Steve has been having some real problems the last few weeks and yesterday I had to call the ambulance to take him to the hospital.
I talked with the Dr. this morning and his kidney's failed so they are working on getting them up to speed along with some other issues. She said this will be an ongoing issue and he'll have to make a decision about dialysis down the road.
You guys have been such an important part of our lives I just wanted to let you all know.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
So sorry to hear of this Barb yet, my energy is being sent to my friend Steve...
I will call soon and it's been a long time. I miss you kids...
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
All of my best thoughts and prayers are heading to Steve tonight, Barb.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
sending prayers... tell him i said hey...
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
I can only imagine how bad it must have been to have to have called an ambulance...he must have been going through alot of pain and discomfort...hope relief comes soon...I have taken my neighbor to her dialysis a few times when she needed me too...I think she goes 3 times a week...but lives a pretty normal life...so lets hope all goes well with Steve.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Barb, thanks for letting us know. We love you guys and we'll be pulling for Steve......
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Our thoughts and prayers go out for you and Steve. Please let him know he is loved.
-grampa dan
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Best wishes.
Posted by Mark M. Kottwitz (Member # 1764) on :
Barb, Sorry to hear about Steve. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Really sorry to hear this. We are wishing the best for both of you. Thoughts and prayers are headed your way.
Posted by Ricardo Davila (Member # 3854) on :
Barb,
Really sorry....My best wishes for Steve and you.
RD
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
We'll be praying for Steve, and for you, Barb. So sorry to hear about him having these issues.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Arrgggh!
Hate to hear that!
Best wishes for you and Steve!
Posted by Tom & Kathy Durham (Member # 776) on :
Thanks for the update. Our thoughts and prayers are going your way. We've been family a long time.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Best wishes from the Peaches.
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Love and hugs to you both.
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
0Prayers for the 2 of you from Ernie & I. this forum and the letterhead meets has enabled us to learn so much. it's been 21 years since we started sign work. I thought it would last 1 year. thank you !
Diane
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Sorry to here this. Love and prayers to you all.
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Prayers from Millbury Massachusetts
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
I hope Steve makes a decision that will be wise and compassionate and timely, that both of you are in agreement and have a doctor that you trust. I hope Steve is free of pain and finds a place to put his trust. I'm honored to be your friend.
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
Our thoughts and prayers go out for you and Steve.
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Pulling for you both from here.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
So sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Here we go adding up the prayers for our favorite person. We all love Steve and all he and you have done for us and the industry. He has been fighting with issues for years and I feel he will beat this again. We all love the both of you.
Posted by Preston McCall (Member # 351) on :
So sorry to hear about Steve. Speedy recovery and tell him to quit drinking mineral spirits and that frog juice! My mom had kidney problems and went on dialysis for four years. I went with her many times to the dialysis unit which was like a beauty salon with everyone yapping away and being friendly. Tough road to travel down, but it was quite tolerable. Will say a prayer and hope for the best!
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
So sorry to hear this. My prayers are for both you and Steve as you go through a tough time together.
Posted by Mick Samsel (Member # 311) on :
You have prayers from us,
Mick Samsel
Posted by Emile Carle (Member # 4334) on :
Best wishes.
Posted by Donald Miner (Member # 6472) on :
Prayers from my heart to yours. Peace, Love and Good Health. Don
Posted by PatRaap (Member # 4290) on :
Barb and Steve, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
We're very sorry to hear that. Best wishes from Downunder for a good recovery...
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Positive thoughts and Energy being sent your way Barb & Steve.
Posted by Tim Barker (Member # 4209) on :
Best wishes from here,
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
Hope the docs can get him fixed up! Sending best wishes your way. Take care of him...and yourself!
Posted by Shirley Carron (Member # 2446) on :
Best wishes to you both! We love you guys, our prayers are with you.
Posted by Chuck Peterson (Member # 70) on :
Steve and Barb, I hope you are not in much pain and get through this as comfortably as possible. Prayers from here.
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
You both always have our prayers and support.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Thoughts and prayers on the way.
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Thinking of you , and sending my love!
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Barb and Steve, you are in our thoughts....stay strong, fight hard.
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Hello, from Florida. Sorry to hear about Steve.I will put his recovery on my prayer wheel.........
Posted by Norman Biss (Member # 335) on :
My thoughts are with you both.
Posted by Frank Smith (Member # 146) on :
You have my hope and prayers.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
So sorry to hear you are having to go through this. You've got lots of positive energy and prayers coming your way. Keep us posted...
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Here's to a Speedy Recovery... All the Best.. "Keep Positive!
Posted by Kristi Percell (Member # 255) on :
Sending our thoughts and prayers to both of you!
Kristi & Ron
Posted by Tom Rose (Member # 606) on :
Best wishes for a good outcome .... This is real hard on you both. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Posted by Bob Sauls (Member # 11321) on :
Prayers for health, comfort and strength with a dose of peace thrown in. God bless.
Posted by Doug Downey (Member # 829) on :
Say Hi too him and let him know we are all thinking about him.
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
All the best from Nita & me. Hang in there Barb.. He needs your support. Your sense of humor helps too,
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Update on Steve I talked with the Dr. this morning and his kidney's are improving for the time. He still has a lot of fluid on his legs and is still a bit confused so they want him to say at the hospital a few more days. I'm been busy turning a room downstairs into a bedroom and they said they would provide caregivers 3 times a week to help me out when he gets home. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayer they sure mean a lot to us.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
You two sure mean a lot to a whole bunch of people too. We will keep the thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Ditto what Don said. Looks like the prayers are working. Slow progress is still progress.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Yes, you guys have been a big part of the journey of a LOT of sign people here. Please keep us posted and we will keep you both in our prayers!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
My thoughts and prayers and positive energy are yours today, Barb and Steve. Stay strong, I have faith you will pull through.
Posted by Mark Pinkse (Member # 1204) on :
Say Hi from me and my crew, tell him to get better and we are thinking of him also.
Posted by Pam Eddy (Member # 1858) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you two. Keep us posted while he is re cooperating.
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
Thinking of you Barb! Tell Steve we are all praying for the best for him! He is blessed he has you.
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
big hugs to you and Steve. for a speedy recovery love xx
Posted by James Donahue (Member # 3624) on :
"Update on Steve I talked with the Dr. this morning and his kidney's are improving for the time." . As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Sorry for not getting back to you all sooner Steve is home:) He gets tired easily and sleeps a lot, but I have the nurses here every 3 days and the caregivers once a day so I'm just working on getting everything figured out and working out a schedule. I've got the computer in our new bedroom and when he is up to it I'll get him to check in with all of you. Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Get better soon my friend.We will talk when your feeling up to it.Randy from Hamilton.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Thanks for the update Barb.You are both in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
My prayers for you both. Get to feeling better soon, Steve.
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
Great to hear Steve is home! My book, "Shifting Gears, Tales of pistons, paint cans & personalities", is in the mail! When Steve is feeling a little better you and him can look through it.
Tony
Posted by Kent Moss (Member # 4295) on :
All the best 2 u Steve. U have the best medicine...a wonderful wife by your side.
Kent Moss Paint On... Sweet Charleston
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Just checking in again, and sending more prayers!
Are there any natural drinks that would be good for Steve? I bet he could use something from online as there are a plethora of new "old" remedies, like Goji juice or things with Aloe vera which heal and build the immune system. He needs that along with your sense of humor Barb!
Posted by Brian Oliver (Member # 2019) on :
So sorry to hear of your trials. I hope it all works out soon.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Just saw this. So sorry for the issues! Glad you're home Stevo! Prayers to you both.
Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :
Havent been here or many other places, for a long time, sorry to read about Steve being unwell, hope things get better, and you have a great Christmas together.
All the best,
Henry
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
Sorry To hear about Steve but am glad he's made it back home! I'll keep you both in my thoughts & prayers.
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
I haven't checked into Letterville in a while since I've been away and just found out about this. You guys mean a bunch to us. I'll never forget the hospitality and personal tours of the area when I visited you. I hope Steve recovers well. I know it's going to be a big job for you as well. I wish you the very best.
Posted by Dennis Kiernan (Member # 12202) on :
Sounds like things are maybe more tolerable now. I sure hope so, and wish the very best for you and Steve.
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Will be praying for him Barb. Sure hope he is well soon!
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
We'll keep up the prayers, Barb. Between you and the Good Lord, I'd say Steve is in pretty good hands.
May you both have a wonderful Christmas, under the circumstances.
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