Some News from the Purdys

[Joe Purdy]

Hey guys and gals,
I know several of you have contacted me asking me why you have not seen us in a while. Some of you suspected Mel had killed me off... but this isn't the case.

We have known about this for a while but didnt want to talk about it until we were "out of the woods" so to speak.

Melanie has been diagnosed with two voracious parasites. They are living off her body and making her very sick and weak lately. She is constantly nauseated and can hardly eat a thing. She is currently taking vitamins and supplements to keep her strength up, but the little buggers just keep growing inside her. The doctor got pics of them yesterday and they have doubled in size since she last checked.
Luckily, the doctor says this should all be over in February when she will pass them and we'll bring them home.

Yes, Melanie is pregnant ... with Twins.
We wont know the sexes for another month.

So, if we seem to be avoiding you, we probably are, but for a reason. The doc expects the nausea to be gone in a couple of weeks, it's getting better now, and then you will be graced with our presence again soon.

[GN YAKN]

Great news! Congrats and best wishes to you all!

Dave

[sspecke]

Well Congrats!!! Joe and Mel,
Hope things contiune to get better, I'm so happy for you guys! Twins, that sounds like twice the fun. Well take care and hope to see you two and pics of the new additions soon.

Seanjohn

[David L]

Congratulations you guys!

[KimL]

Congratulations!

[RAYZR]

CONGRATS X 2!! maybe Jackson will mold a kid size dynamic duo for ya

[jermdog]

That explains alot. Congratulations!

[Richard]

Whew! The first thing that came to mind was . . . uh . . . tick. . .

Congrats. Just be forewarned, they keep growing after you get them home. Also, when they have been there about 14 years they begin a very frustration metamorphosis. It takes about 8-10 years to get through it before your life returns to normal.

[Fish]

Congrats. Just be forewarned, they keep growing after you get them home. Also, when they have been there about 14 years they begin a very frustration metamorphosis. It takes about 8-10 years to get through it before your life returns to normal.

The parasitic effect is just starting once the pregnancy is over. :)

- Fish

[Barrett]

congrats, Joe! rest up.

[n2outdrs]

Congratulations!!


Judy

[Aturnip]

Congrats to you both. Give Mel a big hug for me. Hope to see you soon to catch up.

[paddledog]

J&M,
It's about time you'all replicated.
Couldn't have happened to a nicer or more deserving couple.
Double congrats!!

[Mike_P]

Congrats Joe & Melanie!!

I have some experience with managing & getting rid of these "parasites" so give me a shout if you need any such advice :-)

Mike

[Godzilla]

Congratulations!!!!!

Been missing you guys at boatball.