BlairB
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| September 5, 2009 @ 4:27pm | | Thank you Marti. Give my love to Wes. |
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April
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| September 5, 2009 @ 5:59pm | 
Quote (Marti)
Wes is continuing to improve by the hour. It's amazing just to watch the progress -- almost literally -- hour to hour. He's sitting up in a chair for a large part of his day now. He's been up and for a long walk around the entire ICU area twice already today...[more good news trimmed]. |
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I am just astounded, and thrilled for you Wes! You are an inspiration, in so many many ways. Thank you.
Here's wishing you a regular room, freedom from those tubes, and wayyyy better meals very soon! 
April (PPY)
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Just the other day (a photoblog)
"Seeing something you never saw before, that was always there but you were blind to it."—AG |
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Marti
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| Update Saturday Evening | September 6, 2009 @ 12:23am | He Everyone,
We left Wes getting ready to sleep around 7:45 PM this evening. He is now disconnected from all of his tubes and is planning to move out of ICU tomorrow sometime. So, the progress continues.
He was up and about, taking his walks around ICU three times today -- even managed to "escape" the ICU for a few minutes to the ICU waiting lobby where there is a beautiful view of the trees with very early fall colors.
All continues to get better and better.
He asked me to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. He is very touched by your kindness and friendship. Hopefully, he will be allowed to have his computer in the next day or two so that he can join in the fun here on the Community.
A huge thank you to Usha who not only has been here for and with Wes through the surgery, but also for putting us up at her home while we are here. Thank you so much, Usha!!!
"Let’s lay to rest the tired old stereotype of the suffering artist. Creativity exists to sustain us, not torment us." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
http://www.martijeffers.com/myview
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BlairB
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| September 6, 2009 @ 3:52am | | What a nice update, Marti. It is so reassuring to visualize Wes taking in a lovely view outside the ICU. |
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Craig
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| Catch and release | September 6, 2009 @ 1:19pm | Hey Everybody,
Wes is just a few minutes away from being released from the ICU.
Thank you for all of your continuing positive intentions, prayers and support.
I have been with Wes for the last two hours and we have done nothing but laugh and have fun.
I have to believe all of your love has made a big difference.
I want to say a huge thank you to Usha for all of her love for Wes and for giving Marti and I a home away from home while we are here to hang with Wes......Craig
“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” -Soren Kierkegaard
“The secret of life…is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” - Paulo Coelho, from The Alchemist
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TJ Avery
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| September 6, 2009 @ 1:25pm | Thanks, Craig. It's good to see him smiling.
best regards,
TJ Avery
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| September 6, 2009 @ 2:34pm | | That's a truly wonderful thing to see! |
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BlairB
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| September 6, 2009 @ 3:20pm | Trite but true: A picture is worth a thousand words. What a wonderful photo of Wes. Good to see you, Wes... You are truly unbelievable.
Thank you so much, Craig, et al. |
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Stephen Issell
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| September 6, 2009 @ 4:26pm | Well, I've just come accross this bit of news and was a little shocked.
I can only add my best wishes for a speedy recovery Wes.
Last image has you looking fantastic, may this continue.
Stephen. Aus.
Web Site
Post Processing of my images is OK (PPOK)
Peace be with you.. |
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Flo
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| September 6, 2009 @ 5:18pm | Craig, that's a great Lensbaby photo of Wes - laughing as usual. Thanks for posting it and thanks to you and Marti for being there for him.
Flo - PPY
"May we live in peace without weeping. May our joy outline the lives we touch without ceasing. And may our love fill the world, angel wings beating." aziza
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Joan Kelly Eldredge
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| Thanks Craig! | September 6, 2009 @ 5:50pm | This wonderful community is almost like a dream! i cannot believe the love and support. I've never known anything like it. And then to see Wes in a photo in his hospital bed.....was just so wonderful. I bet that wasn't the first look he gave you when you took out your camera !  Tell him we are glad you did. Love to everybody. Joanie |
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April
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| September 6, 2009 @ 6:13pm | Bathed in light; radiating laughter; the setting recedes. Just beautiful.
April (PPY)
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Just the other day (a photoblog)
"Seeing something you never saw before, that was always there but you were blind to it."—AG |
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BlairB
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| Quote from April | September 6, 2009 @ 6:23pm |
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Bathed in light; radiating laughter; the setting recedes. Just beautiful. |
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I so agree, April. I just keep going back to this photo. It's very reassuring, too! |
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Beemerchef
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| September 6, 2009 @ 7:24pm | I am sorry I have become a stranger here, Life on the road, time going by... not enough of it.
Wishing you the best Wes...
My 5 bypasses at 62 are now 14 years old! So, I am right behind you for an encore most likely soon...
It's all good... your worse is over...
Ara & Spirit |
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Marti
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| September 6, 2009 @ 9:02pm | Hi Ara,
If all continues to go as well as it has, we (including Wes) will see you on our trip to Big Bend in November. Then, the two of you can compare notes!!
"Let’s lay to rest the tired old stereotype of the suffering artist. Creativity exists to sustain us, not torment us." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
http://www.martijeffers.com/myview
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Flo
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| September 6, 2009 @ 9:11pm | Ara! Welcome back! Please stay this time? We've missed you!
Flo - PPY
"May we live in peace without weeping. May our joy outline the lives we touch without ceasing. And may our love fill the world, angel wings beating." aziza
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wirehunt
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| September 7, 2009 @ 12:38am |
Quote (Stephen Issell)
Well, I've just come accross this bit of news and was a little shocked.
I can only add my best wishes for a speedy recovery Wes.
Last image has you looking fantastic, may this continue. |
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Same same.
Sounds to me like your already "Getting well soon".....
I've read "the thread" It's a given, go for it!!
Myblog |
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Mo
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| September 7, 2009 @ 11:02am | | My best wishes Wes. Keep up the good work. |
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Craig
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| Walking Tall | September 7, 2009 @ 11:22am | Hey Everybody,
This is Wes walking from the ICU down to his new room. Short of the gown he looks no worse for the wear He's doing great!.....Craig
“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” -Soren Kierkegaard
“The secret of life…is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” - Paulo Coelho, from The Alchemist
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Flo
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| September 7, 2009 @ 11:39am | LOL, and of course, he has the prettiest nurse in the whole place, I'll bet!
Way to go, Wes - even with the doo-rag
Flo - PPY
"May we live in peace without weeping. May our joy outline the lives we touch without ceasing. And may our love fill the world, angel wings beating." aziza
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BlairB
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| September 7, 2009 @ 11:45am | | Wow, what a great shot, Craig! |
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Marti
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| Monday Morning Update | September 7, 2009 @ 12:23pm | Hi Everyone,
Wes is continuing to improve. When I got here this morning, he was up, had eaten breakfast, and had a shower. He's looking better and better -- said he was a little tired today because he slept very little yesterday with the move from ICU to this very nice large room on the second floor. He's taken a walk already and moving about the room quite nicely on his own -- no more assisting him when he stands up from sitting in a chair. He's progress is amazing!!!
"Let’s lay to rest the tired old stereotype of the suffering artist. Creativity exists to sustain us, not torment us." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
http://www.martijeffers.com/myview
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BlairB
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| September 7, 2009 @ 1:02pm | Hey Marti (and Wes)
All this news is just so great. I showed Mimi (my daughter) Craig's latest photo of Wes walking in the hallway. She said the nurse looks like she has angel wings. Perfect!  |
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Marti
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| Going HOME!! | September 7, 2009 @ 1:07pm | Hi Everyone,
Wes' surgeon was just here. They are releasing Wes to go home to Usha's house tomorrow morning!!! Wa-Hoooooo!!!
I got to see his incision this morning when they changed the dressing and it looks really good -- healing nicely.
Wes does have two other procedures that need to be done -- but they can be done in an overnight stay either later this week or very early next week. They will schedule that before he leaves in the morning.
All of your thoughts, prayers and good wishes have payed off!!!!.
"Let’s lay to rest the tired old stereotype of the suffering artist. Creativity exists to sustain us, not torment us." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
http://www.martijeffers.com/myview
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| September 7, 2009 @ 1:19pm | Hi Wes,
Wishing you a speedy recovery. It was nice to see your smile on my computer today
Kind regards,
Steve
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Bill H.
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| September 7, 2009 @ 1:37pm | That's great news! You look fantastic in Craigs pictures Wes. It is wonderful to have people like Usha, Marti and Craig to come to your aid. The entire TME community is made up of a fine bunch.
Bill H.
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" Do not go where the path might lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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BlairB
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| September 7, 2009 @ 2:20pm |
Double ditto!!!! |
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| September 7, 2009 @ 5:58pm | | Good news, indeed! Wes must be so glad to be getting out of the hospital. I'm hoping that nurse (maybe she's a doctor?) was a nice distraction while he was there. |
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Winifred
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| September 7, 2009 @ 6:06pm | Way to go Wes!! Although we have not yet met, I feel that I know you from all the love and support that has been expressed on TME.
Keep on progressing. They obviously need you on the Big Bend workshop. That's going to be one doo-rag clad group.
Winifred
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MikeH
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| September 7, 2009 @ 6:07pm | Wes, You sure will go to extremes for a little attention, get well and I'll see you soon...I'm taking off the doo-rag.
Mike H
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Jack V. Johnson Photography
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| September 7, 2009 @ 6:13pm | Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery, Wes!
- Jack |
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| Well Done Wes! | September 7, 2009 @ 6:27pm | You're looking so good, Wes! So Good! Can't keep a good photographer down, eh? I hope every day brings further improvement, and even more reasons for your wonderful smile.
Soft hugs and very best wishes.
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| healing thoughts and prayers | September 7, 2009 @ 7:07pm | Wes, you are a true inspiration, living life with gusto and a warm smile. Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to your next amazing image. All the best.
judith |
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April
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| September 7, 2009 @ 7:16pm |
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Wes' surgeon was just here. They are releasing Wes to go home to Usha's house tomorrow morning!!! Wa-Hoooooo!!! |
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Holy moley! That is ultrafantastic. I can just imagine Wes thinking, "And I am outa here.......whoosh!"
Usha, speaking of angels...along with Craig and Marti, you are teaching me a lot.
[Edit: PS to Wes -- you *are* allowed some down-time, ya' know?! Be well.]
April (PPY)
Photos on Flickr
Just the other day (a photoblog)
"Seeing something you never saw before, that was always there but you were blind to it."—AG |
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Marti
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| The Doctor Is Back!! | September 7, 2009 @ 8:54pm | Hi Everyone,
Just left Wes at the hospital where he had a great day. He's been up most of the day and spent the day reading all the wonderful messages y'all have been posting for him here. He also talked to many friends and had a great time telling them the story of his surgery.
I knew he was really back when his nurse, Gary, discovered Wes' background in anatomy. It seems Gary has created and teaches a course in cardiac anatomy for EMTs and other emergency workers. The two of them spent the longest time talking shop and Gary was anxious to show Wes his course presentations and get his input.
Here are a couple of snapshots that I took of Wes walking with Gary and reviewing his course presentations.
Wes and Gary doing laps with Wes waving to admirers
Dr. Norman lecturing on Anatomy as a patient:
The Doctor is Back!!
"Let’s lay to rest the tired old stereotype of the suffering artist. Creativity exists to sustain us, not torment us." ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
http://www.martijeffers.com/myview
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