Be thinking of me!!

I will pray for you, light a candle for Buddha for you, do a Shaman rain dance for you, sit shiva, and any other religious blessing you could ask for! Tell your husband I said get well soon!

EEEEK! Don't sit shiva...That's only for the dead!

Thank you, I truly appreciate it. He's gonna be ok

Sorry Sorry Sorry! I'm not an expert in Judaism, I wasn't aware of that! I knew it was some kind of blessing, I take it back!

lol...It's ok, it's the thought that counts!

See what knowledge you can gain from a useless philosophy degree?

Not so useless now is it! Your knowledge of Jewish rituals just stopped me from performing a vigil for the dead on your husband's behalf. That would have been a bad omen!

finsfan--you are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers!!!! keep us posted on how your husband is doing!!! we're all family here, right?? we're here for ya!! hugs, shirley

You're absolutely right!

Ari, thank you so much. Your lovely British-esq humor(or should I say humour?) just made my day. You're my bud.

Thanks so much Shirley.

Yes, we are all family here. I'm so glad I have you guys.

We're all buds here! If we don't make each other's days during these sad times, we will crack!

Fins, I will definately keep you in my prayers. Tell your husband I will request prayer for him at my church. Let us know how it is going. You are a good friend and we all are family here. GOD BLESS KYSIDE38

I am so here for you. Call me and I'll be there.

Thanks Pol..
Where you at? Obviously we're not gonna even make it to detroit this weekend.

If you're reading this Friday night..Give me a call.

Fins, you're in my thoughts and prayers. I kind of wondered why you were around earlier tonight. Take care, I'm here if you need to talk.

Grrl, I called you earlier at your house & cell! LOL

I'm in Detroit, but I am going home tomorrow afternoon. Gimme a jingle!

Girl..you should've called me!!!!!
You know I'm up at all hours!
I'll light a candle for you and your family as soon as I get home from work!
You better call me if you need anything!

I am so sorry to hear about this! :(

I'll be praying for you two.

I love ya...Anything you need, you just let me know!

Thanks guys!

I love you all.

finsfan...I'm sorry to hear about you husband. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.

Hi Patsfan. I always love to hear from you. Thank you so much, I wish you came by here more often.

You and your husband are definately in my prayers-I'll tell my friend to put him on their prayer list at church-can't hurt-never too many prayers.If you need anything,or talk,let me know,I'm here. :D Hugs-...Karen

Thanks Karen, you're the greatest!! Any prayers we can get are appreciated. The doctor said this morning that there is an 80% chance he can come home tomorrow, it looks like his stats are coming along well. Thank God he's young and takes good care of himself..That has a lot to do with it.

Fins, earlier, I became sad reading your posts but now I am happy that everyone's prayers are being heard. Don't worry everything will be fine. Ok.. Remember, we all are just behind you and a few very close to you. Just knock us if you need any, any kind of help. ok... look after yourself and your DH

Thank you Anthony. You know, 8 months ago this place saved my behind, and now it's saving me again, in a different kind of way. You guys are true friends..Anyone who could ever question how people on a website can build solid relationships would understand if they were in my shoes right now.

You guys have gotten me through last night, and now you're getting me through this awful weekend. maybe I'm just sappy and emotional because I'm stressed out and tired and jacked up on coffee, but there is no way I can thank you all enough. Just know that it goes both ways..Any of you needs anyhing at all, I got your back.

Believe me fins, I was just about to say you to have some coffee and see...you were already having it. I think it's telepathy. When you say, we're friends, there shouldn't be any 'thank you' and 'sorry'.. right (I know it comes from inside) everyone here is so affectionate and understanding. I feel good to see when people here try to stay connected with others. You saw that Nokia ad.. I will say here "DebtCC Connects"

Michele-so glad to hear you hubby might be able to come home soon!Will keep the prayers going! :D ...Karen

fins, I just read your post. I will say a special prayer for you and your husband. Keep us posted on his progress. Hang in there and remember, you are among friends.

Michelle...
Glad to hear it!
Just called and left you a message! Sorry it wasn't sexy! lol

LMAO!!!

Liz, I'm so sorry I missed your call..I just got home and heard your message! Just hearing your voice was sexy!! I'll call you back tomorrow.

Guys, your prayers are working..He feels a lot better right now, they actually gave him seasoning with his dinner! LOL..He got moved out of Intensive care, still a good chance he'll be home tomorrow or Monday. He's crabbier than I've ever seen him, that must mean he's ready to come home.

Thanks again, I love you all dearly.

I'm so happy to hear he's doing better. You can always tell they feel better when they're crabby!!

Take care of him!

you bet..He's a big baby!

Gosh, I hope he comes home soon..I'll wait on him hand and foot, I'll even get him a bell to ring when he needs something! Lol, yeah, that'll last about five minutes.

Hospitals turn people into big babies..They're no fun.
I always felt like a prisoner in the hospital. And you get no rest. They're like "Get some sleep!" then 5 seconds later someone comes in to take your temperature.

He'll feel better once he's home. :) I hope he comes home today! :)

You know, someday we're gonna be able to laugh about this..

when he was in ICU he had an 80-yr-old roommate who was MEAN! Just nasty! Whenever my little boy and I went up to visit, this man would pull his curtain shut and make unspeakable noises..It was gross. After we left, my 7-yr-old and I would walk down the hall laughing hysterically. Yesterday, before my husband got moved out of ICU, I was up there, and the old man picked up a water cup, peed in it, and threw it at the hall. How's that for class?

Haven't heard anything yet..Hope he's coming home today!! I have to go grocery shopping..The nurses gave me a list of foods he's not supposed to have.

Michelle-Hope he comes home today!Glad to hear everything worked out as well as it did. That reminds me of the time I was in the hospital-thought I was having a heart attack-and they put me with a really old lady. Well,all she did was yell"Help me,help me,help me" over and over. I bet she yelled that 100 times in a minute. Finally I told the nurse,you better be helping her or moving me!...Karen :D

Michelle, I know all about the forbidden food list! You can tell your husband that he has someone in Pensacola going through this with him! I'm about to experience my first hurricane, would you all be so kind as to pray for me and Missy as well? My husband is at work on the base.

Ari-you and Missy have my prayers for your safety-can you go anywhere while that is going on?Be safe :D ...Karen

Our apartment is third floor and out of the flood zone, but I may be holed up for a few days reading books by candlelight and eating nonperishables. My husband says he's been watching the weather reports and that the odds are in our favor, but best to be prepared. So I went out this morning during a downpour to buy water, tp, and nonperishables.

Be sure you have plenty of batteries and cat food!We live in a flood zone,have been flooded several times,went without elec.,etc.We keep a "kit" with our candles,batteries,radio,etc.,ready at all times!Most of the power went out in our town last nigh,been getting big storms last few days. I'm trying to get on 'puter between storms!I also keep my cell phone charged up in case of emergency-like a regular boy scout-be prepared :lol: ...Karen

I appreciate that! I've got all those things covered, so I must be overprepared. You know what they say, best defense is good offense.

You know..I am a Florida native, only lived up north 12 years..I have been through many a hurricane! I always loved them, especially when they came at the beginning of the school year. Our house was inland far enough to not have too much damage, usually just some minor flooding. twice we went to disneyworld when the hurricame came, so that was fun!

Elena bad for us, we had to evacuate to the school for 2 days. But the worst was the "no name" storm in '93. Have you heard about that? We looked outside and the sky was green..We had very little warning, all we could do was close the hurricane shutters and hope for the best.

It'll be alright Ari, I promise..Remember, most people get hurt or killed because they're doing something dumb, like messing with power lines or surfing. I'm thinking about you.

He's HOME!!!!

The big dummy..He drove himself to the hospital on Tuesday, they told him when he was admitted that if he had waited for an ambulance he might have died. So..he's not on any narcotics, he's just taking coumadin and warsarin(sp?) and he told the nurses what's the point of calling my wife so she can drive 15 minutes up here so we can walk out to the parking lot and drive home in 2 seperate cars? I guess they saw his point, and they let him drive home. I was in the kitchen and he came walking in like nothing ever happened, didn't even call first. jerk.

Anyway, I'm so happy, but I have a huge responsibility here..Ari, I might be looking to you for advice! I'm still scared, pulminary embolism is the 3rd leading killer in all sexes and age groups in the US. This was his second..he has a higher chance of having a third. Thank God he's healthy and excercises daily, but there still needs to be some significant diet changes here.

You guys, I can never thank you enough for your support. You have no idea how much it means to me. I love you.

Hey there fin....So glad he's home!
You can call me anytime you need anything...Don't forget, I'm an ICU nurse!
Hope they gave you some education on coumadin (warfarin)!
And all of you with your "nurse" stories....hey watch it will ya! Nurses have feelings too! :cry:


Latah...

This is excellent news Michelle! You're hubby will be doing just fine and I know of plenty of dietary, herbal, and supplemental remedies that will greatly improve his cardiovascular health!

Thank YOU for the advice you just gave on getting through the hurricane. I experienced I mild one when I was a little girl living in Massachusetts, I believed it was named "Gloria". I also experienced "Hugo" I think. When they come through New England, there is not much to tell. It rains heavily and a few trees keel over. Needless to say I'm not in New England anymore and this is an entirely different ballgame. After seeing all the messes "Ivan" and "Katrina" made, I'm definitley feeling overwhelmed.

That above post was from me. Pity I didn't stop to check if I was logged in! That post could have fetched me a good amount of points!

LOL..I didn't realize it was you at first, and I'm thinking "who IS this person who knows so much about me!? That's kinda creepy!"

Here's my first question for you..What exactly does fish oil do for you, and how would it react with his coumadin?

Wow! He's home! Yippeee!

I soooo need to tell you what happened yesterday!

Michelle-yippeee!What a relief!One word about fish oil or any other supplement,talk to your Dr.,first. I'm on several heart meds,and my doctor won't let me take alot of supplements,certain ones interfear with mine-Good Luck to both of you-need to talk,let me know :D ...Karen

The fish oils contain essential fatty acids for the purpose of forming cellular membranes, helping the body absorb vitamins, and producing hormones. The absorbing vitamins part is why they are necessary for cardivascular health, but Karen is right, he should ask his doctor if they are ok to take with his meds.

Thanks Karen and Ari, we will definitely be coming up with a list of things to ask his doctor. He's seeing a new doc, a hemotologist, tomorrow. The docs are being really agressive with this, that makes me feel a lot better. So much stuff I didn't know..I had no idea he couldn't have green tea..Or aspirin. I have a lot to learn.

Polly!!! What the heck!? I talked to you earlier today, you have news and you didn't tell me then?!
I spending some quality time with my husband tonight...I'll call you tomorrow..I'm dying to hear this, I think I have some ideas!

I know I know...we went off on a tangent and when we hung up I said poop! lol

Own up to it Polly! You said the S word! You naughty girl! :lol: