Folks, Diane Gould posted this in yesterday's Webcam thread:

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It is going to be a while before we get back to Bonaire. Ron is in intensive care waiting to be transferred to Heinz Vets Hospital for a minimum of triple by-pass surgery.(probably tomorrow)
We appreciate all your thoughts & prayers.

DIANE GOULD

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Ron and Diane, I wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you folks.

All, to those of you that have not personally met Ron, here is a picture of him waving at you from Gibi's this past October.



Also in the picture are Diane, their son Randy and Barbara (aka Babs).

Diane, please keep us posted, and know that many here will be lifting Ron's name up today - and you and your family as well. ((((hugs)))) to you all through this trying time.

Thanks for starting this thread Tom. What a great picture. Good thoughts, positive vibes, and all of the cosmic good karma I have saved up are all heading out to Ron and his family! A big heartfelt thank you to Diane for finding the time during this crisis to post the information for us all. Big hugs!

Our thoughts, warm hugs and positive healing vibes are on your way Ron and to your family! Lots of hugs, Eileen

Our prayers and healing thoughts are with you Ron, Diane and family.
Many, many hugs going out to you during this time.

Good vibes, positive thoughts, lots of hugs are with you and the family.

Tom, thanks for starting this thread.

Ron Good thoughts lots of prayers and a speedy recovery

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron and his family. Here's hoping for a safe operation and speedy recover.

Thoughts and prayers are going out to Ron and Diane..... mend well!

Your in our thoughts and prayer Ron and Diane, and to a speedy recovery Ron.

Best wishes for an eventless operation and speedy recovery, Ron.

Jake & Linda

We too are sending our best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope that you're up walking in no time, and relaxing in the warm Bonaire waters before you know it!!!!
Cheryl & Aubrey Ferguson

Ron, big gentle moose hugs to you, Diane and the family. Diane, please let us know how everything goes (I'm with Jake on the uneventful wishes). With today's great surgeons and technology, I'm sure he will come through with flying colors and you will be back on Bonaire, sitting at the table in front of Dive Inn, adding more dives to your log book ((((((Hugs)))))

Ron and Diana - sending lots of hugs and prayers that the operation will be successful and the recovery will be short!!!

You both will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Ron and Diana, you are in my thoughts and prayers for a very successful operation and speedy recovery! (((((HUGS)))))) going out to both of you. Keep us posted.

My thoughts are with you Ron and your family for a smooth operation and a quick recovery. Big "Smack" hug for you all!

Diane, Randy and Ron ~ add my thoughts and prayers to the list and know that we're here for you. (((HUGS)))

Ron, Diane and Randy,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope Ron's surgery goes smoothly and he has a quick recovery. Please keep us posted.
Hugs to all from your Dive Inn buddy!

Diane and family,
Prayers coming to you from Jersey! Please keep us posted.

Sending thoughts and prayers to you all. Ron, I hope the surgery is a success and your back on your feet in no time.

Ron and Diane,


We're all thinking of you today!

Ron and Diane...I am so sorry to hear that Ron is in the hospital...
I really enjoyed meeting you both and your son in October and am sending best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Prayers, hugs and good vibes all coming your way. Hope you have a successful and uneventful surgery.
CindyR

Hi, Guys and best of luck Ron. Amazing what they can do with hearts these days. And i bet you will be up and around sooner than you think.

Haven't been here for a while and I have a pic I want to share....


I saw him last October at Bari Reef. Has anyone seen him lately?

Here's a big kiss from the Red Lipped Batfish Ron!

OOPS! Batfish pic is too big. I'll try again later. But has anyone spotted the batfish lately?
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Diane just posted on the webcams that they are still waiting. Ron is scheduled for surgery on Monday and she printed our get well wishes out and took it to him. Just so we are all on the same page, I am relaying this to everyone who may not go to the webcams.

Ron, I'm the new Indiana boy that you have been giving me alot of advise for our first trip to Bonaire. I want to thank you for all the GREAT advise and I want to tell you and your wife that we will keep you in our prayers. Good luck and God Bless!

Ron and Diane Our thoughts and best wishes are with you - from the UK.

To the Goulds

Wonderful people that we have had the pleasure enjoy meals and conversations at Gibis! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Liz and Ed Ginocchio

Ron and Diane....you are both in our thoughts and prayers. We will be praying for you today and know that all will go well for Ron. Please keep us posted, when you can. Bright white healing light coming your way.....Love, Carole and Joe

Ron and Diane... lots of hugs and prayers to you and your family. I have to tell you that when BTers get together and pray and [[[vibe]]]... lots of good things happen.

Thinking of you.

Lots of hugs and prayers for you all this week. and an angel to help watch over you

Has anyone heard from Diane yet? I hope all went well with Ron's procedures....we are all still praying very hard! Carole

Praying for a good outcome for Ron, hugs for Diane.

Roy

Hi Folks

I just got back from Hines Vets Hospital. Ron's surgery went well--triple by-pass. He is now in the intensive care recovery unit --still not quite awake. There isn't any expected complications and he should be home in a few days ---whoopeeee I am sure all of your prayers helped along with the hugs. He enjoyed them all.
Thanks again ----Diane

Diane, again I thank you for keeping us posted. Tell the big guy we continue to think of him and anxiously await his rejoining us here.

Now get yourself some rest lady! :-{)}

Good news, Diane. Keep us posted, please. My dad had triple bypass 12 yrs ago, btw. Healthy eating, healthy living has alot to do with recovery, and a positive spirit has more to do with it than even that. And people lifting you up doesn't hurt, either. xx

Diane, thanks for the update! Here's a hug for you to pass on to Ron!

Yeah! Thank you so much for the update. Happy thoughts from Illinois for you and Ron!

That is excellent news!! We are sure missing his words of wisdom on this forum!!

A lot of people have been sending hugs, and part of his recovery is to take deep breaths/cough and support his incision by hugging a pillow / blanket.

So, if he can visualize all the wonderful hugs people are sending his way and that will give him even more strength and speed up his recovery.

Thanks for the update.

Another {{{hug}}} going your way.

Ron, I hope your recovery will be a fast one. We are thinking of you and good vibes (with lot's of hugs) are coming from Holland.

Great news! More thoughts and warm hugs to Ron for a healthy and speedy recovery!

Thanks for the update and wonderful news about Ron
Keeping up the positive thoughts for a quick recovery

Thanks for the update, Diane. Hang in there!

Diane, great news! Hoping for a quick recovery, hugs to both of you.

Thanks for the update, Diane! Ron, take care of yourself and do what the doctors tell you and you will be back on BT and planning your next trip before you know it. Sening lots of healing vibes and gentle hugs your way!

I am so happy to hear the good news!!! Get lots of rest and do what the doctors say and you will be on your feet in no time!! Hope to see you all at the Dive Inn again! Hugs, Darlene

Diane, thanks for the update. Big hugs to both you, and Ron. Get your rest so you can be healthy to assist him in his recovery.

Great news, Diane and Ron!! So glad to hear things went well for Ron and hope he is home where he belongs this week. Hugs to both of you. Just wonderful news!! Carole and Joe

Diane ~ thanks so much for taking the time to update us.
Ron ~ do what Diane says and the doctors and the nurses and Randy

We'll keep the good thoughts heading your way!!

Hi -- Thank you again for all your thoughts and prayers. Ron was up and walking yesterday but it is hard right now, He is improving every day.
I am printing all your wishes so he can read them. Diane

WHOO HOOO!!!! Ron's up and on the move. You better watch out Diane, soon he will want to go diving.

Diane, Thank you so much for the good news! You have brought a ray of sunshine into my day:-{)}

Jeanine, no, I am not mad this morning. In fact I thank you for yelling;-{)}

Diane, Thanks for keeping us posted. I am glad to hear that Ron was walking already. That is awesome news!

Diand and Ron, Just got caught up with this thread!!! Glad to hear things are progressing so well!!! Keep up the good work, and we will keep up the good thoughts!!!!

LaDonna

Diane, that is wonderful news! Please give gentle BT hugs to Ron from all of us

Great news, Diane. Yes, gentle hugs are the answer, skip the bear hugs for a bit.

WONDERFUL NEWS DIANE - I have not posted lately - but have been tracking this and you and Ron are still in my constant thoughts and prayers!!!

BIG Gentle Hugs coming your way!!!

Marvelous news! Way to go, Ron.

Hi, Ron! I hope you are up and about and feeling much better by the time you get to read these pages of well wishes and hugs! Hang in there and do what the doctor (and Diane!) tell you to do.

Best of luck on your road to a full recovery. We hope to see you in Bonaire again in the future.

We will have to get Gibi to start cooking some "healthy" meals for us in the future, tho! (that includes me, too!) Hugs...Carole and Joe

Hi Ron should be coming home late this afternoon. WHOOPEEEE!!!!

You GO, Ron!!! It will be great for both of you to be at home where you belong and feel safe and comfy, guys. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Ron. Diane...be certain you get the proper rest you need while you are looking after Ron while he is home, too, OK? Great news! Carole and Joe

glad you are on your way home!!

Diane, Way to Go, Woo Hoo! So happy to hear the news! There's no place like home! I know that you and Ron will so glad to be back home!
Ron, miss you on BT! Take care of yourself and don't overdue it! Gentle (((Hugs)))) coming your way! You can always use a few of those when you need them.

Great news Diane! Ron'll feel so much better once he's back at home.

Welcome back Ron!!!!

Diane, thanks for the good news.

Ron, no, don't get up. Just want to tell you we are glad you are gonna be back home with Diane as your very own private nurse:-{)}

HAPPY DANCE, HAPPY DANCE, HAPPY DANCE, WHOO HOO HOOO! (One of these days I will learn how to work with gifs)

That is great news!!! Diane, make sure he does what the doctor ordered!!

Hi All, Ron was my first dive buddy in Bonaire many years ago; back when we stayed at the old Sunset Beach. He and his family are great people. We have stayed in touch over the years but we never seem to hit the island at the same time. Anyway, I spoke to Ron today on the phone and he sounded great. He was looking forward to going home. Some of his doctors are divers and they say he can keep diving. Ron seems to think in about 6 months or so. It was good talking to him again. Jeff

Hi Ron & Diane,
Thanks so much for the wonderful news! What a way to end the week. So happy to hear that you'll be back home (if not already).
More gentle hugs & good thoughts coming your way

Woohoo Ron, and thanks for the update Jeff! Hope to see Ron posting soon!