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Just waiting for him to wake so they remove respirator. Please everyone pray that all goes well! It been a very emotional seven days and I am so greatful for your support and love. I pray we can get him well enough to come home! Im not a very strong person but I am really am trying. Also just found out that my other girlfriend got pneumonia and now a stroke and cant talk. Ive cried all week and my stress level is off the charts. Hoping I get good news about Bob. Love to all❤️
Docreed2003
(16,866 posts)Thoughts, well wishes, and prayers to JohnnyRingo and you and your friend. I can't imagine how stressed and frazzled you must be, but know that there are many strangers here at DU who have you in their thoughts!
FM123
(10,053 posts)Solly Mack
(90,775 posts):hugs: to you both.
You are both in my thoughts.
underpants
(182,839 posts)❤️
yonder
(9,668 posts)and don't ignore yourself, either.
renate
(13,776 posts)Thinking of you both in this horribly stressful time.
DoBotherMe
(2,340 posts)hlthe2b
(102,299 posts)canetoad
(17,169 posts)JohnnyRingo is lucky to have a friend as caring and devoted as you are. Take care of yourself and pass on best wishes to Bob.
samplegirl
(11,480 posts)😢❤️
catbyte
(34,408 posts)I know how scary this must be for you. My late husband was a Type I diabetic from age 4. Occasionally his blood sugar would soar to dangerous levels and he'd end up with ketoacidosis. When he did, he went into the hospital and he always developed pneumonia. Nine times out of ten he'd end up sedated and on a respirator. It was so nerve wracking waiting for his lungs to clear enough for them to wean him off the respirator and for him to wake up. He always did. I lost him in December 2014 to heart failure.
I'm keeping both of you in my thoughts.
samplegirl
(11,480 posts)You know first hand then. Thank you for your love and support.
sprinkleeninow
(20,253 posts)Just this minute texted our priest to say I was waiting for an update. He assured me again of his intercession.
A for each one of you.
And
samplegirl
(11,480 posts)That was so heartfelt.❤️
sprinkleeninow
(20,253 posts)samplegirl
(11,480 posts)For just listening...my fear had been indiscribable and I have not been able to do anything. Last night I went to my daughters and slept huddled up with my 8 year old grandson because I felt I just couldnt sleep. Everyone here in D.U. Has always supported anyone in need and thats what makes us a family! Ten years ago I asked for help with my diabetic cat and here I am 7 years later still holding that same cat every night. Compassion, love, support helps people here weekly. I never pass a post to reply since that day when I reached out for help and Ive been a member for 14 years. Youre all wonderful and I hope you see JohnnyRingo (Bob) posting here again soon! ❤️
sprinkleeninow
(20,253 posts)samplegirl
(11,480 posts)He is off the vent as of 2:15
littlemissmartypants
(22,695 posts)You are stronger than you think.
gademocrat7
(10,661 posts)Please take care of yourself. Sending healing hugs.
Niagara
(7,631 posts)Hang in there and I'm still sending healing vibes!
StarryNite
(9,447 posts)Hang in there girl, you have a lot of good thoughts and vibes of strength heading to you and your loved ones.
handmade34
(22,756 posts)calimary
(81,326 posts)Last edited Thu Jan 10, 2019, 10:22 PM - Edit history (1)
Its so humbling when someone here shares a difficult moment or pain or loss or anguish. At the very least we are here to listen and help lift the burden. Dont forget the great words of our own beloved Skittles: someones always here. And think of it, how literally true that is, considering how many time zones are represented in the membership of DU. I bet theyre on EVERY continent by now, perhaps excluding Antarctica (unless theres a DUer within some scientific expedition underway down there).
Gotta say, the first time I read that Skittles post, it really touched me, deep down. Three words. Thats all it is. Someones always here. Three simple words about an even simpler truth.
Please do keep us posted along this journey youre on, now.
samplegirl
(11,480 posts)Someone whos always there☺️
backtoblue
(11,344 posts)And thank you for being there for our friend!
Alliepoo
(2,221 posts)A lot stronger than you give yourself credit for. Glad to hear the good news about JohnnyRingo. I know he will continue to heal and grow stronger every day! Im so sorry to hear about your girlfriend. Sending healing vibes to her. I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts. Sending you and Bob a great big (((HUG)))
samplegirl
(11,480 posts)Feeling some relief that hes off the vent.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)All the best to you and Johnny! We are all hoping for the best and sending good vibes!
Raine
(30,540 posts)pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)but you are stronger than you were a week ago! Just by reaching out you have tapped a fountain of strength to support you in this trying time, samplegirl! So proud of you! Prayers and healing thoughts continue to be sent your and JohnnyRingo's way. Stay strong and stay in touch with those updates. We are hoping for the best for all!
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Sorry about your other friend. A stroke is bad news. My sister had one.
samplegirl
(11,480 posts)He is off the vent. This is the second time he has had pneumonia.
My girlfriend spoke a few words today shes only 60.
Hope they both keep improving daily.