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Bridget's Besties

Averill Park, NY

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Update March 2025: After a long silly medical saga, Bridget is on her way to being recovered. Along the way, though, she still has some medical stuff to deal with that are part of getting her body back together. This page will be a place where we can update you on whether she needs a hand with something, or just to tell you how she's doing. Mostly hugs. Sometimes a ride. And you can always text her a silly joke.   Bridget's story in September 2024: Ever notice that it's way easier to help someone than to ask for help for yourself? Yeah. Me too. But here I am. I will be having pretty serious abdominal surgery Monday, September 23rd. Bowel resection where they take out a foot or so of intestines and then staple/paste/duct tape the two ends together. Surgery will take 5 hours. I'll be in the hospital for 5 - 7 days, then home recuperating for a week or two. As you may know, Chris and I are divorced (it's okay. Been a long time coming.) so I'm flying solo on this little "adventure." Tink and Silas and daughter-in-love Daphne will do everything they can but I'm hoping to take some of the pressure off them. If you can help by bringing an extra serving of whatever you're having for dinner or by stopping by in the week after surgery to make sure I haven't tripped over my own shoe laces, or just sending love and healing energy, I would really appreciate it. Like I said, asking for help sucks. But knowing I am surrounded by some of the kindest, most loving people in the universe feels great.


Special Notes

Believe it or not, I have no dietary restrictions. I know. Crazy, right?

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Rebecca Flanagan
Not sure how I can help from Maryland so please let me know if there is something I can do from here.
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Bridget Ball Shaw You are always thinking, Abbe! I just got a text from Diane. She’s bringing peas soup and chicken stew with enough for leftovers!
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Bridget Ball Shaw Pfft! Abbe! You used to live in Averill Park! NOBODY delivers to Averill Park!
Abbe Herzig Bridget Ball Shaw I bet Uber One delivers even to AP. I'll try it.
Abbe Herzig You could order a meal online to be delivered. Or send some groceries for home delivery. Or call with a silly song :-)
Ginny Obrien
I will be happy to assist in whatever way possible - will be in touch when You return home Prayers are with you Ginny
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Abbe Herzig
I'm proud of you for asking for help. And we're all happy to do what we can!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bridget Ball Shaw Thanks, Abbe. It was hard for me to ask for help.