Thank you for visiting my blog today, and I am struggling to find the right words for today’s post and I appreciate your understanding.
Today’s post is about a friend I never knew I had, but I finally did discover.
This post is also about taking a moment to encourage someone in the hospital.
Yesterday I tried to call Bob and sing him Happy Transplant birthday but he wasn’t home. Bob had a kidney transplant in 2008.
I tried to phone my friend Bob yesterday and instead I was shocked to learn he has been in the hospital for 68 days.
He is also a kidney transplant recipient as I am and learning of his situation, being in the hospital for so long, I was shocked. All this time I didn’t realize.
I felt helpless since I live a few mountain ranges away and hundreds of kilometres.
Today I will write a card and mail it to his wife who will bring it to him next week.
But I know he has his phone in the hospital so he can read books and he reads my blog which leads to how I would appreciate your help.
My request to you the reader: Would you please send Bob a “Thinking of you and Get Better” comment?
I thought to myself, how cool it would be if my friends around Canada, the USA and the wonderful blog world would send Bob a “get better wish” and where they live in my blog comments.
He could read those and each one would be like a card to him and make him smile.
That’s the favour I have to ask,♥
You see, Bob is the friend I never knew I had at work who understood kidney failure and dialysis.
When I finally met Bob at some work related situation – I found out quickly that Bob had a lot of empathy and understanding. Bob told me his history relating to kidney disease because his father had it, and so did he.
I found out how easy he was to talk to and what an easy laugh he has. I saw why his staff who reported to him liked him also. He is a listener and genuine person.
I remember one day walking with him in downtown Vancouver for fifteen or twenty minutes and how nice it was to talk to someone at work who understood what dialysis felt like and the excitement of “getting the call because the hospital has found a tissue match”. I felt pretty happy that day and really enjoyed that chat.
At that time he was new to having his own kidney transplant. I had had mine for over 20 years at that point and he was and is a big fan of my health journey and I wanted him to match or beat my record!
I was excited for him about his transplant and how he would feel better, and more energetic. I wanted him to have every success that I have had with longevity and health due to the gift of having a kidney transplant. I still do.
Bob is my friend even though we haven’t seen each other in awhile. You probably have friends like that also.
Friendship with nice people like him doesn’t diminish at all but now he is sick and I want him to know people are thinking about him.
Thanks everyone for understanding♥ Hugs ! David
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Saying prayers for you right this moment, Bob. 🙏🙏 Praying that you will be well, and feel encouraged and uplifted. Sending much love and many warm wishes to you from California. Kendra
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♥ Kendra – Much appreciated.
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Bob, sending you caring thoughts and warm blessings in every step of your recovery.
Thinking of you…you are in my prayers.
Deborah
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♥ Deborah – much appreciated. Thank you for praying. – David
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Bob, sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery from the French Riviera!
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♥ Sheree – much appreciated.
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You’re very welcome
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What a lovely and wonderful idea for your friend, David!
I’m sending good thoughts to you, Bob! Hope you get great treatment and are feeling better soon!
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♥ Wynne – much appreciated.
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I’m sure all of Tofino wishes you well and wants you to visit Bob! I’ll introduce you to my furry and feathered friends!
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Bob, you lucky guy! Wayne has the coolest friends, and you absolutely couldn’t have a better guide to the beauty around Tofino.
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Hello, Bob…any friend of David’s is a friend of mine! 😊 I don’t know how you feel about snowy weather…do you like it? If you do…I can think of a few magical places that are receiving a healthy dose right now. In the Chicago area where I live it’s just cold…and windy. I suspect you’d still enjoy the opportunity to feel the cold breeze on your face. Fresh air of any sort as you’ve navigated through several weeks of treatment, according to David, can be a blessing in and of itself. From my family to you…we’re sending healing thoughts directly your way…and warm hugs. All the best!
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♥♥ Victoria. – Fresh air feels awesome after weeks of indoors. Bob would soak it up!
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😊❤😉You are such a wonderful friend — doing this for him. Thanks for the opportunity to join you in giving him a little lift.
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Sending good vibes your way Bob! Hope you are surrounded by the love of family and friends!
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♥ Tyler – much appreciated.
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Love, prayers and healing hopes flying this moment to you Bob. I hope you are up and out of there soon!
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♥ Much appreciated Cindy – I love the vision of light, love and prayers flying to Bob. – Hugs, David
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Keep fighting Bob.
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♥ Mark – Much appreciated. All the way from Brightlingsea in the United Kingdom! – Thanks mate. – David
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Bob,
From the border of Lloydminster AB/SK we are wishing you prayers and get well wishes ❤️
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♥ Shannon – much appreciated. I hope you are having a nice day and enjoy the Grey Cup tomorrow. – David
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Prayers for David and Bob—for miracles and healing—of body, mind, and spirit! May all your needs be met. 🙏🏻 from Houston, TX
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♥ Crystal – much appreciated. Thank you for your warm sincere prayers. – hugs, David
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Hey Bob, Wishing you all the best from North East Saskatchewan, where it is presently cold and snowing, and being Saskatchewan, windy too.
My precious nephew David wrote of the friendship that you guys share, so I am pleased to drop a greeting to you too.
I know long hospital stays can be an ordeal, but the end result makes it worthwhile.
Best wishes,
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♥ Uncle Ken – much appreciated. You have a heart of gold, thanks for being there and always being supportive – David
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Love this.
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Bob, thinking of you & sending you EVERY GOOD WISH. Praying for a speedy recovery for you. My brother is a heart transplant recipient from way back in 2008 . I have shared his journey with him simply by virtue of being his sister & loving him. Those of us that follow this blog have added you to our list of friends … slightly removed but friends all the same. We are blessed to meet you.
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♥heimdalco – much appreciated. So nice to have your warm genuine wishes for my friend. Thank you – David
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Remembering my brother’s journey, it is a pleasure to reach out to someone with a similar one. Supporting Bob from here in Virginia, USA
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Virginia! So nice of you ! So many nice bloggers everywhere and nice people who aren’t bloggers sending messages. – David
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Hi Bob! Like me, you are blessed to have such a caring friend in our Dave. I am channeling all the love and healing energy from Keremeos, BC and sending it to you. Wishing you and your loved ones all the best! Warm hugs, Krystal
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♥ Krystal – much appreciated. You are an awesome friend Krystal.
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Sending you get well wishes Bob, all the way from England. Xxxx
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♥ Julie – much appreciated. It was nice to hear your voice recently. – David
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Bob, wishing you a speedy recovery. Thinking of you from eastern Canada. 🤗
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♥ Jane – well wishes from all over Canada. Thank you. I am smiling huge! – David
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David, you are such a kind and generous person! To Bob, I am sending up prayers of love and healing from California. I pray for you and your loved ones, wrapping you in love and hugs, C
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♥ Cheryl – much appreciated. All these prayers must make angels rush to bedsides! Hugs, David
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Hey Bob, sending you huge get well wishes from Australia.
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♥ Much appreciated Peggy – you are a bonzer sheila for defo. – Hugs, David (I hope I got the slang right)
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Bonza!
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Bob, well wishes from Oklahoma. Our good health is something we often take for granted. I am praying for you as you struggle to recover good health. May you soon be as active and well as David. He is such a good role model for positivity and perseverance. May God bless you and your family with His strength. 🙏💜
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Thank you Linda. Much appreciate your message and you. -David
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Hello Bob!
I hope my comment and well wishes get to you. Today and everyday you are surrounded by people who care and thankful for you. Thinking of you and hoping for the best for you.
Warm regards,
David Jr.
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Thanks David- very well expressed 🙏- hugs, Dad
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Hi Bob. Best wishes to you and prayers for you whatever you are going through. Prayer is the answer, I believe!! And the same for Dave BC!! ♥️♥️
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Hugs Linda. Much appreciated.
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All the best Bob! Wishing you laughter and love, health & happiness. Your new friend, Tami c/o Penticton.
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♥ Tami – awesome message – I concur!
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What a wonderful testimony of love! I hope you will be well soon, Bob! I’m praying for you.
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Thank you for your prayers and encouraging words. – David
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Hi Bob, I spent the day, only a day on a bed in the ER this week; pericarditis due to COVID. In hospital, we feel ‘adopted’ by a family of caring healthcare workers who have made it their life’s work to make you better… I hope your mattress is comfortable but I know how much you just want to get home to your own bed! I wish you patience and trust that it will happen soon. Thank you for inspiring my friend David, together you’ve inspired us all. I have the ‘dialysis sucks’ FB cartoon page on my feed now and every time I see it, it reminds me how fragile we all are, but with chuckles and sharing we carry each other along. I carry you too now in my heart. Sending every healing power to you and a tender hug today and every day.
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(Sending the smell of coffee and pine trees from Seattle Washington!)
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♥ Jackie – the smell of coffee ♥ – much appreciated you joined in wishing Bob healing and good health. – David
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Drumheller, Alberta. Get better soon Bob. Thinking and pulling for you. Xo 🙂
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♥ AB – much appreciated. Hugs, David
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Get well soon, Bob. We all need good friends like you. xo
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♥ Darlene – Much appreciated. Bob will really enjoy reading all these kind wishes to him.- David
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Sending good thoughts to you Bob!!
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♥ Much appreciated LA. – from the big Apple?
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Yup!
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Dear Bob,
I heard about you from my good friend David. He cares so much about you.
I am sending you prayers and blessings for health and recovery! I hope you get to leave the hospital very soon.
May you and your family be surrounded by love and joy this holiday season!
Ana from New Rochelle, New York
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♥ Ana – much appreciated. I was touched by your message and smiled. Hugs. – David
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Bob, it is so nice to have Facebook friends, especially when you have a special bond with them. I have to say you chose a good friend when you chose David, he is a star worthy friend and a kind human being! He has encouraged us to send you wishes for a speedy recovery. May your spirits be lifted and your burden lessened by his thoughtful request. Sending heartfelt blessings and healing hugs,
Cheers, Gail T. Penticton
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♥ Gail – thanks for the kind words, big thanks for sending Bob better health wishes – He has been enjoying reading all of them. – David
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Hi Bob, Hope this little note that is filled with love, hugs and prayers finds you feeling better; we are all praying for your speedy recovery!! From David’s aunt living in Prince Albert, SK. Very best wishes from all of us!
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♥ Aunt Marlene – Bob loves to read all these messages. – hugs, David
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Bob , be well and feel the love and friendship everyone is sending your way🎐🪷🙏
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Thanks Solitaire – I imagine everyone’s blessings like light coming from the clouds and landing on him. Take care! – David
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Although we don’t talk all the time some people still remain our friends through everything. I wish Bob better health.
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You understand perfectly Pooja. Bob really perked up in my opinion when he read everyone’s messages. Thank you – David
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I’m so glad to hear that these comments made him happy.
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What a lovely friendship you and Bob have David.
Bob, I’m sending my very best wishes for your recovery ❤️🩹
Margaret (Cheshire, England, UK)
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Thank you Margaret – Bob will be gobsmacked to read your kind words. ! hugs – David
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From Orlando – Bob, sending positive energy your way and hopes for you to get better soon and get home!
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Thanks you Susan! All this positive energy flying to Bob is making a tremendous difference to his recovery. Hugs – David
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Thinking of you, Bob! Sending healing thoughts and a virtual hug! 🤍
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I feel blessed to know the people on my blog. Thank you for sending healing to Bob. I phone him regularly now and he is improving, and is at home which is the answer to a lot of prayers. – ♥ David
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