for this thread, heart in my mouth. You guys have had your share of troubles! Karen, blessings on you, the very best wishes and prayers for your recovery. Have never met you, but felt so close to you during Spaw's illness, that it is a personal grief for you to be hurt and in pain. So glad they have it under control. Our healing thoughts will go with you, not just now, but for all the period while you're recovering and waiting to be sure there's no further problems from this. Rita Ferrara
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: GUEST,Uncle Jaque Date: 10 Nov 00 - 11:29 AM To have been recently exposed to some significant disparity of passion, angst, and opinion between us as relates to the momentous issues of late, and then to check this thread only to be immediately caught up and warmly swaddled in a luminous blanket of kindred Spirit, Light and Love, woven in multi-colored threads which seem to "knit us together in Love" (remember reading that someplace)... a more articulate man might rise to an adequate description, but I shall not compromise the glow with an attempt. And this is just the "hem of the garment" gently laid, and wrapped, and woven around Friend Karen by many loving hearts and hands. In blessing, how oft we are surprised by the blessing shared. Verily; Life is amazing! The prayers of an ornery Maine Baptist, behold, are woven amidst the fabric wrought by many hearts.. and touched by the Master's hand... for Karen S. and her Beloved. Somehow, the results of a certain "recount" in Florida don't seem quite as significant as they once were. Lets' keep looking up on occasion, shall we? There is little I know on this Earth; mostly I just opine and speculate. But this I have on good authority; Our Redemption draweth nigh... and it is NOT, my Dearly Beloved, coming from Washington! Healing, wholeness, Peace and Joy to Karen Spaw & family in body, mind, soul and Spirit... and like unto ye all. |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: Little Neophyte Date: 10 Nov 00 - 01:34 PM Dear Pat & Karen, Sending you my love and prayers. Karen may you have a very fast recovery. May all these thoughts of concern & love on this thread be good medicine for Karen's healing. Love Bonnie
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: katlaughing Date: 10 Nov 00 - 02:28 PM This one is getting kind of long. Please continue in this one. Thanks, kat |
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Subject: RE: Healing thoughts needed for KarenSpaw From: bseed(charleskratz) Date: 10 Nov 00 - 05:56 PM Patsclaw, I got my 14 microwatt transmitter turned up to full power--it ain't much, but resonating with kat's and micca's and animaterra's and the other high power units turned Karen's way, we'll zap them clots (my transmitter is beaming cyber-coumadin). Love to you both and to the kids and to Clarence. --seed |
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