Hope your whole community is coming together to help with this one, Jerry. Sometimes those weather phenomena can bring people of many backgrounds together to support each other.
Meanwhile, this community is behind you. Wish my shovel and I had been closer during the worst of the event. I’ve built some good shovel shoulders this winter.
A gentle hug in case it hurts.
Jennie
Best Wishes, Jerry!
Though I don’t know you well, you are remembered in my prayers.
All the best.
Best wishes and warmest thoughts for a speedy recovery and better times comin’ your way, sir.
–James, Shannon, & Five Fuzzy Ferrets
You and your family are added to the prayer list. It sounds as though your plate is overflowing right now.
Bad things happen to good people..
That’s just the way it goes..
Hang in there Bro, the World would be a poorer place without you..and what you do.
Slan,
D.
Hey dude…
Straight up. We love you, we love what you do for whistles, we love what you do for kids, and what you do for critters of all kinds.
You’re a fountain of good. Be good to yourself while your health catches up with you.
You’re awesome - hang in there.
Jerry, would you mind if I sent you a PM? I swear, I’ve looked for your address with no success, both here and at eBay. Thanks.
My thoughts are with you, Jerry.
Certainly. Go ahead.
Thanks to all for your kind words of support. It’s helped a lot, and I’m grateful.
I had an appointment with the surgeon shortly after I posted this thread. He reassured me the operation won’t be a very big one. I’ll be able to go home the same day (he would normally keep me overnight, but he’s confident I’m strong enough, and he’s helping keep the expense down. Researching online, I had been reading about three and four day hospital stays for the same problem.) I should be able to resume normal work, with no restrictions, within about 10 days after the surgery, which is a very pleasant prospect.
After taking several days’ rest, I seemed to stabilize somewhat. The weather has cooperated by not making me shovel much snow, and I’ve been able to stay productive overall without having to do much physical work.
Some days, I’m not able to stand for very long, but other days, I can do a reasonable amount of active work. It’s unpredictable. There are a great many people who have much more serious things to deal with, so I’m thinking of them and counting myself fortunate.
All in all, now that I’ve recovered from the snow emergency and we have a plan going forward, I’m feeling much encouraged.
Again, thanks for your encouragement and support. You’re a treasure.
Best wishes,
Jerry
Glad to hear you’re feeling better mentally and that the physical outcome is looking good. Thanks for letting us know. 
Glad to hear that the surgeon is upbeat and your physical recovery period should be short! Aren’t you glad we’re past the time of leeches?!? 
I’m still keeping you in my prayers too.
Vibing away at you, Jerry. Chin up, mate.
hugs
I was just thinking of you last night, Jerry. I sincerely hope things get better, and better, and better. hugs
Best wishes, Jerry, prayer for you.
Hang in there, Jerry, you woonder how you get through this stuff, but you do.
Umm…
Actually…
Jerry… you, are a treasure. Especially in this little whistle universe.
Hi, Anna!
Thanks, all. You folks are an inspiration.
I have stabilized enough to forego the surgery, at least for awhile. I’m able to work normally again with no problems. The heavy snow shovelling season is over, thankfully. We’ll see how the summer goes, with roofing work, etc.
I still haven’t figured out how to get the medical work done without getting overwhelmed financially, so I’ll just keep going. I’m fine for now. Maybe the next administration will do something so self employed persons will have access to affordable health care.
Thanks again, and always, for your encouragement and support.
Best wishes,
Jerry
It’s the least we can do…afterall, you’re always there for us. Still keeping you in my prayers and thoughts, Jerry!
how horrible, i will keep you in my prayers. i hope this will resolve soon.