Catspaw/Spaw in hospital -Home Again - 16-Oct-12

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: bobad
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 05:12 PM

Keep fighting Spaw.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Jack Campin
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 07:20 PM

Sheesh. I thought we'd seen enough of that.

Here's hoping this thread is as short as possible. Get out of there, pal.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: kendall
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 07:20 PM

Seriously, my warmest best wishes to both of you.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Janie
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 08:45 PM

Pat, a beautiful and powerful harmonious chant written by one of the women in a wonderful local group you never heard of (Pomegranate Rose - disbanded a long time ago) is running through my head tonight as I think of you as well as of your family.

If you have ever been to an Episcopal service, hear something like the quiet harmony that conveys that sense of holiness within each of us when the congregation chants the psalm.

We have all that we need. Full blessed children of space.
Light shines full on our faces, bringing love, illumination, peace.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Tinker
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 10:18 PM

Sending blessings, love and light to you all through the night...

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 10:33 PM

Janie, thanks for that. Perfect for this night.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 11:13 PM

Get well quick! This place is sadly missing your wisdom!
All the best wishes!

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 11:33 PM

The following is one of my fav. calming videos on youtube. I post it here wth Pat and Karen in mind and anyone else who may find it helpful:

Medicine Buddha Mantra.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Neil D
Date: 05 Oct 12 - 11:58 PM

I would reiterate what frogprince said. Spaw has been there for so many of us in tough times and I don't know what I can add - just, please get well.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Bert
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 12:29 AM

... and is kind of out of it...

So what is new?

And he's going for a colonoscopy, He's gonna love that.

I remember when I had one. The nurse took my blood pressure before and after. I asked if there was any diffence, she said "it has gone up a little but that is normal" I replied "I'm not surprised".

Get well soon y'ol bugger we are all pulling for ya. (And NO! that is NOT what we are pulling)

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Megan L
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 03:09 AM

Thoughts and prayers with the whole family

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Janie
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 10:58 AM

It's brunchtime, Spaw. Hope you are resting and healing.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Amos
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 11:10 AM

And I hope you are practicing your erections for the nurses...

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: GUEST,999
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 11:16 AM

Two days in hospital and he took a turn for the nurse.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 12:07 PM

I was going to post something but it's too scurrilous even for Spaw.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: CupOfTea
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 12:29 PM

Yikes! This is unwelcome news... His part of the state needs Spaw out there and voting and commenting on the weird position of Ohio in this election year. I'm praying for his health and energy to be restored so he can add his voice to the sensible & snarky political commentary. He's such a BIG personality & there aren't too many Mudcatters in Ohio - he's necessary, dagnabbit.

Get well ya Buckeyecritter, please.

Joanne in Cleveland

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: gnu
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 12:36 PM

And don't you be frettin about yer Buckeyes today, Spaw. Them lads'll be shuckin corn big time in jig time.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Janie
Date: 06 Oct 12 - 06:59 PM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 04:48 AM

Up until a few days ago, Spaw was posting lots of political comment on his Facebook page. I'm sure he has plenty more vinegar to spare for them there pollytushuns.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 08:05 AM

Prayers...

~S~

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Bill D
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 10:58 AM

*Sending strength and calming for Karen & the boys*

pic from when I met them a few years ago

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: KT
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 11:31 AM

Those are wonderful photos, Bill. Thanks for sharing them. Thinking of Spaw and Karen as this day begins...

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Bobert
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 11:37 AM

Thanks for the pics, Bill... The only one I have ever seen is the one that used to be in the now-defunct pics page...

Here's hoping for a quick recovery...

B~

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Uncle Phil
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 12:31 PM

All best wishes for a speedy recovery.
- Phil

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: jacqui.c
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 02:36 PM

Just found this thread. Good thoughts coming to Spaw, Karen and the boys. Wish we could do more.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: KathWestra
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 03:23 PM

My first time back on Mudcat in many, many months, and it's to find this news. Pat, you've been there for me and so many others. Please know we're all thinking of you now, and hoping for your speedy recovery, and for strength, and for freedom from fear--for you, Karen & your sons. Know you're surrounded by much love. Kathy

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 04:51 PM

thanks, folks. I haven't been posting much I don't have much news and my right hand is still out of commission.

Anyway I have received two or three text messages from Karen. She sends her love and thanks to all of you and promises to update me as soon as she knows something. Right now, they are still having trouble figuring out why his platelets are so low. He may have another transfusion tomorrow. The haematologist thought it might be the heparin. They did a CAT scan and there may be an infection but he is NOT running a fever and his white blood cell count is improving.

thanks again to you all,

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 04:56 PM

Cripes dude...has it been this long?

They say laughter is the best medicine. This should have you chuckling.

mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=11635

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Just don't bust into a pile of stitches.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Dave Swan
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 05:59 PM

Get well, pard and get out of there soon.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: gnu
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 06:04 PM

Thanks for the update, kat.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: GUEST,hg
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 09:09 PM

Get well soon,pat. love, harpy

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 09:42 PM

Just rec'd a text from Spaw in response to a message i passed on from LtS: "I miss her too...no news...doesn't seem too good though"

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: gnu
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 10:19 PM

Now... don't interpret that... or???

It's bad both ways... Liz? Spaw?

I hope and pray for you both... is that the case???

Now I am doubley concerned.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 10:49 PM

sorry gnu, i passed on a message from liz about missing spaw on fb and that was his reply re' his ownself

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: GUEST,Jimmy D
Date: 07 Oct 12 - 11:10 PM

Tell Bruce...ya need more juice.

Tell Allen ... ya need a gallon.

Sincerely,
Nervous Novus
¢ome on dude...crack a $mile...it will make your platulates rise. Do you need donations to a blood bank? Platulates are unversal.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 12:44 AM

Be grateful for any Spaw news just as soon as. Need you back Spaw, the 'Crew' just isn't the same without you. Sending Loving & Healing Thoughts,
                            Nigel & Ann in N.C.
                            xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 01:33 AM

Thinking about you and wishing you the best

XXXX

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Henry Krinkle
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 01:50 AM

(:-( O)=

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: alanabit
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 03:18 AM

Let's have you back here again soon mate. Thinking of you.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 11:24 AM

He just called me on my cell. He sounds sick but he was still chuckling about the TV show duck dynasty that we both like so much. He sounds weak but in good spirits.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 11:46 AM

Thanks, Dan!

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 11:46 AM

Thanks, Dan.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Charley Noble
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 01:03 PM

Good to hear that Spaw is feeling feisty enough to be communicating with folks again. That's encouraging.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Rapparee
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 02:49 PM

I'll never forget the last thing he said to me, but I won't repeat because I don't want to shock the ladies.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 05:58 PM

I received the following text from Karen today:

"I think he is a little better today. They laid off the lasix because it was doing a number on his kidneys so his blood pressure has come up and they are watching the blood work and it seems to be stabilizing no longer going down. Making dinner for Tris and I, then sleep and off to work. luv to all"

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: gnu
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 06:17 PM

Thanks, kat.

Oh, Spaw. Ya gotta beat this one too. This place wouldn't be the same without you. Now, just stop bein sick ya big dick.

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: SINSULL
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 06:41 PM

His name is Pat not Disck. What's wrong with you, gnu?

Thanks for the update, Dude.
A little bit of good news is welsmoe,
SINS

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Beer
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 08:29 PM

Colonoscopy eh!! Hope that went well. Here is a little something to make you smile if you haven't already seen it.

http://youtu.be/PUTrqvjYjGI

Get well soon.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: gnu
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 08:46 PM

Then... who's Disck?

Subject: RE: Catspaw/Spaw in hospital
From: Janie
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 08:54 PM

Karen, Pat and kids,

Sleep well tonight and awake feeling more rested in the morning.