DOWN BUT NOT OUT…
Did you ever wish you were somebody else?
I’ve been in the hospital since 12/24 and today I finally received some some good news – my lung is all better. I’ve been off the pump for 3 days andmy lung has remained inflated, so today (New Year’s Eve Day, at noon) they took the lung tube out! It feels so much better to have that out of my life.
Most of you know on Christmas Eve I slipped on some black ice on my mother’s driveway, I took a very hard fall and broke 4 ribs but what I didn’t know was that I had collapsed my left lung. It was painful and hard to breath and sleep. But I prayed everyday that the saints will send me a guardian angel to help me sleep and I’ve been singing “Silent Night” to myself - its such a soothing song.
It’s been a scare but I feel so much better now. Thanks for ALL THE PRAYERS and well wishes.
Thanks to Ladysheepdog’s post about my accident and thanks for all the visits and phone calls. I hope to be home soon.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, ESPECIALLY TO ALL OUR BRAVE TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!
Rich, hope that your recovery continues and I am looking forward to seeing you at the rally on January 10th. Skye, don’t forget the promised rose petals!
Comment by NeoCon — December 31, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
Good to see you are back in the fight, Rich!
Comment by Skye — December 31, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
Neocon,
Sorry, all rose petals have been diverted for use at the Obama coronation.
Comment by Skye — December 31, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
Rich,
Don’t laugh!!
Comment by Skye — December 31, 2008 @ 7:58 pm
Rich-
We can’t wait for your return. Now that you have a laptop you can read Atlas’ blog all you want!
Comment by LadySheepdog — December 31, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Welcome back Rich. Hope you heal up real nice very soon.
Comment by Zoe — December 31, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
Rich,
Good to hear your recovery is coming along! Still sending up prayers for a quick recovery!
Comment by Paul Couturier - OIF Vet — December 31, 2008 @ 11:25 pm
Rich, good to hear you are on the mend.
I think they actually do a good job there, despite the scuttlebutt.
Hang in there.
Comment by Formercorpsman — January 1, 2009 @ 8:04 am
Rich
I just read the email. Sorry to hear about your fall and I will pray for a speedy recovery.
You are the glue of the rallies and I know they all can’t wait for your return. Be careful remember to take care of yourself. Happy New Year
Patti
Comment by Patti Bridges — January 1, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
Hi Boss
Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery, we’ve missed you!
Look forward to your return to the ongoing show of support for “The Troops”
God Bless You for all that you have done, and what you will do in the future.
Jim D.
Comment by Jim D. — January 1, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
So glad to get the news that you are on the mend in a positive way. Continuing to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Comment by Leta — January 1, 2009 @ 8:04 pm
Rich. Without too much effort I can visualize that broad grin spread across your face. I miss the rally’s, I miss the group, I miss you and all of the other great sheepdog folks. I haven’t been reading the blog much since I moved away but just know that my patriotic heart, spirit and soul remain intact. Sorry to hear of your medical problems but you are the kind of guy who will not take laying down for too long. You are the proverbial springboard of energy man; I know you will be back on that corner likkity split. To the rest of you…..I miss you all greatly….It’s been fun but I will find a cause closer to home. I am only ten miles south of Elmira NY so I imagine the lefties are spittin their poison in that area as well. Be well. Semper Fi
Joe Doherty
Comment by Joe Doherty — January 2, 2009 @ 6:54 am
Rich,
So glad you’re feeling better. You are missed. Karen Porter looks so lost without you there.
Get better.
Comment by Harry and Mary Lou — January 4, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
Rich – Prayers and a get well soon to you, from the opposite corner. Happy new year.
Comment by Chris — January 5, 2009 @ 3:56 pm
Chris-I haven’t been on the blog much lately and am catching up on my reading. It’s nice to see your message to Rich. Come’n cross over…
On another unrelated note…where are you Gracie?
Comment by Summer — January 28, 2009 @ 12:02 am