Jim Norman Update

[h2owmn]

WOW! Well, they say that when you are crabby after such an experience, it bodes well! I hope he gets home as soon as practically healthful. Thanks for the news, Telescopist.

[Centex]

Relieved to see that bit of encouraging news.

Wishing only the best for Jim, his family, and friends.

[Jim Bennett]

Sounds relatively good, all things considered. Hope the road to improvement is quick.

[UncleTim]

Love to everyone. Love to Jim.


Say your prayers tonight, keep Jim in your thoughts.



Love you guys!


Tim G.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by h2owmn

WOW! Well, they say that when you are crabby after such an experience, it bodes well! I hope he gets home as soon as practically healthful. Thanks for the news, Telescopist.

Hi: h2owmn... Taking into account a serious Whipple maybe the Dr's missed a little bit of stuffing, or maybe it was leftover scrapple, or maybe his grits... hope whatever it was is gone now!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Donna D.]

Thanks for the update Richard. Reading "Compassionate Care" caused me to hold my breath. I hope that's now been removed from the conversation and this latest setback is just that, a setback and he's now moving forward to better health.

[Sandyb12]

I’m joining in in this big circle of friends wishing good thoughts and prayers for Jim and Noelia.

[Treblemaker]

Joining the rest of the Escape family lifting Jim up in prayer.

[h2owmn]

Alf, whatever it was, I hope it has been eliminated from causing any problem.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

Jim's back in ICU. He is in critical condition. Emergency surgery is imminent. I'll provide details when Noelia reaches out to me again.

Just saw Thankyou for letting us know . Pulling for him . Pat and Linda

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Thanks for the update Richard. Reading "Compassionate Care" caused me to hold my breath. I hope that's now been removed from the conversation and this latest setback is just that, a setback and he's now moving forward to better health.

Jim's a tough bird, Donna. I wouldn't bet against him not making it through this latest crisis. Once again I'd like to say that Noelia is a precious person. Her capacity for rational thought mixed with a loving response is something we will not soon forget.

[Artlady]

Continuing prayers for Jim and his family. I’m so sorry to hear of the rough road he’s been on.
We are wishing him a speedy recovery and without any further complications!

[Greg A]

I just hope it wasn't those Chile, Cheese Grits he pictured that he made for Thanksgiving that caused the setback.
Go Jim, we're all rooting for you and a full recovery!

[Telescopist]

Jim's out of ICU. He's still half out of it. Eight plus hours in surgery will do that...The half that's with it (maybe not quite a half) called Noelia at @11pm and asked her to come over to the hospital in order to turn off the lights in his room.

She wonders whether he will unexpectedly show up at their front door in his green gown.

Jim's not allowed any visitors. The York hospital has gotten slammed and now has over 100 seriously ill COVID patients.

The long term prognosis for Jim is not unlike reading tea leaves. Each day which passes as long as he (or anyone) is not in acute pain is a gift.

[nrthwds]

Prayers for Jim for a speedy recovery!

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Telescopist

Jim's out of ICU. He's still half out of it. Eight plus hours in surgery will do that...The half that's with it (maybe not quite a half) called Noelia at @11pm and asked her to come over to the hospital in order to turn off the lights in his room.

She wonders whether he will unexpectedly show up at their front door in his green gown.

Jim's not allowed any visitors. The York hospital has gotten slammed and now has over 100 seriously ill COVID patients.

The long term prognosis for Jim is not unlike reading tea leaves. Each day which passes as long as he (or anyone) is not in acute pain is a gift.

Give mine and Linda’s best to Jim ! He is in our thoughts and sending positive vibes his way ! Pat and Linda

[h2owmn]

Thanks for the continuing updates. Let me/us know if they need anything. Meal delivery? Devices for him to be comfortable at home?

[Telescopist]

Originally Posted by h2owmn

Thanks for the continuing updates. Let me/us know if they need anything. Meal delivery? Devices for him to be comfortable at home?

I'll pass that offer and concern off to Noelia. She's only 25 minutes away from us. So far she has quietly demurred anytime we have offered help. But she knows we are here so that's the main thing. Noelia is in the medical profession and has taken many precautions re: COVID not the least of which is because she is also a cancer survivor. For example she orders her groceries online. Then they are put in the trunk of her car.

I think the main thing is the anxiety associated with so many unknowns which she is dealing with. We try to be good listeners which I suspect she appreciates. Particularly since we avoid loading the conversation with 'advice'.

[escape artist]

Hi: Telescopist... I am just brewing a pot of special Christmas Tea. Not only a good cuppa but it also provides a good read!!!:
Seasons greating's to Jim& Noelia Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Nindy]

So sorry to hear about Jim's troubles. Sending good thoughts to him and Noelia for a speedy recovery.