COPO Pete in hospital

[Chevy454]

From Terry Simpson [one of Pete's Canuck buddies] via the Pure Stock site:

<span style="font-weight: bold">&quot;Pete's boys wanted me to let everyone on here know that Pete went in for his new heart Saturday night @ 9pm. Surgery went well even though it lasted a little longer than expected. He is in recovery (critical care) and all indicators are favorable at this time. He is not alert yet and the 48 hours after the surgery is the critical window. I will try and update everyone but please be patient. Vicki is staying at the hospital and is coping well. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Sorry it is so short but I will add more later.&quot;</span>

[John Brown]

Prayers for Peter.

Recovery can be fast or take quite a while. I was &quot;out&quot; for three days after my heart surgery and there was quite a bit of concern whether I would ever wake up. When I woke up I looked down in my hospital gown and saw I was all taped up. I knew they didn't waste tape on dead people. Since the surgery I am like a new man with much more stamina than I had for the previous twenty years.

I'm wishing the same for Peter too.

[markinnaples]

May Jesus Bless and heal COPO Pete

[Canuck]

Great to hear he finally had the surgery, ther is lots of longevity from transplants these days. Heal fast and healthy Pete!

[scuncio]

Get better Pete!

[SS427]

You are in our thoughts and prayers Pete. Get better soon!

[PeteLeathersac]

Prayers and best wishes Pete!

~ Pete
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[CC Rider]

Hoping for a speedy recovery!

[ORIGLS6]

Great news! I know he's been anxious about this for quite a while. This might slow him down for a little while but he'll be back running hard VERY SOON.

Prayers and Good Thoughts headed to Glencoe. The entire Simpson Family are GREAT PEOPLE! Get Strong Peter. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

Get well soon Pete!

[mockingbird812]

Thoughts and prayers headed your way Pete!!

[Xplantdad]

That's great news...I knew he was on the list. I will give them a call in a few days. I am sure even now, he feels much better!

[kwhizz]

Pete.......You will be back racing when Spring gets here......... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[RPOLS3]

Good luck and get better soon. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

Jake

[Postsedan]

Pete, sending you prayers and get well soon wishes.

Dan

[Charley Lillard]

I didn't even know he had a heart problem...Damn...Get well Pete...

[Verne_Frantz]

Pete, I'm certain the outcome will be perfect! You will feel better than ever. Wishing you a quick RT..........(recovery time)

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[Tenney]

Be well! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

[Canuck]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't even know he had a heart problem...Damn...Get well Pete... </div></div>

Charlie

Here is some background on Petes condition.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/448132/1

[elonblock]

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Stefano]

Same from us, Get well soon.

[markjohnson]

Wishing you the best from STL, Pete.

[69 Post Sedan]

Get well soon Pete . <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Kurt

[wheelhop]

Get well soon Pete!!

[Mr70]

You heard Jim Pete,Hop to it!

[Tracker1]

Get well Pete! Prayers sent.

[Born30YrsLate]

Best wishes on recovery Pete...bad news is you are no longer &quot;born with numbers matching&quot; anymore <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[bruno17]

I'm sure the prayers and good wishes are helping.... I just got word that he opened his eyes and his body is responding well.
God bless and God speed the recovery.

[bruno17]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Born30YrsLate</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Best wishes on recovery Pete...bad news is you are no longer &quot;born with numbers matching&quot; anymore <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

Aren't most Copo's equipped with warranty replacement hearts?

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Prays are being sent your way Pete.

We have met the last couple years at PSMCDR, and I am assuming this is the same Bruno from Ontario?

My Mom had open heart surgery two years ago and it has improved her life, they fixed two valves, maybe the three angle seats made all the difference?

Take care, let your family spoil you.


Ryan

[ORIGLS6]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bruno17</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm sure the prayers and good wishes are helping.... I just got word that he opened his eyes and his body is responding well.
God bless and God speed the recovery.
</div></div>

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Wish I could send him a whiff of some 114 octane. That'd get him on the mend.
Tell him ALL his friends Down South send our Best Wishes.

[Schonyenko2]

Bless Pete and his new heart. And bless the person who was an organ donor that gave him that heart.

Get well soon. The chickens are calling.

[SuperNovaSS]

Pete,


Best wishes,


Jason

[bbbenny]

Pete, We;re ALL pulling for you! Wish you the best and a healthy recovery. BBBenny <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[SS427]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Born30YrsLate</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Best wishes on recovery Pete...bad news is you are no longer &quot;born with numbers matching&quot; anymore <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

I think all of us can live with a non born with component. At least he is not a rebody. That would be intolerable. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[Plowman]

Wish you the best recovery.

[copo69]

Best wishes and hope you're up and around soon.

[L78M22Rag]

I hope you're running on all eight cylinders very soon Pete. Take care!

[tom406]

I met Pete at an SCR with his family a few years back. His new heart has an awfully big space to fill:) I wish him all the best and hope to see him in action soon.

[ORIGLS6]

Any updates on Peter? Maybe something directly from THE MAN HIMSELF?

Hoping for some &quot;Doing Great; Way Ahead of Schedule!!&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[bruno17]

Just recieved an update a few hours ago and Pete is definitely making progress in the right direction. He is still in an induced coma but his heart is beating normally and without assistance. Lets keep him and his family in our prayers as well as the grieving family of the donor.

[Don_Lightfoot]

You certainly have my prayers Pete. Hope you are up and around soon.

[1969L78Nova]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Born30YrsLate</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Best wishes on recovery Pete...bad news is you are no longer &quot;born with numbers matching&quot; anymore <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif </div></div>

I think all of us can live with a non born with component. At least he is not a rebody. That would be intolerable. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif </div></div>

Yes but he's got Canadian docs !

[ORIGLS6]

Thanks Bruno. He's never left our thoughts and is still in our Prayers.

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks Bruno. He's never left our thoughts and is still in our Prayers. </div></div>


Dennis is right. Please let us know when he's awake. I want to have a chat with him <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[bkhpah]

Wow I didn't know that. Just a few weeks ago we spoke on the phone about MCACN. Get well soon Pete..BKH

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Any word on Pete's condition?

Thoughts and prayers continue.

Ryan

[JJEH]

Prayers sent. Get better soon!

[bruno17]

Great news! Spoke with Vicky last night and she said that Peter was doing better. On behalf of herself,Peter and the boys,she'd like to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers.

[Xplantdad]

Thanks for the update...I know for a while it was pretty serious...Get well soon Pete!!

[sYc]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bruno17</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great news! Spoke with Vicky last night and she said that Peter was doing better. On behalf of herself,Peter and the boys,she'd like to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers. </div></div>

Awesome news... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Fantastic! I'm gonna send him a jar of tire smoke and burnt 114 octane. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Thanks Bruno. Let them all know we're still on their team! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

[Don_Lightfoot]

Good news, thanks for sharing.

[bruno17]

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Just spoke with Terry and he told me that although Pete suffered a few setbacks this week, he took a turn for the better in the last 12 hours. Not out of the woods yet but the doctors are stabilizing him. The family appreciates all the thoughts and prayers.

[ORIGLS6]

Thanks Bruno. We'll step up the prayers a notch or two.

[bruno17]

Hey all,
Spoke to Vicky today and she'd like to thank you all once again for the thoughts and prayers. Peter has battled many complications since the heart transplant operation and is slowly progressing although he remains in critical condition. He was finally able to open his eyes and focus although he still remains semi conscious. She told me that the boys have been doing a great job taking care of the farming operation while Peter recovers. She asked if we could recite the Lord's Prayer and think of Peter.

Hoping to update you all with good news in the coming days.

[ORIGLS6]

Every day; as requested Bruno. That's a great family.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Best thoughts going his way... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

wilma

[CC Rider]

Best Wishes.

[bashton]

Let Pete know we sure missed him at MCACN and expect to see him real soon!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Xplantdad]

We are praying for him...please let his wife know that we are there for anything that she needs...

[sYc]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Every day; as requested Bruno. That's a great family. </div></div>

Yes..and yes.

[Don_Lightfoot]

Slow but sure. Good news.

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bruno17</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey all,
Spoke to Vicky today and she'd like to thank you all once again for the thoughts and prayers. Peter has battled many complications since the heart transplant operation and is slowly progressing although he remains in critical condition. He was finally able to open his eyes and focus although he still remains semi conscious. She told me that the boys have been doing a great job taking care of the farming operation while Peter recovers. She asked if we could recite the Lord's Prayer and think of Peter.

Hoping to update you all with good news in the coming days. </div></div>




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[Ryan1969Chevelle]

The Musclecar family is very supportive and we are pulling for Pete.

This isn't a quarter mile race, slow and steady wins this one.

Prayers sent.

I live pretty close, and would love to help in any way, maybe when he gets a little better I could visit and shoot the breeze, pretty sure we have some commonalities like cars and wonderful families.

If he is at St. Marys General Hospital where my Mom had her heart surgery I know for a fact he will be well cared for, the most wonderful repair shop I have been to.

Ryan

[bruno17]

Hi All!!

Happy to report that all your thoughts and prayers are helping revive our dear friend Peter. His son Owen, told me that he's awake and able to respond by nodding his head. We all know that Peter is a fighter and I'm sure that he'll respond positively to all the rehabilitation that lies before him in the coming months. I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing him a quick recovery. His wife Vicky has journalized his progress and I'm sure he's anxious to tell us all about the battles he's won thus far with your outpouring of love and support.

Go Pete Go!!! Call me selfish......but I'd do just about anything right now for one of his signature Bloody Ceasars and a &quot;state of the sport&quot; address

[Xplantdad]

Thanks Bruno...please keep us updated. Tell his wife that we're all waiting for him to get back on here!!!

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Bruno. Go Pete!!!!

[Donny Brass]

Bruno posted this at the V8Buick site

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi All!!

Happy to report that all your thoughts and prayers are helping revive our dear friend Peter. His son Owen, told me that he's awake and able to respond by nodding his head. We all know that Peter is a fighter and I'm sure that he'll respond positively to all the rehabilitation that lies before him in the coming months. I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing him a quick recovery. His wife Vicky has journalized his progress and I'm sure he's anxious to tell us all about the battles he's won thus far with your outpouring of love and support.

Go Pete Go!!! Call me selfish......but I'd do just about anything right now for one of his signature Bloody Ceasars and a &quot;state of the sport&quot; address </div></div>

[SS427]

Great news Bruno. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

[ORIGLS6]

Thanks for more good news Bruno. I know I'm not alone when I say we think of Peter &amp; Vicky every day. They're the kind of people who get into your heart and stay there, so when they're hurting, we are too.
They've fought too many battles already and once this is behind them we Pray for some smooth sailing for many, many years.
Get strong again Peter. We miss you here.

[kwhizz]

Copo Pete <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif

[bruno17]

Here's the latest from Peter's sister........

Day 44. Peter is still in ICU. He is very aware and becomes agitated when
trying to communicate. The past week has been tough. We are learning about the
phases and time lines from other successful heart transplant recipients who are
walking around enjoying life 24 months later. Peter is enduring a tough chapter
in his life and one apparently has to go through it. Unfortunately, for Peter,
he is experiencing extreme and puzzling complications. But there have been
worse cases - which is somehow reassuring.

Peter has a fungal infection in his sternum that is being treated with
antifungal medications. The doctors are watching this extremely closely. More
surgery to &quot;clean up&quot; the infection around the sternum is an option they are
assessing. But Peter is weak so they are reluctant to perform invasive tests or
surgery.

Peter has extreme muscle loss and decreased motor skills dues to inactivity for
over 40 days. He will need lots of physio. Peter has a trachiotomy and
practices breathing without out it for short periods of time to strengthen his
lungs. They watch his white blood cell count closely and many other indicators.

Nutrition is a concern. He is having trouble with digestion and elimination.

Vicky and Peter and the family ask you to keep the prayers coming their way.
Prayer is working well.

Peter enjoys hearing the voices of his friends. If you are able send a 60
second audio clip to Ross Snider &lt;[email protected]&gt; and Eric Bruce Simpson
&lt;[email protected]&gt;, they will play them for Peter on their iphones during
visits. This is a great way to connect with Peter without visiting in person.
Video clips will work too.

If you would like to leave a message of good cheer, for Vicky, call 519 287 3138
in the afternoon or evening while she is at the hospital. She looks after Peter
from 2 pm - 10 p.m. and does her work in the morning. She is managing
extremely well as are Eric and Owen. The farm is operating clickety-click.
Gary and Sherri Johnston visit the hospital every day to support Vicky. Sherri
is our family medical consultant who helps with interpretation. Close friends
are scheduled to attend the hosptal every day. Mom was pleased to visit Pete on
Friday and is looking forward to visiting him more often as he progresses.

We can't wait for him to graduate upwards to &quot;the fourth floor&quot; - the transplant
wing where all the transplant recipients are recovering and exercising.

Vicky is a super health advocate. Everyone needs a health advocate like Vicky!


Even if you think you have signed your donor card, please take a few minutes and
check the registry on-line at https://beadonor.ca/mary-simpson. (https://beadonor.ca/mary-simpson) It is no longer
adequate to just sign a wallet card.

Also, please give blood if you can.

Dec 28: Blood Donor Clinic, Friday December 28th 5 - 8 pm. Glencoe Agricultural
Hall, 268 Currie Street, Dance Hall on East Side of Building. New Donors and
walk-ins welcome. Book your appointment to save a life.www.blood.ca and
1-888-236-6283. See: https://www.facebook.com/events/421300797941704/

Love,
Mary and Ross



22688 Tait's Road, RR 4,
Glencoe, ON, N0L 1M0, Canada
Tel: (519) 287-3566
Cell: (519) 318-1074
Fax: (519) 287-2241
http://www.facebook.com/simpsonma

[Postsedan]

Prayers and Voice Message sent. WE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOU PETE!

Dan

[Xplantdad]

I will be calling...soon.

[VintageMusclecar]

Prayer list has been expanded.

[Charley Lillard]

Somebody post the dummies way to send a audio clip because I am screwing it up.

[ORIGLS6]

Maybe a dumb question, but ....... Is there a way we can donate blood for Peter and get it across the border?

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Somebody post the dummies way to send a audio clip because I am screwing it up. </div></div>

Go to the voice recorder on your smart phone and record what you want to say. When done save it and then email it from your phone to their email address....

[TimG]

I've been following Pete's progress. I wish him well, what an amazing story.

[Canuck]

message has been recorded and saved, to which email address should we send this?

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">message has been recorded and saved, to which email address should we send this? </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Peter enjoys hearing the voices of his friends. If you are able send a 60
second audio clip <span style="font-weight: bold">to Ross Snider &lt;[email protected]&gt; and Eric Bruce Simpson
&lt;[email protected]&gt;,</span> they will play them for Peter on their iphones during
visits. This is a great way to connect with Peter without visiting in person.
Video clips will work too. </div></div>

[Xplantdad]

Message sent <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Prayers sent,

Please convey my best to Pete next visit, (I will try to get my kids to teach me how to send a message on their gadgets)

I look forward to seeing the Simpson boys at PSMCDR, get well so we can all play like little boys with our dinky cars.

A great support system obviously surrounds Pete, take care.

Ryan

[Canuck]

Thanks Bruce

Message sent

Merry Christmas

[Xplantdad]

Same to you Paul...and to Pete as well!

[mikecopo]

get well pete will say an extra preyer, to get you through this trying time

[SS427]

A hospital is not a fun place to spend Christmas but we are happy that you will be able to at least enjoy Christmas where ever it may be. Get well soon and hopefully some holiday cheer will be there on Christmas day. We are spending out entire Christmas day going from one hospital to the next and also the food line with our therapy dog to try and help spread some cheer. Wish we could come to yours.
Rick and Annie

[Xplantdad]

Good for you Rick and Annie! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[1970Ls6]

It has been a while since i have been on, but dad has been keeping me updated.
Get well soon Pete, you are in my prayers and my family's prayers as well

[PeteLeathersac]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Pete!
Prayers and best wishes for your improved health in the new year.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

[Charley Lillard]

Merry XMAS Pete !!! Get well !

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PeteLeathersac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Merry Christmas to you and your family Pete!
Prayers and best wishes for your improved health in the new year.

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete </div></div>



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[JChlupsa]

Merry Christmas Pete, wishing you a fast recovery

[ORIGLS6]

<span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"><span style="color: #FF0000">MERRY CHRISTMAS PETER!</span></span></span>

[MrsBillyBobcat]

<span style="color: #FF0000"><span style="font-size: 14pt"> Merry Christmas Pete!!!</span> </span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif

[Schonyenko2]

Merry Christmas Pete, and best wishes to the entire family, and friends.

Schonye, Becky, and the whole IA. crew.

[VintageMusclecar]

Bump for an update.

[bruno17]

Hi all,

Just spoke with Vicky a few days ago and she told me that Peter is very aware and communicating with her via alphabet board. He remains in ICU but his situation is improving day by day. She did tell me to thank all of you for the thoughts and prayers.
I'm about ready for our annual Scottsdale &quot;mancation&quot; but it won't be the same with him missing from the group this year. Lets all keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers and hope that he can update us all shortly.

Bruno

[Postsedan]

Your in our prayers Pete.

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

We are pulling for you Pete.

Prayers sent.

Ryan

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your in our prayers Pete.

Dan </div></div>



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[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your in our prayers Pete.

Dan </div></div>



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Ten times that! Hey Bruno, if you come to Pavilions...stop by and visit us!

[bruno17]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your in our prayers Pete.

Dan </div></div>



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Ten times that! Hey Bruno, if you come to Pavilions...stop by and visit us!</div></div>

I'll be there this Saturday. Wheelin' &quot;Blue Thunder&quot;....a 1975 Pontiac Grandville Convert. My all time fave low priced ,long legged, super confy, cold air blowin',stylin' and profilin' automobile.

[Xplantdad]

Cool...see you then! Bring a jacket, it's supposed to get near freezing overnight! Brrrr...

[ORIGLS6]

Just a bump to let Pete know we're still here and he's still in our thoughts &amp; prayers.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Us too! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[VintageMusclecar]

X3!

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORIGLS6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a bump to let Pete know we're still here and he's still in our thoughts &amp; prayers. </div></div>


yes sir <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[kwhizz]

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[Stefano]

We missed you out in Arizona, get well soon.

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We missed you out in Arizona, get well soon. </div></div>

You can say that again!!!!

[Don_Lightfoot]

So sad to hear of Pete's passing. Prayers and condolences go out to the family. RIP Pete.