MidWest Show - Don Gfell

[Raphael]

I just heard from Don, the surgery went well and they hope to have her up walking today. Besides her situation, I worry about the stress on Don.

They were both excited about attending the show, but Don won’t even consider going without her. They’re both over 80 and have been together since elementary school.


Raphael

[phonogfp]

Thanks for the update, Raphael. I'm pleased to learn the surgery went well, as I'm sure many of us are!

George P.

[outune]

Prayers for Bobbie. She and Don are two of the nicest folks in the hobby- So glad the surgery went well. Hopefully they have some family, community or church support to help them with the day to day stuff for several weeks. I echo Raphael's thoughts about the toll Don's labor of love can take on him. If anyone lives nearby, I'd encourage you to make a grocery run or pharmacy run for them whenever you can, or drop off a meal or two.
Thanks for letting us know, Raphael.

Brad Abell

[phonojim]

So sorry to hear this. Best wishes and prayers to both.

Jim

[Lucius1958]

Best wishes to Don and Bobbie!

- Bill

[cleveland1996]

Many thoughts and prayers for Don and Bobbie…Sure hope for a speedy recovery..

Joe Cleveland

[phonolady]

Our prayers go out to Bobbie and Don and wish Bobbie a full recovery.

Raphel, thanks for posting this and the update on the surgery. Tell Don they will both be missed.

All the best,

David & Lerria Rosamond

[cheryla]

Really sad news and we pray for a speedy recovery!

[Raphael]

Don told me tonight that she’s doing well, but will have to go to a rehab center prior to returning home. From what he explained to me, repairing a broken hip is more complicated and invasive than hip replacement. I don’t understand that but in any event, she should be fine.
I’ve passed on everybody’s kind words, and if anybody wants to communicate directly with Don, his email is: [email protected]

Raphael