I'm so GLAD to be back among the Liviving - RicochetAstrroman

[ricochetastroman]

I'm tired and worn out , but I'm home thank god.

I want to take a moment to thank all of you wonderful friends for supporting me through 2 weeks of double-bypass surgery, a week in drugged up ICU and a week in recovery. It's so good to be home.

THe procedure was a bitch, no other way to say it. The hopspital (Presby in Pgh) was a#1 (except the food ha)
I was treated like a king and was in great hands at all times.

Most importantantly the great love and support I continuously received from you and my friends and family was of the utmost importance. I know have lots to do in recovery but I am so grateful to know that there were so many people overseeing me.
THe stories i have to tell. I'm afraid I owe lots of people readings here and elsewhere and I just won't be getting to that for a few weeks. Even typing this wearing me out and I don't want to awaken the wrath of Stella if I do too much too quickly - how accurate she was.

Special thanks to Metta and Dream for keeping you all updated. There will be no newsletter next month. Slowy, I hope to get back on my feet. Then I will be contacting those of you who have been promised readings. Believe me, you wouldn't want one from me right now.

As for IHAD's prediction, not only did I have no choice (do we ever) I had no control over the planetary positions during the operation which ended up great (amplified Uranus opposite Saturn) breaking thru the blockage but I did do the chart for the moment of my release from the hospital and it's great; ALL ABOUT RENEWAL AND REBIRTH!

I'm excited and thrilled about a having a second chance, I arter 100% blocked the other 80%

I love you all and thank you so much for you support. NOw, I have to do exactly what Stella said and get my rest.

[I Have A Dream]

1. Yay!!! Welcome back, my friend!

:woohoo:

:bounce:

[ricochetastroman]

2. Thank you my dear

It was so weird to see your face through the fog of the morphine-like substance.
I'm so glad to be back; I'm endlessy tired but I thought a few moments online with my best radical friends might help.
I learned it, I tell you. God is always delivering gifts to us; every moment, wonderful gifts.
Like this place. God Bless You ihad

[northernlights]

3. Welcome back, richochet!!!!!

Good to read from you. Now go get some rest (picture wagging finger here!)

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[FirstLight]

4. Heh...that Cappy stubbornness sometimes DOES work in one's favor!

We are a tough lot to keep down...

SO very glad to hear you are back home and able to relax and recuperate in a more comfortable place now. and that your were cared for so well AND that the removal of blockage has given you a clear heart and new lease... but you have to wait a while before trying to climb any mountains, dear goat!

:hug: welcome back, looking forward to seeing you more as you feel better & better!
Still sending love & light healing your direction too...

[ricochetastroman]

6. that's the message to me

a new open heart
what else you you want
sincerest thanks

[silverweb]

5. Welcome back!

Happy to know the worst is over and you're well on your way to full recovery.

[OneGrassRoot]

7. I second that YAY!!!!

Sooooooo nice to see you back and on the path to recovery and REBIRTH, Dear Rick!

:hug:

[ricochetastroman]

16. Thank you so much

It's so nice to be back.

[catzies]

8. My dad underwent emergency quad-bypass in April. Be very very good to yourself

:hug: The healing, it will take awhile. :)

[MorningGlow]

9. RICK!!!!!

So glad to hear from you, my friend! And so glad everything went well!

:bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug: :bounce: :bounce: :hug:

Take care of yourself, and take as much time as you need to heal. DON'T rush it, you hear me? (another finger-wagging here!)

[ricochetastroman]

17. I'll consider myself having been finger-wagged

No, I'm not doing any readings/writings for a while.
Man, that sure is a lot of jumping toads or whatever. hee hee hee I'm getting stronger everyday, but boy am I loggin in the naps!

[LiberalEsto]

10. Wonderful news

Speedy healing!

[GardeningGal]

11. Glad to hear you're back home.

I hope your recovery is smooth and speedy.

:hug:

[Cleita]

12. I'm so happy you are out of the woods. Now rest up and we will look

forward to your resuming your newsletter when you are ready. :hug:

[get the red out]

13. Keep the recovery going, glad you are back!

My Dad has had bypass surgery twice (southern food and cigarettes are a bad heart combo), it is ROUGH, but he survived. I am so glad you are home.

Don't push yourself, you won't feel like you want to for a while, but you are still in the land of the living!

Bless you!

:hug:

[Digit]

14. Don't push yourself, take your time

Everything can wait until you regain your strength. You will know when you are ready to undertake new things, so until then, take it easy.
In the meantime, soak up the healing energy and loving thoughts of your friends here on ASAH and elsewhere.
Great seeing this update from you, yourself, tho!

:thumbsup:

[lildreamer316]

15. So glad you are recovering well!!

Now get some rest!! :hug: :hug:

[Metta]

18. Welcome back, brother. I hope things are less awful than you fear and better than you wish for.

:hi: :hug:

[ricochetastroman]

21. That's a helluva wish

is that Indian or something?

I don't know, but it sure beats the hospital stay (first in my life).
Getting my hands back on my laptop makes me feel healed.
Thanks for your support daddio - Taylor is here and says "Hi"

[Metta]

22. Well, you're a helluva guy, you know.

Big hi to Taylor. And hogs and knishes to you, daddy. ... looking forward to chatting/hanging out soon.

[Callie McAllie]

19. I'm so glad everything went well

Please do take care of yourself and take the time you need to get back on your feet.

I'm just really glad for you that it all turned out well.

:yourock:

[rosesaylavee]

20. Good news!

Glad you are back and getting better and better with each day. Don't over do it and take Stella's advice. :hi:

[kentauros]

23. Welcome back, Rick!!! :)

Yeah, we'll have a proper party once you're fully up to speed

In the meantime, listen to some music, relax and heal :D

[WhiteTara]

24. rest, eat well and rest some more

I'm so happy to see your post! But don't invoke the wrath of Stella. Rest, eat well and rest some more. Your body had an incredible work out.
Nameste

[Avalux]

25. Yay! So good to hear from you!

And happy you're home now and in your own surroundings (makes such a difference in recovery). Take all the time you need to get back on your feet; that's the most important thing right now. You have the rest of your life ahead of you so no need to hurry. ;-) :hug:

[BlueIris]

26. WELCOME BACK! You rest up, you crazy astro genius, you. nt

[ricochetastroman]

31. Thank you so much

I've missed the place.

[rumpel]

27. Happy Renewal and rebirth, Rick!

Wow, Rick 100%... & 80%?

Rest & enjoy the time off.

Much love & light to you & your family

:grouphug:

[stellanoir]

28. Consider the wrath of stella officially awoken !!! LOL

You bugger.

I knew you'd make it through and was with you in spirit as much as I possibly could be, as were we all.

Musta been more than a little intense,

Don't worry about those for which you are compelled to read.

STOP TYPING AND GO TO BED !!! I never even spoke that harshly even to my kid. So there.

You might be aware of how kids go through a nightmare phase around four or so.

I told my eldest god daughter at that time that if she was awoken to just invite a hero or a heroine to come and save the day.

She was having weird dreams about bears. I don't doubt that they were here totems, really.

We have a lovely way of trading off in this forum.

Please don't stress about it. That won't help.

Be well dear.

For those concerns, I'll bequeath you the prayer my son composed when he was four in it's full entirety.

It was, "God and Goddess, please allow me to sleep deeply and soundly and have pleasant dreams or no dreams at all.

Please allow me to wake up refreshed and restored, and have a really good day, a really good day, and a really good day tomorrow."

He really said "really that many times. It really cracked me up.

Feel better friend and to take care.

Wiill call you when it feels right.

best as always.

not at all wrathful silly,
stella

[ricochetastroman]

actually

it's doing my "heart" the best of best to be replying to these messages
I might just find it to be the most therapeutic to go ahead and do Sept. newsletter.
This is where I feel best if I'm not reading.
I feel myself getting stronger each hour
yes, Stella, my dear, I'll sign off now and go to bed.

love u

[Kind of Blue]

29. I'm so happy for you, R-astroman! I think

Kentauros' painting captures my exact feelings. I know how exhausted you must be right now but also believe you will be downloading a lot of information from the realm as your body heals - flawless.

More Peace and Love be with you during this time of recovery :hug:

[Missy Vixen]

30. RICK!

I am so glad to read that you are healing and out of the hospital!

Even more, I am so glad that the doctors took great care of you, and we will have you around for as long as you'd like to be here. :woohoo:

Please get some more rest, and I will continue to send the healing vibes. We'll look forward to hearing from you again soon! :hug:

MV

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[NEOBuckeye]

33. Welcome back!! n/t

[SeattleGirl]

34. Good to see you, sir.

I'm glad you're home, and that you will listen to Stella and do as she says. :)

Continued vibes being sent to you for your recovery.

[Kookaburra]

35. Hey Rick!!! So glad you're on the mend!!!

Didn't get a chance to log onto DU yesterday, so I'm just now seeing your post. Sending you light and energy for continued improvement and excellent health.

[MagickMuffin]

36. Good to find out you're back home, two of my Babies wanted to say something

Take Care my Friend and get plenty of rest. :hi:

[ricochetastroman]

37. Thanks to all of you! n/t

[crikkett]

38. Welcome back!!

=)

It's great to see your post.

[Flying Dream Blues]

39. So great to hear from you!

We've missed you and have been thinking about you lots. Take very good care and best wishes for a full return to the best of health. Still sending blessings, and vibes of love and healing to you.
:hug:

[Blue_Roses]

40. Glad you're back and on the mend!

:hug:

[Delphinus]

41. I'm so glad to hear this, Ric.

What an awesome rebirth!

Take care of yourself, go slowly; no need to jump back into the "usual".

May you can continue to heal well. :hug:

[ricochetastroman]

42. I tell you, I really have to wonder.

the scary thing was in ICU for one week worrying about getting freaking pneumonia. I just couldn't cough (pain) and get the fluid out of my lungs. They had to go in and get it a few times. I simply feel that all these GREAT POWERFUL HEALING VIBES had something to do with me getting out of that place. Those germs didn't stand a chance!

Thank you all!

:loveya:

[Mist]

43. Welcome back, and take all the time you need to completely heal!

[Trailrider1951]

44. Rick, it is sooo good to see you back!

Take care, my friend, rest and heal. And eat your veggies! LOL

[FarPoint]

45. Welcome home.

Presby is an amazing hospital...or mini city. My grandfather had a radical neck surgery there 5 years ago. As for your recovery.............I can hear the joy in your tone that you will indeed comply with rehab instructions which is essential. We are all Blessed. O8)

[Dora]

46. So glad you're on the mend at home!

Happy healing, Rick.