Our beloved brokenpole
Our wonderful community member brokenpole is in the hospital right now with a high fever and tenacious infection in his legs. Sparky (as he's also known) is an incredibly active and supportive member of our community, so I wanted to share the news so you can send him your good thoughts, prayers, messages etc. Sparky's wife, Sharon (aka smokinbeaver) is also a member of TuDiabetes, and I'm sure could also use our support right now.
Let's make a "Get Better" message wall in the discussion below...
Check out Sparky's photos and blog posts! He's a real character, and a fantastic guy :)
Tags: brokenpole, hospital, smokinbeaver, sparky
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Permalink Reply by Marie B on -
Sparky's out of the hospital, but so very tired. I saw Sharon's comments on catlover's page. We are looking forward to your complete recovery, Sparky!
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Permalink Reply by TheOneType on -
feel better sparky hope you recover soon :)
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Permalink Reply by Johanna Burton on -
Healing thoughts coming at both of you from Topeka, KS. You'll be in my prayers.
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Permalink Reply by Manny Hernandez on -
Sending you a BIG HUG, man!!! GET BETTER VERY SOON, please!
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Permalink Reply by Gerri on -
Jumping up & down to see Marie's message that you're home. Now, the recovery can begin. Sending healing & positive thoughts. We miss you! Give Sharon kisses from us.
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Permalink Reply by Marie B on
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sending the entire family a massive hug, just wanted you to know we are continuing to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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Permalink Reply by Judith on -
Blesssings on all. I will hold you close in my heart as I nurture my garden today, sending you best wishes on the winds of the universe that gentleness and kindness embrace you .....Judith in Portland
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Permalink Reply by jrtpup on -
Thinking of you both, sending good energy. Hope things are improving! We miss you Sparky.
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Permalink Reply by brokenpole on -
I had not been on the site much recently. This infection has kind of put a damper on my usual sense of humor. So imagine my surprise when I go looking through the things I had missed and come across this post by Emily and all the replies.
I sure hope it is okay for us guys to cry because as I sit here typing this message I am all teary eyed. YOU FOLKS ARE THE BEST!!.
Now for the update.
I am still on oral antibiotics. Still have swelling and pain in my left leg. I will run out of the antibiotic on Saturday and as it stands right now I don't have a lot of faith that this is going to completely knock out this infection. The most important thing for me now is to stay the hell out of the hospital. I cannot afford (finacially or otherwise) further hospital stays.
Oh, and for the record, the local hospital has got to have some of the best hospital food I have ever had. They have people that go to the hospital cafiteria to eat lunch. Says something for the place. The nursing staff is also the best.
So I am down but not out and thanks to all for the prayers and positive thoughts. They are appreciated more than you could know.
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Permalink Reply by Super_sally on -
So glad that you are out of hospitalm regardless of the good food and great staff.
Still sending strong GET well wishes to you now!
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