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Title: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: ACL1504 on October 06, 2021, 07:13:16 AM
Morning all,

MRI news is that I will be having open heart surgery in November to replace the main Aortic Valve.

The bad news is that I haven't done any modeling in two days

Have a great day ya'll.

Tom  ;D
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: ReadingBob on October 06, 2021, 07:24:44 AM
Morning all,

Not the news we were hoping for Tom but at least it's something that can be repaired.  We'll certainly have you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this.

No workbench time for me either the past two days.  I need to get back to it.

(https://modelersforum.com/gallery/56-160515115338-79481224.jpeg)

Have a great one!
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: PaulS on October 06, 2021, 07:45:11 AM
Good morning Tom and Bob, and all that follow,
Tom you will certainly be in all of our thoughts as you move forward with your surgery, and come through it feeling even better than you do currently.
Like Bob, I will be tending to my work computer, meetings and the daily grind for most of the day.
Have a good one all,
--Paul
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 06, 2021, 08:02:28 AM
Good Morning All,

Tom I'm very sorry to hear your news. Of course you will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Today Kathy and I are going back out to Dad's to do some more things. Who knows how long that will take.

I hope everyone has a  good day.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Dennis Bourey on October 06, 2021, 08:27:52 AM
Good Morning All, Prayer's for you Tom.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: GPdemayo on October 06, 2021, 08:33:47 AM
Present
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: jerryrbeach on October 06, 2021, 08:44:11 AM
Good morning,


Tom, sorry to read that you will need surgery. Thoughts and prayers headed your way.


Rainy start to the day here.  That's not an issue as I have some work to do inside the barn.


Everyone have a great day!
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: BandOGuy on October 06, 2021, 08:58:02 AM
Best wishes, Tom. If fans make the recovery easier, know you've got a bunch of 'em here.
Damp and dreary here this morning. I guess fall has arrived.
Stay healthy!
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Blazeman on October 06, 2021, 09:00:56 AM
As I've not been visiting here lately, heard last evening from B&O Guy about Tom's "discovery."  While alarming, Tom is out ahead of it, which improves his situation and recovery. 

Pulling for you, Tom, as are the rest of the group.

Larry
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: MartyO on October 06, 2021, 09:02:28 AM
Morning,

Yikes! Tom you have a big heart and pray that the surgery will go well.

In other news, my 80 year old sister in Calgary had surgery a month ago for broken ribs from a fall and is now in a hospice with cancer and got Covid 19 while there. Luckily she had the jabs, but the family can't see her to say goodbye.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Raymo on October 06, 2021, 09:21:44 AM
Morning. Wishing you nothing but the best with your surgery Tom. Photo of the tower at Chesterville Station.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Oldguy on October 06, 2021, 10:02:33 AM
Tom, sorry to hear, but perhaps better do a preemptive strike now than the alternative.  Take care.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Lynnb on October 06, 2021, 11:42:12 AM
 Not the best news on the surgery or the modeling but the good thing is you're going to come out so much better.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: ReadingBob on October 06, 2021, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: MartyO on October 06, 2021, 09:02:28 AM
In other news, my 80 year old sister in Calgary had surgery a month ago for broken ribs from a fall and is now in a hospice with cancer and got Covid 19 while there. Luckily she had the jabs, but the family can't see her to say goodbye.

I'm so sorry to hear that Marty.   :'(   Thoughts and prayers going out for your sister and your family.

Covid has made it tough on a lot of folks.  I never got to see my mother the last year and half of her life because of it. 
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Keep It Rusty on October 06, 2021, 12:59:11 PM
Going under the knife is never the most comforting news, but I'm always happy to hear there are options and ways of dealing with whatever life throws at us.

Wishing you the very best for it in November.

If it makes you feel any better, I haven't been able to get to the bench in two weeks!
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: tom.boyd.125 on October 06, 2021, 01:13:39 PM
Afternoon check in again...
Marty thoughts go out to your sister and family...
Tom hopes all goes well next month...know your doc is on the A&S MOW crew and they take care of your rail track really well
so no derailments will happen...just rest and get better with time...updates can wait.
Tom
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: jrmueller on October 06, 2021, 01:23:23 PM
Tom you have a whole crew lined up to support you. Hang in there buddy. Jim
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: PRR Modeler on October 06, 2021, 04:29:26 PM
Marty condolences to you and your family.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Bernd on October 06, 2021, 04:39:11 PM
Quote from: ACL1504 on October 06, 2021, 07:13:16 AM
Morning all,

MRI news is that I will be having open heart surgery in November to replace the main Aortic Valve.

The bad news is that I haven't done any modeling in two days

Have a great day ya'll.

Tom  ;D

Tom,

Went through that about 11 years ago. It'll be a tough first few weeks, but after that you'll be up and feeling a lot better. I know it's a scary thought having to do that surgery. Wish you the best of luck and a fast recovery.

Bernd
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: Janbouli on October 06, 2021, 05:19:43 PM
Marty sorry to hear about your sister.

Tom , even if it isn't great news look at it from the good side , they know what it is and they can treat it, wishing you all the best for surgery and a speedy recovery, my heart is with you . I'm sure all will go well , it has to , cause I haven't seen your layout yet and I haven't met you yet , and I sure mean to do both.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: TomW on October 06, 2021, 07:19:22 PM
Thoughts and prayer are for you  Tom.
Title: Re: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Post by: S&S RR on October 06, 2021, 07:41:40 PM
Good evening! A late checking for me I just drove home from the Northern Hqtrs. I was on a fishing expedition to see if the Steelhead Trout were in the river yet. No fish but the worst mosquitoes I have ever seen.  I will try again after we have some frost and cooler weather.


Tom,  I'm sorry to hear that the results of your testing means you need surgery. Amy and I will have you and your family in our prayers.


Marty, sorry to hear about your sister. You and your family will also be in our prayers. The COVID regulations make a very hard thing much more difficult.  I know from first hand experience with the loss of my mother in March. We used FaceTime to communicate with my mother the last few days - it is not the same but it may be the only thing you have.