I must begin by sharing an incredibly thoughtful deed done by a dear FReeper.
I just got home from visiting humble and had sat at my computer to finish the ping list for this thread (which was taking a lot of time last night) and then to post an update and respond to posts. The following is the body of the FReepmail I found in my mailbox from LucyJo:
Here is a list of all of the folks who have posted to humblegunner’s prayer thread through post 319. Hope it is helpful to you. I know what it’s like to have someone sick in the hospital, and trying to get everything done that needs doing!God bless his mom, and all loved ones and friends. Praying that he is well soon.
Following it was a huge ping list which she compiled today.
What an incredibly thoughtful and helpful thing to do. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes.
I don't know what to say or how to thank you, LucyJo.
*huge hug!*
humble update, continued:
Here's TheMom's post #329:
Can you ping your list with this update?
I went to see humble today. He looks and sounds wonderful!!! This is the best I have seen him in a week ~ I am so thrilled. He should be out of the ICU tomorrow, and then it is back to a regular room. He said the ICU was really a torture chamber. The drainage of his lungs is “slow”, which means there is not much there to drain.
If the doc’s told him what they did in surgery he does not remember. I explained what all they did to him; his only comment was he hoped they sprayed his lungs with Lysol because that kills germs on contact.
humble update, continued again:
When I visited him he looked great, too. He was in fine form, trying to boss me around and then, when I would remind him that doesn't work, telling me how nice I am to come and visit him and then asking nicely for whatever he wanted me to do.
The first thing he asked for was his cap that he always has on in photos. He's got so many tubes coming out of him that he looks like some kind of crazy octopus with a red baseball cap back on top. Additionally, he is now sporting a full beard, of which he is very proud.
I took a copy of this thread to post #331, which he had read to post #144 a couple of days ago. As soon as he had put on his cap, he read it. About halfway through he stopped and said, "The whole country's praying for me."
Then he continued reading for a couple of minutes, stopped again and said, "They're praying for my family: they're praying for themselves because they are my family."
For any of you who doubted, that's a glimpse into the "heart of gold part." ;-)
When I asked him if they had determined the specific type of infection he had, he told me that his doctors had asked two specialists to look at his case. They did and they have no idea what critter is causing this. They've sent his information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta for analysis.
humble just can't do things the simple way, can he?
Thanks for the update! HG is still in our prayers. And a special thanks to you LucyJo. You’re are a fine FReeper indeed!
GB
That is teh awesomeness! Tell him I’ll get all the smelly Rennie hippies a-prayin’ for him this weekend.
If that doesn’t get him out of bed, it’s gonna take some bamboo splinters under his toenails.
Is he still weak enough for me to beat the crap out of him?
I always wanted to beat the crap out of him!
They say that only the good die young.
Humble looks to have another 50~70 years.
Thanks for all that you have done lil’ sis!
Grrrrreat news! Thanks for the update. Hooray gumballhunter! :)
(just kidding, humblegunner...don’t tase me bro)
Great News BTTT !!
Prayers Up...
Go Gunner...
GOD Bless Ya’ll...
Wow ....Glad he’s gonna be Ok soon . I can hardly wait to mess with him !
Ask him if he was at Deer Camp before he got sick....
Very nice. More prayers on the way for Humble. Hope the Lysol did the trick.
He's got so many tubes coming out of him that he looks like some kind of crazy octopus with a red baseball cap back on top.
ROFL
I'm part of his family? I will have to ponder that....................ok! :D
Such a good update! It’s great to hear that he’s well enough to be aware that “the world’s praying for him and for his recovery”. Please tell him the prayers will continue.
“TT”, Beth & Nana
Good to hear that you are on your way to recuperation.
Thanks for the good update on humblegunner, he’s in my prayers.
Prayers continue for humblegunner.
Another prayer sent, this one in thanksgiving, for both of you.
When I visited him he looked great, too. He was in fine form, trying to boss me around and then, when I would remind him that doesn't work, telling me how nice I am to come and visit him and then asking nicely for whatever he wanted me to do.
He's a real nice guy but tough...
I know I said thatnks at the beginning, but thanks again!
You are doing such a fantastic job keeping ol' HG in good spirits!
THANK YOU for the update! And yep - the whole country is praying for him — I’m glad he knows it! LOL!!
(blushing!!) Whew! Wasn’t expecting all of this praise for such a small deed. Thank y’all for the kind words!
Glad it was helpful, pax. Just wanted to give you a little extra time to rest, so you’re up to taking orders from the humble one. ; )
Glad he’s feeling better. There may be magic in that baseball cap, but I’ll keep praying anyway!
Thanks for the update. Prayers continue.
Well, alright!
Go, Humblegunner, go!
*HUG*
Can’t wait to come to Texas and out shoot Mylife again!
I want you there with bells on!
Ya HEAR!!???
God Bless you HG..
Prayers continue..
Be well!
Thanks for the pings!
And be careful with that Lysol!
And THANK YOU TO LUCYJO for being a GREAT FReeper..
And THANK GOD FOR HG’s returning health!