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Bill, Joe, Dave, Monica and all,

Wow, with all those prayers, candle and intentions I can't miss getting a great result!

Many thanks, truely, for those as I am somewhat unfamiliar with being a surgical patient. But all this support bolsters my mood and hope for an outcome that will make aging a lot more comfortable!

Thanks to all your support!

Jim

10/07/25 08:50 PM

#16301

Really enjoying all the contributions of late. The support for Jim is first rate too. Hang in there bro.

10/07/25 09:26 PM

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John Jackson

Jim, add my name to the long list of those who hope things go well for you tomorrow...

10/07/25 10:38 PM

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Joseph D. McCarthy

A rest stop about an hour East bound of Salt Lake City, and an about an hour West of the Wyoming line. I had taken three shots, but am unable to save the other two to a file so that you would have a panoramic view of the mountains.

10/07/25 10:51 PM

#16304

Thanks, John, I really appreciate your concern and good wishes.

Never had anything this lifestyle altering before, especially something out of my control. I'll trust in God to help guide the surgical team and those that are pulling and praying for my getting through this without any complications.

Jim

10/08/25 12:08 PM

#16305

With you in spirit, Jim.

I've got my prayer scrubs on!

10/08/25 12:16 PM

#16306

Daniel Cody

Jim: prayers for a successful outcome
Dan Cody

10/08/25 12:51 PM

#16307

Mark Schweickart

Will be thinking of you, Jim. Good luck.

10/08/25 05:27 PM

#16308

Monica Haban (Brown)

Jim did great! Already standing with back brace at walker!

Thank you for all the prayers!

The above message from Jim's sister in law, my friend Vicky Macklin, shared with Jim's permission.

Continue prayers for healing and successful PT. We all know PT is defined as pain and torture though we all also know they're the key to recovery. Full disclosure: PT's and OT's in my family. 😀 We try to age gracefully, in good health.

10/08/25 06:52 PM

#16309

Great news on Jim H!!! Yes, as one who had a similar back surgery, I know PT can be painful, but once it heals after several months, it is well worth it! Been prayiing for Jim all day. Thanks for letting us know hie good news.

Joe

10/08/25 10:29 PM

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David Mitchell

I have been a "Downton Abbey" fan since the very first episode. And before tonight, I had seen the two follow up full-length feature movies. But tonight I took three neighbor ladies to see the third (and final) movie - we thoroughly enjoyed it.

But for more reasons than usual. The movie deals heavily in family realtionships and the value of family love. I was on the edge of tears at times in the theater as I compared those movie themes to the three neighbor ladies that I took with me.

During (and ever since) my wreck and slow recovery, they have been a constant help and comfort to me - driving me to the store or church before I could drive again - bringing food - inviting me next door for fun gatherings - and just general neighborly support.

I hope those of you who would enjoy it will see the film. But even more so, I wish you all had a cast of "Angels" to brighten your lives.

(P.s. Beth (far left) and her husband raise I chickens. I no longer have to buy eggs at Kroger.)

10/09/25 02:02 PM

#16311

Jim: still looking for an appropriate card for you. Was hoping I could find one that said" "Hey, physician! Go ahead and heal thyself!"

Anyway here is, in all sincerity, wishing you a smooth recovery.

10/09/25 02:44 PM

#16312

Hi Jim H - don't have an address to send you a card so I will just let you know I am still praying for a speedy recovery. Joe

David M. - I have been hooked on Downton Abbey since the very first show and have watched it all the way through several times. We saw the 3rd and last movie and I felt sad that I will no longer be part of their lives (silly, I suppose) and can't wait until the 3rd movie comes out on DVD.

10/09/25 04:48 PM

#16313

David Mitchell

Joe,

I loved the movie but I was a bit confused by some of it. I thought the prior movie left us with the impression that young Tom - (not Thomas) - former driver and married to youngest daughter before she died during childbirth - was emerging as the new head of household with his new (second) bride - the daughter of a distant cousin. This final flm brought Tom in, but I could not even recognize that young lady he was with, and hey did nothing to bring her into the story.

As for those ending scenes - WOW - seeing Mary dance with Mathew again gave me quite a jolt! His death in the original series nearly broke my heart.

I have, and still do, enjoy several PBS series, but think it will be quite some time before another series grabs me by the heart as this one did. I felt like a member of the families - both upstairs and downstairs.

10/09/25 06:49 PM

#16314

Hi David, yes I agree with you about Tom and his new wife - didn't develop her so I figured they just wanted us to know he had someone in his life. I need to see the movie again to figure it out. I thought it was touching at the end of the movie when they brought back all of the main characters who were there from the beginning. I read that they only person they did not bring back was the man who was with Mary - can't remember his name -- who ran cars and got into an accident once, but lived. There was some reference, I think, that he had gotten in trouble with the law. Anyway, i loved this show and felt like a family member of the family, including the upstairs and the downstairs. I will miss them all.

10/10/25 05:58 AM

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Donna Kelley (Velazquez)

Monica, thanks a lot for bringing us an update on Jim´s progresss!

Jim, you can´t keep a good IC/WHS guy down for long. Of course you will follow your Dr´s orders so here´s hoping you have a quick, steady recovery. Big hugs from Bcn.

10/10/25 12:33 PM

#16316

Dave: envious, I am, when I see you in such lovely company.

10/10/25 01:03 PM

#16317

My Hospital Room

Not a bad way to acutely recuperate from surgery!

Jim

10/10/25 04:22 PM

#16318

Home, Sweet Home!

Was discharged about 1PM today and made it back home wearing my tight fitting "corset" (lumbar support) and using my walker. Probably will need those assist devices for a few weeks to insure good healing of the fusion and spinal manipulations.

I want to thank all who have offered prayers (please continue them) and good wishes as they definitely kept up my spirits during this operative journey.

Hopefully, I will heal as quick as can be expected for our age group without any complications or infections.

Thanks also for this Forum which helped pass the time and kept me in contact with so many of you.

Jim

10/10/25 05:24 PM

#16319

Hi Jim H - I have been praying for you and will continue. I know what the recovery is like. I got through it and you will also. Joe G

I am also thankful for the Forum!!!!

10/10/25 06:41 PM

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