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[the_muppet]

It was a month ago yesterday that my brother Andrew was stabbed. He's been home a little while now but is still struggling. Had a long chat with his girlfriend this morning who told me that he still gets quite a bit of pain from the actual wound and she's trying to get him to go get it checked out to make sure it's all healing properly internally. His leg is still not good and he's still having to use a crutch which obviously he's finding really frustrating. He gets tired quickly and if he tries to walk too much - which he knows he shouldn't - it hurts a lot. The GP was concerned with how many painkillers he's taking and has now prescribed him something to take every night which is supposed to basically numb all the nerves so he shouldn't feel anything. He's due to go have some regular physio at the hospital to try and get full strength and feeling back in his leg but he's still waiting for an appointment. And apparently the guy who stabbed him wasn't one of the ones originally arrested and was only picked up last week. He damn well better get charged and sentenced appropriately for what he did to Andrew and his friend. And again - thank you all so much for your kind words and support during that time, it really did mean a great deal to me =)

1. Been a bit low the last few days so I'm sorry for going a bit quiet again. Was going to call yesterday a draw in the Muppet Versus the Emo battle, but then I got a couple of emails that really made me smile and also spent frickin ages on the phone with purplella who is made of awesome and who I miss loads. She and surfer_buoy are still living the Good Life in their yurt in Devon and apparently surfer_buoy's ducks just laid their first eggs which made him extremely proud! *lol* If you're reading this SB, congratulations =)

2. I have a crossroads just a few steps outside my front door so have been thinking of making a demon deal. Obviously if you don't watch Supernatural you're 1) not understanding a damn thing I'm talking about here and 2) you're seriously deprived and why the hell aren't you watching it? Anyway - some obstacles to overcome ... 1) how to claw my way through the damn tarmac 2) how to not get run over whilst clawing my way through the damn tarmac and 3) what to do first with my naked Sammy Winchester once my wish is granted =) Now I know crossroads deals don't generally work out too well for the people who make them but I figured that as it's a 5-way crossroads instead of a 4-way, then maybe that means I get an extension period on the usual 10 years before I become Hell's bitch? Or maybe it means I get two wishes, in which case I'll ask for Chuck as my back-up plaything I think =)

And on that note I'll get back to work - or at least try to with images like that now flooding my brain! =D

*hugs all*

Comments

[el1ie.livejournal.com]

**hugs**

Was going to poke you today as you've been a bit quiet.

That crossroads deal sound pretty interesting, throw in a Nekkid Dean and I might come and help you hold up traffic - you is doing the digging tho'! *shrieks* 'cos I'm a lazy cow that way.

Remind me one of these days to tell you the story about duck eggs - is he raising ducklings or pancakes? *smirk*

So, so sorry to hear bro is still struggling, but it really did sound like horrific surgery and stuff and cutting through major muscle tissue is the pits. I agree though he should go check out the wound and I really hope physio will help - if only in reassurance and confidence and getting realistic goals so he's not pushing himself too hard, which I expect he is in some ways. Frustrating is pain and frustrating is not knowing when things will get better, maybe he and his girlfriend could benefit from a victim's support group or something like that. Yeah, I hope they stick the bastard away for a long time, but even that is small comfort in opposition of the damage he's done, nothing can ever compensate for that. Utter. Selfish. Mean. BitofScumSuckingPondSlime.

WE do that Crossroads deal? I say we stick the demon curse on him eh?

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I figured I was due more pokes from people than I'd already got, so thought I'd better post some rambly nonsesne =) *hugs* But thanks for thinking of me =)

Well you'll have to beat deans_babe out of the way for the nekkid Dean - she's already offered to steal the digging equipment we need from work to get her hands on that particular prize - but make you could share?

I'm not surprised he's still struggling but it's difficult to know what to do really - he's not the kind of person to talk about how he's feeling at all and I honestly think it would help him - even a little bit - to maybe have some counselling but I know that will never happen. I'd just like to see him get the physio quickly so he can start working on getting his leg sorted, if it can be. At least then he'd have something constructive to focus on. But hey, at least he's okay, right? I also want to try and find out the court date for this asshole so I can go along - I want to see for myself that he gets what he deserves.

*hugs*

[salivia-baker.livejournal.com]

oh boy I didn't know that with your brother. I'm a lame friend :(
*hugs*
I hope your brother gets through all this shit alright.

to 2.
of you get two wishes shouldn't you wish for no consequences for your wishes?

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Oh no, don't apologise, I know how easy it is to miss things on here when people are updating every day and it's totally fine =) *hugs* If you want to read what did happen to him it's on this tag here on the bottom entry.

You know, I hadn't thought about that for my 2nd wish, and you're right, it would make sense, wouldn't it? I think I fried my brain with images of a Sam/Chcuk sandwich and just couldn't think logically at all after that =)

[salivia-baker.livejournal.com]

it's more that I'm not in a good state myself and then to involve myself in other people's life is not on top of my list.
But I think I should be there for you if such horrible thing happens *hug*

why not wish for that sandwich with your first wish and the second is make it all undone. I just fear that the demon wouldn't take that if there is nothing to gain

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

It's totally fine, I understand =) *hugs*

Well I'm happy to be Hell's bitch if it means I can have 10 years worth of that particular sandwich - besides, the Winchesters always wriggle out of their deals sometimes so with Sam's help I'm sure I could find a way =)

[dazzlebug.livejournal.com]

Wow, that was already a month ago? Everything moves so fast... I'm glad the police did catch the piece of scum who did it, though. If I saw him in the street I'd spit on him (if I knew what he looked like. I'm not gonna spit on some random person. Might be awkward).

I'm glad that you're feeling a little better (I hope!) and that the mashed potatoes helped :) I'm sorry I didn't email back last night, too--for some reason I fell asleep right in front of my computer for about two hours, hehe.

Methinks I shall have to play lollipop lady if you do want to make that crossroads deal. Shall we try it, when I come visit?

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

It's funny but it sort of seems much longer to me - maybe because it was all so unreal at the time, I don't know. And I agree - you shouldn't go spitting on random people - not nice and you'd most likely get in some trouble for that, but thanks for the thought ;) though if I happen to pass him in the street, I'll do a damn sight more than spit on him.

The mashed potato did the trick - whilst talking to purplella at the same time, so yeah, yesterday was a win for me, rather than a draw =) *hugs*

for some reason I fell asleep right in front of my computer for about two hours, hehe.

So not surprised *lol* you work way too hard! Well during your time at Hotel Muppet you can rest - when you're not keeping a lookout for traffic for me while I try to dig this dam crossroads hole - okay?

*hugs*

[dazzlebug.livejournal.com]

Hee! Well I have a whole two days off starting tomorrow--I'm going to do nothing and it's going to be bliiiiiiiiiisful :) Staying in BED.

*runs into middle of the crossroads with whistle, lollipop and fluorescent jacket*

STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE! :D

*squishy hugs*

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

A whole two days off huh? I'll anticipate LJ spammage then!

*runs into middle of the crossroads with whistle, lollipop and fluorescent jacket*

LOL! You sound like Deb - she was pointing out today that we had all the equipment we need at work as they're doing some garden work at the moment so she's sure she can get her hands on a couple of flourescent jackets and a digging machine ;)

You have a wonderful couple of days off okay?

*heffa hugs*

ps. When you get back to work please smack everyone who isn't being helpful in altering the November rota for you okay? I realised today that I had a plan for the Saturday evening that now won't happen. Phbt.

[dazzlebug.livejournal.com]

Hee, that's if I have anything to talk about. I probably will, just randomly posting things I find on the internets.

PS I've been doing some serious bitch-slapping in my head, I can tell you. Is there a way we can do the plan for Saturday on the Friday night? I'm all excited and disappointed at the same time! *bitchslaps work*

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Probably not really - but not to worry - it just conicided really nicely with your visit and I was going to surprise you with it when you arrived - but it doesn't matter =)

I love seeing someone using my icons cos they like them - thank you =)

*hugs*

[dazzlebug.livejournal.com]

Aww :( What was it, just out of interest?
Of course I like your icons! :D Especially this one, cuz it's all "Who... me?" hehe!

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Hmm - maybe I'll email you and tell you - wasn't going to tell you till you arrived as 1) didn't want to make a big deal out if it 2) wasn't quite sure what was being arranged and 3) *whistles and runs away*

[dazzlebug.livejournal.com]

Aww but it's a big deal to meeeeeee :( *bitchslaps work even more* Gits.

[vita-candeo.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you're brother will, in the long run, be okay :) I'm also glad they got the guy(s) who did it! Do they know why they did it; random attack, wanted your bro or thought he was someone else?

*hugs*

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Yeah me too - and that's what he needs to try and focus on, though I'm sure it's difficult when you're only 24 and you don't know if your leg will ever be right again. But yes, he's okay and that's what counts =)

The asshole who did it had apparently come to New Milton purposefully for a fight with some guy - who didn't show up (some men are so frickin stupid it's unbelievable) and so instead he took out whatever his rage was aimed at on Andrew and his friend. They were just walking down the street - 8pm in the evening - and he came out of nowhere. Andrew said he didn't even see it coming - didn't even realise he'd been stabbed until he feel to the ground, it was so damn quick, and when his friend tried to step in to kinda say wtf are you doing, he got knifed in the chest for his trouble.

So yeah, I hope this guy gets charged and sentenced appropriately and sent down for a good long time.

[vita-candeo.livejournal.com]

Idiots... seriously... that's just horrible. I hope that they get sentenced, fined, have to have counseling (anger management or 1 on 1) or something like that... and have restraining orders/parole conditions.

So it was two guys, or they got the wrong guy the first time?

As for rehab, does he like dogs? If he has one, that will help (walking the dog, even taking a few steps to get the ball from the dog and then throw it.) Or he can walk a neighbor's dog around the block or play with it. They're fantastic for rehab; Amber was trained to do therapy work. They're abosolutly fantastic, it feels so much better to do something for the dog then just yourself, and if you're focused on the dog, not yourself, you're distracted from the pain... sorry if that sounds like a rant...

*hugs you and your brother*

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

All I know is they arrested 5 guys when it actually happened, but it seems they weren't involved in the actual stabbing so I don't know what they were charged with or even if they were charged now. This guy who stabbed Andrew and his friend was arrested recently - and yes, i really do hope he gets properly charged and sentenced for this and I'd like to be there to see that happen.

He doesn't have a dog, no, but I do understand what you're saying - he certainly needs to talk about it or something and that's not really something Andrew will do.

*hugs back*

[vita-candeo.livejournal.com]

That's one of the nice things about dogs... people tend to open up more if there's one around. Even if he's alone with the dog, he might talk to it, and even though there's no one else there to respond, it's helpful to just talk... I kinda did a lot of research when I was training Amber... plus I know from experience :)

[lilithilien.livejournal.com]

I'm worried about your brother now. Is it possible he's pushing himself too hard to recover? I talked to a woman before my hys. who told me that she hadn't given herself time to heal, and she still was feeling pangs years later. She told me to stay in bed and not push myself until they told me it was time, and I did, and I haven't ever had any problems. *touch wood* It takes a long time for abdominal surgeries to heal, and it sounds like his was much more intense and random than a controlled hys. would be. I really, really hope he's okay.

I'm sorry you've been feeling low. *hugs tight* I've been a sicky so I've been kinda out of things too. I'm really glad that you found some bright spots to cheer you. I hope that they keep coming.

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Out of all my brothers he's given me more trouble than any of them - more trouble than all of them combined I suppsoe - but when something like this happens that just doesn't matter. He's so not the type to talk about how he feels, he'll most likely just end up getting angry or whatever - I just hope that with time and regular physio his leg can be sorted, it'd be crappy for him if it was always going to be this way as he's only 24.

Thank you *hugs* I try and keep myself occupied with things that make me happy when I feel like this and when that doesn't work I sort of shut myself off a bit - just do what needs to be done and that's all - but I'm working on it and I have lovely freinds - and a wonderful flist =) - so I'm very lucky =)

I hope you're feeling better now - I've jsut had a virus which pretty much wiped me out the last couple of weeks, which hasn't helped.

*hugs*

[from-the-corner.livejournal.com]

I think it's only natural, that Andy is frustrated. It's not easy to bounce back after such a serious injury. And men are the worst patients ever. I really hope the physio will help him.
The bastard who did this deserves the highest sentence possible.

Oh, and if I help you tear through the tarmac, will you include a guy for me, in your deal? I happily take Emmett or Dean or Rodney or Josef. Preferably all four of them... =D

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know - I feel bad for him though and wish there was more I could do. Still, who knows - maybe in time and with physio it'll get better, and it could have been much worse.

Well firstly - Josef? Did I not already tell you a long time ago he's mine? Yeah, think I did ;) Secondly - how the hell could I forget jasper and Edward? *lol* Okay, I'll add Jasper and Edward to my original tally and happily pay my debt afterwards as Hell's bitch ;)

[from-the-corner.livejournal.com]

I'm so stealing Josef from you... =P

[sue91.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that your brother is still struggling. I hope his girlfriend can convince him to go get checked out again - even if it should turn out to be nothing - which of course, I hope is the case here - double checking is always better.
Apart from that I'm glad that the guy who stabbed him was arrested and I really hope he gets what he deserves!

1. "Muppet Versus the Emo" made me smile and immediately think of Chuck ;) Glad you won that battle, at least for now ;) *hugs*

2. "If you don't watch Supernatural you're seriously deprived and why the hell aren't you watching it?"
Never giving up on converting your flist to Supernatural fans, are you? :P

♥

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

I hope so too but he's very stubborn so I don't hold out much hope. I'm going to try and chase the physio up if I can, at least if he gets that started he can have something positive to focus on =)

1) I was totally thinking of Chuck - all I need is a Casey to give me a kick up the ass hand now and again =) Also - just finished watchng the latest Chuck episode and OMG is all I can say! =D

2) Nope. Will never give up being a fandom pimping whore - and i do it so, so well =)

*huge hugs*

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I know it's going to be a long slow process =)

Love the the 5 way extension period. I think I might find a 20 way road. ;)

I know! Insired, isn't it?

[nicole9514.livejournal.com]

i was getting ready to email you soon, i was hoping you were okay.

Your poor brother, i'm glad he's recovering though.

He damn well better get charged indeed@!! Or i'll have to go bust some heads.

**HUGS**

awww the crossroads..always a tricky thing. Personally i'd vote for you keeping your soul hon.

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

I know it probably won't be for ages but I want to try and find out the court dates so I can go along and see for myself that he's charged and sentenced appropriately.

awww the crossroads..always a tricky thing. Personally i'd vote for you keeping your soul hon.

Yeah, but 10 years worth of Sam Winchester as a plaything? Tough call =)

Hope you and hubby are doing okay hon =)

*heffa hugs*

[suzyx.livejournal.com]

Aww, I'm so glad your brother is recovering but sorry he is still in pain and what not.

You emo? *hugs*

I don't watch Supernatural. I know, I know. I'm a freak.

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

You don't watch Supernatural?

*shakes head sadly*

You really don't know what you're missing =) I wouldn't go so far as to call you a freak to your face though ;)

*hugs*

[psycho-warbaby.livejournal.com]

I thought there was something missing from my flist! Your posts! I do hope your brother starts to get better. The best thing for him is to try to get right back into what he was doing before, whether it's sports, work etc etc. Idleness always breeds more trouble/pain.

As for crossroads... go for it.. I'll kinda just stay.. um.. on my side of the world... :P hahahaha...

Oh and I was going to send you something.. but I can't seem to find your addy... did you have a post about it somewhere but if not...if you've still got my email addy can you send it my way?
Cheers!

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Aw thank you =) *hugs* Though you all get regularly spammed with other not-so-interesting stuff which I won't mention here in an unlocked post ;) but still it's nice to know you miss my rambly nonsense too when it's not around =)

It's hard for Andrew as he can't go back to work with his leg like it is (he's a plasterer) and he's not even supposed to be going out and walking too much on it still - so frustrating for him really when he was so active before. Still hopefully *fingers crossed* with time and physio it'll get better =)

I'll go check if I replied with my address right now on the postal address post - sorry i didn't do that before - let me know that you get the comment notification and that you can see it okay, otherwise I'll email it to you =)

*huge hugs*

[psycho-warbaby.livejournal.com]

:D It's what makes my day interesting! lol And yes I do get email notifications.

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Well I'll try harder to keep making your day interesting *lol*

I've jsut replied on that post with my address, and then screened it, so let me know if you can see it okay?

*hugs*

[psycho-warbaby.livejournal.com]

No need to try!!! It's interesting as it is already! The only other thing as interesting is the "overheardinmelboune" posts.. stupid people saying stupid things around melbourne!!! lol

And yep, I got the email with your addy! Thanks

[bookwormprinces.livejournal.com]

Oh, Muppet, don't be emo! ...unless you have the hair for it. ^_^

Glad to hear that your brother is making progress. :)

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Oh, I do have the hair for it =)

*hugs*

Bro and stuff

[ms-3m.livejournal.com]

Glad to read that your brother is improving. He had some major injuries and surgery so it's expected that he's going to have lingering pain. There is that inherent evil/hazard addiction to painkillers...it's something to watch out for. The night time meds that the doctor is prescribing sounds interesting. I hope they work for him. Also, I think people try to push themselves too hard during their recovery time which tends to really aggravate things.

Glad to read that the Strong!Muppet prevailed over emo!Muppet. You're getting better all the time.

My life has been very weird lately. Sorry I've not been around but I have a few devilettes to deal with...but they too shall be conquered.

*HUGE Hugs*

Re: Bro and stuff

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

There is that inherent evil/hazard addiction to painkillers...it's something to watch out for.

... which is why I think he got the lecture from the GP about how much he was taking and got switched to something else, though I'm not sure how the new prescription is working out yet. I'm going to try and help his girlfriend chase up the hospital for these physio dates, i think the sooner he can start working on something positive and constructive the better really =)

I do manage to keep emo!Muppet much better under control now, huh? It's good to know you're there though if I do need to offload about stuff, so thank you so much for always being prepared to listen to me when I'm whiny - it's more appreciated than you know =) Y'know, I think it was Saturday when i was feeling really full of slef-loathing and I actually thought at one point 'I wish Pep was here to kick my ass and talk some sense into me!' So you see - I do listen =)

Which also reminds me how much I miss Azo - any news?

I'm sorry things have been weird for you hon - you know where I am if you want to talk/offload/vent/whatever okay? *hugs* But I like your positive attitude and I'm sure you will conquer anything thrown your way =)

*huge hugs back*

[aleyma.livejournal.com]

It's good to hear that your brother's making progress, even if it is slow going.

Victory over the emo! Although, Muppet versus the emo sounds kinda like a cool album title :).

Re: crossroads deal--I like the way your mind works.

*big hugs*

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Thank you =) *hugs*

Cool album title huh - hadn't though if it like that, was just mimicking Chuck really =)

I think a crossroads deal is inspired - and probably obligatory seeing as how I live so close to one!

*hugs back*

[saman25.livejournal.com]

I hope your brother's physiotherapy helps with his progress. I'm relieved they caught the actual guy too! Things will hopefully just get better. ::hugs::

[the-muppet.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much - I'm sure with time he'll get a lot better =)