Happy Tail's to you, Moments of Pleasure to Treasure with Papi & Patticake

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by MeganS

I'm sorry guys. I had no idea that this was all happening at the time lol. Yes, PattiCake was with him! My dad actually has a picture of PattiCake on his phone!

It's ok Megan you didn't know. I would love to see that picture

[wemple2]

I miss you Papi...and Patticake. I just want you to know that it is very normal to become depressed after going though a medical crisis. All of a sudden a person realizes that we are only human and that our life's can be taken away in an instant...we are not as indestructible as we thought we were. So, now that is in your past...and you must look forward, move forward. Just a baby step at a time, one day at a time...maybe just one post on YT at a time. There are many times that I have felt so overwhelmed by something going on in my life...that I have to take a break, breath in...breath out, take a good look around and see that I am very fortunate to have the life I have...as simple as it may seem, sometimes our visions of our life's get blurred...fuzzy...but it is still our life's and it deserves to be lived. So Papi take your time...but do get back on YT and read, see how much you are loved by so very many people here. Post once in awhile, just so we know you're okay...it's okay...just one little post. To Papi with love, hugs to you. As Ever, Kathy

[SophieRose]

I agree that Papi should not feel obligated to respond to the posts, just read when he has the time, know that we hold him close to our hearts. He is a gentleman who has manners, but to answer as he has done in the past is just too much. Warmly, Deborah

[laurenr]

Yay!!!I am sooooo relieved Papi and Patticake were both okay!!! I was starting to let my imagination get the better of me because I was just SO worried!! Elaine, I could reach through the screen and just kiss you right now, you have no idea how you just made my day!! Oh, and about that camera chip.... you could say you pulled a Lauren - that would be just soooo typical of one of my many goof-ups for the day...
As for the depression Papi is experiencing, I remember only too well how my beloved Daddy felt after his heart surgery. His normally cheerful demeanour just seemed to disappear, he was so totally down in the dumps for weeks on end. His doctor assured us that this was quite common, and that his happy nature would soon return. Well, as his body slowly healed so did his spirit. I realize that Papi's surgery was different, but I do know that depression is very common after many serious medical procedures..... all the meds, general anasthesia, etc... really mess up the chemical balance that regulates our moods.
Papi, just hang in there dear one, let Patticake soothe you with her little antics and Yorkie kisses, take her for walks in that field you once showed us, and please, please don't be concerned about answering messages.... good grief... that alone would be enough to make you dive for cover....LOL.

Oh I am so happy all is okay.... doin' my happy dance.... Mango is barking, bouncing around me, doin' her little Mango Tango...

Huge hugs to all of you that care so much for Papi,
Lauren

[saphire]

Thank you so much Elaine for going to see Papi. You are a star.

I am pleased he and Patticake are ok!
The depression thing really is a pain in the .... I know, but I'm sure if he made JUST one post he would slowly get back into it. who can resist? it is sooo good being on here with friends

[midnightmist]

Elaine,thankyou for going to see Papi.I am so glad everything is okay.
Papi,look after yourself,hope to hear from you soon.
Hugs

[GPONTLITZ]

My Monday Was Brighter When I Read That You Elaine, Saw Papi And Patti Cakes!! Thanks Again For Going The Extra Mile!! Papi I Hope You Come On And See How Much We Love You Soon..

[YorkieShadow]

Originally Posted by SophieRose

I agree that Papi should not feel obligated to respond to the posts, just read when he has the time, know that we hold him close to our hearts. He is a gentleman who has manners, but to answer as he has done in the past is just too much. Warmly, Deborah

I agree 100% When I was updating on my Little Mickeys surgery and wanting to thank everyone for their prayers and tell them how much they had helped us get through it all. I did but it was just so much. every time I would come back to YT there would be so many more post and the post really helped us a lot. Just knowing everyone cared so much, but to try and catch up on all the reading and posting updates can be to much. So take your time Papi and dont feel you have to respond to each and every post. Just knowing you and patticake are fine is all we need.

Elaine Thank you and your Family so much for taking the time and that long drive.

[ARCHIE]

Elaine thank you to you and your family for taking the trip and checking
on Papi.
I bet you were so relieved to see his was ok and Patticake is fine too.
Thank you for caring so much and letting us all know he's ok.
I do hope he works through feeling depressed. You would think they would
have given him explicept instructions on how to take care of himself after
surgery. I am sure it was very hard on him during and after his surgery.
Prayer's coming for you Papi to get back to your carefree self.
We miss you here and all the wonderful words you seem to say.
Hope to see you posting soon.
Take care of yourself and know we all care about you and your
beautiful Patticake.

[Tinkerbelle1]

Elaine,

You are such a wonderful person for making the trip to check on Papi and Patticake. I am thankful that your trip went well and Papi was at home. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for all of us who could not.

Papi,

We are all thinking about you and Patticake and miss you lots. Hope you will be back online soon. Miss you lots.

Hugs and Kisses,

J

[Papi]

My dear friends,

How, where do I begin, perhaps by first sincerely thanking you, each and everyone of you for all the gifts, cards, well wishes Patticake and I have received for close to 3 1/2 months now, which so warmly expressed your love and concern for us, in all my life I have never experienced, been so overwhelmed, appreciatively so, with such loving kindness, thank you so very much my dear, dear friends.

Now I wish to apologize my dear friends for my absence, my failure to post, for not responding to your many cards, returning, sending out thank you's for your so many gifts for Patticake, I particularly wish to apologize to Patti & Jack, and dear Lori & Bre, for not answering phone calls and messages left, not that it makes anything better or right, nor am I looking to make excuse's, and condone my actions but the truth is after my surgery and for sometime, sadly I could not bring myself to communicate in any form, I didn't want anything to do with computer, I shut myself off from the world I guess one could say, I was very depressed after the surgery, felt as if I would never be myself, the same again, for one they sent me home the day after the surgery, and I'm thinking this was a breeze, after all they only made two small incisions both sides of my groin, being they sent me home that fast, I would be back to normal in a few weeks, well once the anethesia, medications wore off I found it was not going to be so, I could just about stand or walk, my recovery was very long and difficult, it's just this past week my legs, walking has improved so I'm almost back to normal with walking, though I still have pain, not excrusiating, in my hips and pelvic area, it's been a very trying and difficult journey, yet it's not all bad news my friends as I haven't any doubt all your prayers, well wishes, those of my family were heard, answered, they had to be as after the surgery the surgeon told me to thank God and that I was a very lucky man, that another hour or two I would not have been here, I had two small anuerysm's in both my legs, the groin area, and a abodominal aorta anyuersym which had gone from 6.2 centimeters when first discovered to 7.4 centimeters at time of surgery, the critical stage or high risk of an aneursym bursting is 5.0 centimeters, obviously I was well beyond that, and ever more obvious is your, our prayers were heard, it had to be as there isn't any other logical reason that I should still be alive, I was so close to the end, so very close, how much I wish to thank you my friends for your prayers, your love, for caring, I am a very grateful, and blessed man, as Patti & Jack always told me, pray and have faith, well to be honest with you my faith waned through the years, needless to say through your love, Patti & Jack's encouargement, I can sincerely, thankfully admit now that prayer's are heard by our creator, though in some cases I understand not always when we want or ask, that I do find difficult to comprehend at times, believe me though I am very grateful he heard your's, those of my family.

My dear friends this is twice now I can say you have given me my life back, renewed hope, faith and joy, the first time being, when Kassie Kisses passed on, and you kindly, generously put Patticake in my arms, and the second time now, your love and prayer's brought me successfully through this surgery, literally gave me an exension of my life, yes true ultimately God has the final say, and obviously guided the hands of the surgeon, and whether he would accept your prayer's, I believe he read your hearts, heard you, us, there isn't any other rational reason for me stll being here, as I said, I was only hours away from being a memory.

My dear friends I sincerely thank you, thank you so very much for your love, for caring, for all your prayer's, and for my sweet precious Patticake who has been such a comfort, a joy through all this, poor little thing had to come into my life at such a time, no sooner did I get her than this nighmare began, I felt so guilty, sorry for her as it was difficult to play with her, do for her in a way she so deserved, but I managed to give her all the love, attention I could muster up, she has, is such a sport, seems to understand what I'm going through, and by the same token gives me all the love and affection she has in her little heart, no matter how low, depressed, how much pain I may have been in, she managed to entertains me, about the only one who can get a smile, a laugh out me these day's, she in a sense has also been my physical therapist, as I of course have to walk her, it was slow going at first, and my daughter's and grand daughter took turns, stayed with us first 3 weeks, gradually Patticake helped bring the strength back into my legs, she has been a healer, my friend and my companion who comforted me in some dark moments, yes she has been my hero indeed, which I could never thank you enough for my friends, I hope and pray you receive the same love, and comfort you have given me in so many kind and generous way's.

Please my dear friends forgive me for not posting sooner, I'm ashamed and very sorry I caused so many to worry, I never realized you cared so much.

Elaine and her family's visit on Sunday which I feel was a representation of all the friends here, impressed upon me how much you do care, your concern, and how much Patticake and I are loved for which I'm humbly grateful, and I'm so sorry for being silent for so long, I don't know if anyone can truly understand why I haven't, even for a brief moment come here to ease your worries or keep you informed, thankfully Patti shall I say kind of covered for me, I knew she was keeping you updated, and I thank you Patti & Jack for your kindness in doing so.

Elaine as embarrassed, and ashamed as I was, for causing you to drive out here from Reading, PA, I must tell you this, I was so very happy to see you and Butch, the children whom I adore, and thank you for calling, letting me know you all made the trip home safely, only next time bring your chip.

Thank you Elaine, Butch, all my friends here for being so patient with me, I am feeling much better, and hope I can come and post more often now.

Thank you, thank you my dear friends for caring, for your love, for your prayers, thank you, thank you very, very much for being so kind to us.

Papi & Patticake

[Patti]

Dear Papi it is so good to hear from you. Health issues can definately get us down especially when they are as serious as yours. My Dad had a abdominal aneursym 8 years ago and was given a 5% chance of surviving and he pulled through and is still with me today. It took him 6 months to start feeling better so don't rush it and know we are all thinking and praying for you.

[YorkieMom55]

Best wishes and prayers for you, Dear Papi, for your continued recovery.

[fufufashions]

So good to 'see' you Papi! I have followed this thread the whole time and was just hoping and praying that all was well with you and your precious PC!! Welcome back. Please post when you feel like it. We continue to send prayers and puppy kisses to you.
XOXOXO
Linda & PAK

[RMKC]

I is soo good to see you post, and as you can see, you have been greatly missed ! I pray you will continue to recover fully, as your little Patticake needs you , and all of us here @YT ! Welcome back Sweet Man !