What the heck would I ever do without this place? So much to say… Not enough space…
First off, I want to thank Father God for my wife, my family, my friends, and my life. I thank Him for all the skills guiding the surgeon’s hands as well of the ones caring for me. I want to thank Him for all the love and care people have shown me during this time.
Dana was my rock during all of this. I honestly don’t know if I could have made it through this without her. I leaned on her very hard and she didn’t crumble. Many of you called and let me know what I could expect from the surgery and the aftermath. So many called just to talk and I really appreciated it because it helped make the time more bearable.
Dana brought me printouts of all posts and the e-mails from everyone. It really made my day to read them and I looked forward to seeing them everyday. I have them all saved and put into a three ring binder.
I can not tell you how good it is to be home. There is a comfort in the familiarity of home. The sitting around part really sucks but I know my body needs the rest and healing time. I will be e-mailing and calling many of you in the next few weeks and such. You will probably wish I would go away… LOL!
I will never be able to express the gratitude and love that I feel for this site and the friends I have here. All the posts, phone calls, and cards really helped me deal with this and get on with it. When I was facing the surgery, I could feel the power of the prayers and well wishes generated from here. It all generated a sense of purpose and something to really look forward to. Thank you will never seem like enough. It is truly a debt I will never be able to repay.
And, yes, I can still eat Chinese. Just not as much or as often as I used to.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
I been way out there lately Bruce and only recently heard of your dilemma, glad to hear you're feeling better. Speak at ya soon
Posted by Michael R. Bendel (Member # 5847) on :
I put a post mentioning that I thought you would be on tonight & as usual we posted simultaneously. I even looked to see if you were online before I posted! Uncanny!
No more Chinese hot mustard sauce! Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Bruce, it is so good to see you back on the BB! Yes, you have a very special girl there, taking care of you, as well as a good Father God! You are blessed, Bruce!
Hey, what IS your favorite chinese food, anyway???
I like the peanut butter chicken! YUM!
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
nice to have ya back! Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Bruce, So glad to see you on the BB. We will continue to pray for your speedy recovery. Dana, we'll send a few prayers for your strength and patience in the days ahead. Judy
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Bruce, You're right, almost. It is truly a gift you'll never be able to repay, but you can enjoy it now and perhaps pass it on later. We're all so glad you're home and with your sweetie and getting stronger daily. SayBruce, did you make that heart in Casmate?
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
I can't believe your back so soon! Your one tough nut Bruce. I'm so thankful you have your faith your family and your friends. Dana has been amazing...Bless you both.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Glad you're home Bruce...hope your recovery goes as fast as possible!
God Speed
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
Brrrrrrroooooooooooooccceeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
Good to see ya back on the BB dude!!!!
Stevo
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Welcome Home!
It's real nice to see you again.
Posted by Michael Berry (Member # 2604) on :
Glad to see your home Bruce, and even online!!
You'll be chasing Dana around before you know it. Just don't push it.
Best wishes, you've been in our thoughts.
Posted by Barry Branscum (Member # 445) on :
PTL you're okay Bruce! thanks for taking a painful moment to acknowledge your fellow fruits and nuts!
Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
glad to hear you're doing good!
Posted by Bill Preston (Member # 1314) on :
Everybody is being so nice to ya, Bruce---it's time to come back down to earth.
I see it took ya until half past eight this evening to get yourself to the keyboard---at least on this thread. What took you so long?----jeeeez---anybody would think you had major surgery or something. Sleep all day?
About time you got back here.
(said with tongue firmly planted in cheek)
bill preston
[ October 18, 2005, 10:32 PM: Message edited by: Bill Preston ]
Posted by David Wright (Member # 111) on :
Good to see you home Bruce. Get well and get going.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
You are welcome! Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Wooooo hoooooo! Welcome back, speedy recovery.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Glad to see you back, Bruce.
Now the guys want to know. What sexy outfit was Dana wearing that triggered the heart attack? Posted by Steve Racz (Member # 4376) on :
Glad you're back Bruce!
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
I was waiting for you to post. Glad you made it through all right.
Bill, I'm betting it took him til 8:30 to remove the phone long enough to post. Posted by Dave Utter (Member # 634) on :
welcome home!
Posted by LynnMineer (Member # 1509) on :
Hey Dude... Great to have you back.
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Welcome back Bruce!!! Great to see your smiling face!
Suelynn
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
WB GMHA you git to sleep till High Twelve for a spell and yes I will cook you tofu and lawn sweepins next time you do the MC....
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
Im glad you home hiram.. Its a long trip to da east,, I hear ya got whacked pretty good . but i'm sure you will be using your compass, square and ruler in very short order.
Be at rest until you can call yerself back to labor.. later brother
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
hey Bruce glad to hear your home and on the mend.
It sure is a relief to see you posting here, kinda makes it feel like the family is all back together again..
Posted by Terry Baird (Member # 3495) on :
Hey Bruce, Everyone in the Baird household is thankful that you are well.
Posted by Patrick Whatley (Member # 2008) on :
Welcome back Bruce. Now recover in a hurry so you can get back to work.
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
....good for you. Glad to see you made it thru.
Life is still good, eh? Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Bruce, Now you're up and designing and showing off again, What a beautiful heart. Hey, now that's enough to last a few weeks, so take it easy. Someday I want you to teach me how to make those lovely designs. (I don't have casmate though). Happy you're back. Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
So very Glad your Back in the Game my Friend Take it easy and relax.. Its all a poece of cake from here.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
OK...nuff of the nicy nicy crapp...WLECOME HOME YA PITA.....hehehehehehehehehe
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Who's back? What'd I miss?
damn........
Posted by Scott Telfer (Member # 3949) on :
Good to see you back Bruce...
Did the Doctors tell you if you could still play golf..... Oh I forgot ...you couldnt play before you went in to Hospital....Hey hey..
Posted by Jill Marie Welsh (Member # 1912) on :
Welcome home. Now you get to enjoy the fine fare of daytime TV. I was always fond of Mr. Rogers. Love....Jill
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Hi you! & good for you!
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Welcome home Bruce, glad you are back.
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
I can't imagine what both of you had to go through! Great to have you back! Yes, this place is something, isn't it.
Posted by Dave Correll (Member # 100) on :
hey Bruce...it's great to have you back! Take care of yourself...this place wouldn't be the same without you.
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Welcome Back Bruce!
Nettie
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
If you ever had any doubts about how much you are liked, you now know you are a special guy in our eyes, AND EVERYONE CARES FOR YOU.
Posted by Gene Golden (Member # 3934) on :
Bruce, Glad to see you're back (not your back... eewwww)!
And remember: "A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others." - Wizard of Oz, 1939
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
It sure is good to see your smiling face back on here again!! I haven't ever had much surgery except on my finger and my wrist but I know that getting a zipper really has to suck. I do know you need a lot of down time too so don't try and take any shortcuts there. If you weren't so darn far away I'd try and help you out with some production.
I really like the new tagline also. Nothing like being faced with your mortality to fully appreciate that.
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Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Welcome home, Brudda Bruce. This place ain't been the same without ya!
Rapid
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
What more can I say cept....
Welcome home Dude! Get yourself ready for the road ahead....All good things. And good that Dana was there for you too. After all, we are all just your imaginary Internet friends, Not really, I have had the privledge of meeting you both at least a couple times.
I hope for your full recovery. And, I WILL be taking you out for Chinese.....mark my words.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Jeeeeese! A couple of band-aides oh your chest....and you expect to be treated like someone special!
Get up off yer lazy butt and back to work!
Will be looking for you on Chat, soon!
[ October 19, 2005, 10:47 AM: Message edited by: Si Allen ]
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
What some guys will do for a little attention. Well, now you've got it, so get to work.
I'm sure you already know it, but you have one fine lady as a partner. What would we guys do without someone to lean on?
Just keep doing what the doctor says and get well in a hurry. Fred's is not too far off - hope to see you there. And bring Dana. Or just send Dana...she's actually the one I want to meet.
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
BRUUUUUUUCCE... Welcome back from the HEART BREAK HOTEL !
I gotta ask again.... Does Tracy know yet? Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
Welcome back Bruce. Now you can start looking for a tattoo to cover your scar. Maybe of a no. 12 quill, or a can of one shot. Just a kiddin'. I saw my dads chest the other day, and his scar is gone. cant even tell he had anything done. Stay safe and take it easy for a little while and things will be back to normal soon.
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
Good to hear from you Bruce. We've been thinking of you and praying for you.
Barb and Maris
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Dana told us the doctor said no more cancer sticks. The Chinese will go better with chopsticks.
Glad you're back!
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Glad to see you're back home. It's just amazing how short hospital stays are anymore. I've known people to spend longer in the hospital after a hernia operation than you did for this.
Take it slow and easy. You'll be up and around before you know it!
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
Did you get any 8x10 glossies? or the Video?
Glad you are home already. Take your time on recovery and have a GREAT DAY! Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
Good deal Doc!!! Thanx for lettin' us know what's up ...
(knew ya'd be fine, and, hey, don't forget any promises you might've made . . . Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :
Good luck on your recovery, glad your back home,
All the best to you Posted by Dave Hunt (Member # 4637) on :
Welcome back Bruce. Glad to hear everything went well.
You take care of yourself. Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
WooooHoooo Bruce Is Home!!! Take It easy Bruce.. Now it's recovey time.. For both you and Dana, Youv'e both been through alot..
Jason D
Posted by Karen Wunch (Member # 3577) on :
hey HEY! Bruce and Dana:
Bless you two and your family. (\O/) Blessings. We just wouldn't be Letterville without ch'ya'll.
Glad you're doing well!
Anything we can do, anytime...Just ask.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Home Sweet Home........
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
And after all that, you still look the same. Glad to have to back!!!
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
Hey Bruce, Kimmy and I are glad your all patched up... that heart of yours looks great with the chrome trim, but you couldnt have those yellow letters removed? those cant be good
lay off the egg rolls, and most important.... Go Sabres! Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
Wishing you a speedy recovery Bruce. Talk to you soon!
Posted by John Meczynski (Member # 6084) on :
Hi Teammate!
Bruce...your thank you note was one of the nicest that I have ever read. It was also nice to see just how many people from your letterhead community took the time to help lift your spirits. Your a good guy and I wish you nothing but the best of health and good luck in your move to your new home. We'll miss you (and Dana) and I'm sure your fine work will be missed also.
It was good to hear that you were able to get out and about a little! Maybe we'll see you on Sunday? Just don't push it because Dana, Toby, Bobbie, Sophie, Shirley, & Sara (not to mention John and Lisa) all enjoy your company!
Take care.
Posted by Kristi Percell (Member # 255) on :
Glad to see that you are back home and doing well.
Take care of yourself!
The Percell's
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
You know how I feel dude. See ya soon. Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
Sabres 4 Bruins 3
We let you have that one, just for you Bruce!
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