You know that old saying “There's no place like home” well it sure rings true after a few days in the hospital. We were able to go home on Friday afternoon {a day early} surprisingly enough due to one of the nurses inadvertently pulling out my drain in my neck on Thursday night. When they saw that the neck had stopped draining they let us go ! As Peggy mentioned in her blog on Wednesday, the surgery did go well{ Thanks to all that high noon vibing that was going on!}, four hours and thirty lymph nodes later when they brought me to ICU, they put me out again and we went back in the operating room to put in a new drain. Right now I am happy to be home but looking forward to the tonsillectomy healing up, eating is a real chore and hopefully in a week or so that will will begin to get better. But for now the old vicadin will have to help us out !!
I can’t thank you enough for all the love sent my way on Wednesday, it really speaks volumes to me and makes me think that if we all put our minds together collectively there is nothing that we can’t get thru !! I will write more later when I feel up to it. Just wanted to send out a really big thank you and let you know that we are home and in one piece !!
Good for you! You're in our thoughts and prayers, keep the positive going!
ReplyDeleteLove, Chris, Bridget, Tink, and Silas
Welcome home and congratulations on all you've done so far! You're in our prayers and thoughts - best wishes for a speedy recovery. Slainte, Susan, Sunny & Paddy
ReplyDeleteThumbs up to you, Dan! Rest up, heal up, and keep listening for us. We are all with you, wishing you everything good. We will keep a candle burning and the music going. Let us know if there is anything else you need.
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Cathy and Ron
Dan, great action shot above. Wish I could've have been on staff and tracked you through the day. Thinking of you every day. We're all riding along with you up here. Ah, to feel that Boca Grande sand under our toes once again and our fingers around a glass of malbec. Sparks and filaments of energy arcing upward from everyone in Saranac L and connecting to you both in Red Creek, Bill and Marion
ReplyDeleteThumbs up! So great to "hear" from you directly! Keep up the good work! And we will keep up the thoughts, prayers and vibes!
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Unbelee! Love seeing that thumbs-up. On our way to Galway in literally a minute but wanted to let you know we're thinking of you and we're so happy for you that you were able to come home Friday! We've left a message on Peg's cell to see if a visit is possible tomorrow - let us know!
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John & Trish
Hi Dan, It's so great to hear your surgery went well and that you're back in the comfort of your own home! You and Peggy continue to be in our thoughts - stay positive and keep feeling the good healing vibes coming your way!
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Elaine and Mike
Hey Dan - WAY TO GO! We're glad (and relieved) to hear that all went well with the surgery, and especially great to hear that you are home already! We knew you could do it, and all the love and support from others was with you all the way! The vibes are still there and will keep coming to see you through!
ReplyDeleteLOVE TO YOU BOTH,
MARLENE & HUGH
What a handsome bloke!
ReplyDeleteSurely will raise a pint to you tonight.
Best wishes and many prayers for a record breaking recovery!
Sue
Hey Dan - We just found out about your illness and the surgery. As you may know, Doreen had her bout with cancer this fall so our thoughts and prayers are with you. Great to see that thumbs up in the picture and we are sending lots of good vibes your way from Florida. Get well soon!!
ReplyDeleteLove to you and Peggy,
Scott and Doreen
Chocolate Cheers to you both!
ReplyDeleteI'm in Hershey for the weekend, and I will gladly raise a chocolate bar and consume it in your honor. The real thing for Peggy -- and a freezing cold chocolate shake for Dan.
There's no place like home, there's no place like home.
Carol (whose family home is Hershey but whose heart belongs in the Adirondacks)
good news. They probably knew you would have started to cause trouble if they tried to keep you any longer.
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous, dahling. I can't believe you got to keep your beard. A delight to hear of your early homecoming. I hope Zeus is fulfilling his footwarming obligations.And Nurse Peggy, I bet you're glad he can stand up to pee. How wonderful to be close to the milkshake and pureed chicken soup stage. I wonder what pureed pie would taste like. I hear it's pretty good for you. Rest well,dear ones. Love, Debby, Watson, Mardie and Kade
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for you thoughtful card. Still a little raw.
Wonderful news! Home is the most perfect place for healing. Great to see the thumbs up, though I must say Peggy was brave to take the pic. Amy has always given me strict orders in the hospital...no photographs! ;-) When will the Dr write the order for pie?
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Outstanding!!! You've been in our thoughts and prayers since you shared your news with us last month. Dorian included your blog link in a prayer request she sent out to the prayer chain at church. As it happens we signed on just in time to join the noon vibe and have been vibing continually since. Your blog is incredibly insightful and a wonderful way to link together so many caring and loving friends. We know as well as anyone the importance of living in the moment and facing life's challenges with positive energy and the love and support that comes your way. You obviously know this as well and are on the road to recovery with a boatload of love and support from many caring and loving friends. Keep up the positive energy and be well.
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Yay to going home early!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave, Dan. I hope your recovery from the surgery is quick and easy. Enjoy you some ice cream while you are waiting for your tonsils to heal.
Maria
Tonight at the Cabin Fever song fest in Galway, Dan B. acknowledged to the crowd the reason you two weren't with us just about 7:00. I felt the energy of the whole room go out to you. You've got a great chorus cheering you on on this journey. Healing's hard work but you two seem to have plenty of energy. Get some real rest - you're home. Tomorrow is another day to revel in the cardinals, the squirrels, and to make music in your hearts!
ReplyDeletelove, Cara
Auntie Em, Auntie Em, there's no place like home, there's no place like home...and it's the absolute truth. Ron still reminds me that I came home a day early, perched on the bed, with my suitcase packed and demanding to know why he wasn't there when the hospital doors opened!
ReplyDeleteYou look great - and I concur with what Cara said about the Cabin Fever song fest. John shot lots of photos of all of us shouting Huzzahs!!! for you and with you!
Huzzah for healing energy from the Universe to you!!
...and we'll all sing along...
Love and hugs,
Wanda and Ron
Dan, Glad you're home! Home is where the heart is. Home is our comfort zone, our place to heal. Rest, be well.
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Hey Dan, You're looking mighty good there with your thumbs up after such an ordeal. Wish we were closer so we could bring over some pie........we'll check out "pies.com" and see if we can have some delivered. Rest well and heal quickly. You're in our thoughts constantly - keep feeling the vibes.
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Danny Boy.......You're looking swell.
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See you soon.
Barrrrbra
Glad to hear you're home and doing well. Reiki energy on the way to you and all connected with you, to continue for as long as you need it.
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The Diamonds
Nancy, Holly & Caiti
Dan,
ReplyDeleteLots of Cranies thinking good thoughts your way. Get better buddy, we're all rooting for you!
Scott McGovern
We missed you both at church today. Hope you are feeling well, Dan.
ReplyDeleteMaria
Welcome Home, Dan!! It's so good to actually see you give your right-handed thumbs-up!!!
ReplyDeleteSending You and Peg lots of positive, loving vibes for speedy healing...
Jess
Hi Dan,
ReplyDeleteWow, the thumbs up made my day! Thanks for keeping everyone updated.
You and Peg are in my thoughts always. Keep the faith and hope.
love,
deb
I am thinking the best thoughts for you, Dan!
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Dear Dan,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to add our voices to the many who are pulling for you! Rick filled us in on your situation, and we have been regularly checking the blog on your status. Best wishes for continued improvement each day. We're sending positive thoughts from Bainbridge!
Sincerely,
Chris and Bruce Cumming
So happy to hear you're doing good!! :) yay for going home early! We're thinking about you!
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Val and Mark
Glad you're home. I loved the thumbs up. I can't wait to see you soon.
ReplyDelete-Jen Lyons
I've only had the pleasure a few times to hear your beautiful music, but I remember that warm bearded face. Jim (my brother) has always admired you. I'm sorry to hear from him of the troubles you've gone through, but I'm glad to read that there's been positive progress. Best Wishes!
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Dan and Peggy - We keep trying to post, but must be screwing something up. Maybe this time it will take - technology is such a blessing and curse. Our love is with you both and we hope you can feel the vibes from Coreys and Saranac Lake! So far so good!
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