Originally posted by: cookiequeen on 3/18/2007 8:57:09 PM

Got a voice mail from Miss Tommie while I was out for a walk this afternoon. Called her back immediately. She sounds wonderful and hopeful again. What a pleasant and welcome surprise. Know Lloyd is happy to hear it....what a gift!

Lloyd - You're falling apart at the seams man....quit it. *S* Sorry to hear about your ankle and hernia. Guess its your body's way of telling you to slow down. Take the break like you know you need/should and you'll be back up sooner than if you push it.

Originally posted by: LisaJ1 on 3/20/2007 4:45:02 AM

Lloyd

Happy to hear Miss Tommie doing very well.

Am worried about you! Prayers that all will be well with your foot and hernia.

Lisa

Originally posted by: charnola on 3/20/2007 6:14:27 PM

Lloyd,

Excited to hear that Miss Tommie is doing so well. As for you, what are you doing picking things up? Hope everything goes well.

Charlene

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 3/29/2007 6:58:07 AM

It has been a while since we've heard from Lloyd on Miss Tommie's progress and Lloyds. Has anyone talked with either of them?

Originally posted by: cookiequeen on 3/29/2007 7:14:17 AM

Talked to Lloyd...he said they were working on scheduling his hernia operation. Maybe he's in the hospital now.

Originally posted by: cookiewiz on 3/29/2007 7:23:54 AM

I am glad Miss Tommie is doing so well, and am also glad to hear Lloyd for a change will be taking care of himself. He won't be of much help to Miss Tommie if he does not take care of himself. Get better soon Lloyde, we love you,and miss Tommie. You are ...as always...in my Prayers.
Jayne

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 3/29/2007 3:48:57 PM

Hello Family, Well as Deb told ya'll I have a hernia and kindda put a little strain on it and it kindda poke out a little. So Miss Tommie was told about it and she got on my case kindda goood, So Ellie made an appointment with my doctor and she sat me up with a Surgeon, and I had an appointment with him today. This all started Monday, so when we talked with Miss Tommie Tuesday she was kind of blue and a little depress, so Ellie and I made a quick trip to see her. It was the best medince for the both of us. We got back last night and I had my appointment today, and he is going to operate tomorrow at 2:30PM. Oh BTW, While I was visting She walked the full lenght of the parall bars and today she walked it TWICE, aint that cool. Anyway that is where we stand right now and will be off for a week then can't pick nuthin' over 25 lb for 6 weeks.
I will keep you all inform of the progress

Originally posted by: HRM on 3/29/2007 2:53:13 PM

I'd been thinking the same thing, Bethany, thanks for posting the question. If anyone speaks to either Lloyd or Miss Tommie, please pass along my thoughts and prayers.

Originally posted by: kelsie27 on 3/29/2007 4:11:09 PM

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Originally posted by: cake lady too on 3/29/2007 5:47:55 PM

Lloyd, Keeping you and Miss Tommie in our thoughts and prayers. Glad you and she both got a "quick fix" with the visit! Love ya.
Bethany

Originally posted by: HRM on 3/29/2007 4:44:43 PM

Lloyd,

Good to know that Miss Tommie felt well enough to get on your case when she heard, and sorry to hear she was down soon after.

Since I'm no longer sure what address is current, if you get the chance would you please PM or post a current address where I could send a little cheer to Miss Tommie?

My prayers are going out to both of you.

Originally posted by: inapickle on 3/29/2007 5:49:53 PM

Lloyd DearestI'm so glad to hear Miss Tommie is doing so much better. A great big Congratulations to her with hugs attached.
Very sorry to hear that you will be having surgery and somewhat put on restrictive duties
But you do need to be 100 % when your beautiful Miss Tommie gets home.
Please take it easy and take care.
ML inapickle

Originally posted by: michealjc on 3/29/2007 6:02:23 PM

Lloyd ... you had better be carefull. I don't know if you will be able to outrun Miss Tommie if she gets mad at you again. It is good to hear that she is doing better. Now its up to you to get better also. We will keep the both of you in our thoughts and prayers.

mike

Originally posted by: Margielikestocook on 3/29/2007 7:48:44 PM

Lloyd,

If you come back on here tonight, what hospital will you be in? I hope all goes well.

Great news to hear Tommie is walking the bars. tell her to keep up the good work.

Love you both,
Margie

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 3/29/2007 8:07:51 PM

Un, ummm, well, I did kind of forget which hospital I was going to, hu. It is Bayshore, but I am told it will only be for over night, 2 days at the Most.
Not for sure Tommie's address, will post it later for you all.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 3/30/2007 5:15:35 AM

Lloyd ... as soon as possable let us know how you are doing.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 3/31/2007 1:56:20 PM

Hello Family .... I talked to Lloyd this afternoon. The surgury went good last night. It just took longer than expected. Of course Lloyd took a bit to long to get in so it was a bit worse than expected. Coures Miss Tommie already gave him a Donkey BBQ, (a good ol @$$ chewing).

Lloyd says he'll be out of the hospital tomorrow. Then he should be online a bit more since he will not be able to do to much for a bit.

Originally posted by: gingerbreadhouse on 3/31/2007 6:28:11 PM

Thanks Mike for keeping us posted on Lloyd. He and Miss Tommie are very special people to this group and I will be keeping both of them in my prayer. Linda

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 3/31/2007 10:39:33 PM

Mike, Thanks for checking in on Lloyd for us and keeping us up to date. Seein' how Miss Tommie gave him a Donkey BBQ, guess it should be smaller come the Gathering!! LOL Really Glad to here surgery went well, hard to believe they are sending him home so soon. Will keep both he and Tommie in our thoughts and prayers.

Originally posted by: Margielikestocook on 4/1/2007 7:05:10 AM

Mike,

Thanks for the update on Lloyd. Glad he finally got it done.

Bethany, you know how insurance is now. they don't even want people to stay overnight if they can help it! Rediculous.

Margie

Originally posted by: HRM on 4/1/2007 7:44:56 AM

Mike,

Thanks for the update on Lloyd, if you speak to him please pass along well wishes for both he and Miss Tommie.

Originally posted by: LisaJ1 on 4/2/2007 5:11:23 AM

Good to hear Miss Tommie doing so much better.
Lloyd, glad to hear you are doing well too!

Lisa

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 4/3/2007 2:33:42 AM

hey family just to let you all know that I am at home (David's and Ellie's) and getting back on my feet. I am a little sore and still get tired very easy. But hope to write more later. Lloyd

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 4/3/2007 5:55:50 AM

LLoyd, Glad you are "home" and on your way to recovery. DO NOT TRY TO PUSH IT!! Take the time to do a proper recovery - When Miss Tommie gets out she's gonna need you in TIP TOP shape!
Take Care!
TTFN
Bethany

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 4/3/2007 8:43:38 AM

Hey Mikieeeeeeee, un welll ummmmm how about a great big NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO> been there, done that, darn sure don't want to go thru this again.Miss Ellie just informed ME that there would be at least two anger Hoffman women on my - - - if I let this happen again. And I am sure the BBG would join right in there with no incoursement at all. And My answer to her was "YES DEAR." Oh BTW, when I went in I wa up to 235, now I am back to 211, what a way to lose weight.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 4/3/2007 7:55:38 AM

Lloyd ... could you come on up and help me move some real heavy furiture? Take care of yourself now.

mike

Originally posted by: inapickle on 4/3/2007 12:09:07 PM

Lloyd Baby
BGC would have to straighten you out if you did anything silly (like not take care of yourself) but seems we would have to stand in line. So either take care, or paint the target in a safe place on yourself, that reads place foot here. I'm very glad that you are home and that in a short time you'll be 100% better.
ML
pickle

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 4/4/2007 7:04:43 PM

As most of you know I talk to Miss Tommie two or three times a day, Yesterday, she walked 21 feet with her walker. She said she had help from her chair but she walked by herself. She is really trying and it looks like her motorize chair is going to be deliver to the Rehab Center since she isn't suppose to using her right arm for anything but dialysis.
Ellie and I found a Metal Snail, we are going to put on a larger rod and fit it to her chair, so she will have a "whip Antaina" where all can see her coming. And of course we are going to paint "Speedy" on it. We also found a tutle also, arn't we bad.
Well I go to my doctor to see how I am doing tomorrow morning so will let you all know.

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 4/4/2007 7:23:42 PM

Lloyd, I'll have to make Miss Tommie a sign that says "I may be slow, but I'm ahead of you!" for the back of her cart!!LOL OR "so many pedestrians, so little time". Great news about Tommie!
Hope all is good news with your dr. tomorrow.
TTFN
Bethany

Originally posted by: HRM on 4/4/2007 8:05:02 PM

Ya know Bethany, I just don't know who the worst instigator is...you or Lloyd!

Lloyd - pls. pass along my congrats and continued well-wishes to Miss Tommie; also including some for you! Looking forward to your meeting both of you at the Gathering, and I expect to see you dancing!

Originally posted by: charnola on 4/4/2007 9:53:49 PM

Lloyd,
Glad to hear that you are "home" and that Miss Tommie is getting around so fast. Will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Charlene

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 4/5/2007 4:15:44 AM

There is always "IF you don't like my driving then get off the sidewalk!"

Originally posted by: SouChef on 4/5/2007 1:58:14 PM

Lloyd,

I am so glad to hear that Miss Tommie is doing well and has been able to walk more than a couple of feet. I have been thinking about her and sent a card just yesterday. So glad she will have some snazzy transportation! Gee, isn't everyone supposed to have an antenna on their ride? How else is she going to hear all those truckers out on the highway? Just remember that it was that tortise that beat the rabbit and I bet Miss Tommie will zip along at a good clip.

You take care of yourself and don't loose too much weight, you will be a shadow of your former self!

Keeping you both in my prayers.

Blessings,

Mary

Originally posted by: cookiewiz on 4/5/2007 9:16:10 AM

I am so glad to hear the you and Miss Tommie are home and recovering well. I hope you have Continued good health, and know that my prayers are always with you.
Love ya both,
Jayne

Originally posted by: michealjc on 4/5/2007 4:34:53 PM

Lloyd ... good to hear about Miss Tommie. I think you should mount a white stick on the thing so people will think she is blind also.

Bethany ... any one of the sings would be good.

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 4/5/2007 7:24:36 PM

I told Miss Tommie about the suggested messages for her cart, She said "Hey why don't ya'll have a contest to see what everybody comes up with." So I am going to make a list of all we already have and aftwe a week or so, I will see that Miss Tommie gets them and let her pick the winner. I think Mike's blank white sign, says volumes without saying a word.

Originally posted by: d.orcaluver on 4/5/2007 10:57:47 PM

When I was in college I drove a red VW bug. When I would look for my car it was usually LOST! So I went to the bicycle shop and bought one of the florecent orange flags they use on kids bike and attached it to the bumper. I could always find my car then and it sure drew a lot of attention to me! There was one time after that when I lost it. I had a night class and I made sure to park right under a light so I could find it. When I got out........my car was gone! I was terrified because it was a long way from my house and about 11PM. So I looked all over for it and a few people stopped to help me. As I was standing by the light I parked under I suddenly realized that the "brown" VW (remember in 1976 EVERY college student drove one) had my liscense plate. I tried the lock on this ugly brown car and low and behold....it fit! The parking lot lights were a wierd yellow and made my red bug look brown. Boy was I embarrased.
Anyway, Lloyd, think about a bicycle flag. You'll never loose her. Or tie a big mylar balloon on it. That's how I kept track of my kids when they were small.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 4/8/2007 4:21:31 PM

I talked with Miss Tommie today. She sure was in good spirits. She also stated that she was going to do everything she can to make sure she makes it to the gathering. Now its up to Lloyd to get himself in shape to make the trip with her.

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 4/10/2007 7:41:58 AM

Good Morning family, not much happening on this end, Miss Tommie is doing better daily (and if she has your phone number, you propably have been called, at least once.) It wont be long and she will be at the house, I believe, maybe as little as two weeks, she is working real hard to do that. And of course I am doing better also, hardly need anything for pain now. (I hate pain pills!) I go to get the staples out Thursday (23 of them) so the center of my body wont look like some one put in a zipper. Then I can go back to work. No lifting of course. All of this has put me about 2 months behind on my move to SA, so I need to get back on track.

Originally posted by: cream on 4/10/2007 10:12:28 AM

Lloyd, we're overjoyed at the news that you and miss Tommie are doing so well, keep up the good work and you'll be back on track in no time at all, "let tomorrow worry about itself, you have enough already for today" Be well my friend.

Originally posted by: michealjc on 4/10/2007 1:45:51 PM

Lloyd ... if you need any help just yell. We will see if any of the BGC is tough enough to move some stuff for you. Good to hear that you are doing better. Take care of yourself. It isn't to long and you and Miss Tommie are going to have to make a road trip.

mike

Originally posted by: dd11 on 4/10/2007 4:34:33 PM

Lloyd,

Way to go. It's great to know that you and Miss Tommie are both getting better.

Originally posted by: cake lady too on 4/10/2007 5:51:30 PM

Lloyd, Glad to hear you and Miss Tommie are doing well. I have missed two calls from Miss Tommie. I haven't returned them as I am dealing with a nasty cold and hectic schedule. Will do so soon! Tell her we love her and hope to see you two in June!
TTFN
Bethany

Originally posted by: LisaJ1 on 4/15/2007 5:18:53 AM

Lloyd

Glad to see you are doing better and Miss Tommie too. She needs one of those key rings that has the lazer and death ray buttons so she can just zap others out of her way. Course the bumper stickers work too.

Prayers continuing for speedy recovery. Just don't you dare Over do it.

Lisa

Originally posted by: lloyd338 on 4/16/2007 3:54:44 PM

Hello Family, Well we made it thru the weekend and into class today. But I am sure glad it is almost over. We had fun at the Ron De'vou, but the kids would not let me do anything on my own, and at the end of the day my tummy was hurting bending over to cook on the open fire.
I came up with a new recipe that turned out Grrrrrrrrrreater. And of course it was in a Cast Iron Pot, and every time I had to move it I had to get one of them to do it.
I am not sure where to post it, but will check it out, I think we might need to start a topic on CI Cooking, Hu.
Miss Tommie is still improving and they didn't even need the "Tommie Lift" on her today at Dialysis. The young man helped her out of her chair, and she walked to the bed and was able to get herself on it. Too Cool. After she got back to Rehab she went and worked out at PT, so she is really trying.
She received another card at the Son's Place and they brought it to her, and she told me to relay how much she enjoyed getting them.
Well it is about time to go home, so I will chat later. I was think of starting another topic page when she gets home, but might have to before then if this one keeps growing. hu.

Originally posted by: HRM on 4/16/2007 5:14:00 PM

Lloyd,

Thanks for the update on Miss Tommie, great to hear that she is on a mission and working daily towards the Gathering. Now, about you...how many times do we have to say "take care of Lloyd"?

I don't know about starting a new topic page...maybe you should keep it together. It brought a smile to my face today when I looked and saw over 5500 hits on The Silver Rose thread; I think it just shows how much everyone cares.