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Update on Dennis Whelan #116503 09/05/03 12:50 AM
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I received an email from Dennis' wife Esther indicating that his double by-pass surgery went well. She indicated the doctor was very pleased with the surgery, and that Dennis "was talking and joking while waiting for his liquid dinner." (Somehow I would think that his liquid dinner and what Mombo would consider a liquid dinner are totally different things. . . .) He was experiencing a fair amount of pain, but hey, he just had major surgery!

Thanks to all who have kept Dennis in their thoughts and prayers. Please continue to do so during his recovery. Esther expects him home by the weekend, and that he won't waste any time getting back online!

Dave


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That's great news - I enjoy his posts and pictures.... Thanks for the update!


Marblehead, Mass. Lighthouse, you will always have a very special place in our hearts. ....We've made the journey as far south as New Jersey, as far north as Canada. Over 100 lighthouses visited.... and so many more to go.
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Good News! We're all pulling for you, Dennis!

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Good news indeed. Sure am hoping that Dennis' recovery continues to go well. smile

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Good news Dennis! That package I promised you the beginning of the summer should have already arrived so you can do a mini Long Island postcard lighthouse tour since you won't be making the regional.
Get better quick,
Bob


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Good news, and here's to a speedy recovery Dennis!


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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dennis! The miracles of modern medicine will have you better than new in no time.

Here's to a very speedy recovery!

smile Lorna & Bob smile

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Dennis, our thoughts and prayers go with you! You'll be back on the forums before you know it. Looking forward to hearing all the news from you when you get back, which I hope will be soon.

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Dennis, Glad to here that all went well, wishing you a speedy recovery. Ron

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Good luck Dennis, and take it easy.

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Glad to hear Dennis' surgery went well!

Feel better soon! laugh


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Good news, Dennis! I wish you a speedy recovery.
Listen to the doctors...and to Esther...and do what they say!

I'm looking forward to seeing you back on-line. You've been missed.

My prayers are with you.

Judy smile


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Thanks for the update and good news! My dad had double by-pass surgery about six weeks ago. So, I have some idea what Dennis and his wife are going through. Looking forward to hearing from Dennis when he gets home. He'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers... Tammy

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Glad to hear that your surgery went so well Dennis. We all miss your presence on the collector forums.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Take care.

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Dennis,

Hope this finds you at home in Esther's care. I'm glad that your surgery went well. I was looking forward to seeing and chatting with you both at the Regional. But I know you'll be back online in no time!

Donna

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Here's wishing you the very best, Dennis!! Have a speedy recovery!! smile


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Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dennis, and may God bless!

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dennis. God's healing powers augmenting modern medicine will have you better really soon. We're keeping you in our prayers.

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Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dennis! Hope to see you out at a lighthouse event soon.


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Thanks to all for your kind words and thoughts!

I'm not spending much time on the computer- can't sit like that long yet.

I got out of the hospital midday on Monday. They don't keep you long these days.

Things are going well- very tired and sore, but basically fine.

I'm going to be in the background fro a bit, but wanted to thank all of you fro thinking of me and Esther.

Dennis

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Good to see you online again Dennis, take care of yourself! laugh

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Welcome back Dennis!!! Hopefully your recovery will be a quick one! Our prayers for you willcontinue.

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Nice to hear from you, Dennis. Hope your recovery continues to go well and that you are back in top shape soon. Take it easy, but do stop in from time to time.

Dave

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Glad to see you back online Dennis. Hope you are back to full speed soon.


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Welcome back DW!


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Good to see you on the computerr again Dennis. Will keep you in our prayers

Dale

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Glad to hear you are doing better, Dennis!

Hope to hear more from you soon!

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Good to see you back Dennis. Hope you are doing OK. Just take it easy and dont rush as you have been through at lot. Do what the doctor tells you. Will be looking forward to seeing you at some lighthouse function soon. Hal

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Hey Dennis,
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Don't worry, the non-lighthouse season is coming up. No need to rush to get out and see any, it's almost winter. Take care and get well soon.

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Dennis, Its great to hear that you are doing well. I hope that your recovery to 100 percent is rapid wo that you can visit more lighthouses. We'll miss you at the Regional.
Judy

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Good to see you back home Dennis.
You`re in our thoughts and prayers.

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Hi Dennis. I hope you're feeling much better these days. We missed seeing you in NY. frown

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I'm getting closer to normal every day. The doctors are pleased with my progress.

I was hoping to go to the NJ Lighthouse Society meeting yesterday (9-27) but I developed a minor infection in my leg and decided against it. (This is not an unusual occurrence- especially in diabetics).

I would loved to have been in NY. I had my plans made months ago, but sometimes things come up. At least I'm still around to complain about it. laugh

Dennis

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You were missed yesterday Dennis but we are so glad you're still around to complain about it.


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Very happy to hear you are doing well Dennis. Temporary setbacks aside, it sounds like you'll be up and away before you know it. Great news!

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Good news, Dennis. Many of us get a second chance at life -- and try to do it better that second time around.

Here's to your second chance! Glad you're still with us and we look forward to your continued input and interest!

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Complain away Dennis! We're so glad you're here!

Judy smile


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DENNIS:




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Quote:
Originally posted by wheland:
I'm getting closer to normal every day.
I have to ask the obvious question here, Dennis: How will anyone know when you get there?

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Dave,

You rose to the bait - just as I anticipated you would.

I used that phrase knowing you couldn't resist taking that shot. laugh

Good to know some things never change. :p

Thanks to the rest of you for your kind words.

Dennis

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glad to hear that you are on the mend


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Hey, Dennis

I'm glad to see you didn't leave your wicked sense of humor in the OR! laugh

Best wishes for a continuing speedy recovery and avoidance of any further complications.

Bruce


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