Utterly OT -- Wife's surgery

by drewishdrewid on Jul 16, 2008 7:09 PM CDT Comment 42 comments

Hi, everyone. We're back from the hospital, and Laura is doing fine. The surgery went very well, although she's going to need another round of particularly unpleasant medicine (not chemo or anything like that). I'd like to note for the record that she wore an Aramis Ramirez tshirt to the hospital.

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Thoughts and Prayers

to you and your good lady, sir!

Eat More Katsui

by CaliCub on Jul 16, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

know we are praying for you and your wife.

"My favorite umpire is a dead one."
-Johnny Evers

by MiCubsFan on Jul 16, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think the t-shirt helped

by coral on Jul 16, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

absolutely. :D

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 16, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Tell her she knows how to bring good karma into something.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

IF IT TAKES FOREVER!!

by Cubfansince1957 on Jul 16, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope she feels better!

"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 16, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thank goodness, drew

how lucky she is to have you by her side!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 16, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad to hear everything went smoothly

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jul 16, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes

Not clued in as to what the issue is, but my thoughts are with you, drew

CRAFTY BEAVER!!!

by lostinthevines on Jul 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes from Hawaii

by CHCOWNTHECENTRAL on Jul 16, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That is good news Drew

Hope she continues to get better!

by LT on Jul 16, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad to hear it

Continued prayers for her and her recovery. Keep us posted.

Go Cubs

by cubstoseriesby100 on Jul 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great news....

..Hope all contiunes to go well and our thoughts are with you

"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08

by JB 23 on Jul 16, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Excellent news...

My thoughts are with you both..

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Jul 16, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

My best wishes to both of you.

Hope all goes well.

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by Al on Jul 16, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hope she continues to do well!

Calm down.

by Kinky Reggae on Jul 16, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ARAMIS

Hes good in the clutch.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Jul 16, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tell Laura I'm thinking

of her and you too. Hope she is feeling better in no time. Take good care of her.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden. Now that's a pair of Aces.

by sue369 on Jul 16, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad you and your loved one are doing well, Drew!

And I thought at first glance this said “Utley OT…” and I then I was COMPLETELY confused!

Dan

Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

by dtpollitt on Jul 16, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

me too. I wondered what about Chase Utley could be OT

Hope she feels better soon!

"We have a pretty strong belief that we are going to win those types of games. It's our confidence. "--Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly

by Madison Cub Fan on Jul 16, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

good thoughts!

I used to be "Jones," but I got swooped on the redesign.

by Mr Snrub on Jul 16, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sending good vibes your way.

Thanks for the update. Take care!

The weather at Wrigley Field may change in an instant, but Aramis Ramirez is always steady in the clutch. - Associated Press (7/11/08)

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 16, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Drew, glad to hear things are going well

I hope it continues!

by Shanghai Badger on Jul 16, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes to your wife on a speedy recovery.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by dat cubfan daver on Jul 16, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best to your wife...

Maybe A-Ram can hit a few in Houston for her!

by bergs55 on Jul 16, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

May she have a complete recovery!

Best of luck to the both of you.

by zevkalman on Jul 16, 2008 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes to your wife

I think a Cubs sweep in Houston might be just the thing to keep her spirits up!!

by bluekoolaide on Jul 16, 2008 11:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

happy for the good news, hoping it continues! : )

"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field

by northsider on Jul 16, 2008 11:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad to hear she's doing well...

you two will be in my prayers.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 17, 2008 12:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad she's doing well

She’s lucky to have you at her side, best wishes from North Carolina

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on Jul 17, 2008 8:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best Wishes!!!

Hope she gets well soon!!!

Man, ARam can do everything!! :)

"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly

by McRipper on Jul 17, 2008 8:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great news.

A-Ram for MVP!

by N Oakley on Jul 17, 2008 9:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Get well soon!!

Best wishes to you and your wife.

"Very adroit in the outfield." - Lou, on Dome

by gwood on Jul 17, 2008 9:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That is good to hear!

My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you!

by cubdreamer on Jul 17, 2008 9:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Awesome to hear.

Hope all remains well. I’ll keep your family in my prayers.

Go All In and Enjoy The Ride.

by Jayo525 on Jul 17, 2008 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great news!

My best to you and your family. The ARAM t-shirt helped for sure!

by Tangled Up In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 9:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good news, Drew...

Hi-5 from the other side of Highland Ave…

by Shawon O Meter on Jul 17, 2008 10:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wewt!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 17, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey drew...

Pleased to hear that all went well at the hospital. My prayers are with you and her with all of this. Glad to hear she wore a Rami t-shirt to the hospital! You are a good guy, and I’m sure your wife is wonderful as well. (She’s a Cub fan, so we know she’s wonderful!). anyways… best wishes, and get well soon Laura!

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 17, 2008 10:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Best Wishes!

Hope things continue to go well for the both of you

"What a great call! Your doing a fantastic job, but people expect me to come out here and be upset. So I'm gonna kick some dirt, you understand?" - Lou Pinella

by Lou In Blue on Jul 17, 2008 10:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad she is recovering

Keep us posted.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Jul 17, 2008 10:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A little late to the game here, but offering up best wishes for a continued good recovery nonetheless

But let’s cut to the chase here Drew. This recovery stuff is all well and fine, but I think what every BCBer wants to know and just doesn’t know how to ask it is…

When Laura was in the hospital and all hooked up to everything, was she working the phones a la Hendry, trying to get some bullpen help and a RH bat for the bench? ;-)

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jul 19, 2008 7:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs