Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: 90grad on December 18, 2006, 07:10:45 am
Although it would be nice to keep this as a bit of a surprise, I know Josh is checking the board when he can. Anyway, there is a way to send him an e-Card at the hospital. Go to their website, www.bumrungrad.com and look toward the bottom of the screen. There is a link to send a patient a card (it's marked Greeting Card). Josh's name is Josh Loman. Then, they print out the card and deliver it. Too bad, there isn't one with an 81 on it!
Contacting Josh
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Contacting Josh
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Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: davethebirdman on December 18, 2006, 07:50:47 am
Hey that was excellent. I wish every hospital did something like that.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: Jim on December 18, 2006, 10:38:02 am
Thanks a lot Wayne!
Josh will appreciate the extra effort!
Josh will appreciate the extra effort!
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: bubba on December 18, 2006, 11:56:37 am
Thanks Wayne... thats a pretty cool idea they have...
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: aspbear1 on December 18, 2006, 09:35:44 pm
Good idea Wayne, he will be surprised by how many he gets.....
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: halehouse on December 18, 2006, 09:52:33 pm
Just sent one. Neat service they have.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: rogerz on December 18, 2006, 11:42:44 pm
Thanks Wayne for taking the time.
rz
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Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: jasmine64too on December 19, 2006, 06:43:04 pm
Ok, what did I miss while I was out of town??
Is Josh ok?
Is Josh ok?
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: 90grad on December 19, 2006, 07:20:45 pm
Marsha,
Josh was hit by a car and his hip was shattered in 15 places. He is confined to a hospital bed for 30 days and then for another 30 days at home. He started a thread entitled "It's been a bad week" (or something like that).
Josh was hit by a car and his hip was shattered in 15 places. He is confined to a hospital bed for 30 days and then for another 30 days at home. He started a thread entitled "It's been a bad week" (or something like that).
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: jasmine64too on December 19, 2006, 07:59:04 pm
Thats too bad, and right at Christmas time.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: Pat Pixley on December 19, 2006, 08:36:54 pm
The poor guy is stuck in the hospital for 30
day's then 30 day's in bed at home
what a way to end the old year and bring in the
new year.
Well thanks Wayne for comming up with that link
I also drop a e card to him.
Pat
day's then 30 day's in bed at home
what a way to end the old year and bring in the
new year.
Well thanks Wayne for comming up with that link
I also drop a e card to him.
Pat
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: loman4ec on December 20, 2006, 09:22:50 pm
What a suprise!!! Yesterday a nurse came in with a hand full of cards from my friends here. Thank you all so much. You have no idea how happy that made me. This is such an amazing site. I feel like everyone here is family. That is just so nice.
Here is an update on my condition. I am feeling much better. each day the pain gets less and less. I am able to sit up a little more so it is easier to type. I am able to move my leg a little so that is a good sign. I saw my xrays for the first time today. They weren't able to get it 100% but they say it shouldn't stop me from walking but I will probably have arthritis problems in the future and I might have to have the hip replaced sometime later in life. But I won't worry about that for now. I am just happy that I will be able to walk again. I met the driver of the van yesterday. He was so suprised that we were shaking his hand and thanking him for taking me to the hospital. I think he was expecting us to be mad at him. He speaks some english and he ended up staying for a while hanging out watching tv. I honestly think I am alive due to his honesty and kindness. Most people here would have just driven off and left me. He picked me up and took me to the hospital. I didn't know this untill last night but he actually stayed in the waiting room at the hospital most of the night to make sure I was alright.
Again thank you all for everything. You all are the best friends anyone could have.
Here is an update on my condition. I am feeling much better. each day the pain gets less and less. I am able to sit up a little more so it is easier to type. I am able to move my leg a little so that is a good sign. I saw my xrays for the first time today. They weren't able to get it 100% but they say it shouldn't stop me from walking but I will probably have arthritis problems in the future and I might have to have the hip replaced sometime later in life. But I won't worry about that for now. I am just happy that I will be able to walk again. I met the driver of the van yesterday. He was so suprised that we were shaking his hand and thanking him for taking me to the hospital. I think he was expecting us to be mad at him. He speaks some english and he ended up staying for a while hanging out watching tv. I honestly think I am alive due to his honesty and kindness. Most people here would have just driven off and left me. He picked me up and took me to the hospital. I didn't know this untill last night but he actually stayed in the waiting room at the hospital most of the night to make sure I was alright.
Again thank you all for everything. You all are the best friends anyone could have.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: davet426 on December 20, 2006, 10:24:27 pm
That's pretty neat. Hope you got the card, my internet crashed but I think I already sent it. I was gonna send another, but thought that be kinda weird if you got both 
Glad to hear your heal'n up, but it can't be all bad if the nurses look like the one on the cover of newsweek @ their website
Dave
Glad to hear your heal'n up, but it can't be all bad if the nurses look like the one on the cover of newsweek @ their website
Dave
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: loman4ec on December 20, 2006, 11:24:52 pm
Dave it did go through. Thank you very much. Yes that part is great. The nurses are the best thing about being here.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: collecture on December 20, 2006, 11:35:22 pm
QUOTE
it can't be all bad if the nurses look like the one on the cover of newsweek @ their website
Gotta agree!
Josh - I sent one earlier today to you.
Take care and come home soon.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: 90grad on December 23, 2006, 08:12:02 am
Guys,
I shot Josh another card, so he might get it by Christmas. Just a thought, this Christmas will certainly be unique for him.
I shot Josh another card, so he might get it by Christmas. Just a thought, this Christmas will certainly be unique for him.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: loman4ec on December 23, 2006, 11:13:28 pm
Everyone I just wanted to say thank you again for everything. Yestersay and today I got a big stack of cards from all of you. It has really brightened my day. You all are so kind. It is so wonderfull that a group of people that most haven't even met in person can be so careing and thoughtfull. All of you are truely my best friends.
As for an update on me. I am feeling much better. Tomorrow they start PT on my bad leg so it will be nice to get it moving. We are also having a snal party here tonight for xmas eve. All of my Thai friends and co workers are coming to my room tonight. It will be alot of fun.
Again thank you all so much.
As for an update on me. I am feeling much better. Tomorrow they start PT on my bad leg so it will be nice to get it moving. We are also having a snal party here tonight for xmas eve. All of my Thai friends and co workers are coming to my room tonight. It will be alot of fun.
Again thank you all so much.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: collecture on December 23, 2006, 11:53:59 pm
Glad we could be there for you Josh!
Hope you have a great party and a Merry Christmas.
Hope you have a great party and a Merry Christmas.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: loman4ec on December 25, 2006, 05:15:18 am
Merry Christmas!!! Last night we had a party here in the hospital room. Luckily I am in a suite so they basically let us do what we want. Several of my Thai friends and co workers were here. Wow can they drink. They went through 5 bottles of wine and a few bottles of scotch. A few of them spent most of the evening praying to the porcelain god. It was alot of fun. Now my Dad and his girlfriend are at my condo making a Christmas dinner to bring here tonight. So we are going to spend the evening eating and drinking and watching DVD's. Luckily I am off of antibiotics so i can drink some alcohol. It just makes the pain meds more fun Well I just wanted to wish eveyone a merry Christmas and thank you all again for your support.
Well I just wanted to wish eveyone a merry Christmas and thank you all again for your support.Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: davethebirdman on December 25, 2006, 06:20:36 am
Looks like you are making the best of what you have Josh. Well done.
Have a great Christmas in a faraway land. Make the most of it because one day years from now when you have kids around your feet and christmas paper from one end of the house to the other not to mention surviving on three hours sleep, you can look back on this day and smile.
"View life by smiles, not by tears and age by great moments not by years."
Have a great christmas matey and next year, well that's gonna be your year.
Dave
Have a great Christmas in a faraway land. Make the most of it because one day years from now when you have kids around your feet and christmas paper from one end of the house to the other not to mention surviving on three hours sleep, you can look back on this day and smile.
"View life by smiles, not by tears and age by great moments not by years."
Have a great christmas matey and next year, well that's gonna be your year.
Dave
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: sodaworks on December 25, 2006, 10:32:00 am
Josh,
Glad to hear all is going well for you buddy. "Note to self" if I'm ever in the hospital I gotta get me the party suite. Have a Merry Christmas and a speedy recovery.
Glad to hear all is going well for you buddy. "Note to self" if I'm ever in the hospital I gotta get me the party suite. Have a Merry Christmas and a speedy recovery.
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: aspbear1 on December 25, 2006, 12:33:52 pm
Josh sounds like you are on the road to finding your next machine. Glad it all is going well. REMEMBER THE PHYSICAL THERAPY IS THE ROAD TO THE NEXT GREAT SODA MACHINE FIND...
GOOD LUCK...
GOOD LUCK...
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: Jim on December 25, 2006, 01:23:19 pm
Glad to hear your spirits are up and you're having a good time!
Hope your holiday is blessed with a speedy recovery!
Hope your holiday is blessed with a speedy recovery!
Title: Contacting Josh
Post by: Gumbo on December 25, 2006, 08:23:42 pm
Get well soon!