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healing thoughts and prayers
Started August 31, 2009 @ 8:46pm by Craig
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MCampbell
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| September 9, 2009 @ 9:20pm | Missed you Wes. Welcome back.
www.Mikesjournal.com a new picture every day (more or less) |
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Bill G
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| September 9, 2009 @ 10:16pm | Awesome post Wes!
So glad to read your words again and I am so happy that you are feeling better. What an amazing group of friends you have. Hope to see you again (soon) at another workshop.
Kind Regards,
-bill
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Steve
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| September 9, 2009 @ 10:36pm | Wes - Glad to hear that you are doing so well and that you are out of the hospital. I hope to see you posting images again before too long.
-Steve (PPY)
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Flo
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| September 9, 2009 @ 11:00pm | Wes, welcome back, dear friend! What a gift you've already given to this community - a chance for everyone to pour out their love and support and to all pull together for a common cause - actually for a special cause - of sending love and prayers to a dear friend who has done so much for this community!
Wes, you have given so much to all the people you have met and now, wonder of wonders, you've also given all of us and your other, non-photographer friends the chance to give back to you!
Now let's stop with the "Perry Como" act and get that aneurism fixed once and for all! Just tell us when the procedure is to take place and once again we'll all send our love and prayers to you.
See ya around on this forum - soon. 
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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Becky
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| September 10, 2009 @ 7:33am |
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I too am a stubborn old coot who just wouldn't listen to my body's signals of poor health and it took Usha, Craig and Peter a trying moment of time trying to get me to a doctor but I immediately signed myself out I just wanted to go home..
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Ah, Wes, what are friends for except to take care of us when we will not take care of ourselves. As for the genetic disposition of "stubborn", yes, it can be a negative; it can also be what gets us going and keeps us going. Just use it wisely.
Mitch and I send you all our best. We both enjoy knowing that you are here and sharing life with us.
Blessings, Becky |
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Wes
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| September 10, 2009 @ 7:38am | Thank you John and Blair. I can't tell begin to tell you how blessed I feel right now. All of the hoorahs in the world could ot stand up to my blessings.
Rick I didn't mean to sound casual about the aneurysm, just had to play it casual since the doctors are, what do they know?
Flo, it is some sort of magic that brings me back to the community. You are so special to me. Wish I could croon a little like Perry Como but missed out on that talent. Love you, Flo and glad to see one of your pictures on the daily critique.
Still have a bit of a problem with gas, but what would one expect?
Wes
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Craig
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| sharing! | September 10, 2009 @ 7:49am |
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Still have a bit of a problem with gas, but what would one expect?
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Overshare!!!!
“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
PPY
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JPetty
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| September 10, 2009 @ 8:28am |
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Still have a bit of a problem with gas, but what would one expect?
Wes
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Just don't eat any beans.
Seriously, welcome back!!!
Don't talk of giving back. You have already given much more than you realize. You are a bright spot in the persona of TME. It hasn't been the same without you.
Continue getting well.
Janet
Go ahead and play with the images. I would ask that when you post them on other sites (such as Flikr, Photobucket, etc.) that you credit my photography. I would do the same for you! Other than that, I'm E Z T D B W. |
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Marti
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| September 10, 2009 @ 10:09am | Hi Everyone,
Wes is continuing to improve daily. He and Craig just went out to the grocery store to pick up a couple of things they wanted. He really is getting better and better and only has one more procedure to undergo next Tuesday. And, the doctors are treating the repair of the aneurysm almost as if it were an out-patient procedure -- only one night in the hospital and he'll be back here to continue his recovery for another few weeks.
I'm heading back to Atlanta in a couple of hours, leaving Wes in the very capable hands of Usha and Murali Vedula and Craig.
I cannot thank Usha and Murali enough for opening their home to Wes, and to Craig and to me. This was way beyond the call of duty for friendship and I will always feel a special connection to Usha and Murali and to Racine, WI because of this. Thank you so much, Usha and Murali!!!
"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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Usha
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| September 10, 2009 @ 11:53am | Thanks Marti....you have been very kind.
By the way all.....it doesn't seem to take BEANS for Wes to have gas......just a bit of movement of any sort....and off he goes. Sorry Wes!!! But you started it!!!!
Love you all very much
Usha
Usha - PPY
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TJ Avery
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| September 10, 2009 @ 12:03pm |
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By the way all.....it doesn't seem to take BEANS for Wes to have gas......just a bit of movement of any sort....and off he goes. Sorry Wes!!! But you started it!!!! |
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I must be related to Wes in some manner. He and I are going to have a lot to share with the group in November 
best regards,
TJ Avery
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BlairB
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| September 10, 2009 @ 12:41pm | | Oh, you guys! You're tooooo funny! Are we gonna hafta start calling you both "Bubbles"? |
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SkiUL8r
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| September 10, 2009 @ 1:04pm | Wes,
Good to have you back and posting again! Don't every scare us again like that. Heal quickly my internet friend.
Dave
Dave - Highlands Ranch, Colorado: http://www.skiul8rphotography.com
The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.
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Flo
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| September 10, 2009 @ 3:09pm |
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Still have a bit of a problem with gas, but what would one expect?
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Overshare!!!! |
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Overshare!
And good golly, when TJ and Wes get together - well, what can we expect of a couple of old f*rts? Oooh, me bad! 
For all of you taking that November workshop, better add to your list of necessary items to take along - clothespins - or maybe even gas masks! I think I'm glad I won't be there! 
Wes, I do love ya, you know that!
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
http://photos.tonebytone.com |
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| September 10, 2009 @ 3:23pm | sory mate I missed all of this, glad your back onboard,perhaps with some new pumplines you can come a hunting with me one day
God made two great lights; the sun to rule by day and the moon to rule by night. He also made the stars.
And He set them all in the heavens to give light upon the earth; And God saw that it was good.
Ive seen the light and it is very good |
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BlairB
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| September 10, 2009 @ 5:25pm | Gas or no gas... I wish I were going to be there in November.  |
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sherryd
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| September 10, 2009 @ 5:53pm | Glad to hear that you're doing so great Wes! Take it easy and all my wishes for a speedy recovery! (I think all the love and prayers from everyone are a very good start on that recovery!!!)
sherryd
Sherry PPY
Live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy! |
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Bill H.
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| September 10, 2009 @ 8:34pm | Wes - You are amazing, grocery shopping already! Glad to hear you are doing so well. P.S. Good thing Big Bend has plenty of fresh air
Bill H.
PPY
" 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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Marti
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| September 11, 2009 @ 3:13pm |
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Still have a bit of a problem with gas, but what would one expect? |
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I'm thinking that -- just perhaps -- I should lay in a suppy of these for Wes for the Big Bend workshop -- for my sake!!!
http://www.charcocaps.com/
And, then there is the etiquette quiz that goes along with it!!
http://www.charcocaps.com/gas-etiquette-quiz/
Sorry, folks, it was just tooooo funny!!
"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 11, 2009 @ 3:16pm | | Wes, I'm afraid you're never going to live down that admission! |
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BlairB
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| September 11, 2009 @ 3:19pm | OHMYGOSH, I just read "gas etiquette" and am still laughing. It's hilarious!
Hey, is this still a photography website? |
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TJ Avery
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| September 11, 2009 @ 5:31pm |
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Now that depends on your definition of style and grace. Some people focus on presentation!
best regards,
TJ Avery
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Flo
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| September 11, 2009 @ 7:11pm |
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Now that depends on your definition of style and grace. Some people focus on presentation! |
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Oh, Marti - that is SOOOO funny!
TJ, I think Presentation says it all! Do you give a workshop on Presentation?
Kel, is there a smilie that's holding its nose?
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
http://photos.tonebytone.com |
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| good to see you back, Wes! | September 13, 2009 @ 9:55am | Met you at King-of-Prussia RV weeekend workshop and have been a fan of your pix here, Wes. While I was vacationing before school begins -trying to stay off my computer a few days - you had this amazing "adventure." I read nine days worth of this thread in one swoop - with tears and then joy at your recovery. You got us all with this one!
It is wonderful that you are recovering quickly. You became a focal point that highlighted the spirit of friendship that has always been an obvious current on this forum.
Keep up the good recovery. And thanks to your special caregivers/friends!
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Saul9999
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| Wonderful to have you back, Wes! | September 13, 2009 @ 1:35pm | That heart of yours was just too full of joi de vivre and too strong to give up.
Saul
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Flo
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| September 13, 2009 @ 1:35pm | JaneRose - welcome to the community! I guess you've been following the posts here for more than half a year. I'm glad you finally came out of lurk mode! I hope to see some of your work soon
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
http://photos.tonebytone.com |
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| Old folk from original RV.... | September 13, 2009 @ 7:46pm | I joined when RV was brand new in the old format, but rarely have energy to post. I think my meager post count was lost when I had to re-register. I take hundreds of pix in school for the walls there (kid projects) but am totally beat by the time I am home & lurking. My personal favs are macro and landscape, but I'll try anything.
Wes looked at the same display as I at a weekend workshop - the "new" thing - Lensbaby. I believe they had a display table there and we saw the orginal release. They allowed folks to try out the lens. Of course, once I recognized him when he joined the forum, it was fun to follow his amazing progress. (Sorry to talk about you like the third party here, Wes - but you are a memorable guy.
This forum community has developed to be quite strong. The very supportive commentaries just makes it a joy to visit/lurk. Seeing how everyone has rallied and is sincerely connected to Wes was no surprise!
Unfortunately, I have not been able to get to a longer workshop because of school/work schedules but am waiting for the basic course to be offered again and am determined to go.
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Flo
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| September 13, 2009 @ 9:05pm | Jane, Marti offers the Foundations workshop in the spring - it's just for women. So look up the workshop schedule. I'm sure you'd enjoy it very much.
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
http://photos.tonebytone.com |
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Marti
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| September 13, 2009 @ 9:37pm | Hi Jane,
Thanks for your interest in Foundations workshop. Unfortunately, we are not offering one in 2010. But, if the interest is out there, we'll probably bring in back for 2011.
In the meantime, most of our workshops are for all levels -- just come on and join us!! Jekyll Island is a four and a half day workshop that is good for "getting your feet wet".
Thank you for coming in on this thread for Wes!! He does tend to bring out the best in all of us. Welcome to The Mindful Eye!!
"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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| IMPORTANT - ABOUT MEDICAL BILLS | September 14, 2009 @ 9:45am | For those of us in the USA who have Medicare as our primary health insurance and something like Blue Cross/Blue Shield as the 2ndary provider -
If we are hospitalized and have an expensive operation, and possibly medical transport - or even a 911 ambulance call - here is what will happen.
Hospitals, etc, have agreed with first, Medicare, and then with Blue Cross/Blue Shield to accept as payment what those insurance companies say they will pay for each procedure.
(But regular insurance companies have to pay most of the bill, for those who are not yet old enough for Medicare.)
So we seniors will find statements from Blue Cross/Blue Shield first, saying what they have paid for each procedure. It's often a very very small amount!
Then the bills from the hospital, ambulance services, etc, start arriving. These bills state what has been paid to them, and what has not, the latter which they claim we must pay out of our own pockets.
Then some time later, the statement from Medicare arrives. Medicare will state that we do not owe anyone anything!
The amount so far that various people are trying to get me to pay for my husband's 911 transport, procedures at two hospitals, etc, totals around $10,000! The Trenton hospital's total bill came to over $110,000 - for 13 days plus bunches of tests. The Philadelphia hospital hasn't sent me a bill yet - perhaps they won't, as it is the University of Pennsylvania's hospital and maybe they believe in telling the truth!
But I held off sending anyone any money, knowing that I owe them nothing, because of their agreements with Medicare - and I was right. Medicare's statement arrived a few days ago and says I own nothing to anyone!
One of my friends handled her mother's estate and did not know she did not have to pay these various bills. So she's out around $11,000-12,000 of her own money! Since this was several years ago, she thinks now that she's out of luck.
Just remember, hospitals, etc, will not be truthful when it comes to trying to collect money not paid by Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield! They do not inform seniors of their agreements not to ask us for more money!
So, Wes, when you get home, do NOT pay anyone anything - until you get your final Medicare statement and find out whether you owe anyone anything!
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 14, 2009 @ 2:14pm | | Flo, I am extremely grateful for this information! THANK YOU! |
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BlairB
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| September 14, 2009 @ 3:09pm | I miss updates on Wes. Anyone know how he's doing?
A card I sent to him:
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Flo
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| September 14, 2009 @ 4:30pm | Wow, Blair! I'm sure he'll just love that card! I certainly do! Your PS skills are amazing!
I sent Usha and Wes an email asking for an update - Saturday, I think. But so far all is quiet in Racine!
Wes, how are you doing?????
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 14, 2009 @ 4:36pm | I do hope he'll get a kick out of it.
All's quiet on the (for me) western front -- that's good. |
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Usha
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| update | September 15, 2009 @ 7:21am | Hi everybody...sorry, the updates have been scant lately. Wes has been recovering well. He rests, and walks and eats and sleeps. Most irritatingly, he BEATS everyone at poker...even the highly competitive ones. How dare he .
Anyway, today, he is going back in for a small procedure. Will stay in the hospital overnight. This was known from when he had his first surgery. It is not a very complicated one.
He and his doctors have become friends and they too all want to hug him all the time.....no surprise there.
Will keep you posted once the procedure is done and he is in the room.
Please think of him this morning.
Usha
Usha - PPY
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