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oldgill · Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 9:02 pm Post subject: Blue Pete

Pete's compassion and kindness are very evident in his posts and it's no suprise so many people are praying for him and wishing him well.
Tell him to hang on in there, we need all the good guys like him.
Good luck Pete.

jackie · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 7:30 am Post subject:

i hope ur dad is better soon, give him our best wishes love jackie & family.
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skode · Forum Regular Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 104

They say "You can't keep a good man down " - so Pete, get some rest and we'll see you soon.

Pat

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles"

jelly · Regular Contributor Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 308

KEEP FIGHTING PETE

and leave the nurses alone
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margaret · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 8:12 pm Post subject:

I echo what every one else has said - Hang in there Pete - Thinking of you.

Magic · Regular Contributor Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 253

Update

Dad has now had his Tracheostomy (hooray, I spelt it right that time!). He is being kept on a vent machine which is controlling his breathing, and is far more alert than he was, although still very tired. He is still linked up to most of the monitors, and under constant watch from the nurses, and is fighting the infections well.

Mum read all your messages to him, and he was very touched to know so many are thinking of him.

I have to relay a message however - he is disappointed that when he slipped unconscious there was no white light. He did however see a teddy, a golly, and a strange bloke who said "You're my wife now"...

He also feels a bit like a balloon... I think he is attempting to see if he can manage to blow the sheets off the bed.

It's good to see he still has his sense of humour even though he's obviously got a fair way to get before he would be ready to come home.

I will keep you all posted about his progress, and keep checking this thread now and then for any new messages anyone wants to send. Smile

Matt

Jeannie · Highly Active Contributor Joined: 28 Nov 2004 Posts: 2299

Matt thank you so much for keeping us updated, That is fantastic news I'm so excited for your dad and happy of course for all your family, please give your dad a big hug and kiss from me.

Now who said god doesn't listen Laughing

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Best wishes

Jeannie

If I fail, if I succeed at least Ive lived as I believe.

"As I grow to understand life less and less, I learn to love it more and more."

ALS onset June 2000, dxed July 2001, I am 32 yrs old.
Living and loving everyday regardless of ALS
I'm singing and dancing inside!

fotiostzimas · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 6:32 pm Post subject:

Bluepete
well done
patience little more,
there will come better days
Geia hara
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Rob · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 6:40 pm Post subject:

That's excellent news Matt,thank you.
What a relief that he has finally got the trach and vent,I have been so worried this last couple of days.
There must be some deep psychological meaning to the things that Pete saw............but I ain't even going there! Laughing

Pete,
Even from your hospital bed,you can still make us laugh.
Take care and hope you have a speedy recovery. We'll keep your seat warm in the forum and chat room until your back with us. Very Happy

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duckie · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 6:51 pm Post subject:

great news pete,

hurrah !!! been thinking lots about you, hurry up an get ya ass on the PC, had a gud larf in chat last but was a wee something missing......
strange you thought of a man saying u are my wife now, might have been you talking to rob? between me an you i finks he got summat he wants to share with us Wink

but not a word to anyone else on here ok ???

mums the word Cool

u got the trach? the lengths you go to get what you want,

love to the rest of your family

xxx

thanx matt Smile

Rob · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 6:57 pm Post subject:

OI! Watch it Duckie. Wink

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Morticia · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 8:25 pm Post subject:

that's absolutely brilliant tell him to hurry back soon Very Happy

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Shamlay · Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 7:14 am Post subject:

Thanks Matt - brilliant news. I'm glad your dad got the Trach. he wanted..... shame he had to go to such great lengths to get it! I'm sure he'll see the irony of his situation! He just needs to keep fighting the infection now.

Jeannie - sometimes the power of prayer is truly amazing.

Paul Wicks · Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 7:59 am Post subject:

"There was a block in you toilet, but it's o.k., I've fixed it now."

http://www.lofg.com/character_profile.php?profile_id=1

Brilliant stuff Matt. Let us know how Pete is doing with using a computer, I know you've got some wizardy but if anything gets too difficult we might think of an Assistive Technology field trip?

Paul

John1 · Posted: Thu May 26, 2005 7:01 pm Post subject:

Pete,

I hope you heard the big sigh of relief from the far side of the "pond". I gather the British Health Service has to think you're serious before they act on what you want.