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Best of luck.

We will be thinking of you and saying a special prayer for Dondra today. Take care of yourself Bill.

Bill your stress levels must be off the scale. D and yourself are having such a rough time, I really do hope that you are all back home soon and getting back to normal, if you can remember what normal is.
Best wishes to D, your son and yourself.

UPDATE: Day 12.....

We're still here and expect to be here at least till Wednesday when a decision will be made whether to do more surgery and repair what is bleeding inside her (the esophagus). She's getting Physical Therapy, so she is getting around better in the confines of her room. The house seems very silent and empty, and I can't wait to get back to her after I've slept a bit and done a few chores.  Should any of you wish to speak to her over the phone, the number to the room is (whatever your country code for America is, then)

Caveat: This is NOT something you HAVE to do, just a dumb idea of mine. We both know how much you care about her. And you have cheered her up immensely with your music and your good wishes, so It's not a big deal. Just thought you may want to hear "her drawl, Southern drawl" That comes from a Johnny Cash song, but I can't remember which one. Off to the grocery store and then back to Madondra.

Your Friend

Bill

ETA: "Big River"

Bill, have been reading through this whole thread today, thinking of you both and got you both in my prayers.  In New Zealand there is a Maori saying "Kia Kaha" which means Stay Strong.

Laugh Lots ... Forgive Much ...  Love one another     
Covers and some Originals found over there    ------- >    https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan

Believe the doctors, but trust the Lord.

I'll try to put together another tune or two for Dondra. I used to have to have emergency endoscopies frequently, so hate to hear of someone dealing with such a serious condition on her esophegus.

One quick story from one scheduled endoscopy, the nurses brought me in to the operating room after getting me all good and giggly with valium. The technician asked what brought me in for a colonoscopy, and I told him "Nothing. You need to check the other end." So he rechecked his chart, and dressed down the nurse for prepping him for the wrong procedure. The technician directed the nurse to turn the gurney around while he set up a different program. When they were just about set, the nurse asked if the tech wanted a different camera, and he said they did. The nurse asked why, and the tech gave a quick instruction, after which I added, "Besides, that one was going to taste funny."  The technician thought it was funny. The nurse didn't.

NOTE TO ROGER,

Dondra wanted me to apologize for her that she missed your phone calls today and before. Apparently, she was being visited by her doctor(s) or out for treatment(s). I think you got through to our son once and she was being worked on at the time. I'm getting ready to go back over there now, so if you haven't completely written us off, please call anytime you find convenient and please accept our apologies, my friend.

Your friend Bill, currently at Stress Level 8/10.

Hey Bill and Dondra
Real sorry to hear your going through these tough times. This is quite the support group you have here at Chordie. Good for you for reaching out and developing it.

Thinking of you from Canada

Ken

Roger,

Dondra and I appreciate and loved your taking time out of your day to visit with us on the phone for a while and we're so glad you finally got through to us. It must have been frustrating to you every time you tried and couldn't get her/us.

For my wife and I it was like getting an early Christmas present to hear your voice for a while and getting to know a little more about our friend across the waves.

KeepIt Real, I wil e-mail you D's cell phone number in case you'd like to try again to call. I know she'll be happy to hear from you and any of you, if you'd like me to do the same as I did for Roger.

You have no idea how much this cheers us up, that you would take time out of your day to visit with us on the phone, and

We send our love to all of you!

Bill and Dondra Craig

That's terrific news, KIR!

Those two have been through more in the last few months, than most people endure in a decade. Glad to hear Dondra's surgery went well, and we'll all be praying for a speedy and thorough recovery.

Appreciate your keeping us informed.

Very good news, really pleased to hear it.

Laugh Lots ... Forgive Much ...  Love one another     
Covers and some Originals found over there    ------- >    https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan

Dear Friends,

Yes, out of surgery, but not yet home. When we are dismissed we're going to have to make sure that there are generic versions of any newly prescribed medicines. Doctors are notorious for prescribing meds and not considering the patient's economic status.

Also we don't want her to come home too early, lest this start all over again.

Right now, heart rate, the A-fib, the esophageal ulcer which caused the intestinal bleed and the hemoglobin (blood in stool) have all normalized. She is, however, still on a Heparin drip which keeps her from having a blood clot which, in turn, could cause a heart attack or stroke. We'll see further when it is discontinued.

She says to tell y'all "Hey!" and sends her love. She is also looking forward to KIR's phone call.

Thanks very much for your many kindnesses.

Bill and Dondra Craig