Some of you may remember that dark time in 2007 when Tim was in the hospital. Well, now at a hospital near me, it’s a RETURN ENGAGEMENT!
Thursday Tim was in a lot of pain in his chest/back, just like the other time. Enough pain that I left the toilet brush IN THE TOILET mid-cleaning and drove him to the hospital. One chest tube and lots of morphine later…
Lindsey stayed at the hospital and Tom came home from work, meeting me so we could finish getting The Compound ready for Greg’s arrival. Then I joined Lindsey at the hospital, where I was able to see Tim very briefly in ER Holding Hell. After they kicked us out until eight p.m., I came back to The Compound–Greg pulled up two minutes after I got here! Good timing.
Rhonda arrived shortly after Lindsey (who’d made a side trip to get Sugar’s food), all dogs were fed and watered, we ate dinner, then I went back to the hospital, where I got twenty minutes with Tim. I was prepared to stay until the next visiting hours at eleven, but fortunately, they were able to find him a room at around nine p.m. MUCH better than the 3 a.m. move in 2007.
This morning the doctors woke him up while doing their rounds. Fuzziness from sleep and morphine, along with the doctor’s rapid delivery, ensured that Tim has almost no idea what they told him about his condition. He may or may not have a collapsed lung. They may or may not be taking the tube out. A thoracic surgeon may or may not arrive later to talk about surgical options.
So clearly, I need to get the hell up there and find someone with answers. When I have them, you can be sure I’ll update here. I know there’s a lot of love for Tim out there. There’s a lot of love for him in Houston, too, including from Rex’s attorney Laura, who was trading texts with a doped up Tim mere minutes after his chest tube procedure. She cracked me up when she said that Tim may have beaten her record of texting thirty minutes after her baby was born.
I wouldn’t be able to manage everything without support from Tom, Lindsey, Rhonda, Greg, and Lynne here, and Marika and Jim by phone. THANK YOU. You might consider keeping up with Tim as he texts to his Twitter account.
And for you Houston people, you’d be crazy not to be at Greg Herren’s signing for Murder in the Rue Ursulines at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Murder By the Book. Tim’s seat will be empty–you should fill it!
Scout’s Honor is also presenting all kinds of wonderful dogs and cats at their adoption day at 1230 Heights Boulevard (between 12th & 13th Streets) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Tim had planned to be at this event, too. I know he’s upset not to be able to take Tyson and give him the chance to find a good forever family. He’d appreciate anyone showing their support for this incredible organization who does so much to care for and place these beautiful animals.
Oh, my GOD.
Please tell Tim that he is in my thoughts and prayers.
I will hold you and yours in my prayers and thoughts as well.
He has to be okay.
I’m so very worried… you all must be frantic!
🙁
*BIG HUGS*
Please do keep us posted.
*HUGS* for Tim are being sent, too!
Thank you so much. Trust me, I’ll pass on your hugs and good wishes.
I’m rather dissappointed that no one has responded to my phone tree yet. Perhaps if I take photos of Tims medical staff and posted them on Craig’s List? Or maybe I’m doing this all wrong… I think a bake sale is in order. Yes, yes, a “Free Tim!” bake sale. I’ll make cookies shaped like lungs. It’ll be a huge hit. All of the Apostles will be there…
All of his doctors have been pretty cute, too. How can a guy look so good in scrubs? Although maybe that “saving your life” effect is in play here, too.
It’s because you are always wondering what they have on under the scrubs, kind of like a kilt.
no one has responded to my phone tree yet.
Hey, I’m on board. I’m even willing to unhinge my jaw for the cause.
Oh my god! That’s very fightening. I will keep all of you in my thoughts, and send positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much, Amanda. I’ll pass them on.
Good thoughts to Tim all the way from Canada. Take care of him.
Thank you very much. He’s got lots of friends, so he’ll be in good hands.
i hate return engagements!
tim, if i find out this a publicity stunt… 😉
feel better NOW!
I’ll tell him you’ve given your orders!
Thanks for the update Becky, definitely give Tim a hug for me.
Thank you, Johnny. Will do.
Holy crap! Get him out of there! He’s reduced to watching a 37-year-old game show episode. Have they no mercy on their patients??
Seriously: Thanks for the update. It’s been a long morning wondering what’s going on.
I’m going up there in just a bit. Will update again.
Thanks!
Oh, no!
Wish I lived closer to lend moral support, but I’ll send you all I can long distance! Call if I can do anything!
Thank you, Lisa. You know I may have questions for the Night Nurse.
Oh dear. 🙁 Tim is definitely in my thoughts, as are you.
*hugs*
*wishes for wellness*
Thank you. I’ll tell him.
And I thought my ER trip was bad! Give Tim my best and tell him all his friends and fans are rooting for him. And take care of yourself, too.
Thank you. We have such good friends who’re taking care of both of us. =)
OH NO!
I’m so sorry he is back in THERE again ::sigh:: I did collect his twitter to keep up – you take care of yourself too and the sweet poochies…
drat…
Thank you! Rex and Tyson are looking for him, which is kind of sad. But we’re all in good hands.
It’s a good thing that he has such a loving “sister” and “family.” Best wishes and fast healing to the man.
Thank you, Steve. I’m printing all this out to take to him.
Oh My! Our thoughts and prayers are with him for a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much!
Hope Tim is back on his feet and feeling better very soon.
Thank you. I promise to keep updating.
All my best to him, Becky – let me know if there’s anything I can possibly do (likely not, but.)
Thanks, ‘Nathan. I know when I print all this out, it’ll lift his spirits.
Oh, Becky, please let Tim know he is in my prayers!!
Will do, Gary. Thank you.
Tim
So sad to hear this… 🙁 I hope Tim gets better.
~hugs~
Re: Tim
Thank you! He’ll be good as new soon, I know.
Pass on my get well wishes to a very trippy guy. I am sending him healing thoughts. I hope you also are taking care of yourself, through all this ( yes, I know i sound like a nagging mom….)
Thanks for the telling us about Tim.
Thank you, Todd. He’s missing some great weather here–almost as good as your vacation weather!–by being cooped up inside.
Oh, s—!
That’s what we said!
You both will definitely be in my thoughts & prayers.
Thank you. It means a lot.
ACK! What the hell??!! I walk away from my computer for a few hours and ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!
Poor Tim! I’m sending good thoughts your way. Give him a big hug for me.
So YOU’RE the one to blame. That means you have to wait on him in NOLA. Also, one word: chandelier.
(Thank you!)
:: gentle pain-free hugs for Tim ::
Thank you. I’ll pass them on!
Let me know what’s going on. Tell Tim I love him and wish I could be there to ensure he is getting adequate nursing care. Tell everyone there your sister is an ICU nurse and that you’ll be checking in with me to make sure they are doing a good job.:)Take care of yourself, too, I know how stressed you get with everyone elses health issues. I love you. Debby
Thank you. I love you, too, and will pass this on to Tim.
I’ll warn them at the hospital that you WILL come down here and kick butt if you need to.
Goodness! Twittered at him (ha), will be wishing Tim well every day in the days to come. Thanks for the update, Becky — my best to you & Mr. Becky & the dogs.
Thank you. Today, Tyson is at adoption day. It would be weird if Tim came home and he was gone. Rex is blue–definitely missing Tim. Margot and Guinness just want treats.
Mr. Becky thanks you, too–and I’ll pass this on to Tim.
Why does this keep happening to him? Tell him I’m thinking of him and Match Game on Vicodin must be awesome!
I’ll tell him. He also watched old Password and some poker game.
Oh what a worrying time for you all; I hope Tim will get the very best treatment and will be well again very soon. You’ll all be in my prayers.
It’s good that you’ve got such good friends and family around you; and if you make it, hope the book signing event goes well.
Gosh, I wish Tim the best of luck. And you hang in there, too, Becky! You’re both in my thoughts.