Well I guess I get to keep my leg

[PaddyBlueEyes]

Thats a good thing!!!! I want to say a special thank you to SeattleGirl and the other DUers who had my back through this...Love Ya.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear PaddyBlueEyes!

I am positively thrilled that you get to keep your leg, sweetie!

You just keep on getting stronger, OK?

Your fire station needs you........:hug:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

2. Thanks Peg

but Im pretty sure, I wont ever be able to return to the job. At least not for a long time, so Im beginning to research other options. Thanks for all the good wishes though.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I am sorry to hear that...

But you're being very smart by checking out other things that you can work at...

And ....you have your life...which you could have lost...

:hug:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

16. Thanks Peggy....

you da best

[Redstone]

4. I haven't been following your story, sorry. But it sounds like you've been going through

a damn rough patch, and news of keeping a leg has GOT to be the best thing you've heard in a long time.

Sorry I didn't see your earlier posts; I should have been paying better attention. but allow me to say a heartfelt "good for you" right now. And I hope the news continues to be good for you.

Redstone

[PaddyBlueEyes]

7. Thanks Redstone

I havent been really told too many people about it, just because I didnt want to bring down the lounge. Thanks for the good thoughts, its appreciated.

[Redstone]

12. "Bring down the Lounge?" Not to worry, that's what the Lounge is HERE for...to be a place

where you can get some support in your time of trouble.

(I'm no stranger to the situation of facing possible disability, by the way, so any time you need to bounce your concerns or fears off someone, I'm only a PM away. Got it?)

Redstone

[PaddyBlueEyes]

17. Got it Bro

Gracias..

[Redstone]

19. De nada.

Redstone

[SeattleGirl]

5. I'm so happy to see this, Paddy.

Been sending lots of good vibes your way for a good outcome for you! :hug:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

8. You are a big reason for the

good outcome. Thanks for all your support...

[SeattleGirl]

9. Aww, thanks.

:hug:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

11. np sweetie

[Writer]

6. WTF?

Paddy... oh no! Please fill me in.

[PaddyBlueEyes]

10. about three months or so ago

got a run for a suicidal mentally ill person on a stairway in an apt, we arrived on the scene to find the female standing on the landing of the stairway right outside her apartment, threatning to jump off the landing and kill herself, I grabbed her and pinned her against the railing. The long and short of it is, she jumped and I didnt let go, and down we went approx 35-40 feet, and she landed on me and my leg folded under us. broke about every bone in my leg and hip. Ive had several surgeries and been fighting off infections all the while. I was close to losing the leg, but its recently started to respond to antibiotics and treatments.

[Writer]

15. Oh Paddy!

I had no idea this happened to you. I am so sorry. It sounds like you saved her life, though. A big :hug: for you. And a :*. And I am glad your leg has a chance.

[PaddyBlueEyes]

18. I saved her life

by her landing on top of me...LOL. Thanks Writer.

[Burma Jones]

26. No Greater Love my Friend.........

Thanks for being there and thanks for taking on the responsibility of handling all those things that the rest of us look upon with fear and pity......

[LaraMN]

13. That is certifiably one of the oddest subject lines I've ever read.

And even more odd to live, I suspect.
Good news, though, I suppose!
:thumbsup:
:toast:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

14. read the above post

that will explain it...either that or I turned into the russian chick from the sopranos...

[LaraMN]

22. Holy crap!

I will henceforth cease to whine about my ongoing case of strep throat!
:P
I don't know whether to say, "wow, you were lucky," or "wow, that's horrible!"
I'm glad you're improving, at least. How incredibly painful! I wanted to wince, just reading about it.

[PaddyBlueEyes]

24. Naaa whine away

Strep sucks....The worst part was trying to stand up on it, then realizing my foot was facing the wrong way.....

[fizzgig]

20. fantastic news sweetie!

i know it's gotta be rough right now, but that is awesome news

:hug:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

21. Thanks Kags

and this week has been considerably brighter than most.

[fizzgig]

23. i'm so glad to hear

:)

[militaryspouse]

25. ..

wow. glad you get to keep it. you would and should be considered a hero.

[BarenakedLady]

27. I'm so glad to hear this.

:hug: :loveya:

[wildhorses]

28. i did not know your situation but, after reading this thread

:wow:

you sir, are a certifiable hero:patriot:

may you continue to heal and grow stronger:hug: