oh...sigh. Centralparkgirl. I am so so sorry. ((((Hugs)))) and (((Prayers))))

The day you left, the weather turned bad. You were fortunate.

Best wishes for DH.

Stu Dudley

Hello Centralparkgirl, I am so sorry to read your husband is back in the hospital. I hope and pray that your husband will be on the mend too dear one. May the operation be successful and may your husband have a long life free of medical problems. Hugs from Northern California.

Terrific post CPG. Hope your husband bounces back this time. I lived on Taylor St. near Grace Cathedral and the Mass on Easter rivals Carnegie Hall! My wife and I went twice that day it was so good!
I was in the "city" this summer and really miss it. Went to school in NYC and the contrasts between the two are what makes this a wonderful country. Your next trip should be driving North through Oregon and up to Seattle. More surprises!

Thank you all again for the good wishes - I do find them comforting!

Postscript (due to poor memory!)

On the first day that we drove to GGPark, we took Broadway to the very end in Pacific Heights (near Lyon St maybe) and parked for a few minutes. What a magnificent area. The homes are gorgeous and I love that they're all different. We walked down the staircase for awhile - stunning views, small, lovely gardens with sculptures - what a way to live!

On our last full day, after lunch at Tadich Grill, we walked over to the Contemporary Jewish Museum for a docent led tour about Daniel Liebeskind's architecture. Much of the design we would not have understood without the docent, but we did not like it and found some of the disorientation that it causes self indulgence by the architect. Also, this museum does not have a permanent collection; didn't care for any of the exhibits except the gallery of photos of Jews in the Bay area - a varied collection of modern and old photos that people in the Bay area submitted.

cpg, just wanted you to know I am thinking about you and sending the best to DH.
((*))

Thanks ms starrs. Did I imagine that you are coming to my fair city? What are your plans besides W?

No W this time - believe it or not! :-)
Coming in over Thanksgiving weekend.
Phantom and RC Christmas Spectacular and maybe "something else" from TKTS.
Traveling with a friend who has never been to NYC. Can't wait!

'Something else' is a good plan.
I don't know what my situation will be that weekend, but maybe we could meet for a drink or coffee or whatever at some point.

If you want to do something different, consider the train show at the NYBG. The miniature NY buildings, bridges and landmarks are delightful. I may be able to help you with tix if you and your friend want to go.

http://www.nybg.org/hts08/hts.html

CPG, so glad to hear you had such a wonderful time on your California trip. But so sad to hear about your husband's friend's son, and about your husband's health. I hope at least he is doing better (I'm sure the mother of the young man who died won't be better for quite some time).

(FKA dmlove)

sf7307 - Where did dmlove go and why???

About the banker - I don't think you can ever 'recover' from something like that. I lost my brother a long time ago and yes, life does go on, but nothing was ever the same for my parents and myself. The banker told dh that there was a memorial service one week later in NY that over 400 people attended and 16 people flew in from Stanford!!! He must have been a very special young man.
Thanks for asking about dh - tomorrow's the big day.

Good luck tomorrow CP !

Please let me know how you make out.

Good luck tomorrow!
Hope all goes well and it works out to see you in a couple of weeks.
Hugs,
((*))

CP,
Steelygirl and I are thinking of you and your DH.

CP,
Hope everything is Ok. SG and I are thinking of you both.

CPgirl - your trip report was a pleasure to read. DH and I adore the wine country and have made some of the same trips you have - Bodega Bay, Jenner, Guerneville, etc. We have a favorite place to stay on the Russian River. I want to spend a few days in SF and he's been hesitant. I'll show him your report and I think we'll be there soon. We love that part of the US.

Also felt an affinity for your situation as my DH also had an injury as a result of a very minor surgery. It's been a bad dream at times and this Monday he will also have surgery and hopefully end much of his pain once and for all.

Here's to having healthy husbands again.((D))

Austin - I will drink to that!!!! Good luck on Monday.

Andrew8 - The surgery went pretty well, but the surgeon said he's never seen anything like this, called in the head of surgery to look and they took photos. It is now crystal clear what actually happened to him in the previous surgery. He was in recovery almost 8 hours because they weren't able to manage the pain. It's definitely gotten better, but today's catastrophe was that a culture they took on Tuesday showed bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics - so he's now in isolation in a dreadful part of the hospital even though he has no symptoms of infection. I am absolutely drained. I'll be in touch; I have to get up crack of dawn to take ds to the airport. Continue the positive thoughts!!

I'm sorry to hear about the infection CP. I'm sure your exhausted right now. Please keep us posted and sending prayers to you both. Thank you for letting us know the latest on DH.

My thoughts have been with you two Centralparkgirl and I am so sorry to read your latest update. Prayers are sent that this nightmare will soon be over, I can imagine how totally exhausted you must be.

And my very best wishes for your dear husband too Austin! May the operation go smooth and may your husband be on the road to recovery.

Oh, good lord CPgirl! I hope they can contain the bacteria. I know exactly what you are going thru. Please keep in touch here when you can.