Thank You (from Pookie)

Well I had just over 1/5th of my left kidney removed due to cancer on March 25th. Spent my 51st bday in hospital - March 26th. Twin sister flew in from the United States on April 6th (I live in Canada) and she stayed with me for 2 weeks during my recovery. I miss her already and she only left 2 days ago. I'm doing much better than I ever expected...physically. I see the surgeon next week. I don't think I will have to have radiation or chemo. Still quite sore, but now mobile.

So THANK YOU to all that sent me a "get well" card via Blake. I just received all the cards today. What a lovely surprise. Very much appreciated. They arrived just in time because I am having such a difficult time comprehending Electric Frank's passing. I met Frank via this site and we corresponded almost weekly for the past 6+ years. He was like a 2nd father to me. I will miss him dearly.

Again, THANK YOU to everyone who has posted something, sent me a card, or private messaged me.

Take care,
Pookie

7 Comments

Good to hear

by fishfighter - 2013-04-22 08:04:03

I'm glad things are working out for you. Something else about Frank.

Anyway, take care and God Bless, Paul

Oh FUNny One ~

by Carolyn65 - 2013-04-23 03:04:03

Pookie, so sorry about all your troubles. I have not been on here enuff' to enjoy and keep up w/all of my old Friends.

I just signed in this eve, only to be shocked/mortified by ElectricFrank's passing! ~ I am just shocked and have a horrible feeling of losing one of our close Family members. He was a Great 83 year old man who still climbed mountains, camped, travelled and loved life! I went back to the 'Member Gallery' and looked at the last FUN pics Frank had posted and just could not help but smile and know he is in a better place now. Frank was still 'Posting' right up to his passing. A true Gentleman.

Pookie, so glad your news is good on you ~ I am so sorry I am not staying up to date with my Dear PM Friends. This has taught me a real lesson.

Keep us Posted w/your Great Progress ~ LUV U ~
Carolyn G. in TEXAS

Good to hear from you

by Janey L - 2013-04-23 07:04:38

Hi Pookie
Glad to hear things are going well for you & great to hear from you on here. I have been thinking of you very much over the last few weeks since your op. Welcome back.....missed you.

Best wishes
Janey

Welcome back!

by juju - 2013-04-23 09:04:55

So glad you are recovering well! Take it one day at a time.

I have missed reading your support postings. You along with the other great members have really helped this "newbie" out!

Hope to see more postings from you!

Take care of yourself...
juju

i too am finding it hard to accept about frank

by jessie - 2013-04-23 12:04:51

jessie i was shocked literally shocked to say the least. i cant imagine him making a choice like that but i know many do.feeling very alone and lonely to-night in a hotel lobby in london. going for tests to-morrow to determine about my husbands blockages. been that road before. been told no more can be done. so we will see what lovely young wannabee dr to-moorow has to offer in terms of miracles. glad i am in the lobby and dont have wifi now i can cry in peace and silence and out of his earshot. jessie

Pookie

by breeze - 2013-04-27 02:04:17

so sorry to hear about your surgery but happy to hear that you are doing better
Take care of yourself and sending prayers your way

breeze

pookie...

by lubro - 2013-05-02 02:05:14

just wanted to say hi and wish you the best in your recovery... I was touched when you responded to one of my 1st posts here... I mentioned that I was in the 1 % club and described how dr's give you the 1 % speech before surgery... you mentioned that you were also a 1 % er...your words of encouragement were heart felt...so, I'm just chiming in with all the others here and wishing you a swift recovery...take care, and take time to smile :)

Lubro

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