Army buddy, My bride, Prayers
My Army buddy John from Piedmont, SC called me tonight and we had a good talk. He reminded me that every living thing on this earth has to die eventually, even the mighty old oak tree in my back yard in Virginia. We were in the late '61 basic/ait class from Ft Jackson. When it was all done, all John and I could do was sit on our duffel bags without orders. Half our company went to Korea and half to Germany. Down the Company street came the 1st Sgt. with orders in his hand for the last two of his troops. "Guess what fellas, you are going to West Point." Of course John thought WP Georgia and I thought WP Virginia and of course it turned out to be the USMA at West Point, NY. John and I have been friends all these years.
My bride of 58 years is in the hospital again. She had a stroke about six years ago and took a hard fall. Left knee was successfully replaced but at this point she could not tolerate the right knee replacement. Several urinary infections in past three years and Pneumonia two maybe three times. She had a large tumor in her left lung and they accessed it from her windpipe and took out what they could about a year and half ago. I called 911 Wed because she was so weak and coughed all night the night before . Ems thought vitals were ok but no need to transport to hospital. I insisted and off she went to hospital. Next day coughed up some blood and pulmonologist thinks its coming from tumor. They did what they could at local hospital and yesterday they transported her to Westchester Medical Center. She has had two cat scans since last procedure with no major growth shown. Friday night is a bad time to arrive at another hospital. They did not even know why she was there and finally around 11pm she got a bite to eat and was admitted. My daughter is trying so hard to get the house doctors or the doctor that performs the procedure to call us. I suspect the Doctor that performs this procedure is a rare bird.
I have been my wife's caretaker for about five years now I guess. Fellas and ladies too, if you are so inclined please say a prayer for my Sweetheart, Diane-------------Ray
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What Susie said!
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Update: I had to take Diane's cell phone , charger and reading glasses to her at Hospital tonight. Took almost 24 hours to get her a room. I was prepared to do battle with Hospital Admin over visiting policy. I asked to speak to someone in Admin and they said at the front desk " WE HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU. THE MANDATE TO SHOW THE STATE CERTIFICATE WITH THE SHOT/SHOTS HAS BEEN RECINDED TODAY BY NEW YORK STATE. YOU MAY TAKE YOUR STUFF TO YOUR WIFE AND VISIT WITH HER." I was so overwhelmed I darn near fell in the floor. I always thought it was Hospital Policy but it was a state mandate.
Mr P are you out there? Crossed my mind, some politics involved here. Elections only a few days away. -----------------------Ray
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Prayers continue. So glad you got to see Diane.
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I am glad to hear this for you Ray and I have been expecting it since the latest court ruling telling NYC they have to rehire the first responders they fired for not getting the shot. So happy you can now see her.
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Update: I had to take Diane's cell phone , charger and reading glasses to her at Hospital tonight. Took almost 24 hours to get her a room. I was prepared to do battle with Hospital Admin over visiting policy. I asked to speak to someone in Admin and they said at the front desk " WE HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU. THE MANDATE TO SHOW THE STATE CERTIFICATE WITH THE SHOT/SHOTS HAS BEEN RECINDED TODAY BY NEW YORK STATE. YOU MAY TAKE YOUR STUFF TO YOUR WIFE AND VISIT WITH HER." I was so overwhelmed I darn near fell in the floor. I always thought it was Hospital Policy but it was a state mandate.
Mr P are you out there? Crossed my mind, some politics involved here. Elections only a few days away. -----------------------Ray
There was a recent court ruling in NY that appears to have helped you out. Thank God.
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Hope she is doing better .
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Thinking of you and your Mrs. this morning Ray and sending prayers for you both.
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Prayers offered up for you and Diane, Ray.
Hang in there Brother. I am Sure Diane appreciates you being there. 👍
*When my 93 yr old Mom, broke her hip a couple years ago, "NO VISITATION" was in full force. Hospital/months in a Rehab etc. Made a difficult situation, more difficult on her. She's a tough old bird and back up and around.
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Yesterday my good friend and neighbor next to my Fluvanna, Virginia home called after work and informed me that he would drain my pipes in house and well house if I would just send him detailed instructions. He said he just wanted to do something for Diane and me. It is a complicated job and the house is close to the ground. Any mistakes and you will pay dearly next spring.
My daughter can't relieve me because of her horses and her house is too small to accomadate Diane in her condition. She can only stand if assisted.
Just thought you folks would like to know, that in spite of all the doom and gloom in the world, there are some people that would give you the shirt off their back if you needed it. I am sure all your prayers are making a difference.------------------------------------Ray
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