Anita's home and on the go

Dear Family and Friends,
Friday, Feb 15th was the big day, after 77 days, it was home, here I come!! It wasn't a quick ride home, that stop at the drug store was a killer. Thank goodness the druggist was a friend of mine and worked very hard to figure out what the doctor said, find some generics, etc. Anita was in the car for about 2 and a half hrs, with rush hr traffic, picking up a few essential groceries, etc. We have a rented hospital bed to help with the transition.
Sat. evening was the main banquet for Central Presbyterian's 150th anniversary celebrated at the train depot across the street from CPC, where Allison & Kenny had their wedding reception. Anita wasn't sure she was up to it, but encouragement from me and a phone call or two from friends and the preparation to get ready was go. ( After two days of getting ready, believe me, preparation to travel is a BIG thing!) There were 450 people there and when Martin Lehfeldt, the master of ceremonies announced that Anita was in the house, there was a standing ovation. Quite, Quite an emotional moment for Anita, one that she will not soon forget. So many friends came by our table to greet Anita throughout the evening, it was amazing and heartwarming, plus. She did quite well in her tennis warm ups and wheelchair. We didn't stay for the dancing, but the program for the evening was great and Anita ate all her steak. Her first in over 77 days !
We decided to attend our special church service on Sunday, but again, prep. caused us to be a few minutes late. The church was full. Anita sat in her wheel chair in the narthex where she could see and have a bit more air circulating around her. Ted's sermon was great as was the music and leadership of all who assisted. Afterwards Anita hung out in the narthex and had her receiving line along with Ted and other pastors. It was without a doubt, "another great day at Central"!
Lunch was a bit crowded, so we came home to a quiet lunch and a short nap. Tomorrow Anita is planning on just hanging out. We are planning on rehab coming to the house several times weekly and some scheduled visits to doctors over the next two months. Thanks for being with us in such a special way over these last recovering days. Many more to come until she gets behind the wheel and heads for the tennis courts. Take care and be there for those who need your ministry. So many little things you can do are appreciated more than you are aware. ed