Dear Family and Friends,
Today was a day of family visits, including Katie and Addie who brought their new dolls to show Grandma. (which she bought prior & Allison wrapped) After the visit they headed to North Point Mall to visit the American Girl Store because Katie got an American Girl doll for Christmas. Anita was visited by Allison and Barb Palmer in the afternoon while Ed went home to check email and regular mail.(which was not delivered as anticipated, will try again Monday)
The evening nurse was Anita's first nurse when she came out of ICU. She was so excited to see how much progress Anita had made in the nine days since then.
We met the Dr. who will make some future decisions about Anita's neck, making sure it's OK. She has scheduled an MRI for Monday and Anita has requested some sedative to get her thru that confining process. We trust you are able to be with and enjoy family and friends this holiday season as we are doing. More to come after our invasion of Atlanta Medical Center tomorrow to be with Anita and celebrate our 40th anniversary in modified fashion. Take care, ed
Ed and Anita
A nice night to remember
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Step 2 of 3
Got the elbow a little more cleaned up today. One more step towards closing it up and getting a skin graft, hopefully early next week. A number of doctors visited and she had some x-rays on her neck. We got the neck brace off and that is very exciting and much more comfortable.
Some good family and friends visits and Mom got to listen on speakerphone to three little girls opening Christmas gifts. It was quite chaotic, but lots of fun. We are so thankful for Mom and her early shopping.
As we learn results from some of the other tests run, we will pass it on. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.
Allison
Some good family and friends visits and Mom got to listen on speakerphone to three little girls opening Christmas gifts. It was quite chaotic, but lots of fun. We are so thankful for Mom and her early shopping.
As we learn results from some of the other tests run, we will pass it on. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.
Allison
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Catching up, how are you doing?
Dear Family and Friends,
Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, but sometimes time goes into high gear with family arriving, getting together, friends welcoming each other and making sure children don't get caught up in hyper gear. The past two days have been moving along quickly, even for Anita. We have put to good use the speaker phone on the cell as she talked with family members from around the country. I continue to share with Anita each day wishes and cards .
Wed.- She had her open arm wound surgically worked on by the plastic surgeon, but he did not do a skin graph. That will come two to five days from now. Another doctor noticed, like we did, that her eye movement wasn't in sync and will call in a specialist to take a look. Anita's voice is getting stronger and we're working hard to supplement the hospital bill of fare. Last night she ate a whole Big Mac!
Eric and his family are coming in today so we can exchange Christmas gifts (Anita had done some shopping in Oct and Nov) and plan a scaled done celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. The anniversary dancing will have to wait for six months.
Yesterday BJ's son Cal and his family paid a visit with their youngest 8 month old which we hadn't seen, her name is Sienna. Anita enjoyed making faces and getting her to smile.
Take care and keep the faith, ed
Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, but sometimes time goes into high gear with family arriving, getting together, friends welcoming each other and making sure children don't get caught up in hyper gear. The past two days have been moving along quickly, even for Anita. We have put to good use the speaker phone on the cell as she talked with family members from around the country. I continue to share with Anita each day wishes and cards .
Wed.- She had her open arm wound surgically worked on by the plastic surgeon, but he did not do a skin graph. That will come two to five days from now. Another doctor noticed, like we did, that her eye movement wasn't in sync and will call in a specialist to take a look. Anita's voice is getting stronger and we're working hard to supplement the hospital bill of fare. Last night she ate a whole Big Mac!
Eric and his family are coming in today so we can exchange Christmas gifts (Anita had done some shopping in Oct and Nov) and plan a scaled done celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. The anniversary dancing will have to wait for six months.
Yesterday BJ's son Cal and his family paid a visit with their youngest 8 month old which we hadn't seen, her name is Sienna. Anita enjoyed making faces and getting her to smile.
Take care and keep the faith, ed
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas!
What a joyful day this was as we celebrated Christmas this morning with our daughter, Kayla, and my husband's family and Dad. My Mom joined us via speakerphone for a little bit and got to hear the funny quips of a 3-year old opening presents. We also got it on video. It was a nice family time.
Barb Palmer visited with my mom this morning and we appreciate her and Forrest so much for what they have done and continue to do for our family. My dad then spent the day with Mom as she was visited by her doctor and prepped for tomorrow. She goes back in for a slight surgery to clean-up and hopefully graft her elbow. We really need to get that cleaned up and on its way to fully healing. It is so susceptible to infection right now. Prayers for a successful surgery tomorrow.
She drank her first protein Boost (Yuck! In the words of Mom) and re-discovered the yumminess of peanut butter and banana sandwiches. She ate the whole thing!
Thanks for all the calls and visits today. We hope you had a wonderful day with your family and friends. We are so thankful for ours.
Blessings to all this evening!
Allison
Barb Palmer visited with my mom this morning and we appreciate her and Forrest so much for what they have done and continue to do for our family. My dad then spent the day with Mom as she was visited by her doctor and prepped for tomorrow. She goes back in for a slight surgery to clean-up and hopefully graft her elbow. We really need to get that cleaned up and on its way to fully healing. It is so susceptible to infection right now. Prayers for a successful surgery tomorrow.
She drank her first protein Boost (Yuck! In the words of Mom) and re-discovered the yumminess of peanut butter and banana sandwiches. She ate the whole thing!
Thanks for all the calls and visits today. We hope you had a wonderful day with your family and friends. We are so thankful for ours.
Blessings to all this evening!
Allison
Sunday, December 23, 2007
If I promise to come back
Dear Family and Friends,
Today was a day for lots of visitors, physical therapy, lots of ice to eat and a cheering team to encourage eating more food. The highlight of the day was a visit by the CPC Choir Director, Dave Vandermeer, and his traveling carolers. Anita really enjoyed hearing all the carols and many of her favorites. (we were about half way into listening to the Worship service from Dec 16th that had been recorded on a CD.) Anita was in rare form making quips and comments between carols. The members present were never known just to say hi, sing and say goodbye!! It was a great conversation, but Anita did confess she was not in great alto form, currently closer to bass. She (and I) are very grateful for all the special support from her friends in the choir.
I have started showing Anita get well and Christmas cards that have arrived from so many of you. Her reaction to my question, would you like to see some cards, is "you have more?"
The classic of the day has to do with the fact that while she is starting to grasp reality, there is still much about her situation that hasn't fully been comprehended. Anita has many injuries to heal. As I was about to leave tonight she said to the nurse in all seriousness, "We're going to be celebrating our 40th anniversary on Sat and our children will be joining us this coming weekend. If I promise to come back could I join them in our celebration?"
Smile and a tear. ed
Today was a day for lots of visitors, physical therapy, lots of ice to eat and a cheering team to encourage eating more food. The highlight of the day was a visit by the CPC Choir Director, Dave Vandermeer, and his traveling carolers. Anita really enjoyed hearing all the carols and many of her favorites. (we were about half way into listening to the Worship service from Dec 16th that had been recorded on a CD.) Anita was in rare form making quips and comments between carols. The members present were never known just to say hi, sing and say goodbye!! It was a great conversation, but Anita did confess she was not in great alto form, currently closer to bass. She (and I) are very grateful for all the special support from her friends in the choir.
I have started showing Anita get well and Christmas cards that have arrived from so many of you. Her reaction to my question, would you like to see some cards, is "you have more?"
The classic of the day has to do with the fact that while she is starting to grasp reality, there is still much about her situation that hasn't fully been comprehended. Anita has many injuries to heal. As I was about to leave tonight she said to the nurse in all seriousness, "We're going to be celebrating our 40th anniversary on Sat and our children will be joining us this coming weekend. If I promise to come back could I join them in our celebration?"
Smile and a tear. ed
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