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salmonella
Lokahi
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 Posted - 12/04/2007 : 2:44:25 PM
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please keep sending us updates and please keeping passing our hopes for a speedy recovery on to Wanda. Hula in ICU... that must have been a first for those nurses....
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 12/04/2007 : 6:52:07 PM
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| Aloha, everyone; Wanda will be having bypass surgery in the next couple days. She misses posting on here a lot. We derive a lot of comfort from our TP ohana, and a lot of pleasure from our visits with you all,even if not face to face. Laptop, hmmmm.....I offered to bring her ukulele, but she thought the hospital had enough commotion. Stay tuned, and mahalu nui loa for all the caring and support. Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2007 : 04:58:48 AM
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| Here's to a speedy recovery. Paul, take the ukulele after a few days. Even a few plinks can radically change the atmosphere in a hospital. Everyone in the area immediately perks up. Tell Wanda we miss her. |
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slipry1
Ha`aha`a
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2007 : 09:46:36 AM
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My best wishes for Wanda as well. I hope it wasn't brought on by her interest in the steel guitar  . |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2007 : 1:44:44 PM
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I believe the nurse's exact words were: "I came in here and this child was doing Hula!" Wanda said: She looked at me funny, so I sang her some Pua Mana."
Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 12/05/2007 : 3:16:32 PM
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| Glad to hear that she still remembers everything she has learned about Hawai'i Nei. E ola e Wanda! |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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Admin
Pupule
USA
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 3:33:21 PM
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Lots of tests today, surgery may be as early as tomorrow or as late as next mon-tues. Waiting for a Dentist to approve. They say a lot of bacteria can get in through the mouth and want to be absolutely sure all is ok.Wanda's new digs at this hospital are better than any College Dorm I've seen. She has a small fridge, a190 degree hot water tap for making tea,a desk/hutch with bookshelves, and chairs.Same hospital food, though.
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"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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javeiro
Lokahi
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 4:32:28 PM
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| We're still sending prayers and good wishes to you both, Paul! |
Aloha,
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 5:04:11 PM
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| A few years ago I was in the hosoital with a broken ankle. I suggested that they have inexpensive but good ukuleles on "bank pen chains" for us "inmates" to use. The doc thought it was a good idea, but said he couldn't guarantee that everyone would appreciate it. Music in the room does help in the healing process. |
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NANI
Lokahi
USA
292 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2007 : 08:36:53 AM
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Paul My husband joined the zipper club ( bypass pt) 9 yeas ago and was on a plane to Hawaii within 4 months. Tell Wanda from us she can do it and to KEEP dancing no matter what those stick in the mud nurses say. It is GREAT for the WHOLE person. Tell them it is Drs orders.
From a Doctor who is a memeber of the zipper club and his wife not a stuck in the mud nurse.
Thinking of you and hoping you are up and strumming soon! |
"A hui hou kakou, malama pono".
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Podagee57
Lokahi
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2007 : 08:52:13 AM
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Checking in daily, thanks for keeping us posted.
Give Wanda a big smooch on the cheek for me.
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What? You mean high "E" is the TOP string. No way dude! That changes everything! |
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rendesvous1840
Ha`aha`a
USA
1055 Posts |
Posted - 12/07/2007 : 5:20:16 PM
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Actually, the nurse was as amused as I was. I don't think she had ever seen a patient do hula before.It really isn't common in these parts. Especially amongst heart patients in the ICU.
Surgery is scheduled for tuesday. If all goes according to plan, she should come home about 5 days after the surgery. The waiting is getting to us a bit, but we want them to be thorough. Don't need no buzzing frets here!
Paul |
"A master banjo player isn't the person who can pick the most notes.It's the person who can touch the most hearts." Patrick Costello |
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catheglass
Lokahi
USA
312 Posts |
Posted - 12/08/2007 : 9:04:36 PM
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Aloha Paul:
Please include my warmest aloha pumehana to Wanda, my prayers are with her now, and some quiet ki ho 'alu. her spirit and love of da music is felt by us all. Malama pono, Wanda. |
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alika207
Ha`aha`a
USA
1260 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2007 : 03:10:52 AM
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| Please let us all know how the surgery goes on Tuesday. Pomaika'i! |
He kehau ho'oma'ema'e ke aloha.
'Alika / Polinahe |
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