24T42 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I thought some of you on the DF that know my wife Judy Edwards better known as ?24T42? would want to know that she is very sick right now. After we got back from Philly she came down with bronchitis, which turned, into pneumonia. She was placed in the hospital Saturday and was doing better yesterday, but today things have gown down hill. Being diabetic has not helped, because the medicine they are giving here has run her blood sugar through the roof and they are having trouble getting it down. She has also had trouble breathing today, so they put her in ICU this afternoon to see if they can get things under control. I will keep you posted on how she is doing, if any of you would like.Barker Edwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crabby Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 My hopes and prayers for your wife's convalescense are with you.My own dear wife was diagnosed with leukemia 1 year ago so I can certainly sympathize with the mental and emotional struggles you must be undergoing.I can add nothing more but a sincere hope for a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Barker,Di and I both hope that Judy recovers quickly and fully. We noticed during the Annual Meeting that she looked very tired but thought it was just from trying to keep up with a hectic schedule (i.e. seminar, youth web site table, etc.). But we never heard any complaints from her and she kept to her committments. Please keep us posted on her progress.We will keep her in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL) Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Barker,I got the word from Cheryl Skeen this morning in an e-mail. Rest assured we will pray for her speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Horrible news, but I am sure she is a fighter and will beat this. The entire staff at HQ will be praying for her speedy recovery. Please give Judy our best and let her know we are pulling for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Barker, I'm very sorry to hear this. Tell her that all of her friends are thinking about her. Praying she gets better soon. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Get well wishes soon from all of Tidewater Region AACA! For those of you unable to attend the Publications Seminar in Philly, Judy did a fantastic job and readily disclosed all of those wonderful sources for neat clip art she uses. Barker, best thing you can do is make sure the laptop computer is charged up and be ready to bring it to her in the hospital as soon as you can-get her back on the ebay post card auctions as soon as possible-it'll be great therapy! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hang in there, Judy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanK Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Thanks for sharing, Barker. I'd like to send Judy a card, since she's been temporarily disconnected from the AACA lifeline. Would you be willing to post an address or email one to me privately?Jan K.Wis Region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 This is for Jan and everyone... Brass-Nickle Touring Region Judy L Edwards 116 East Front Street Clayton, NC 27520 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SalG (Sal Grenci) Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Very upsetting news. Please pass on my best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Ricketts Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Barker,Sorry to hear about Judy's illness. We knew that she did not feel that great in Philly, but I noticed it did not keep her from hanging out in the hospitality suite - she is a trooper.Give Judy our best!Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronbarn Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Barker, Give her hug from me and Sally. You both have been very special friends for us and we will be praying for her (and you). Ron and Sally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Very sad news, indeed, Barker. Please give Judy my best wishes for a quick recovery.I will be praying for her. I have been recently diagnosed as Diabetic to add to all the other diagnoses so I can empathize. God bless you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 I'm having trouble finding out anything about Judy, guys. I'll catch up with Barker early tomorrow, if possible. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted February 26, 2004 Author Share Posted February 26, 2004 "24T42" wanted me to say thanks for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers that have been sent her way. I printed this thread out and took in to the hospital so she could read them, and it put a big smile on her face. She is still in ICU and will probably be there for a few more days, before being moved to a regular room. They have gotten her blood sugar under control, and the doctor said today that there has been some improvement in her lungs. He said that there is more air moving through them, but the bronchitis has not started to brake up yet. This is giving her some trouble breathing, but when I left her tonight she was breathing a little easer. She still has a way to go, but she told me last night she could see a light at the end of the tunnel. She also told me to tell everyone that she is looking forward to getting back on the DF. I think she is going into computer withdraw.I would also like to thank everyone for their kind words, thoughts and prayers, and I will keep you up dated on how she is doing,Barker Edwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 26, 2004 Share Posted February 26, 2004 I caught up with Barker early this morning and he told me he had posted the last message. I related to him, that a Judy had a lot of friends on the internet praying for her. He was upbeat this morning. I felt better after talking to him. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL) Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Thank the Good Lord! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadsterRich Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Warm thoughts and prayers are still coming ya'lls way...Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 Update on ?24T42?. They moved her out of ICU this afternoon and up to a regular room. They also had her up walking some today to try to start building her strength back up. She is still very weak and it does not take much to exhaust her, but she is doing better. The doctor has given no indication how much longer she will be in the hospital, but she is ready to come home. She has enjoyed reading all the cards and notes that have been sent to her. Thanks!All for now, hopefully she will be back on the DF soon.Barker Edwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Great news Barker. Thanks for sharing it with us. We'll be waiting for her to join us again. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Barker, glad to hear Judy is better.I don't think I've seen you since y'all used to come up to Roxboro Plant switchyard though I know Tim sees you at Denton about every year. Ran into Joe Ledford at Raleigh swap meet this afternoon. I hope I'll be able to retire from CP&L/Progress Energy/whatever it is now and enjoy life a little in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqh Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 I went to see Judy in the hospital today. She said she was feeling much better and may be able to go home tomorrow.Later,aqh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 That's GREAT news!Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Ok guys-clear a spot- Barker is warming up the Dell for her right now! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Thanks Terry. I've been thinking about Judy today. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasBorchers Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi Barker,many greetings also from me to her. Hope that she will be ok as fast as possible.Greetings from Germany to youTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted March 3, 2004 Author Share Posted March 3, 2004 Well,I was finally released from the hospital yesterday after 10 days - 7 of which were in ICU. Yuck! It will be awhile before everything will be back to normal but I am on the road to recovery.I want to thank everyone for all the notes, cards, and prayers that I received daily. Barker came every day with a handful and each one was better medicine than the medicine itself. It is at times like this that one can truly count their blessings.Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hot Dog! Judy's back. Get well girl. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BruceW Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Yippeee..... all of the DFer's prayers were answered!Its great to see you back home Judy!You had us in a scare for a while lady!Now... just take the time needed,. no matter how boring.. and no matter how much stuff piles up... to get 100% well.Take care and hope you recover quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccar Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Great to hear you are back in familar surroundings. Get better soon.Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasBorchers Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Hi Judy,great to see you here again. All the bestTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Welcome home, Judy. I am very glad that you are home and doing better. God speed in your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Ricketts Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Judy,Boy some people will do anything for attention! Sorry, Judy, I just couldn't resist. All kidding aside, we are so glad you are home, which will speed your recovery, especially with Barker's great care. Looking forward to seeing you down the road.Janet <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanK Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 There's no place like home, Judy. Back in the early 80's I spent 31 straight days in the hospital recovering from a virus. Even though the food was tolerable and they had color TV in every room, I couldn't wait for the day I could go home to my own bed.Of course, now that you're home, I suppose a sympathy card is in order -- for poor Barker! Jan K.Wis Region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted March 6, 2004 Author Share Posted March 6, 2004 Went to the doctor yesterday and got a good report. The lungs are finally clear. I can breathe again! I am still taking steroids which are still playing havoc with my blood sugar levels. My first morning home, Barker almost had to call the rescue squad because my levels had dropped so low I was drifting in and out. He knew what to do so we made it through that crisis also. They have cut back on the medications and things are slowly returning to normal. Once again - thanks for all the prayers. I do have one favor to ask though. Can you guys and gals type a little slower until I have time to catch up on the posts? You type slower and I 'll read faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 6, 2004 Share Posted March 6, 2004 Well, it's about time, Judy. We got tons of work for you to do. Did you hear that another organization wants you to put on a seminar. I told them you wouldn't mind at all. Oh, I'll be out of town for a couple of weeks, so you won't be able to catch up with me, thankfully. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I--t y p e d--a s--s l o w--a s--I--c o u l d! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24T42 Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 Wayne,After getting the preliminary hospital bills, I no longer do FREE seminars. Besides - I am not sure that you got all of the one in Philly. I think one time when I coughed the slides and I got out of sync. Oh, well - have to save something for next time. And yes - I got a letter from National thanking me for participating and asking me if I would do it again. I have not mailed the form back - yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Judy, It's good to see your sense of humor has returned. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> And the letter of thanks from National was well deserved. You got lots of time before next year's seminar. I'll even help Barker keep track of your slides if need be. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Judy,It's good to see you on the forum. I don't mean to sound like a mother, which I am, but be sure to get the rest you need--the Forum will be there when you're up to it.It's nice to know you are home and on the mend. There's no place like home! Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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