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Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192662 Mar 16th, 2008 at 07:26 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Bill Try taking a nap in the day if you can. That isnt a restful sleep. Praying for Cindys comfort. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192667 Mar 16th, 2008 at 08:22 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada kennyso The Man kennyso The Man Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,540 Ontario, Canada candles lit, offered a mass this morning, still praying and hoping Helping the world one seed at a time When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. Mary Ann LaPensee

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot kennyso #192673 Mar 16th, 2008 at 09:07 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Bill thanks for the update. I am sure glad to hear Cindy is resting comfortably.--No bad news is good news.-- Please try to get yourself some sleep. No good getting yourself run down & sick. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot JunieGirl #192679 Mar 16th, 2008 at 09:23 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Quote No bad news is good news That is exactly what her nurse told me this morning. I am getting ready to head back down.... Thank you all for all your prayers and support. Thank you for caring...

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192680 Mar 16th, 2008 at 09:30 AM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered Of course we all care Bill, we ARE a family. We love you and Cindy. :ding:

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192681 Mar 16th, 2008 at 09:44 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by loz Of course we all care Bill, we ARE a family. We love you and Cindy. :ding: yes, Bill, we do--we ALL do.---Remember--you are never alone--- ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot JunieGirl #192682 Mar 16th, 2008 at 09:49 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Originally Posted by JunieGirl Originally Posted by loz Of course we all care Bill, we ARE a family. We love you and Cindy. :ding: yes, Bill, we do--we ALL do.---Remember--you are never alone--- I have never felt so alone and helpless in my life....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192683 Mar 16th, 2008 at 09:54 AM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered I hate that you feel that way....but we are all here behind you and praying for Cindy. :ding: Rachel will be there soon and then you will be able to lean on each other.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192685 Mar 16th, 2008 at 10:02 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by loz I hate that you feel that way....but we are all here behind you and praying for Cindy. :ding: Rachel will be there soon and then you will be able to lean on each other. I too hate that you feel so alone and Helpless Bill, Good point Loz,, Rachel and Bill will need each other as well "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot angelblossom #192689 Mar 16th, 2008 at 10:11 AM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space I have a feeling that my sisters are going to show up today. I told them "No" but when did they ever listen to me????

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192690 Mar 16th, 2008 at 10:15 AM loz Unregistered loz Unregistered Your sisters seemed like really nice women (that don't ever listen to you).

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192692 Mar 16th, 2008 at 10:28 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY That sounds like a good thing, Bill. Even if they are only with you for a short while to keep you company. It really helps to have someone there...

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192693 Mar 16th, 2008 at 10:28 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Bill I have a feeling that my sisters are going to show up today. I told them "No" but when did they ever listen to me???? You need someone to support you right now,, Sometimes with us Sister's we seem to know when our sibling needs moral support whether we think we want it or not from them this is one of those times you may be glad they didn't listen to you :wink: "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192700 Mar 16th, 2008 at 10:36 AM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered Originally Posted by Bill I have a feeling that my sisters are going to show up today. I told them "No" but when did they ever listen to me???? well, give them my best and tell them to give you a hug from me, ok? i'm sure joanne wouldn't listen to you tell her what to do. ever. but she love you as does julie. let them love you, it's good for all of you kinda like letting us love you

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192728 Mar 16th, 2008 at 11:19 AM Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,484 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Sunflowers Northern Star Sunflowers Northern Star Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 30,484 Likes: 61 Atlantic Canada Praying hard. ~~Tam~ You can bury all your troubles by digging in the dirt.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Sunflowers #192743 Mar 16th, 2008 at 12:01 PM plantqueen Unregistered plantqueen Unregistered Saying lots of prayers! I do agree with everyone Bill. It will be good for you to have your sister's with you. You can't do it all on your own! They want to be there to support you and that is a good thing!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192761 Mar 16th, 2008 at 01:36 PM Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,363 Arkansas suzydaze Daisy suzydaze Daisy Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,363 Arkansas sending more prayers that way...and you need family there for you too Bill, Sisters are like moms they just know when to come I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once. -Jennifer Unlimited- Yard Update -April 2012

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot suzydaze #192798 Mar 16th, 2008 at 02:23 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space There is a growing pile of cards and packages on Cindy's desk... please don't think me rude for not acknowledging them when the come... She'll be home soon and thank you as soon as she is able.... Thank you!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192802 Mar 16th, 2008 at 02:29 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Don't worry at all about that Bill... they will be there when Cindy is ready for them. Have you sisters come to visit?

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot plants 'n pots #192817 Mar 16th, 2008 at 03:39 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space all they will say is "stable" why can't they just tell me she is on the high road to complete recovery? stable.... !#%* you very much! Some of those nurses are sooooooooooo awesome... a couple are more worthless than dog @#%^!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192818 Mar 16th, 2008 at 03:40 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space sorry... I'm a wee bit stressed

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192820 Mar 16th, 2008 at 03:46 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Stress is what you will stay until Cindy is home. Everyone is right. Try and take some time for yourself. Even if it is just a few seconds of deep breathing or something. "Stable" is much better than unstable or critical. There are silver linings if you really hunt for them. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Tina #192821 Mar 16th, 2008 at 03:52 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space I tried to wander around and look at all the flowers that are starting to bloom... for stress relief.... Cindy has waited for months to see Cedar Hill in bloom.... so that plan flopped.... Those are Cindy's flowers now.... I will be ok because I KNOW that Cindy will be ok... She has too many good things left to do, for her to quit on me now...

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192822 Mar 16th, 2008 at 03:54 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered bill, since cindy can't take pictures today, can you go wander around and take pics of things you are sure she would want to see? i know you enjoy taking them and she enjoys seeing them deep breath...

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192823 Mar 16th, 2008 at 03:54 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space I think I'm going to start spring cleaning... it looks like a bomb went off in here... bye bye!

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192825 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:04 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Bill take shadow and go for a long walk. It might help releive so of the stress. Fresh air will do you good. YOur not alone in your sadness , all us on here are your friends and praying for the best. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot #192826 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:05 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Originally Posted by Jiffymouse bill, since cindy can't take pictures today, can you go wander around and take pics of things you are sure she would want to see? i know you enjoy taking them and she enjoys seeing them deep breath... They made me take all her pictures and bears and forum pages and gnomes and flowers back home....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot dodge #192829 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:13 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Originally Posted by dodge Bill take shadow and go for a long walk. It might help releive so of the stress. Fresh air will do you good. YOur not alone in your sadness , all us on here are your friends and praying for the best. we played frizbee, went for a walk and even got permission for Shadow to come into Bubba's to share a margarita with me. Shadow clings to me, Smokey has given me a thousand Kitty Kisses and Lola has been a perfect Baby Bird Every time I cry, she has given me lotsa kisses until I am better... Cindy IS going to be ok... but this waiting sucks.... We're going for a walk....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192830 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:13 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri OK--so they made you take things that might have germs on them home--understandable---but why not see if you could bring pictures in to 'just show' Cindy---she need not touch them in order to see them--- (when she is up to it, of course) "seeing" Cedar Hill in bloom, or say a picture of Lola & Shadow might make her feel good.-- Who knows perhaps they might even send their love to 'Mommy' thru you. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot JunieGirl #192831 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:17 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space she can't see anything... she is in coma...

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192832 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:21 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Originally Posted by Bill Originally Posted by dodge Bill take shadow and go for a long walk. It might help releive so of the stress. Fresh air will do you good. YOur not alone in your sadness , all us on here are your friends and praying for the best. we played frizbee, went for a walk and even got permission for Shadow to come into Bubba's to share a margarita with me. Shadow clings to me, Smokey has given me a thousand Kitty Kisses and Lola has been a perfect Baby Bird Every time I cry, she has given me lotsa kisses until I am better... Cindy IS going to be ok... but this waiting sucks.... We're going for a walk.... We understand. We all need to blowoff steam, this has been long an hard for you. YOur a very good person. Does Shadow play ball ? Ours loves to play ball with his chow pan. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot dodge #192833 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:25 PM Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Tina California Queen Tina California Queen Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 37,027 Likes: 9 So. Cal. Sometimes a coma is best for healing. I hope this is the case here. Prayers, still, for everyone involved. ~Tina Drama Free Zone. What every gardener loves the most, Begins and ends in rich compost. (Tina)

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot dodge #192834 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:26 PM Jiffymouse Unregistered Jiffymouse Unregistered i was thinking for when she wakes. i know that she can't see anything right now. if she wasn't so heavily sedated, she'd be fighting all the things that are there to help her and that would be counter productive. but then, you know that 'cause you told me that same thing. shouldn't be long now before she starts to perk up, maybe tomorrow

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192837 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:36 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by Bill she can't see anything... she is in coma... Golly Bill I had no idea-----I feel so bad----I am so sorry---BUT perhaps this is Cindys body's way of getting enough rest to heal its best---- Prayers for her--always--and for you---please take care and remember---we are here for you---always--- The days will pass and r\Rachel will be there--and as has been said already--you will then have one another to lean on---and Brennan to distract you both. :wink: ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot JunieGirl #192840 Mar 16th, 2008 at 04:49 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Quote Golly Bill I had no idea-----I feel so bad----I am so sorry---BUT perhaps this is Cindys body's way of getting enough rest to heal its best---- The doctors put her in coma intentionally, for that exact reason... I should have said that. I apologize. They told me they will hopefully be able to remove the respirator on Tuesday and let her wake up again

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot JunieGirl #192843 Mar 16th, 2008 at 05:06 PM Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 rachelp OP Little Babe OP rachelp Little Babe Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,584 We've tried to change our flight to tomorrow. The airline isn't willing to do much, only wave the $100 per ticket reservation change fee. They want an additional $1400 to change the reservations. Looks like we will have to wait until Friday. Rachel (the new and improved Mrs. rachelc) If you never have you should. These things are fun and fun is good.

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192844 Mar 16th, 2008 at 05:07 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Be calm, none of us think or talk well when we are nervous. Cindy taught us how to act crazy and we respect her for that fun she gave us here.. AN she will do it again. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot Bill #192845 Mar 16th, 2008 at 05:08 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri absolutely NO need to apologize. You have enough to keep on your mind that you have to keep there---and I am still in awe that you have enough time & strength to keep us informed. So glad the drs are taking such good care of Cindy. Now why don't you take some time to get yourself rested. You can still take the pictures of the flowers & such so Cindy can look later--- that way she will not have missed it---the timing will just be off a bit that is all- ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot rachelp #192847 Mar 16th, 2008 at 05:12 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 46,827 Likes: 33 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by rachelp We've tried to change our flight to tomorrow. The airline isn't willing to do much, only wave the $100 per ticket reservation change fee. They want an additional $1400 to change the reservations. Looks like we will have to wait until Friday. Even if you ask for a hardship case tickets??? I was always told the airlines would work with you---I guess not, huh??? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Prayers, please for afgreyparrot JunieGirl #192848 Mar 16th, 2008 at 05:14 PM Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Bill Bill Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 14,430 Likes: 1 Lost in space Quote You can still take the pictures of the flowers & such so Cindy can look later--- yes'm... I am...