Posted by: captain Russ
Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/04/22 10:30 AM
Gary called about an hour ago from the hospital. He has been there for 4 days and is scheduled for pretty risky surgery in the morning.
I have enjoyed our weekly phone calls. I DEEPLY regret that we didn't really connect until I put together a plaque for him acknowledging the help he has been to so many over the years.
Thing is, Gary and I are as different on all levels as two guys can be.
But he is a MAJOR friend, who thinks my ideas, music and attitude are crap.
Guess what? He loves me anyway. And I certainly do him as well.
Please, whatever your personal beliefs, send your very best thoughts and wishes.
Got my fingers and everything else crossed for a recovery.
Russ
Posted by: Giovanni
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/04/22 10:38 AM
Dear Gary , Good luck keep hanging on in there !!!
Always appreciated your help and wise words of wisdom on this forum .
Giovanni
Posted by: cgiles
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/04/22 10:53 AM
Here's hoping for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Synthzone needs you.
chas
Posted by: ekurburski
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/04/22 11:11 AM
hang in there, Gary. FIGHT, Fight, fight. We are all praying for you.
Posted by: Bill Lewis
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/04/22 01:35 PM
Speedy recovery and back to music soon !!!
Posted by: Gunnar Jonny
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/04/22 02:19 PM
I'm sending my very best thoughts and wishes for Gary.
Best of luck and hope for successful treatment and for speedy recovery. 👍🤞
Hang in there Captain!
Posted by: rattley
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/04/22 02:59 PM
Dear Gary,
My best thoughts and wishes to a dear friend. Get well soon! -charley
Posted by: organgrinder
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/05/22 05:26 AM
Keep on fighting Gary. We are wishing for a quick comeback and we need our number one mentor.
MEL
Posted by: jingleman
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/05/22 09:30 AM
Gary, Thoughts and prayers are with both you and Carol. Hope the surgery goes well and you recover quickly.
Thanks for the update Russ!
Mitch
Posted by: montunoman
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/06/22 09:16 AM
Sending my best wishes to Gary and his family.
Posted by: captain Russ
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/07/22 10:38 AM
Our Bud's hanging in there! Sometime late yesterday Gary called, very tired, but ecstatic that the operation went better...MUCH BETTER than he anticipated. There is even a chance that they can do a reversal of the colostomy bag in a couple of months.
I didn't talk to him, and my phone does not record originating phone numbers when the message goes to voice-mail.
He told me to call him Monday or Tuesday. I already called the only number I know, and I never got an answer.
The fragility of life and the need to keep those you care about close really hit me in the A** on this one.
Gary, be assured, you are really important to lots of people, especially me!
Russ
Posted by: brickboo
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/07/22 12:28 PM
Gary and I too have kept in touch. He's the toughest old fart I know. We all love you, Gary.
Posted by: ekurburski
Re: Fingers crossed for my friend Gary..... - 08/08/22 04:10 PM
Good to hear the operation was succesful. Kwwp hanging in there Gary.