Dear Family and Friends,
The erector set is gone ! , but the arm is tender. Rehab did not happen on Wed, so she is a little bit behind schedule. Hopefully she can catch up next week.
Caroline Kelly and Debbie Miller from Central Presbyterian came for a visit yesterday and Anita celebrated communion for the first time in a long time. That was very special for Anita,and me too. Today Rod Hunter came by with a selection of books and read to Anita since she is still dealing with that double vision thing. We had a good visit afterwards too.
Sat. is a short day , only morning rehab. Visiting hours are longer on Sat., starting at one pm. We see something that looks like the end of the tunnel, maybe quicker baby steps will get Anita there sooner. Enjoy your superbowl gatherings, is it the game or the food? Decisions, decisions. Take care, I hope your church does souper bowl on Sunday. ed
Ed and Anita
A nice night to remember
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Hi Ed,
I am on a Princess ship in the Mexican Riviera--heading back to San Diego to disembark tomorrow (Sunday). It's a lady-friends cruise so Ken is at home.
I just wanted you to know I continue to pray for your family and am checking your blog to keep up on developments long distance.
It is so slow, but she has had to come such a long way...thanks be to God for the wonderful medical expertise that kept Anita with us!
Tell her I said "Hi"!
Sherry Finch
At Get Well Poem For Anita!!!
A Saturday call made across the Florida line.
I had to get a good address to avoid a postal fine$$.
I spoke to Ed, he sounded good; his voice was clear and strong.
“That’s great”, he said. “A Band CD? Hurry and send it on!”
I had good news! The music’s back! A Top Ten HIT, I’m told!
Don’t tell Anita, she’ll be surprised and to her shock will hold
A symphonic surprise from her duPont friends,
The ones who are REALLY OLD!!
There’ll be cannons, cornets, french horns and flutes.
You’ll hear Jackson and Zelt, Space and Gresham to boot!
But Ed said, “Calm down, Claire. Anita’s not here.”
“She’s been at the hospital - our very worst fear.”
I couldn’t believe it, such a terrible thought.
How could our bassoon player have been hit by a truck?
Is she mending? She is. Is she smiling? She would.
Thank goodness her care and her doctors are good.
I could tell in Ed’s voice he was feeling so blessed.
First for Anita and then he confessed
Their family was special, very close, very strong.
They all loved Anita, a great wife, friend and Mom.
So what could I do, a stranger to her?
Me a young 7th grader, those years just a blur.
I remember Anita from Spring Concerts at Pru!
I was passing out programs, because I was new.
All the girls wore their formals for concerts in Spring.
Something pastel -no uniform- A BEAUTIFUL THING!
The girls looked so lovely, and handsome was Swor
I hoped one day I would wear one - it not falling to the floor!
So that’s how I remember Anita - tall with her bassoon.
I’m giving her this poem wishing her please GET WELL SOON.
I want her to keep smiling and work at getting strong,
Anita, I’m hoping that your progress is coming right along..
We only have in common our years in the band.
We’re spread around the country, so we can’t hold your hand,
Just think of me as one of many old friends dear and true
And keep close this poem ‘till you’re back good as new!
Claire King – dupont Band ‘64-65
Jacksonville, FL
We were so happy to see the unbelievable improvement in Anita's health since our last visit! It is evident how hard she is working. Keep up the hard work and we'll keep up the praying to give her strength and patience as she progresses.
Love, Frank and Cheryl
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