OT: Please send some good thoughts our way

Connie, I am so sorry your husband has injured himself, especially on an overseas trip! Hugs, prayers and good thoughts that his repair and recovery go swift and smooth and he's back to 110% again soon.

Oh, Connie. Positive vibes and prayers on the way for your DH.

Prayers on wing.... hope his travels are uneventful... and you get him back to you as quickly as possible.

Thank you so much, Debi! He's such a good guy - and he's been through so much this past year (two other surgeries for other problems) ... he can really use all the good thoughts and prayers he can have! :(

Thank you so much, Charlotte ... I really appreciate it. He's really the most wonderful man in the world (I know, I'm biased - but he's really wonderful!). He needs all he can get! :(

Thank you muchly, Kate - I know I keep saying this, but he's such a wonderful guy (always supportive, always kind, always doing for others) and he deserves so much better! :(

Not to whine, but he's so used to being the one to help others that I know it's going to be so hard on him to rely on others. And he'll have to have such a huge change in lifestyle after this - he's one of those outdoorsy types that just isn't complete unless he's camping (and taking a passel of Cub Scouts with him) and having adventures with his kids. As it is, it looks like he'll be out of commission for at least the balance of the year. And he's still just a "baby" - only 40! And more than likely, his lifestyle is changed for the rest of his life! :(

You know, reading the so very, very, very kind words you guys are writing and wonderful thoughts you all are sending for a man you've never met just reduced me to tears. I don't mean to sound silly or trite, but you guys are just so wonderful. I truly feel completely Blessed just knowing you all.

The amount of kindness and support that you guys are so capable of, and give so freely just amazes me. And just really reinforces my faith in my fellow human beings.

I just wanted you guys to know that ... how special you are. And how much I hope that you realize it. And how much I really hope that God Blesses you all the way that you all have blessed others with your kindness and sweetness.

God Bless you ALL! :)

Love, Connie

Oh Connie I'm so sorry! I can just picture the kind of fellow he is....he's probably fretting over inconveniencing those who will try to help him. I hope his surgery is successful and he heals quickly! It's no fun.....

Prayers and good thoughts on the way Connie. What a horrible thing to have happen.

Oh, Connie, I'm so sorry that your DH is in this predicament! I hope the pain isn't so awful (though I suspect it is) that he will have a lot of trouble on the flights home, and I *really* hope that it turns out that it's not what you're fearing and is something much less serious altogether!

Thank you so very much, Cindy!!! They are sorely needed! :(

Thank you so very much, Sandy!!!

The sad and ironic thing is that he's been warning them (the manufacturers and the "powers that be" ) that this would happen (the ONLY way to get off the boat - one of those SEALs boats - is to jump about three feet onto the dock/deck) and has been doing his best to get it fixed ... so it's rather ironic that it happened to HIM. But perhaps, this might make them rethink the design and make the appropriate changes.

SEALs face enough dangers and health problems (the average SEAL usually suffers serious, debilitating back problems by the time they're 35) without adding this particular danger. Knowing my hubby, if it manages to changes things, he'll be ever so grateful. :(

Thank you so much for your sympathy and kind thoughts, KJ! That's EXACTLY the kind of man he is. He's so used to being the one to help others that it's almost impossible to get him to accept a tiny bit of help.

He had surgery on his arm about 9 months ago to remove a tumor (benign, thank the Lord) "embedded" in his muscle and he wasn't supposed to do ANYTHING with his arm for 3 weeks so the muscle tissue could heal - not only did he dress himself after the procedure, but he also helped put together a float for a parade his Cub Scouts were in! His reasoning? They were depending on him - and he had promised them a great parade! It added another 3 weeks to his recovery and he didn't complain ONCE.

And this was compounded by the problem I presented him about 7 months ago - I had to be rushed to the hospital due to DVT (my leg was swollen like you wouldn't believe) and what did he do? He took care of me like I was a baby - cooked, cleaned, took care of the kids, helped me with my medicine (subcutaneous shots) all while HE was still recovering from surgery. He even would carry me to the living room so I could be with the family and not shut in our bedroom - despite my telling him not to

- or the bathroom. THAT'S the kind of man he is. :(

Sending good vibes to you both. Hugs Shirley

In message , Connie writes

Thank you so much, Shirley!! That's REALLY means a LOT!!

(((Shirley)))

Don't despair about the future, Connie. This is an operation that footballers here (soccer not American!) have quite frequently, and they do recover completely and come back to playing football. The particular one I am thinking of was only 19 when he had his knee 'ruined', but he is now back playing in the England team and regularly (weekly at least) for his premier club side. . In message , Connie writes

Thank you SO very much, Patti! That's honestly what I was hoping to hear. The ortho I talked to earlier kind of gave me the impression that due to hubby's age (40) and his overall health (which isn't GREAT, but isn't the worst, either) that his chances for a full recovery weren't what they could be. But I honestly, thinking about it and trying to keep SOME perspective, think he was "preparing me for the worst." Which has always been and most likely always will be his particular brand of bedside manner. :/

Let's just say that hubby likes him far more than I do. Hubby's far more forgiving than I am in cases like that. When it comes to mine, I'm more territorial and ferocious than a mad she-wolf protecting her babies! :)

When he referred us to an oncologist for my hubby's (benign) tumor in his arm (hubby thought it was a "strain" at first), he had us all terrified that it was malignant. And even once the reports came back benign was almost reluctant to tell us (hubby saw him for follow up for physical therapy). To this day, we both still worry that it might come back. :(

But really, Patti ... that means so much to me to hear that. My hubby may not be 19 anymore, but durned if he couldn't put one to shame if'n he wanted to! And if a kid (my hubby calls EVERYONE under 40 a kid) can do it, my hubby isn't about to let some whippersnapper show HIM up! :)

Thank you, Patti!!! :)

Ouch! Good. healing thoughts are with him.

You got 'em, Connie, and lots of 'em!

Karen, Queen of Squishies