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Old 10-01-2006, 12:39 AM   #46 (permalink)
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Re: Keep Witfull in your thoughts

i cant belive i missed this thread...im soo sorry to hear whats been happening.

hope all continues to get better... my thoughts are with you dave
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Old 10-01-2006, 11:27 AM   #47 (permalink)
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Re: Keep Witfull in your thoughts

Add our good thoughts to the mix. Sorry to hear this is happening. You have a lot of good people sending great energy your mom's way. Stay strong (and do take advantage of the safety of your home and close family/friends to be fragile and supported.)
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Old 10-01-2006, 11:32 PM   #48 (permalink)
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update, and not a better one. mom is back in the NICU. she had to have the drains put back in her head following "minor bleeding" and needed a procedure. the procedure was over 3 hrs long. just got home and im surviving, how well, not sure, but i am.
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Old 10-02-2006, 12:58 AM   #49 (permalink)
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Re: Keep Witfull in your thoughts

we have you, your mom, and family in our prayers!!
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Old 10-02-2006, 01:45 AM   #50 (permalink)
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i was desperately calling numbers,,,troy, yours was one, i have a dear friend on the phone, helping hold me together,,,,,,hold those you love close, please/
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Old 10-02-2006, 02:20 AM   #51 (permalink)
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Dave,
Sorry I missed your call. I hope that it doesn't happen the next time you try to call. You have my number and it is usually on 24 hours a day.
Hang in there buddy!!
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Old 10-02-2006, 05:12 AM   #52 (permalink)
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hey dave.... if u need anything ring me... or if u wanna meet in the city tomorrow let me know..
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Old 10-02-2006, 05:45 AM   #53 (permalink)
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Dave,
I hope you find her doing better today. I'm sorry to hear of this set back.
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Old 10-02-2006, 06:36 AM   #54 (permalink)
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I pray your mother recovers quickly! Hang in there Dave! Remember, you are surrounded by people who love you! My prayers will continue for your mother and your family...
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I am so sorry for the set back Witfull, I hope she is doing better today and will continue to get better everyday....Please keep us posted..
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I'm very sorry to hear that Dave. My thoughts and prayers continue with you and your mom and hope she recovers quickly, we are here to comfort and encourage you during this difficult time, hang in there !
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Old 10-02-2006, 08:53 AM   #57 (permalink)
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can't believe I'm reading this, we were all talking with relief about your moms rapid improvements just a few hours before you made this post...hope she is stable by this hour, my hopes and prayers go out to her.
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Call me on my cell Dave!
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You also have my number Dave, feel free 24/7
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dave im so sorry to hear that ..my thoughts go out to you and your mom and family keep us posted ...
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