When the rubber hits the road ...

< Newer | Older > Wed, 03/28/2007 - 00:16 — Patrick

Time can be a best friend, or a worst enemy!

In this case it hasn't been most amiable, or maybe it is I that have been the culprit for wasting too much of this precious commodity. As I write I am still unpacked, yet leave in 12 hours. I am indeed on the leading edge of a tornado, with the fearsome tail that wreaks most havoc yet to come. I will make this short as I do need to get organized (ha, what's that?) and get my stuff together. I just want to send out a humongous (is this a word) thanks to all those that have sent warm thoughts, words of wisdom, and prayers. I have never felt so loved. I am indeed very blesed to have such great friends, family, and colleagues. The last few days of media coverage have generated alot of public awareness through local and national articles, and I can only hope that this will direct attention to my cause, nursing! Please direct as many as you can to the information on the summit scholarship ... a link is on my website at: www.Amercan.us

I depart on 3/28 for Chicago, then Delhi, India. I arrive in Kathmandu on 3/31. There is a 10 hr. difference in Kathmandu (12 midnight east coast / 10am Kathmandu ... next day) so expect some slight delays in getting news back and forth inititially. I may not be able to visit the blog until Kathmandu, but will do my best to play catch up once there.

Again, thanks for all your support and I look forward to sharing the adventure.

 

Pat  :>)

Messages

Good Luck!

Ann — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 01:12

Hi Pat, i hope you can get super organized and ready, no doubt you are going to pack up and fly out to a wonderful adventure! We will be right there watching and cheering for you!
Best, Ann and graham

Adventure Time

Patrick — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 10:55

Hey Ann & Graham:

I am still trying to get organized, and out the door. Take care and will communicate again soon.

Pat :>)

Somehow it will get done!

Mary Clare Reinhardt — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 01:34

The best of the best to you, Patrick. You have many friends, old and new, supporting you each step of the way. When you get on that plane, you can breathe again! And maybe get a little shut eye too!
MC

Shut Eye

Patrick — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 10:56

Hey MC:

Looking forward to that shut-eye ... had little last night!

Take care,

Pat :>)

Good Luck!

Visitor — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 02:14

Good Luck Dr. Hickey! I will be praying for you and thinking about you! Thanks for a great semester in NURS231!

Ginny John

NURS 231

Patrick — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 10:53

Hey Ginny:

Thanks for the warm wishes ... best of luck on the final tests.

Take care,

Dr. H :>)

k-k-k-k-k-kathmandu

Visitor — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 13:23

I didn't get a chance to say farewell yesterday! Hope the flights go just fine today and through the wee hours of tomorrow- you don't have to go through security with the crampons right?

You're on the University's homepage today...that was cool to see. Hope you are very well, take care, and we'll be in touch.

Liesl

p.s. Here's some Bob Seger lyrics:

Thats why Im going to katmandu.
Up to the mountains where Im going to.
And if I ever get out of here,
Thats what Im gonna do.
k-k-k-k-k-k katmandu

Good luck, Pat

Visitor — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 13:50

I am certain that you will not only be organized, but will be where you want to be on time and doing what you want to do! Know that I am thinking about you and sending good thoughts your way...Enjoy each and every moment of what you are doing!

Safe Travels

Visitor — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 16:50

Safe travels via Delihi Pat. We will looking forward to the next updates from Kathmandu!

Alan Arnette

Good Luck!

Gene — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 17:06

Gee, I already miss "running into" you in the hall. It doesn't get much more literal than that, I suppose. Try to get a little rest before you have to get into the adrenaline-only mode. Godspeed Pat!

Gene

Best Wishes for a Great Trip

Kate Lincoln — Wed, 03/28/2007 - 18:39

Pat,
Thanks for swinging by amidst your string of errands so I could tell you good-bye! Can't wait to hear all about your trip and I'll be following the blog. I'm sure you are organized and hopefully in the air right now. Be careful!!!!

Kate

High, Boss!

Rporter — Thu, 03/29/2007 - 02:50

Just a note to let u know we're here! Loved the audio...sounded just like U?!? the BOD is in Denver tomorrow & I can't wait to share your adventures with our ol' friends [cause we luv U]. I'll be tracking, thinkin' & prayin'. [miss carol- you lucky lady!pat always speaks so highly of U! hope my husband & I can share a 'phat tire' w/u both soon]!!. Luv from AORN!! go pat, go pat, go pat... :)
Blessed Be,
Rose P.

good luck

Visitor — Thu, 03/29/2007 - 14:23

best of luck to you dr. hickey! it's so great that you are doing this. i'll keep you in my thoughts!!

thanks for a wonderful semester and be safe

Ashley Bradshaw

Hey Pat! I'm glad to hear

Visitor — Thu, 03/29/2007 - 20:56

Hey Pat! I'm glad to hear you made it to Kathmandu. Good luck with your expedition. We are all thinking of you. Sherri