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Andy was admitted to hospital just after we got back from holiday. Appendicitis was suspected. It then ruptured, and gangrene and severe peritonitis were diagnosed.
The surgery went fine, but he is very weak and will be convalescing for another week or two.
He sends everyone his best wishes. - Ruth

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On Aug 13, 2007 simarillion wrote:
I am so sorry to hear this and he is lucky as this could have been even more serious than it has turned out to be. Hopefully he will do what the doctor says and rest. Looking forward to welcoming him back
On Aug 14, 2007 bryk1984 wrote:
I hope that he is getting lots of rest and hope to be welcoming him back soon
On Aug 14, 2007 Strawbz wrote:
That is terrible - I'm sorry to hear he is ill but I hope he will recover soon. I hope you both enjoyed your holiday and your HP books - please tell Andy I took his advice and bought an extra copy so hubby and I could read at the same time
- and we LOVED it - I hope he will be up and about again soon, and please make sure you get some rest to it can be very stressful when a loved one is ill - kind regards, Strawbz
On Aug 14, 2007 Alyosha wrote:
I am so sorry to hear this, but on the brighter side, it could have been worse, and luckily, it did not become worse. Get well soon, Andy, and rest first. Looking forward to your great comeback!
On Aug 15, 2007 hatshepsut wrote:
Aw, this is horrible news but I'm glad it's not worse. Andy, here's wishing you a speedy and full recovery and thank you Ruth for keeping us informed.
On Aug 16, 2007 BBKZ wrote:
OMG!!! Andy!! I had some bad feeling but I hoped that it's not so important and everything is fine with you... But...
Sorry to read all these words. Thank yo for giving us this information, Ruth. I'm still crossing my fingers and I believe that Andy will be healthy soon
On Aug 16, 2007 nea200pl wrote:
I hope Andy is recovering quickly and well and very soon will be back with us.
Thank you for this information Ruth, it must have been awful and not the end of holiday anyone wished for.
Hugs.
On Aug 17, 2007 tomandcheeze wrote:
So sorry to read this, I rarely post comments but I often pop in here as I'm a huge fan. Hope Andy is feeling better soon, sending lots of healing thoughts.
On Aug 18, 2007 Deanna73070 wrote:
A big fan here, too! I was just wondering how the vacation went and why we haven't heard anything from him. (Was missing his wonderful creations!) Hope you get well soon, Andy, and my thoughts and prayers are with both of you in this rather stressful time! Hope to see you around here soon!
Deanna
On Aug 19, 2007 Carabella wrote:
I don't usually write but when I read this I had to. I am so so sorry to hear the news. Andy, I hope you remember me, I sometimes compament your creations. Anyway, I hope you get better real soon!
Carabella
On Aug 26, 2007 Hiraeth wrote:
Goodness! I'm sorry to hear this, but glad to hear that Andy is convalescing and resting. All the best wishes -- get well soon!
On Aug 26, 2007 ShastaKiss wrote:
I also wanted to add my best wishes for Andy's recovery - I hope you're doing better soon. Take care
On Aug 26, 2007 TheMistress666 wrote:
Hey Andy, I hope that you are beginning to get a bit of strength back, Heres to a speedy recovery and hope to hear from you soon! Take Care, Claire
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On Aug 27, 2007 BBKZ wrote:
I'm still waiting to see you here again... Are you better now? What is going on?
I can't stop thinking about your illness
Be strong! You're so fantastic person! God, let him win with this illness!.... Love ya! Barbara
On Aug 27, 2007 KatCat wrote:
I just now saw the entry - I hope you are doing better Andy!! Thinking of you and sending all healing thoughts your way. ~ Stephanie
On Aug 28, 2007 Hazy13 wrote:
Just was doing catch up on what my favourite artists were up to and was very sorry to read the above. Just hope he will make a full recovery soon. Thoughts of healing go out to you.
On Aug 28, 2007 virgol wrote:
So sad to hear about your illness. Hope you are feeling better and getting lots of rest
Take care, Linda
On Aug 29, 2007 Quengel wrote:
*sending in believe to Andy all the health he needs* ... a lil' speechless
On Aug 30, 2007 The Simmoner wrote:
Get well soon again!
On Aug 31, 2007 Valgrida wrote:
I just visited Andy's site to see the news, but this I didn't expect to see! I am very sorry and hope he'll be fine and well soon! My very best wishes to both of you!! Valgrida/Tiina
On Sep 1, 2007 H3wwy wrote:
As all the previous comments I was sorry too to hear of Andy's illness. My thoughts go out to both of you, to Andy for a speedy recovery, and plenty of rest, and to you Ruth for strength and patience... Men are not the best patients! God bless you both. Issy
On Sep 2, 2007 iZazu wrote:
This is wishing you a full recovery and hopes of a bright future! I am just reading this and feel terrible. Hope to see ya here soon Andy! Thanks to Ruth for letting us know. Linda
On Sep 2, 2007 kristelrobin wrote:
Andy, I am so sorry to hear about this setback. I hope you have a full and quick recovery. Blessings, Kristel
On Sep 2, 2007 DOT wrote:
Speedy recovery Tiko! We miss you!
On Sep 2, 2007 padre wrote:
I was so shocked to stumble upon this blog entry! Thanks, Ruth for letting us know and do please pass on my best to our Andy. I hope that he is comfortable and recovering well. Andy, if you're able to read this, then hurry up and get well, please! We all miss you terribly! Hope to see you real soon!! Much luff to you, p
On Sep 2, 2007 shakeshaft wrote:
Wishing you a speedy recovery Andy!! Hope to have you back soon...Andrea
On Sep 2, 2007 wrote:
Thanks.. I have been thinking of you Andy, but never thought of looking in here.. thanks for letting us know.. I do hope you are feeling better now after that ordeal.. take it easy until you have enough strenght for us.. Anita..
On Sep 2, 2007 Spaik wrote:
I just found out today and I'm so sad to hear about this. Hope you get well soon. We really miss you.
Silvia
On Sep 2, 2007 skystars5 wrote:
I just saw this upsetting news today as well. I'll keep you and your kind wife in my thoughts. Hopefully you will have a full recovery and will return to us soon!
Sky
On Sep 2, 2007 Thomas|TSR wrote:
How did we miss this? We hope you feel better soon Andy!
On Sep 2, 2007 cloisonne wrote:
I was quite shocked to read this,I hope Andy that your recover swiftly.Best wishes to your family also as I am sure they must have been worried for you.Look forward to your return when you are well again.
On Sep 3, 2007 jsf wrote:
Oh Andy, How could this happen to such a wonderful guy. I hope your recovery is going well and you'll be back with this other family of yours soon, Please thank Ruth for letting us know. You're in my prayers. judi
On Sep 3, 2007 NeptuneSuzy wrote:
Andy, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I hope you have a speedy recovery and feel better soon. You're in my thoughts, ~ Sue
On Sep 3, 2007 evi wrote:
Thanks Ruth for telling us. Give Andy a big, a huge hug from both me and George. We wish him a speedy recovery!
On Sep 3, 2007 AnoeskaB wrote:
Thank you Ruth, for telling us. Andy, I hope you are recovering well. We all miss you and hope to see you back real soon.
On Sep 3, 2007 *Bunny* wrote:
Hope you're feeling better very soon - Beth
On Sep 3, 2007 arenaria wrote:
Thankyou so much for letting us know Ruth! I was beginning to wonder why we had not heard from him!! Give him my best and let him know we are all thinking about him?
On Sep 3, 2007 sims2sisters wrote:
Andy, we hope you will be okay and get back soon.
Lola&Gabi
On Sep 3, 2007 Lianaa wrote:
I wish you a full reecovery, take care, Andy! Liana.
On Sep 4, 2007 skmt999 wrote:
Oh no! I hope recovery goes well. =(
Certainly not what expected to happen when on vacation. Forced downtime is totally different than playtime. Best wishes!
On Sep 4, 2007 BeOSBoxBoy wrote:
best wishes for a speedy recovery, you are both in my thoughts
On Sep 5, 2007 JuliMonde wrote:
Oh - so sorry to hear. I hope you will get soon well! Best wishes, Juli
On Sep 5, 2007 aikea_guinea wrote:
I hope everything is going well with your recovery, Andy!
On Sep 6, 2007 evi wrote:
Any news?
On Sep 7, 2007 Xandher wrote:
So sorry to hear about your appendicitis and related illnesses. I'll be hoping that your recovery goes smoothly, and that you'll be back to your old self in no time.
On Sep 15, 2007 Purrceyz wrote:
I hope you feel better soon. Take as much time off as you need, and get well!
On Sep 15, 2007 HBallisonM wrote:
Andy, I hope you are well soon!! My prayers are with you and your family.
On Sep 19, 2007 Quengel wrote:
*sending to Tiko a guardian angel* any news? Best wishes to him again
On Sep 25, 2007 riccinumbers wrote:
Tiko, my friend, feel better soon, my thoughts are with you. Rest up, we all miss you, and as you can see, we all hope you return soon. Just not too soon, make sure you take care of yourself first!
Catherine
On Sep 25, 2007 BBKZ wrote:
Everytime I log into my e-mail box, I have faith and hope that I find there e-mail from you, Andy. Just like we were writing to each other and "talking" about the Sims and so on... When I see nothing from you, I go here... and here is nothing too... Actually I don't know what to say, how to write my words in English. I still believe in you, Andy and in your family. All of you: be strong. I'm praying...
Barbara
On Sep 25, 2007 mayskaya wrote:
Andy, I'm worry about you and hope you are fine now (or be soon). We all with you.
*hugs and best wishes*
On Sep 26, 2007 evi wrote:
We have missed you a lot Andy...
On Sep 27, 2007 Strawbz wrote:
Any news yet? Hubby and I hope you get well and get back to us soon - We all miss you lot and send you lots of healing thoughts - Ruth I hope you are taking the time to look after yourself as well. Strength and hugs to both of you - Nicky
On Sep 27, 2007 Alyosha wrote:
Any news yet?... I really do hope you're still all right there... We miss you a lot! We'll be praying, Andy!
On Sep 27, 2007 JennEWren wrote:
All the best Andy - sending you lots of healing light. Jenn
On Sep 28, 2007 Karie wrote:
Gosh, I just saw your site on the front page and decided to check it out and read that you've been sick. I don't know you and you don't know me, but I will pray for you to get well soon. I was hoping to find some news that you were better after I read the first part, but sadly, there is nothing. I hope you are getting better. I can see you have a lot of friends on here that are worried about you. Get well soon!
On Sep 28, 2007 darqstar wrote:
Ack, please pass along my best wishes. I have a nephew who had similar medical problems and I know recovery can take awhile and it takes a lot out of you.
On Oct 1, 2007 gwenelliot wrote:
Hi Andy, You don't know me, but I am a huge fan of your work! I hope you get well soon. Sending positive thoughts your way!
On Oct 2, 2007 Valgrida wrote:
I hope you are feeling better! Tiina/Valgrida
On Oct 3, 2007 evi wrote:
I hope everything is OK and you just take your time to recover properly. I have miss you though....
hugs from me and George
On Oct 7, 2007 WelshWitch wrote:
Hope your recovery & return to TSR is speedy, friends & fans of you and your work miss you terribly!
Best wishes to you & your family
Welshy
x
On Oct 13, 2007 minsmusic wrote:
Even though your fans (me being one of them) and friends are missing you terribly here at TSR, recovery takes time, so take as much as needed! Wishing you health and then joy when you finally return, strong and full of that great enthusiasm and inspiration and wonderful instruction too!Min.
On Oct 14, 2007 Deanna73070 wrote:
Just thought I'd come in and say how much miss you around the site, Andy, and hope you come back soon. I so miss your wonderful tutorial and creations! Well wishes and prayers...Deanna
On Oct 16, 2007 BBKZ wrote:
Andy!! It's so sad here without you. Recovery takes so much time. Gosh! Hope you're feeling much better. Be careful! Love ya! Barbara
On Oct 17, 2007 cadiva wrote:
Hey Andy, hope the recovery is going well and you're feeling much better.
As you can tell, you're missed around here
On Oct 18, 2007 KatCat wrote:
Andy - hope to see you here soon! We all miss you!
On Oct 21, 2007 padre wrote:
Andy/Ruth, I do hope that all is ok. We are desperate to know that you are fine and d[andy]. Sending you all our love and support...
On Oct 23, 2007 MoonlitMaiden wrote:
Oh my God! I had no idea. I just happened to be cruising the site and thought, "I wonder why we haven't heard from Andy lately," so I came here to see what you've been up to. I am SO SORRY to hear about your scary near miss, Andy! Please keep us posted on how you're coming along. Thank you, Ruth, for keeping us informed. ~Hugs from Gina
On Oct 30, 2007 BrooksHalten wrote:
Hope you get better soon, we all miss you.
On Oct 31, 2007 simarillion wrote:
I do hope all is progressing well. I know I am not the only one worried for Andy, his health and his family.
On Nov 5, 2007 BBKZ wrote:
I can't stop thinking about Ruth, Andy and his health... God, please, help them!
On Nov 6, 2007 IxChel wrote:
I've never posted on these Blogs before, but now I felt was the right time. I've had only a few Sims links ever stored in my browser, but Tiko's Gardening Tutorial has been there for a LONG time. I came looking for new tips and tricks for Season's Gardens and I stumbled upon these news. Having the love of gardening in real life and having lived and falled in love with Scotland I felt I needed to post here.
I wish all the strength for recovery for both of you.
From Finland,
IxChel
On Nov 10, 2007 a_midnight_raven wrote:
I wish him good health - his tutorials have been a ton of help - pagoda roofs without Bon Voyage? Amazingly hard but the results are stunning.
On Nov 11, 2007 Quengel wrote:
PLEASE come soon healthy back to us! We all miss you!!
On Nov 14, 2007 Swimmerbrown9 wrote:
I am terribly sorry about this. i hope he gets better an thaxs for posting this blog I bet it was emotional for you to do so
On Nov 18, 2007 estatica wrote:
I refrained from leaving a comment earlier because I was always a distant fan and never got to thank you for being so inspiring to everyone around here. The absence of news is quite upsetting, though and I find myself regularly checking your minisite for updates. I sincerely hope you're ok and resting (or simply making one of those fabulous lots only you can come up with)! Take care Andy, I hope to see you at TSR soon!
On Dec 2, 2007 ulker wrote:
Andy, get well soon
On Dec 4, 2007 Strawbz wrote:
Any news? We all miss you and hope you get well soon :-)
On Dec 12, 2007 pmburg wrote:
On Dec 21, 2007 Alyosha wrote:
Andy.. where are you...? We all miss you very much, Andy. I really hope nothing bad has happened... I miss your encouraging and inspiring presence... Hope to see you back soon!
On Jan 9, 2008 Strawbz wrote:
No news? we are all very worried - hope you both had an enjoyable Christmas and wishing you everything that is beautiful for 2008.
On Jan 20, 2008 mightyfaithgirl wrote:
Andy...hope u are feeling better... I have been keeping you and your wife in prayer! Let us all know how you are doing when you are able. Peace, Jackie
On Jan 24, 2008 swmeek wrote:
Andy I hope you're feeling better at this point and you are greatly missed around here in case you haven't figured it out! Take care my friend!
On Jan 31, 2008 BrooksHalten wrote:
I miss your creations soooo much! I hope you feel better and come back soon!
On Feb 4, 2008 Alyosha wrote:
Andy.. I am still here continuing to pray and hope...
On Feb 8, 2008 tomandcheeze wrote:
I keep checking back, and hoping for some news. Hope wherever you are that you are well.
On Feb 13, 2008 olcia_olivinea wrote:
Why things like this always come down on such a wonderful people like you, Andy? It not fair
!! I will be praying for you, but I am hoping that everything is now alright. Take care and come back to us soon! Ola
On Feb 27, 2008 wrote:
Any news? we are all waiting for you to come back - hope you are doing better.
On Mar 11, 2008 jdrak wrote:
I have been off line for ages!! I hope that you are finding yourself stronger everyday! Take your time, and rest up, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jessi
On Mar 17, 2008 pmburg wrote:
On Apr 1, 2008 Quengel wrote:
Please come back SOON! We all miss you very hard!!!
On Apr 10, 2008 Andrew89 wrote:
my prayers,i hope he get wells!
On Apr 11, 2008 BrooksHalten wrote:
Oh, no! It's been a long time. I hope you're all right!
On Apr 11, 2008 laivine_erunyauve wrote:
I hope you're getting better every day! You were always so helpful and encouraging. It would be wonderful to see you back here!
On May 1, 2008 srgmls23 wrote:
It's been a long time,I hope you're getting better,and come back soon!Take care!!!
Sérgio
On May 16, 2008 qvisn wrote:
Just dropped by for building tips and your not here. so sorry you've been ill, i hope you are loads better by now.there are enough people thinking of you. Thanks Ruth for letting us know. Hugs and stuff.
On May 21, 2008 KatCat wrote:
I've just read that you HAVE recovered from your illness but are unable to continue as an FA. I'm glad you are okay!! But I wonder why no one here has bothered to tell us this? I mean, there are 96 comments from worried people here!!