Ted T Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I have had some time on my hands, and my thoughts were directed toward "You" who carry on the skills and triditions of being a Blacksmith. I mainly wanted to say hello to many of my old friends, and greet new members of I Forge Iron. I just got out of the ICU Unit of the hospital. I am hoping to go home soon, I just had a new aorta valve placed in my heart. Oops just had the nurse come in for blood. Ha Ha I say it because it is what is happening. I need to go, but one main thing I want to say to you. That is think smart, and forge with safety as your constant friend. You can walk with a wooden leg, but you cannot see with a wooden eye!!!!!!!!! My best to all of you. Thank you Glen and Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Ted T. Congratulations on your imminent, successful escape from your hospital incarceration. Seriously, convalesce and heal up well. It is good to have you back. All the best. SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Ted, Glad everything worked and you get to go home soon. Thank you for keeping us informed. Yes, we worry about you when you go below the radar. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Got a valve job eh, did they mill your head and tune your pipes too? I'm really glad to hear from you again Ted. Ain't modern medicine a marvel? It's almost like magic anymore too bad they can't do anything about nurses waking you up regularly for a BP, temp, samples and such. They'd wake me up to take a sleeping pill! ARGHHH! Heel fast there's stuff waiting for you to do it. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thank You Frosty. I remember when you was hurt so very bad. I know that you know the drill with the nurses, PILLS and POKE! Glenn Thanks for keeping a light on in the window. That way we can find our way back after the riggers of life draws us away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I liked the early morning blood draws so the results would be ready for the DR who's stopping in before he goes to the office for the regular day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 I see that You know, You know!- - - I hope to leave in about 2 hours. Then drive for 2 hours to get home. I feel like a socker ball that has been kicked around by some PORKEY PINES. I still have 2 IV's left in me until my daughter springs me out of here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Remember that you won't bounce back immediately and that you *do* need to keep up with any PT suggested. I've learned that I could do small forging seated in my basement with a 1 firebrick forge---just something to keep the forge withdrawal symptoms down; also a good time to read a bunch of blacksmithing books and make notes of things you want to try later. If you are around my area let me know and I'll lend you some reading material.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Good to hear about the valve job., but we do NOT want any details about tuning the exhaust ports... How long before you get back to normal? IIRC there isn’t much of a recovery time before your running at full HP again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thank You Steve. It takes quite some time to recover. So that means my wife has to do my chores. You had better believe she will try to help me get better. It is not often that you get a second chance at life. 8 weeks ago they were sending me home to die. They said due to the cancer, that they could not operate on me. But then; at the very last minute while I was getting dressed to leave the hospital, a doctor came in and said "I have good news". The only surgeon that can do the surgery that you need contacted us. He is presently out of town, but he said he would try to help me! So there ya go, two operations later and three to go. I feel blessed. I made it home a couple of hours ago. I was just three days out from surgery, and I was able to drive for two hours to get home. It surprised lots of people at the hospital "and me". I am no spring chicken, I am 76 years old and greatfull for all the help I get I say this hoping someone may read what I have posted here, that it may help them to hang in when all seems lost. Thank You Thomas. I gave over $60,000.00 worth of equipment away when I thought I had reached the end. BUT; I held on to a single burner just as you suggested "just in case". Ha Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rthibeau Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 welcome back, Ted !!!!! As they say ... "keep on keeping on" ....and hey, that soon after you should not be driving or doing much.......relax and heal (except for the PT) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Both You and a Thomas basicly said the same thing, so it must be true. I plan on trying to take it real easy for several weeks. I will also continue to walk "PT" regularly. Richard it is good to hear from you. I hope life is treating you well. I used to love to see the photos of you and the other smiths forging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Sometimes it's the cracking the chest open that take longer to recover from than the valve replacement. Glad you kept something to keep busy with! Good Luck with the next ones too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thomas, they would not crack my chest open due to cancer issues. They when up in both sides of my arteries from the groin to place an experimental valve in. They were not able to complete the procedure on the right side, so they backed out and went up the left side. Kinda made a mess. But that was the only way they they would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Wow; just wow! And your Dr got to do it with remote coaching. So glad you're still here---now get to forging! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Like Japanese tattoo artist said. I don't worry if people don't want their tattoo later on. Because tattoo is first in mind, and then on body. I am in the "mind first" phase of getting going again. At least it is a possibility! And I am greatful!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Glenn, I just received a wonderful surprise from you. I now have a very nice "I Forge Iron" "T" shirt. It says (in some artistic design) "IRONHEART" with a heart held by some tongs. It don't get much better than that. Who says blacksmiths can't fix a broken heart? I believe that kind words from a blacksmith can go a long way toward fixing a broken heart. This jesture, and all who have spoke encouraging words help pave a very rocky path. THANK YOU"!!!!!!!!!! Ohhhhh, one thought. As soon as my huge mussels relax a bit, I will put it on, take a photo (wide lens of coarse) and post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Ted I believe I speak for many when I say that this world, and I forge iron, is a much better place having you in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thank You Steve. Life is valuable. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said this: "We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now. Steve I truly believe we all have the same value, and we are not any good with out each other. Although sometime we are not always being who we was meant to be, if you look deep inside you will see love that is hidden, covered over with fear and hurt. I have seen it many times while ministering to the gangs and with people who are considered throw away people. Grandpa Jones wrote a song that contained the following last verse: "The only thing we take with us, is what we gave away". Just as everyone continues to give in many different ways here at "I Forge Iron", I try to do the same as all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Ted Steve said it for all of us and NO you don't get a say. We believe we and the world are enrichened by your continues participation. We all may have the same value but some folk express their's better. The tradition of the Tlinget, Hyda, . . (I can't recall the people, there are others) Potlatch is to express your wealth by giving everything away. Great families had to ask charity after a Potlatch. The greater the wealth they gave away the richer they were. The thing is they didn't get to decide how rich they were, that was up to the people at the party. Grandpa Jones has the right of it. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Diddo. And Thank You Frosty! RLTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hi Ted, hope you can get out of there soon and have some rest at home. I am an old/new member here but from other people's post I can guess a little bit of your character. Make the best of everything and hope to read many of your post. Hooroo from down under Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Like Marc, I am from down under too. The world is a small place on IFI. Everyone here is concerned for everyone else in difficult times. Your posts seem very positive and I wish you a complete and speedy recovery. Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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