We are thinking of Howard and Linda as they go through some trying times. Praying for Howard to get well quickly and be able to hit the road again. And for Linda, because health issues are always ...just plain scary. You guys are like family, and just remember, we are with you.
VanMar said
03:33 AM Aug 3, 2013
I feel like I'm missing something. I realized that Howard hadn't updated their journal for almost a week but I didn't know he was having health problems. Could somebody please post some info?
Vance
Jo And Craig said
04:12 AM Aug 3, 2013
I am getting this second-hand from a friend and fellow Dreamer. She said Linda posted this on Facebook a couple of hours ago. I am not on Facebook. Who else is?
Well Howard is in the hospital. We were in the ER all afternoon having tests run. He is having trouble breathing, among other things. After numerous tests, they determined he has some small blood clots in his lungs. He will be in the hospital for several days to have blood thinning medicine administered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Howard and Linda! Many prayers already sent up! Take care and please keep us posted. As previously mentioned, WE ARE FAMILY!!!
GENECOP said
04:16 AM Aug 3, 2013
Get well soon Howard, we need you back here ASAP.....
NWescapee said
04:17 AM Aug 3, 2013
Linda's message on Facebook:
Well Howard is in the hospital. We were in the ER all afternoon having tests run. He is having trouble breathing, among other things. After numerous tests, they determined he has some small blood clots in his lungs. He will be in the hospital for several days to have blood thinning medicine administered.
Prayers and thoughts are with him!!
Terry and Jo said
05:13 AM Aug 3, 2013
I also don't do Facebook, so anyone that can post something here that they read on Facebook would be doing all of us a big favor. However, lets be careful to not duplicate something that others have already posted.
As with everyone else, Jo and I are praying for him as well.
Prayers that Howard and Linda both are blessed with courage and strength and the medical personnel are blessed with wisdom and skill.
We're with the two of you, at least in spirit.
Terry
Linda said
05:26 AM Aug 3, 2013
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for the well wishes!
It is true, Howard was admitted to the hospital this afternoon. After a battery of tests, they diagnosed Pulmonary Embolism. He is doing okay and we are together in hospital each with our own bed. We are not sure how long he will have to be here. We'll keep you posted. As I am typing this, he is writing a journal entry to explain.
Hugs!
Terry and Jo said
05:48 AM Aug 3, 2013
Thanks, Linda.
If Howard is still involved with all of this, it sounds like things aren't as bad as I first thought. Glad to hear it.
Terry
VanMar said
12:34 PM Aug 3, 2013
I don't Facebook either. Just read Howard's updates for the week and the posts here.
Howard, I missed your journal entries for the week but I would rather you be on the mend than bother with anything else...unless this is therapeutic!
Linda, thinking of you also. Take good care of Howard.
Vance
Sean said
01:06 PM Aug 3, 2013
Just read the journal.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
01:45 PM Aug 3, 2013
So turning fifty IS a bad thing!
Glad you are being well taken care of, take care...
Cindy T said
01:46 PM Aug 3, 2013
So sorry that you're having health issues, Howard! From your updates, it sounds like you're getting good care. I hope they have you outta there in no time!
Jim01 said
02:39 PM Aug 3, 2013
As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Howard.
Take care,
Jim and Linda
FLCoastalChick said
02:52 PM Aug 3, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you and a speedy recovery.
Judy L said
03:03 PM Aug 3, 2013
Howard and Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Idaho556 said
03:14 PM Aug 3, 2013
Think of you and praying that back up on your feet again soon. Take care
PD CFK said
04:27 PM Aug 3, 2013
Howard and Linda, we are thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. It sounds like you are getting the best of care and attention there in the small hospital. The hospital and staff sound like what/where I would want to be if faced with the same scenario( wow! Linda, your own bed!) Looks like "somebody up there" is taking good care of you. And your family here @ the Forum is praying for you both. Pat and Charlie K
laurly said
04:30 PM Aug 3, 2013
Their Facebook post shows him sitting up attempting a jigsaw puzzle..he has a big smile on his face. Yay! We're all praying for a speedy recovery!
Jo And Craig said
05:16 PM Aug 3, 2013
Can someone please post that picture of Howard here? Not all of us are on Facebook! (I know... I know!)
Loretta said
05:33 PM Aug 3, 2013
PIEERE said
05:49 PM Aug 3, 2013
HEY Man!!! Praying for a successful recovery!!!! When God is for us; who can be against us!!! Pieere!
bjoyce said
06:09 PM Aug 3, 2013
Good luck on a quick recovery. Hospitals are not as fun as a campground with It Factor.
Ravenlotus said
07:34 PM Aug 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both Howard and Linda.
GENECOP said
07:40 PM Aug 3, 2013
You look good Howard.......what's the back of that dress your wearing look like?
Lonney Wade said
09:31 PM Aug 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, get well soon Howard, your camper is missing you, I hear it crying for you from far off !!!!
Lonney
Jo And Craig said
10:57 PM Aug 3, 2013
All I can say is, Sheesh! Sorry, Howard, just had to do it!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Linda. Wishing you all the best! You have been missed!!!
RVKevi said
11:00 PM Aug 3, 2013
Praying for a fast recovery and a return to excellent health!
Bob and Cheri said
11:58 PM Aug 3, 2013
Here is to a speedy recovery. Thinking of both of you.
Bob & Cheri
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
01:26 AM Aug 4, 2013
GENECOP wrote:
You look good Howard.......what's the back of that dress your wearing look like?
NO PICS please..
Glad to see your not strapped to a bed or anything.
RN on the road said
01:47 AM Aug 4, 2013
Patrick and I are praying for your speedy recovery. I know that being in the hospital and testing is a frightening process but once they find out what is wrong, they can get started on fixing the problem. Then everything will look brighter. Our prayers will continue for you until you are on the road again.
Patrick and Linda
NWescapee said
04:43 AM Aug 4, 2013
For those of you not on Facebook, Howard finished his puzzle, Linda posted a picture, he had a big smile on his face.
Nice to see him on the road to recovery!!
Rob_Fla said
12:22 PM Aug 4, 2013
Wow, turning 50 is rough, best wishes for a speedy recovery Howard.
Nice to see the big smile !!
janni said
02:26 PM Aug 4, 2013
Thoughts and prayers Howard and Linda. Take care and speedy recovery. I am just a few miles from you in the Williston area.
Loretta said
03:52 PM Aug 4, 2013
All done.
Howard said
04:00 PM Aug 4, 2013
Hi Everyone!
Thanks so much for your thoughts, prayers, kind wishes, and humor.
I feel surprisingly good for having such "serious" issues. I posted this update a little earlier - Sunday around 9:00 a.m.
Morning update. Vital signs are all excellent. Had a little bit of a setback yesterday afternoon as I had a fever. They took chest X-rays, and became more serious about treating both my pulmonary embolism and pneumonia. Sheesh.
I feel great other than lack of air from my lungs, but now I have two I.V.s (one with blood thinner, one with anti-biotics), have to do breathing treatments every hour, and have to use a nebulizer every four hours. I have zero pain and can walk around at will (with I.V. in tow).
This morning, no fever and none for the last 18 hours. The Doc says we're moving in the right direction. He says I look healthier than anyone he's ever seen with the problems I have. We'll be monitoring fever and as long as that stays in check, I should be out of here on Tuesday after the blood thinner has stabilized.
Back to our RV and the national park very soon.
Whatever y'all are sending seems to be working.
Loretta said
04:06 PM Aug 4, 2013
This was posted on Facebook not long ago, for those that do not have a Facebook account.
The good patient is doing his breathing exercise.
GENECOP said
05:30 PM Aug 4, 2013
Great news Howard, we will continue to pray for and think about you...
Jo And Craig said
07:50 PM Aug 4, 2013
Thank you, Loretta, for giving us Facebookless dreamers visuals!
Howard, you ROOK MAVELOUS!
Loretta said
07:52 PM Aug 4, 2013
You're welcome. I have a new one that was just posted. I will post here in a few minutes.
Loretta said
07:55 PM Aug 4, 2013
** ** I am including Linda's words as it appeared on FB.
He escaped the gown. Typing with an IV can be difficult.
PD CFK said
08:47 PM Aug 4, 2013
You look great Howard! Thank goodness for your active lifestyle, which has to have been in the plus column. Glad you and Linda are keeping us informed, we're all pulling for you. God bless. Pat & Charlie K
GENECOP said
10:26 PM Aug 4, 2013
Thankyou, all of us Non Facebookers appreciate the updates...
bigboomer said
11:49 PM Aug 4, 2013
Howard and Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you for a speedy and full recovery.
GOD Bless.
Les and Sue
Terry and Jo said
01:20 AM Aug 5, 2013
We're really glad that things are improving, Howard. From the looks of things though, you look a little bored. But, whatever you do, take care of yourself.
Oh, and I'll also chime in with thanks for those that post photos for us Facebook "avoiders."
Terry
Linda said
03:17 PM Aug 5, 2013
They just took him off all IV's. The plan is to leave "camp" McKenzie tomorrow morning!!!!
Thanks everyone! Whew!
Ann-Hank said
03:47 PM Aug 5, 2013
Glad to see you on the mend Howard. You'll be out hiking those trails in no time. Warm wishes for a speedy recovery.
Tim & Robyn said
04:15 PM Aug 5, 2013
Linda wrote:
They just took him off all IV's. The plan is to leave "camp" McKenzie tomorrow morning!!!!
Thanks everyone! Whew!
That's wonderful news! I know from experience that being in a hospital is no fun and boredom is par for the course. I'm so glad they could put you up, but I hope it wasn't one of those chairs that supposedly open up into a bed. I did that a few times when Robyn was hospitalized in Augusta, and each time the next morning I could barely move because the thing was so uncomfortable, but I know the devotion and love it takes to put up with that. One of my IBM colleagues gave me all her Hilton Honors points (God bless her) so I was finally able to stay in hotels/motels.
Jo And Craig said
04:36 PM Aug 5, 2013
Hal-le-lu-yer!!!!!
D and M said
04:58 PM Aug 5, 2013
We're all very glad to hear you are doing so well Howard....Here's hoping you're out of the "Camp" soon.
We are thinking of Howard and Linda as they go through some trying times. Praying for Howard to get well quickly and be able to hit the road again. And for Linda, because health issues are always ...just plain scary. You guys are like family, and just remember, we are with you.
I feel like I'm missing something. I realized that Howard hadn't updated their journal for almost a week but I didn't know he was having health problems. Could somebody please post some info?
Vance
I am getting this second-hand from a friend and fellow Dreamer. She said Linda posted this on Facebook a couple of hours ago. I am not on Facebook. Who else is?
Well Howard is in the hospital. We were in the ER all afternoon having tests run. He is having trouble breathing, among other things. After numerous tests, they determined he has some small blood clots in his lungs. He will be in the hospital for several days to have blood thinning medicine administered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Howard and Linda! Many prayers already sent up! Take care and please keep us posted. As previously mentioned, WE ARE FAMILY!!!
Well Howard is in the hospital. We were in the ER all afternoon having tests run. He is having trouble breathing, among other things. After numerous tests, they determined he has some small blood clots in his lungs. He will be in the hospital for several days to have blood thinning medicine administered.
Prayers and thoughts are with him!!
I also don't do Facebook, so anyone that can post something here that they read on Facebook would be doing all of us a big favor. However, lets be careful to not duplicate something that others have already posted.
As with everyone else, Jo and I are praying for him as well.
Prayers that Howard and Linda both are blessed with courage and strength and the medical personnel are blessed with wisdom and skill.
We're with the two of you, at least in spirit.
Terry
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for the well wishes!
It is true, Howard was admitted to the hospital this afternoon. After a battery of tests, they diagnosed Pulmonary Embolism. He is doing okay and we are together in hospital each with our own bed. We are not sure how long he will have to be here. We'll keep you posted. As I am typing this, he is writing a journal entry to explain.
Hugs!
Thanks, Linda.
If Howard is still involved with all of this, it sounds like things aren't as bad as I first thought. Glad to hear it.
Terry
I don't Facebook either. Just read Howard's updates for the week and the posts here.
Howard, I missed your journal entries for the week but I would rather you be on the mend than bother with anything else...unless this is therapeutic!
Linda, thinking of you also. Take good care of Howard.
Vance
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Glad you are being well taken care of, take care...
So sorry that you're having health issues, Howard! From your updates, it sounds like you're getting good care. I hope they have you outta there in no time!
As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Howard.
Take care,
Jim and Linda
Howard and Linda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Think of you and praying that back up on your feet again soon. Take care
Can someone please post that picture of Howard here? Not all of us are on Facebook! (I know... I know!)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, get well soon Howard, your camper is missing you, I hear it crying for you from far off !!!!
Lonney
All I can say is, Sheesh! Sorry, Howard, just had to do it!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Linda. Wishing you all the best! You have been missed!!!
Bob & Cheri
Glad to see your not strapped to a bed or anything.
Patrick and I are praying for your speedy recovery. I know that being in the hospital and testing is a frightening process but once they find out what is wrong, they can get started on fixing the problem. Then everything will look brighter. Our prayers will continue for you until you are on the road again.
Patrick and Linda
Nice to see him on the road to recovery!!
Nice to see the big smile !!
All done.
Hi Everyone!
Thanks so much for your thoughts, prayers, kind wishes, and humor.
I feel surprisingly good for having such "serious" issues. I posted this update a little earlier - Sunday around 9:00 a.m.
I feel great other than lack of air from my lungs, but now I have two I.V.s (one with blood thinner, one with anti-biotics), have to do breathing treatments every hour, and have to use a nebulizer every four hours. I have zero pain and can walk around at will (with I.V. in tow).
This morning, no fever and none for the last 18 hours. The Doc says we're moving in the right direction. He says I look healthier than anyone he's ever seen with the problems I have. We'll be monitoring fever and as long as that stays in check, I should be out of here on Tuesday after the blood thinner has stabilized.
Back to our RV and the national park very soon.
Thank you, Loretta, for giving us Facebookless dreamers visuals!
Howard, you ROOK MAVELOUS!
You're welcome. I have a new one that was just posted. I will post here in a few minutes.
Howard and Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you for a speedy and full recovery.
GOD Bless.
Les and Sue
We're really glad that things are improving, Howard. From the looks of things though, you look a little bored. But, whatever you do, take care of yourself.
Oh, and I'll also chime in with thanks for those that post photos for us Facebook "avoiders."
Terry
They just took him off all IV's. The plan is to leave "camp" McKenzie tomorrow morning!!!!
Thanks everyone! Whew!
That's wonderful news! I know from experience that being in a hospital is no fun and boredom is par for the course. I'm so glad they could put you up, but I hope it wasn't one of those chairs that supposedly open up into a bed. I did that a few times when Robyn was hospitalized in Augusta, and each time the next morning I could barely move because the thing was so uncomfortable, but I know the devotion and love it takes to put up with that. One of my IBM colleagues gave me all her Hilton Honors points (God bless her) so I was finally able to stay in hotels/motels.
Hal-le-lu-yer!!!!!