Special TH Karma Thanksgiving Request for Delta!

[tangledupinblue]

Hey everyone,

I just spoke with Rhonda (Delta) and it seems as though she and her husband Mark very much need our Threadhead KARMA! He went to the Doctor today to treat an injury to his back but ended up with a life threatening problem after the Doc gave him more tests.
He has blockage in his heart and was only going to have to have one stent put in yet it turns out after more testing that he has much more blockage and will possibly need bi-pass surgery tomorrow or Thursday. (Delta will fill in more)
I asked her if she wished for me to spread word in order to get the ever so blessed Threadhead Karma. She responded with a Yes and Thank you!
Thanksgiving is one of her family’s favorite holidays. Her children are in town, which really helps her with support.
Thanks be to a back injury that will allow them to have many more Thanksgivings around their table.

Love you Delta! XO

[rosetree]

Mega-mega Karma flowing north from New Orleans to Delta and Mark. You are in our prayers!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

So sorry to hear this, Rhonda. Glad it was caught when it was...

Mucho Karma to Mr Delta.

Big Hugs to you.

[glinda]

Hugs and prayers and healing TH energy going to Mr & Mrs Delta.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Major karma headed her way ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[CEfromLA]

Positive vibes/Karma comin' from California!

[chrisjoseph]

best wishes and good karma....

[mwgirlonherown]

My thoughts, prayers and positive thoughts go out to Delta, Mark and their family.

[ibjamn]

Best of luck and good karma!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Healing TH vibes headed down to MS... ((((the Delta family))))

[mymecca]

keepin' all y'all in our thoughts and sendin' love

[swag]

Pulling for Mr Delta!

[NOLA]

Sending healing vibes, karma and prayers from New Orleans....

[Phatpapa]

Sending all the good karma I can, Delta and Mr. Delta. Godspeed and hope y'all have a speedy recovery

[Michelino]

Much Good Karma from us to Delta's family and we will add prayers as well.

[jolie]

Double karma and best wishes from Lacombe for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery... please holla if you need anything!

[grisgris]

Lots of healing karma to Mark. Take care of yourself Rhonda. If you need anything, remember I'm only a hour away.

[Delta]

Thanks everyone. Looks like triple bypass surgery is in our immediate future. We'll know more tomorrow morning when we meet with the cardiac surgeon, but both of the current doctors are pushing for scheduling the surgery NOW, so I expect it to be done as soon as they can get him in. One artery is 100% occluded, one 99% occluded and one 80% occluded. They didn't even finish the heart cath before deciding he needed surgery. Not what we expected to hear.

Karma of some description was already in play though, since the reason he went to the doc to begin with had nothing to do with his heart. It was just through having a really good relationship with the doctor that they even caught the heart stuff. The doc just did some "routine checks" since he was already in the office and it had been 5 years since his last work-up.

[Lit]

Prayers for your husband, you and your family Rhonda. I am confident that if this man is strong enough to handle you, he will come through this even stronger than he was before. Among the things I will give thanks for this year is the fact that he had this doctor's visit that allowed them to catch it in time to do something about it.

[ohio]

Major karma to Mark & Rhonda!!!

[linza22]

big hugs and prayers coming from Me, Punky and Mookie from North Carolina. Hang in there Delta's!

[festbabe]

Big karma to you, Rhonda & Mark.

[stynger]

Good healing karma your way.

[Baconwrapped]

Here's to good doctors!

[Amy Winette]

Karma to Mark & Delta!

[VWGal]

OMG Delta -- sure will be thinking of you and Mark until we know he's sailed through surgery. Which he will....and there will be many more Thanksgivings to share.

((((((((((((((((((((((Mark and Rhonda)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Delta---Both you and your husband will be in my prayers tonight, and I am confident that Mark will make a full and speedy recovery..........

May God Bless You---Matthew

[jonnygospeltent]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

[pokerchick66]

Prayers to you both. (((((Rhonda))))))

[Lostcajun]

Praying for Delta and her husband!!!!!!

[NYMAMA]

Both you and Mark will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Sending healthy healing vibes your way~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[The Krewe of Chew]

Good thoughts coming your way from N.J.!

[tabasco]

Karma~Karma~Karma~Karma~ Hoping everything turns out alright. All the best!

[Frosty]

A million plus one hugs.

[Irishnms]

Good thoughts, positive vibes, healing karma.

All the best for a speedy recovery.

[eZe]

Holy smokes Delta...you are right, definitely some good vibes in your world already with the doc finding these problems NOW. Lotsa of hugs, prayers and good vibes for Mark and all your family.

[funkkjunkie]

Karma for smooth sailing and speedy recovery.

[Nancy10016]

Delta,
sending positive thoughts to you and your family that all goes well for Mark.... sending karma and good vibes- keep the faith, and glad the kids are in town with you.....keep us posted

[KeyWest Bruce]

To Mark, my sincere wishes for a speedy and successful recovery. Sending you prayers, strength and much healing karma to both of you:) My best to you and look forward to seeing you next trip!

Bruce

[denideadhead]

BIGGEST HUGEST BESTEST HEALING ((((VIBES)))) I can muster !! and lots of prayers and good thoughts too ...Yes indeed it is Karma that the Doc caught this......Delta lovely if you need anyone to talk to vent to or just plain listen .....I know this road and I also KNOW how well it can turn out thanks to support from this TH family ...feel free to email me at denideadhead at yahoo dot com...anytime....

[festivalgirl]

You know we love you guys ...... good thoughts & wishes to Mark's doctor - may he be really, really smart & careful!!

Sounds like Mark has plenty of good karma just for putting up with your butt all these years ;) ...... not sure if you can share karma, but if you can, you know we're sharing ours with you.

[wladybugw]

Thoughts and prayers heading to Delta and Mark.... cindee

[MusicRoadMan]

Delta, sending lots of healing karma for the both of you....

[mightyradgumbo]

To Delta and Mark (and I agree FG, to his drs.) a ton of healing and good karma and prayers being sent yawl's way

[Staxsun]

Lots of hugs, karma and prayers to both of you. As you know, I had a triple on my fortieth birthday. It was difficult, but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. If you need any advice from a personal or professional standpoint (Eileen works in cardiac rehab), just call me.

[MaloGator]

Rhonda, I'm so sorry to hear about that. Good thing he went in when he did. All the love and support is right here. Wishing Mark the speediest of recoveries...

[ciscokid]

Hey everyone,

I just spoke with Rhonda (Delta) and it seems as though she and her husband Mark very much need our Threadhead KARMA! He went to the Doctor today to treat an injury to his back but ended up with a life threatening problem after the Doc gave him more tests.
He has blockage in his heart and was only going to have to have one stent put in yet it turns out after more testing that he has much more blockage and will possibly need bi-pass surgery tomorrow or Thursday. (Delta will fill in more)
I asked her if she wished for me to spread word in order to get the ever so blessed Threadhead Karma. She responded with a Yes and Thank you!
Thanksgiving is one of her family’s favorite holidays. Her children are in town, which really helps her with support.
Thanks be to a back injury that will allow them to have many more Thanksgivings around their table.

Love you Delta! XO
healing karma headed to delta and family

[NeenAtlanta]

Lots of healing karma flowing from Atlanta to Mississippi . . .

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Stoking up the karma stove and sending out a continuous stream of vibes.

[wahinemicha]

<<<<<<<HEALING KARMA>>>>>>>>>Thoughts, prayers and much ALOHA going out to you from us here in Cleveland.

Michelle, Chris and Gabe

[freebo]

Best wishes from Florida for a full and speedy recovery.

I have to agree with you Delta, your husband is already very lucky that his problems were noticed in time... (!)

I take that as a darn good omen.

Lots of healing karma flowing to yall, and especially to Mark, aka, 'the husband'.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Sending Karma from Texas to Mississippi to Mark & Rhonda. When you have the time, please keep us updated.

[Ladyleo]

Super Threadhead Karma and prayers heading your way from Gerogia.

[ScoopJohnD]

Joisey sending all the good thoughts and prayers I can muster.

[bluesmama]

so sorry to hear about this, but thankful that it was discovered in time!
my prayers are with you and your family
i'll be checking back often for updates

[Headless Hornman]

More thoughts, prayers, and TH karma on the way from Florida.

[Orleansnj]

Karma coming from Eric and I to y'all for a quick surgery, easy recovery, and back to better health fast.

[ozzie]

Oh, no! Sending love and karma from our lot to your lot.

Yay, to Mark's doc for being so on the ball.... thank goodness!

[Ms. Festngator]

Sending karma and positive thoughts and prayers your way for a swift and uneventful recovery.

[Delta]

The karma is apparently working. It looks like it may only be a double bypass, rather than a triple. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for Monday afternoon. His cardiologist and GP wanted to let him come home today and go back for the surgery but he has developed some irregularities in his heartbeat and they didn't think it would be safe to send him home. They're trying to get him scheduled for surgery Friday rather than Monday (and to be totally selfish about it, I'd love for them to be able to do that so all our kids are still in town when he actually goes under the knife) but it's about a 50-50 chance of that.

The cardiac surgeon finally showed up about 7:00 and his first words were "90% of the people with this sort of damage in this area of the heart are dead. We see this on more autopsies than live people." He then went on to explain what was going on, with the twenty seven eight-by-ten
color glossy pictures with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back, and told us what they're going to do and how they're going to do it.

We are incredibly fortunate that, through a series of coincidences/miracles/acts of God, they caught this when they did and they can fix it.

This is shaping up to be the best/worst Thanksgiving we've ever had. Well, except for that one year with my mother-in-law. The kids are cooking and bringing it to us tomorrow and my youngest daughter is baking a suck-up cake for the nurses who have to work on a holiday.

His cardiac surgeon looks just like the King of Spades.

[glinda]

King of spades sounds like a good omen for a surgeon. Hoping the surgery can happen Friday, and that the positive karma and love keeps on giving you blessings and healing and skillful physicians. Happy Thanksgiving.

[mymecca]

jeez the king of spades doesn't have the best bedside manner...shouldn't be talkin' corpses pre-surgery...sounds hopeful and we'll all be pullin' for ya...threadhead karma is the best...(((((((((delta&fambly)))))))

[Michelino]

The karma is apparently working. It looks like it may only be a double bypass, rather than a triple. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for Monday afternoon. His cardiologist and GP wanted to let him come home today and go back for the surgery but he has developed some irregularities in his heartbeat and they didn't think it would be safe to send him home. They're trying to get him scheduled for surgery Friday rather than Monday (and to be totally selfish about it, I'd love for them to be able to do that so all our kids are still in town when he actually goes under the knife) but it's about a 50-50 chance of that.

The cardiac surgeon finally showed up about 7:00 and his first words were "90% of the people with this sort of damage in this area of the heart are dead. We see this on more autopsies than live people." He then went on to explain what was going on, with the twenty seven eight-by-ten
color glossy pictures with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back, and told us what they're going to do and how they're going to do it.

We are incredibly fortunate that, through a series of coincidences/miracles/acts of God, they caught this when they did and they can fix it.

This is shaping up to be the best/worst Thanksgiving we've ever had. Well, except for that one year with my mother-in-law. The kids are cooking and bringing it to us tomorrow and my youngest daughter is baking a suck-up cake for the nurses who have to work on a holiday.

His cardiac surgeon looks just like the King of Spades.

Wow, sounds like he and you were fortunate to get on top of the problem. Best and worst sounds right, but certainly a time for thanks. Marcia joins me in sending our hopes, prayers and another round of good ole threadhead karma for your whole family over the next few days.

[snookums]

Best wishes and healing karma being sent your way!

[piscesgirl]

Sending good vibes and prayers your way, Delta. You know we aren't far and can be there in a jiffy if you need help. Wishing Mr. Delta a speedy recovery!

Now after he's all better, you'll have to tell the story about the Thanksgiving with your mother-in-law....

[rosetree]

The King of Spades is better than the Joker!
Still thinking of you and Mark and sending thoughts and prayers.

[ozzie]

Will be thinking of you over the next few days. Thanks for checking in.

[Corona]

Hey everyone,

I just spoke with Rhonda (Delta) and it seems as though she and her husband Mark very much need our Threadhead KARMA! He went to the Doctor today to treat an injury to his back but ended up with a life threatening problem after the Doc gave him more tests.
He has blockage in his heart and was only going to have to have one stent put in yet it turns out after more testing that he has much more blockage and will possibly need bi-pass surgery tomorrow or Thursday. (Delta will fill in more)
I asked her if she wished for me to spread word in order to get the ever so blessed Threadhead Karma. She responded with a Yes and Thank you!
Thanksgiving is one of her family’s favorite holidays. Her children are in town, which really helps her with support.
Thanks be to a back injury that will allow them to have many more Thanksgivings around their table.

Love you Delta! XO
OMG! Tons of karma coming your way Delta!! ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Corona]

The karma is apparently working. It looks like it may only be a double bypass, rather than a triple. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for Monday afternoon. His cardiologist and GP wanted to let him come home today and go back for the surgery but he has developed some irregularities in his heartbeat and they didn't think it would be safe to send him home. They're trying to get him scheduled for surgery Friday rather than Monday (and to be totally selfish about it, I'd love for them to be able to do that so all our kids are still in town when he actually goes under the knife) but it's about a 50-50 chance of that.

The cardiac surgeon finally showed up about 7:00 and his first words were "90% of the people with this sort of damage in this area of the heart are dead. We see this on more autopsies than live people." He then went on to explain what was going on, with the twenty seven eight-by-ten
color glossy pictures with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back, and told us what they're going to do and how they're going to do it.

We are incredibly fortunate that, through a series of coincidences/miracles/acts of God, they caught this when they did and they can fix it.

This is shaping up to be the best/worst Thanksgiving we've ever had. Well, except for that one year with my mother-in-law. The kids are cooking and bringing it to us tomorrow and my youngest daughter is baking a suck-up cake for the nurses who have to work on a holiday.

His cardiac surgeon looks just like the King of Spades.
Well that sounds like some VERY hopeful news and so happy you have your children in town to be with you and Mark! Tons of Canajun karma still coming your way girl! Thanks for popping in to update us....will be thinking of you and sending lots of prayers too!

[Nancy10016]

Delta,
still sending karma your way, hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving... keep us posted..

[LisaRI]

We are incredibly fortunate that, through a series of coincidences/miracles/acts of God, they caught this when they did and they can fix it.



Way to look on the bright side... stay positive! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[NYMAMA]

Having gone through something very similar with Bud a little over a year ago, I know what a trying time this must be for your hubby, you, and your family. But yes this to shall pass and you are right how very fortunate you are that they caught this and and can fix it,also that you have the support of your family at this time.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours honey.

[funkkjunkie]

karma continuing south. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[ABITAGIRL1]

Sending healing thoughts from Long Island (and yay for baking the cake for the nurses who have to work Thanksgiving - I am ONE of them! Just got home.). It sounds like there's somebody up there watching out for you all already but I'm sending up some extra prayers for good luck!

[steeleye]

Delta, remarkable things are accomplished with that surgery. Make sure your husband stays positive.

Healing karma your way from the peckerwoods of Pennsy.

[Bluemon]

Rhonda and Mark, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for letting us know. Positive feelings headed your way from St. Louis.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

the karma train keeps rolling.

[Blitzzzzz]

Candles lit! Healing Karma to Mark & Delta!:cool:

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Heidi and I sending karma.

[Delta]

Thank you to every single one of you who has posted, called, emailed and texted with good thoughts and prayers. He is tentatively scheduled for surgery Monday afternoon about 1:00 (his biggest concern is that he'll miss the game Monday night) and the doc thinks it will last about 3-5 hours.

His 3 doctors are all really great individually, but we're not sure they're on the same page about what to do and when to do it. We've been feeling guilty about the frustration of not getting him into surgery for over a week but his primary doc told us this morning that he's frustrated about it too, so we don't feel so bad now. The first 2 docs don't know why the surgeon is waiting so long and he apparently won't give them a reason either. Meanwhile, Mark is lying around the hospital doing nothing but racking up more medical bills for us and the insurance company and getting the same meds he could be taking at home, but they won't release him. No reason why from the surgeon, and the cardiologist and GP don't know either. The 2 kids who live out of town are home for the week for the first time in months and they have to pop in and out to see him and both will be leaving the day before he has the surgery. Arrrgggghhhhh......

We're very thankful they're taking care of him but the stress level (mine, at least) is sky high. Tagamet is the food of the gods.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Thanks for the update. Maybe a good bottle of wine would help your stress levels. It is a good thing that his main concern is Monday night football.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

If I was the betting type, I'd bet that the surgeon has some Thanksgiving family "obligations" (plans) that are keeping him out of the OR over the holiday weekend. That would really suck, if it's true, but there's not much you can do about it other than vent. Vent away, dahlin'.

I'm glad to see that Mark's spirits are still positive.

Big Hugs to you along with that constant stream of TH Karma.

[rosetree]

I'm not a surgeon, but I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express once, and I agree with wanna on this.....
Keep your positive thoughts and your sense of humor, they will help you through these times. Know that you have a world full of Threadheads pulling for Mark! Thanks for the update, if we can do anything from NOLA, just ask:D

[Orleansnj]

Sending good vibes and prayers your way, Delta. You know we aren't far and can be there in a jiffy if you need help. Wishing Mr. Delta a speedy recovery!

Now after he's all better, you'll have to tell the story about the Thanksgiving with your mother-in-law....

definitely wanna hear that story too ;)

Thanks for the update. Maybe a good bottle of wine would help your stress levels. It is a good thing that his main concern is Monday night football.

Fred - right on both counts.

If I was the betting type, I'd bet that the surgeon has some Thanksgiving family "obligations" (plans) that are keeping him out of the OR over the holiday weekend. That would really suck, if it's true, but there's not much you can do about it other than vent. Vent away, dahlin'.

I'm glad to see that Mark's spirits are still positive.

Big Hugs to you along with that constant stream of TH Karma.

what she said.

Big hugs to you all - and sending positive vibes, good karma, and flat out good thoughts your way.....

[Belle]

Thank you to every single one of you who has posted, called, emailed and texted with good thoughts and prayers. He is tentatively scheduled for surgery Monday afternoon about 1:00 (his biggest concern is that he'll miss the game Monday night) and the doc thinks it will last about 3-5 hours.

His 3 doctors are all really great individually, but we're not sure they're on the same page about what to do and when to do it. We've been feeling guilty about the frustration of not getting him into surgery for over a week but his primary doc told us this morning that he's frustrated about it too, so we don't feel so bad now. The first 2 docs don't know why the surgeon is waiting so long and he apparently won't give them a reason either. Meanwhile, Mark is lying around the hospital doing nothing but racking up more medical bills for us and the insurance company and getting the same meds he could be taking at home, but they won't release him. No reason why from the surgeon, and the cardiologist and GP don't know either. The 2 kids who live out of town are home for the week for the first time in months and they have to pop in and out to see him and both will be leaving the day before he has the surgery. Arrrgggghhhhh......

We're very thankful they're taking care of him but the stress level (mine, at least) is sky high. Tagamet is the food of the gods.

Disclaimer: I have not been through what you are going through....but the folks who I know well who have gone through such surgery..is they wake up feeling much better (after the initial invasion has healed) than they did before. They had a baseline for comparison..needing it, getting it fixed and feeling so much better.

My prayer and hope is that he feels the same.

Hugs to you Delta...know you are loved and supported by those that wish they could do more.

[Corona]

Thank you to every single one of you who has posted, called, emailed and texted with good thoughts and prayers. He is tentatively scheduled for surgery Monday afternoon about 1:00 (his biggest concern is that he'll miss the game Monday night) and the doc thinks it will last about 3-5 hours.

His 3 doctors are all really great individually, but we're not sure they're on the same page about what to do and when to do it. We've been feeling guilty about the frustration of not getting him into surgery for over a week but his primary doc told us this morning that he's frustrated about it too, so we don't feel so bad now. The first 2 docs don't know why the surgeon is waiting so long and he apparently won't give them a reason either. Meanwhile, Mark is lying around the hospital doing nothing but racking up more medical bills for us and the insurance company and getting the same meds he could be taking at home, but they won't release him. No reason why from the surgeon, and the cardiologist and GP don't know either. The 2 kids who live out of town are home for the week for the first time in months and they have to pop in and out to see him and both will be leaving the day before he has the surgery. Arrrgggghhhhh......

We're very thankful they're taking care of him but the stress level (mine, at least) is sky high. Tagamet is the food of the gods.
oh Delta, so sorry this has been dragging on for you and your family :( TONS of karma coming Mark's way for surgery Monday and a speedy recovery after!
((((Delta and Mark))))

[Belle]

Good Luck today and some healing Karma coming at ya...check in when you can girl.

[Delta]

Thank you all. Headed to the hospital shortly for many hours of sitting around and waiting. The kids have all worked it out to stay in town one more day so they'll be around (probably making a huge mess at the house) until after he's out of surgery. He should be coming out of anesthesia in time for kick-off. The good news is that all his doctors, from the pulmonary guy to the surgeon, are very optimistic and amazed at how good his test results are and have commented on how surprised they are, given the extent of the blockage. They just shake their heads and mumble when he tells them there was no chest pain and no shortness of breath and no clue there was anything wrong with his heart. I personally believe it's because he has such a big heart though. Plenty to go around for himself and everyone else. And after 26 years of marriage, it's nice to know that I literally still make his heart skip a beat when I walk in the room. I saw it on the ekg so I know it's true!

[Corona]

:D :D Wishing you tons and tons of good thoughts and karma today chica!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

I'll be thinking of you and Mark today, Delta, and sending positive thoughts your way.

[piscesgirl]

And after 26 years of marriage, it's nice to know that I literally still make his heart skip a beat when I walk in the room. I saw it on the ekg so I know it's true!

That is too sweet! I'll be thinking of y'all today. Please let us know something whenever you can.

[grisgris]

Thinking about you & Mark today.

[MaloGator]

Wow, Delta, that's awful about the nerve-wracking wait you and your family had to endure... but today's the day, and we'll be sending loads of karma your way, for sure. Hey, that rhymed.

[eZe]

Whew..glad its finally Monday and your hubby is gonna get all fixed up! Sendings lotsa Southern Maryland karma you way....it'll smell a lil like steamed blue crabs, stuffed ham and 10 oz Buds.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

pulling a cyber chair into the waiting room...

[denideadhead]

pulling a cyber chair into the waiting room...
As am I!! ((((((vibes))))) all I can send are coming to ya!!!

[swag]

He should be coming out of anesthesia in time for kick-off.

That's the spirit! :D

Good thoughts heading your way.

[freebo]

Positive vibrations for a successful surgery and full recovery.

I know it'll turn out all right, and the husband will be just fine.

Can you feel it?

Oh yes.

[NeenAtlanta]

. I personally believe it's because he has such a big heart though. Plenty to go around for himself and everyone else. And after 26 years of marriage, it's nice to know that I literally still make his heart skip a beat when I walk in the room. I saw it on the ekg so I know it's true!

Aww, how sweet. Lots of karma still heading your way.

[glinda]

All the good thoughts and vibes are headed your way today, especially, Delta. Sounds like between his spirit and yours, your love, and those positive doctors, he's got everything going for him!

[NYMAMA]

You know we are all in the waiting room with ya sweetie. Hang in there sending good karma Marks way~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Nancy10016]

And after 26 years of marriage, it's nice to know that I literally still make his heart skip a beat when I walk in the room. I saw it on the ekg so I know it's true!

Nice... sending good thoughts for Mark... :D

[FLSusan]

I'm so sorry that I wasn't on the board for six days; I totally missed all this.

Healing vibes and good health wishes for your husband, Delta. Please take care of yourself, too. Mark's going to need you to be healthy, too!

[VWGal]

Big positive karmic Threadhead vibes coming to you and Mark from Canada Delta! I am sure he will sail right through and there will be quite the sense of relief and celebration this evening for you and the entire family....

[NOLA]

More good karma headed your way from the Big Easy.

[tangledupinblue]

We LOVE ya baby. Just said my prayers for Mark....stay strong!

[Carolina Beadhead]

pulling a cyber chair into the waiting room...

Mind if I join ya, Wanna?

We're here, Delta.

[ScoopJohnD]

More thoughts and prayers comin' from Joisey!

[Orleansnj]

pulling a cyber chair into the waiting room...

Mind if I join ya, Wanna?

We're here, Delta.

what they said ;)

[rosetree]

what they said ;)

This waiting room will be real crowded soon...we're here too.
Our thoughts are with you today Rhonda...good karma flowing from all ends of the globe!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

So --- does anybody have anything to eat?

[festbabe]

So --- does anybody have anything to eat?

I've got a few bits of turkey and some dried-up dressing....

Sent my thoughts at 2 pm today and will keep Rhonda's family in my thoughts until she checks in here.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Heh -- yeah, I'm down to bits of this and that too. I'm pretty much ready for anything not traditionally served for Thanksgiving.

We could have a tailgate party in the waiting room...

I've got chili.

http://mixmingleglow.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/chili.jpg

[MaloGator]

Checking in hoping for some good news...

[festbabe]

..

We could have a tailgate party in the waiting room...

I've got chili.

..

I'm still working, so I'll have to bring something from the vending machine down the hall...

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w188/hmccamey/animalcrackers_stuck.jpg

[Delta]

The good news is he's not dead, but he's not out of surgery yet either. The Catholic hospital we're at apparently runs on Catholic time too, so his noon surgery schedule was more like 2:30. On the other hand, our parish priest was just in here and said a quick prayer for Mark, and for a Saints win. After he left, the woman across the waiting room chuckled and said she sure hoped that prayer worked tonight.

One of the good (what an odd, but appropriate, word to choose) things about being here is that it's like old home week in the waiting room. Of the 4 families in the waiting room when we got here, we've known 3 of them for 20+ years because our kids all went to school together and we go to the same church. There's something sort of comforting to not only know them, but know you're going through the same thing at the same time that they are. And in a strange way there are no "wrong" words to each other in that situation.

Emails like this (and wine) are the kind of stuff that's gotten us through the stress. My daughter received this from a friend earlier and we've been laughing about it since.

Don't worry. This building will worry for you
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk194/DeltaMoon/building.jpg

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I'm glad you've got some friendly company, Rhonda... sorry things are dragging on longer than planned.

Love the pic!

[ibjamn]

Rhonda, please check in when you can. We're thinking of you!

[wladybugw]

Big hugs to you Delta....still sending good thoughts and prayers your way.....Cindee

[rosetree]

The good news is he's not dead, but he's not out of surgery yet either. The Catholic hospital we're at apparently runs on Catholic time too, so his noon surgery schedule was more like 2:30. On the other hand, our parish priest was just in here and said a quick prayer for Mark, and for a Saints win. After he left, the woman across the waiting room chuckled and said she sure hoped that prayer worked tonight.

One of the good (what an odd, but appropriate, word to choose) things about being here is that it's like old home week in the waiting room. Of the 4 families in the waiting room when we got here, we've known 3 of them for 20+ years because our kids all went to school together and we go to the same church. There's something sort of comforting to not only know them, but know you're going through the same thing at the same time that they are. And in a strange way there are no "wrong" words to each other in that situation.

Emails like this (and wine) are the kind of stuff that's gotten us through the stress. My daughter received this from a friend earlier and we've been laughing about it since.

Don't worry. This building will worry for you
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk194/DeltaMoon/building.jpg
That's good news so far Rhonda!
It's good that you have people there that you know and can share with.
btw, I met most of my future in-law family in the waiting room of the hospital after Brenda's daddy got shot. It's just a part of family lore now, as Mark's surgery and recovery will be for you!
Keep smiling and be strong!
(((((((Rhonda and Mark))))))))

[jerseygirl67]

You guys are in my prayers.....all will be well.

[Nancy10016]

btw, I met most of my future in-law family in the waiting room of the hospital after Brenda's daddy got shot. It's just a part of family lore now,

Now that's a story we do need to hear sometime.LOL.... (and say hey to Brenda for us...):D

[Orleansnj]

The good news is he's not dead, but he's not out of surgery yet either. The Catholic hospital we're at apparently runs on Catholic time too, so his noon surgery schedule was more like 2:30. On the other hand, our parish priest was just in here and said a quick prayer for Mark, and for a Saints win. After he left, the woman across the waiting room chuckled and said she sure hoped that prayer worked tonight.

One of the good (what an odd, but appropriate, word to choose) things about being here is that it's like old home week in the waiting room. Of the 4 families in the waiting room when we got here, we've known 3 of them for 20+ years because our kids all went to school together and we go to the same church. There's something sort of comforting to not only know them, but know you're going through the same thing at the same time that they are. And in a strange way there are no "wrong" words to each other in that situation.


We're all still thinking good thoughts. Glad you have peeps close at hand to go through this with you.

[funkkjunkie]

Still holding yall close, deltamarkandfam. Good on the waiting room.

ANd YYR, Nanc, i've heard that story from Brenda herself. It's a good one.

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Delta----A prayer for Mark on its way from Salt Lake City............

God Bless, Matthew

[Delta]

He came through the surgery well and we can see him tomorrow morning at 10:00. They let us in to see him for a little minute after they moved him to the ICU but the nurse frowned and shooed us out when I whispered the score to him and his monitor went nuts even though he was still sedated!

[jerseygirl67]

He came through the surgery well and we can see him tomorrow morning at 10:00. They let us in to see him for a little minute after they moved him to the ICU but the nurse frowned and shooed us out when I whispered the score to him and his monitor went nuts even though he was still sedated!

That is great news! So happy he came through well...and it still focused on sports!!!

[Orleansnj]

He came through the surgery well and we can see him tomorrow morning at 10:00. They let us in to see him for a little minute after they moved him to the ICU but the nurse frowned and shooed us out when I whispered the score to him and his monitor went nuts even though he was still sedated!

LOL @!!!!!! you are so crazy woman - it's exactly what he wanted to hear. :)

I am so happy that he is out of surgery and they say he did well. What a small relief. that priest musta been a good omen.

Love ya much.

[rosetree]

He came through the surgery well and we can see him tomorrow morning at 10:00. They let us in to see him for a little minute after they moved him to the ICU but the nurse frowned and shooed us out when I whispered the score to him and his monitor went nuts even though he was still sedated!

YAY!!!!!!!!
Bring him his Saint's jersey and the paper in the morning!
This is great news Rhonda!

[ibjamn]

Whew! :) good news!

[Delta]

The Saints scored twice while we were talking to the doctor after the surgery and friends were texting the score to us. Every time they scored, my phone, and all 3 kids' phones, started beeping. We just sort of tried to ignore it, thinking it was rude to the doctor, until the second time it happened and he asked if we were getting the scores. The King of Spades is apparently a Saints fan too.

WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!!! 38-17!!!!!!!!!!

[Orleansnj]

The Saints scored twice while we were talking to the doctor after the surgery and friends were texting the score to us. Every time they scored, my phone, and all 3 kids' phones, started beeping. We just sort of tried to ignore it, thinking it was rude to the doctor, until the second time it happened and he asked if we were getting the scores. The King of Spades is apparently a Saints fan too.

WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!!! 37-17!!!!!!!!!!


WOO HOOO !!!!!!!!!

38-17 !!!!!!!!!!!!

Damned - Saints fans rock. :)

[rosetree]

The Saints scored twice while we were talking to the doctor after the surgery and friends were texting the score to us. Every time they scored, my phone, and all 3 kids' phones, started beeping. We just sort of tried to ignore it, thinking it was rude to the doctor, until the second time it happened and he asked if we were getting the scores. The King of Spades is apparently a Saints fan too.

WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!!! 38-17!!!!!!!!!!

Part of family lore.....(I'm just sayin') ;) :D

[VWGal]

This update made my heart go pit-a-pat! What great news -- Saints 11 and 0 and Mark scores a personal touchdown!

[eZe]

Thats awesome news Delta!!!! Yahooo for Mark....

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

That is great news from Jackson, Mississippi!!!!! Thanks for the update!!!

[MaloGator]

That's great to hear Delta! Whew! :D

[grisgris]

Glad the surgery went well. Get some rest.

[Gards]

Good luck and Good Budhist Karma from Gards here on Koh Samui in the land of Smiles

[piscesgirl]

Great news, Delta! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[denideadhead]

So glad the surgery is behind him , glad the saints are 11-0 , and hope the healing is smooth sailing still sending big (((VIBES)))!! Now Look forward to Sunday when Mark can be yellin WHO DAT !!

[Corona]

The good news is he's not dead, but he's not out of surgery yet either. The Catholic hospital we're at apparently runs on Catholic time too, so his noon surgery schedule was more like 2:30. On the other hand, our parish priest was just in here and said a quick prayer for Mark, and for a Saints win. After he left, the woman across the waiting room chuckled and said she sure hoped that prayer worked tonight.

One of the good (what an odd, but appropriate, word to choose) things about being here is that it's like old home week in the waiting room. Of the 4 families in the waiting room when we got here, we've known 3 of them for 20+ years because our kids all went to school together and we go to the same church. There's something sort of comforting to not only know them, but know you're going through the same thing at the same time that they are. And in a strange way there are no "wrong" words to each other in that situation.

Emails like this (and wine) are the kind of stuff that's gotten us through the stress. My daughter received this from a friend earlier and we've been laughing about it since.

Don't worry. This building will worry for you
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk194/DeltaMoon/building.jpg
oh Delta that's amazing FANTASTIC news!!!!!!! Wishing him lots of karma for a speedy recovery :D :D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Wonderful, wonderful news!

So glad the surgery is behind him (and you). Continued karma for a smooth and rapid recovery.

[ohio]

Great news, Rhonda! More karma sent for a speedy recovery!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Whew! Glad that's over and everything went well. Sending more karma for a speedy, uneventful recovery!

[linza22]

Delta, I'm so glad to hear the good news! hugs and kisses coming your way!

[Nancy10016]

great news Delta, thanks for keeping us posted! Healing Karma headed Mark's way....

[ciscokid]

The Saints scored twice while we were talking to the doctor after the surgery and friends were texting the score to us. Every time they scored, my phone, and all 3 kids' phones, started beeping. We just sort of tried to ignore it, thinking it was rude to the doctor, until the second time it happened and he asked if we were getting the scores. The King of Spades is apparently a Saints fan too.

WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!!! 38-17!!!!!!!!!!

delta good news, glad the worse is behind him, tell him to do everything the dr's say for an easier recovery

[freebo]

Thanks for sharing the GREAT news, Delta.

See?! I told you he'd be fine...

I knew it.

When his problem was found up front, I knew that was a good omen.

And the Saints? Yeah, you right!

On a serious(er) note - I'll weigh in with ciscokid: Do the rehab.

That can really make a difference in recovery.

And no, I'm not a doctor.. but I AM a Threadhead. :D

We work miracles (almost).

[Delta]

Between my oldest daughter making "Chicken Run" faces at him for some unknown reason and my youngest daughter getting into a serious conversation with the nurse about making sure he gets the red pill (something from The Matrix that my husband and daughter found hilariously funny) I think he'll be fine. The laughter is uncomfortable to him but the nurse says it makes his chest drain better so it's good for him. Thank God. We'd be in a world of hurt if we couldn't make him laugh.

[NYMAMA]

Well I'm sure you are all breathing a little easier now. It will still be a long haul with rehab and healing, but the scary stuff is behind you. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. See you in April sweets.

[Frosty]

That's good news to read on a day I'm home sick.

[freebo]

Best of luck, girl friend, to you, the husband, and all yer family.

Keep 'em laughing. :D

[VWGal]

Hope everything is going well on this morning after! Our telephone retirees here make heart shaped pillows for heart surgery patients -- they hold them over their chests to keep everything still while they move or have to cough. Hope they have Mark all set up with something suitable, not that you can't make him something fantastic and custom to his tastes, Delta.

I can just imagine everyone laughing and still enjoying the Saints win, even while the drama unfolds.

Keep us posted, still sending you that Canajun Carma....

[Zydekitten]

Rhon -

I don't have much of a voice left after leaving it at Da Dome last night - but I DO want to express my deep and heartfelt hope that Mark's recovery goes smoothly and swiftly.

My stepdad went though an eerily similar "hey kids, let have a triple cardiac bypass NOW!" situation about 15 or years ago - so I can very much empathize with what you and your family are going through; I'm sending all of the good, healing karma and vibes I've got to Jackson (singing, "It's Jackson-bound")

MUAH!!!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/BeHealed.jpg

[festivalgirl]

Woo Hoo!!! I think you can use a big old drink!! Laughing is good .... actually, laughing is essential to life. But you guys know that.

http://www.greygoose.com/global/en/cocktails/assets/images/397.jpeg

[Staxsun]

Between my oldest daughter making "Chicken Run" faces at him for some unknown reason and my youngest daughter getting into a serious conversation with the nurse about making sure he gets the red pill (something from The Matrix that my husband and daughter found hilariously funny) I think he'll be fine. The laughter is uncomfortable to him but the nurse says it makes his chest drain better so it's good for him. Thank God. We'd be in a world of hurt if we couldn't make him laugh.

My in-the-hospital suggestion is that he sit up as much as possible even though it can be uncomfortable. When he gets to the stage that they want him to walk, he should do this as much as they want him to. My lung collapsed, so I was in ICU for several days, but sitting up is what really sped up my recovery.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Glad to hear the surgery went well. Here's to a speedy recovery!

[funkkjunkie]

Karma for more love, laughter, and swift healing.

[Lit]

I have been on the road for work but keep praying for y'all and checking in for updates when I can. So glad to hear that he's on the mend and on the path to getting better.

[denideadhead]

Delta when your smiling all of threadhead nation smiles with YOU!! Glad for your good news ..!! There were lots of times when Buff was in the hospital this summer that one or two of the staff thought our humor was a bit ??? but it sure worked for us (that and bunches of TH Karma)!!
sending you ALL kinds of love !!!! and healing thoughts!! and def yes on Staxs advice.

[ozzie]

Phew.... so glad he's on the other side of the surgery. Your spirit is amazing and will get you all through this. Thanks for checking in.

[Marc Stone]

Hey Delta,

Been off the board for a while, so sorry to hear that Mr. Delta needed that surgery. Really glad it went well and wishing him a speedy recovery.

[mightyradgumbo]

Great to hear Mark is in recovery mode, Delta! Continued prayers and good vibes going out to him.

[Delta]

So I don't mess up Linza's puppies ('poopies' would be more accurate for our own) and kitties thread....

A minor complication with the re-routed artery from his lung to his heart resulted in some bleeding that required transfusions. They couldn't get his blood pressure up high enough to get him up moving around, and the longer he had to lie in the bed the worse it was. They finally took the heart drain out yesterday afternoon and got him up walking. The chest tube should be out today we hope, and he's possibly coming home tomorrow. He's out of CCU so the weird visiting hours no longer apply and so far, the only restrictions on his diet are to cut down on salt. The pain is low enough he's only taking Tylenol and Darvocet although he can have stronger stuff if he needs it.

As for me, after five decades I've finally learned to let go and say "yes" when someone offers help. I tried doing it all myself the first week he was in the hospital and that didn't work out so well. I'll be back in the studio today for the first time in almost 3 weeks (so very, very little done for Treme so far!) and I'm looking forward to that. I probably won't get much done but it will be a break from suffering vicariously every time he winces. Now that he's out of CCU I'm sleeping better and my friends have been incredibly supportive. The kids are gone too, so I feel like I have my life back without worrying about whether they remembered to lock the door when they left, or if I'm going to walk in to a wreck in the kitchen or if any of them already fed the dogs today (see pooping reference above) or someone with a load of clothes in the washer when I decide to take a shower.

Life is good, he's alive, I have a pan of my mother's lasagna in the fridge and the Earth is still spinning. What more could a girl ask for?

[linza22]

So I don't mess up Linza's puppies ('poopies' would be more accurate for our own) and kitties thread....

A minor complication with the re-routed artery from his lung to his heart resulted in some bleeding that required transfusions. They couldn't get his blood pressure up high enough to get him up moving around, and the longer he had to lie in the bed the worse it was. They finally took the heart drain out yesterday afternoon and got him up walking. The chest tube should be out today we hope, and he's possibly coming home tomorrow. He's out of CCU so the weird visiting hours no longer apply and so far, the only restrictions on his diet are to cut down on salt. The pain is low enough he's only taking Tylenol and Darvocet although he can have stronger stuff if he needs it.

As for me, after five decades I've finally learned to let go and say "yes" when someone offers help. I tried doing it all myself the first week he was in the hospital and that didn't work out so well. I'll be back in the studio today for the first time in almost 3 weeks (so very, very little done for Treme so far!) and I'm looking forward to that. I probably won't get much done but it will be a break from suffering vicariously every time he winces. Now that he's out of CCU I'm sleeping better and my friends have been incredibly supportive. The kids are gone too, so I feel like I have my life back without worrying about whether they remembered to lock the door when they left, or if I'm going to walk in to a wreck in the kitchen or if any of them already fed the dogs today (see pooping reference above) or someone with a load of clothes in the washer when I decide to take a shower.

Life is good, he's alive, I have a pan of my mother's lasagna in the fridge and the Earth is still spinning. What more could a girl ask for?

such good news sista! I also have a very hard time taking help....don't know where that comes from, but it is a rather useless 'rule' that we have.....

[glinda]

Thanks for the update, Delta. Sounds like its been a bit scary, but better now. So glad to hear he may be coming home soon.

We're all still thinking of you both and sending strong rehab energy......

[i wanna be in NOLA]

karma, karma, karma, karma, karma, karmeleon!

[festbabe]

..

As for me, after five decades I've finally learned to let go and say "yes" when someone offers help.

..

That's the hardest bit, isn't it? Damn strong southern women :)

Big hugs to you ((((((Delta)))))

[BigDag]

Glad to hear the news, Delta.

[Phatpapa]

The karma keeps coming from the Rockies, Delta. Big hug for your sometimes stubborn fanny {{}}}

[eZe]

Good to hear Mark is doing better (minus yesterday's blip) and that you are finding much need peace.

[rosetree]

Great news Rhonda....
Don't worry about what to sell at the festival, you'll sell what you have! You can take orders on things that you don't have. As Brenda tells me, "It is what it is".
Take a big deep breath and keep your sense of humor and "every little thing is gonna be alright"! :D

[Zydekitten]

So I don't mess up Linza's puppies ('poopies' would be more accurate for our own) and kitties thread....

A minor complication with the re-routed artery from his lung to his heart resulted in some bleeding that required transfusions. They couldn't get his blood pressure up high enough to get him up moving around, and the longer he had to lie in the bed the worse it was. They finally took the heart drain out yesterday afternoon and got him up walking. The chest tube should be out today we hope, and he's possibly coming home tomorrow. He's out of CCU so the weird visiting hours no longer apply and so far, the only restrictions on his diet are to cut down on salt. The pain is low enough he's only taking Tylenol and Darvocet although he can have stronger stuff if he needs it.

As for me, after five decades I've finally learned to let go and say "yes" when someone offers help. I tried doing it all myself the first week he was in the hospital and that didn't work out so well. I'll be back in the studio today for the first time in almost 3 weeks (so very, very little done for Treme so far!) and I'm looking forward to that. I probably won't get much done but it will be a break from suffering vicariously every time he winces. Now that he's out of CCU I'm sleeping better and my friends have been incredibly supportive. The kids are gone too, so I feel like I have my life back without worrying about whether they remembered to lock the door when they left, or if I'm going to walk in to a wreck in the kitchen or if any of them already fed the dogs today (see pooping reference above) or someone with a load of clothes in the washer when I decide to take a shower.

Life is good, he's alive, I have a pan of my mother's lasagna in the fridge and the Earth is still spinning. What more could a girl ask for?
Phew! A challenging day for y'all - sounds like you might need this:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/emergency-kitten.jpg

Hang in there, chica!! Remember to breathe and take it one day/step at a time . . .

[Delta]

Phew! A challenging day for y'all - sounds like you might need this:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Kittehs/emergency-kitten.jpg

Hang in there, chica!! Remember to breathe and take it one day/step at a time . . .

The best pee-in-my-pants laugh I've had this week when I saw that picture! My oldest daughter brought her two demented cats, T-Rex and Panda, home with her this week so they wouldn't be lonely. Not sure why she thought our 2 labs and 3 quasi-demented cats would think that was a good idea. Her cat Panda looks exactly like that one, except that one looks sweet.

[steeleye]

So glad to hear that he's on the road to recovery. Continued best wishes.

[denideadhead]

The best pee-in-my-pants laugh I've had this week when I saw that picture! My oldest daughter brought her two demented cats, T-Rex and Panda, home with her this week so they wouldn't be lonely. Not sure why she thought our 2 labs and 3 quasi-demented cats would think that was a good idea. Her cat Panda looks exactly like that one, except that one looks sweet.
OK now this sounds more and more like the Delta I know and love!!! So glad the blips have been resolved and your man is on the road to recovery and that you are getting a little of your normal back ...this stuff a B@#ch ain;t it. You will have what you have for Treme and it will fabulous!!
Still sending Karma your way YOU wonderful stubborn southern woman!!

[festivalgirl]

Great to hear Mark is on the mend. As for you, young lady, remember this - when someone asks "Do You Need Some Help?" the appropriate answer is "Yes Please, All I Can Get"!!

Don't worry about Treme .... people love to place orders. They really feel the item is personal that way. It's Hanukkah weekend .... latkes will make everything better!

[festivalgirl]

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[mymecca]

healing vibes still in constant transmission...((((((delta&fambly))))))

[sharon_loves_fats]

Life is good, he's alive, I have a pan of my mother's lasagna in the fridge and the Earth is still spinning. What more could a girl ask for?

Life is indeed good... continued healing karma to Mark!

[Orleansnj]

Delta,

glad Mark is improving each day and we'll keep sending good wishes ! Have fun at the Fest and everything will work out great !

[Orleansnj]

Don't worry about what to sell at the festival, you'll sell what you have! You can take orders on things that you don't have. As Brenda tells me, "It is what it is". Take a big deep breath and keep your sense of humor and "every little thing is gonna be alright"! :D

I think Rhonda's gonna listen to you the same way you listen to Brenda on this one.:rolleyes: :D

But I'm gonna tell Brenda that you posted this -heh heh....

[mwgirlonherown]

Rhonda,
Great to read that Mark is on the mend.
Treme "happens"
You'll be fine.

[freebo]

I don't know yall...

That kitten has kind of a crazy look in her eyes.

:eek:

Seriously: Continued healing karma to the husband, Delta.

May your future memories rival the ones you already have.

I know you'll both be making many more ((together)) through the years.

Peace.