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Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533154 by Safari Man
Aug 1, 2010 6:08am
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Thanks for letting us know. I am off to church and will say a special prayer for him and Sandy.

Wingrider - Jenny
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533154 by Safari Man
Aug 1, 2010 6:13am
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Thanks for the updates Glenn., I have never had the pleasure of meeting Chris and Sandy,but feel I know them--they are part of my letterboxing family!

Continued prayers
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533148 by Safari Man
Aug 1, 2010 6:15am
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Thank you sooo much for the update. They have been on my mind this past week, as he has been fighting this. They will continue to be in my thoughts until they are both home safe and sound!!!
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533148 by Safari Man
Aug 1, 2010 6:45am
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Hope he gets better soon. I met them last October after they invited me to a mini meet up here in Michigan. Please get well soon!
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533168 by koalacat
Aug 1, 2010 8:09am
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I just received some good news but will wait a while before relaying it what with all the ups and downs that seem to swing in every 8 hours of so. I sent word to Sandy to tell him to quit jerking us around and get well!
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533196 by Safari Man
Aug 1, 2010 8:47am
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tell him to quit jerking us around and get well!

If what they say is true, and laughter really IS the best medicine.... with this crew, his chances of getting well are good !!!

Thoughts and Prayers for coffee mug & granny butterfly !!

Dina B. & Charlie
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533148 by Safari Man
Aug 1, 2010 11:15am
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I'm continuing to pray for total healing for him.
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533220 by songwriter
Aug 1, 2010 12:09pm
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Continued prayers from us too. Thanks for the updates Glenn, we sure hope he gets over this soon!
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533229 by p pack
Aug 1, 2010 1:34pm
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Thanks for the updates Glenn, we sure hope he gets over this soon!

Me Too!!
I just checked AQ E mail and here is what I received from Sandy:

This is the noon update:
Chris has been up in a chair since 9:30 am. Still up and ate a full breakfast and now a sandwich for lunch along with a dish of ice cream and COFFEE.

Attending physician was in and has told him he won't leave ICU without the temperature staying normal...no time specific. He will continue to see the Pulmonary AND the Infectuous Disease physician who will find out WHAT IT TAKES to get him well.

He won't go from here to home, but will go to a regular room. (That means that Icu will be another day or so and then as he progresses a regular room.

Well, its been 4 1/2 hours since then and no more news. I hope the old adage of "no news is good news " holds true.
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533238 by Safari Man
Aug 1, 2010 2:27pm
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Thanks for the update Glenn. I talked to Sandy last night and asked if there was anything she/they needed and she said SLEEP. I'm hoping she was able to get some rest last night at home. It's a very positive thing if he's sitting up and eating and having coffee. Continuing to pray for our buddy Coffee Mug and everyone's favorite granny Sandy.
Re: Chris/CoffeeMug's Status
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533148 by Safari Man
Aug 2, 2010 11:48am
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Prayers for a speedy recovery from out here in Kansas! We love you, CM and GB! And Alex, too!
Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533556 by Mama Huntin Dog
Aug 2, 2010 2:04pm
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I just got off the phone with Sandy at 4:55 and we have good reason for optimism. Although Chris still has a slightly elevated Temperature 101º to 102º, the doctors have his elevated heart rate back down to normal and have verified there is no infection in the blood stream. It is still certain he has pneumonia but the outlook is not as bleak as it was this morning after a rough night. The source of the elevated heart rate was determined and eliminated (I hope) and now it is a matter of keeping a close eye on the pneumonia in one lung. He has been put on a different drug, which I can neither pronounce or spell and I hope it causes speedy improvement. Chris was telling Sandy what to say during the phone call, so I know he is feeling half way ok and there were some jokes thrown back and forth so that confirms the 1/2 way feel good, further. I want so badly to give you the gist of those jokes but Sandy would not approve of me going public with them so I must refrain. Just know that he is still witty as ever. End of this report
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533611 by Safari Man
Aug 2, 2010 2:19pm
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For anyone not familiar who this Sandy (Granny Butterfly) and Chris (Coffee Mug) are, check out the clues for my "Famous Ohioans-Series 3" letterbox.
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533611 by Safari Man
Aug 2, 2010 2:23pm
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Thank you so much for the encouraging update. I have been so worried about Chris, and it is good to know that he is on the mend. You are a good friend SM and your updates are very much appreciated!
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533620 by jeeves
Aug 2, 2010 3:40pm
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Thanks for the update Glenn. And I agree with what Jeeves said. You're a good friend. I appreciate you keeping us updated so Sandy isn't getting bombarded with phone calls. That in itself is exhausting. Please let them know we all love them and keeping them in our prayers.
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533611 by Safari Man
Aug 2, 2010 5:06pm
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Thank you sooo much for keeping us up to date! I saw she ws on facebook today, so figured things were getting a little better!!
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533611 by Safari Man
Aug 2, 2010 6:30pm
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Thanks for the update with the good news. I agree with Jeeves - you are a good friend.
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533611 by Safari Man
Aug 3, 2010 2:06pm
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Thanks for the update, SM!
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533865 by DrWatson
Aug 3, 2010 3:48pm
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Hi Melissa and here is another update. Things are looking better and Chris' temp has been pretty much under control with the help of Motrin. Sandy got some sleep today at home but still spent about 4-5 hours at the hospital with less grumpy Chris. His two bowel movements seem to have made him less grumpy.....or so says Sandy. Maybe I need to start asking Georgette to go to the bathroom first thing every morning.
Hopefully Chris' temp will remain in the normal range over night so he can get out of ICU but that still remains to be seen. Past few nights says that is not is going to happen but will let you know tomorrow.

Glenn/SM
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533886 by Safari Man
Aug 3, 2010 3:57pm
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Your description of his recovery is cracking me up! Glad to hear that Chris' recovery is moving along quite nicely and hopefully he can get out of ICU, then home again soon. Thanks again SM.
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #533972 by kilroy
Aug 4, 2010 6:54am
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Thank you Kilroy for your prayers. Apparently the prayers are helping. See note below that I received from Sandy a few minutes ago:
Chris is much better today. He was up using his thing that will clear the lungs to expand them and has been without fever since the 99 temp last evening. PRAISE GOD.

He expects to be moved from ICU today according to 1 of 4 doctors he is seeing.

We are so grateful that he is improved.

Thank you for your prayers.
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534048 by Safari Man
Aug 4, 2010 9:22am
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Great news. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534098 by wingriders
Aug 4, 2010 5:33pm
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Update for tonight. Chris is out of ICU and back in a normal room. Slim chance he will be released from Hospital tomorrow. I HOPE!
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534216 by Safari Man
Aug 4, 2010 6:18pm
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Great news!
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534216 by Safari Man
Aug 4, 2010 8:59pm
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***Throws confetti****

GG
***be glad I didn't squirt a needle's contents all around** ; )
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534216 by Safari Man
Aug 5, 2010 4:03am
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Glenn - Thanks for all the updates. I just caught finished reading the boards after coming home from vacation.

Sandy and Chris - Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

Lisa
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534216 by Safari Man
Aug 5, 2010 2:16pm
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Well, I talked to Chris for about 15 minuites today and he sounded pretty chipper. Of course he is weak, from being down and in bed a lot but his spirits are up. Fair to middlin chance he will be released tomorrow. If Sandy does not post the good or otherwise news tomorrow, I will.
Glenn
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534439 by Safari Man
Aug 5, 2010 5:23pm
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That is truly fabulous news!!!! Thanks Glenn :-)
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534485 by The Cats Meow
Aug 6, 2010 10:22am
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I just got off the phone with Chris and he has just been released from the hospital and boy is he happy. He said they were headed for the Bar but I do not believe it for one minute. I figure they are headed home so he can figure out if he still rememebers where his bed is. He is headed for back to normal but still has a ways to go. Bug doctor has him on medication for at least a week and they will converse to see if further medication is required. I think we can breath a sigh of relief and they told me the prayers helped Chris to get out as soon as he did and they want to thank everyone for their thoughts and positive vibes through prayer.

I think I will tell Sandy she is back on her own for further updates.
Over and out!
Re: Cautious Optimism,
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #534659 by Safari Man
Aug 6, 2010 3:01pm
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Yay Coffeemug!! glad you are starting to feel so much better :D