March 30, 2006
Wednesday: Better Day
It was a better day because Jean's parents arrived last night. She's also feeling better, moving more, receiving visitors. She might be discharged at the end of this week.
She's walking around more, still using the crutches and brace. She's trying to move the right lef itself a little more. Stretching and massaging it might help, but we don't know. This will be a matter to discuss with the physical therapists she'll see in an outpatient program.
Dr. Hanto said he'd probably remove the Wound Vac and stitch up the open wound at the end of this week. If she heals all right, without any sign of infection and fever, then she can go home this weekend.
Jean's parents arrived late Tuesday night. They're staying just across the street from the hospital. There's not much nightlife in the Longwood Medical Area. They're happy just spending the day keeping Jean company in her room.
She had other visitors too: Kate Silfen stopped by, and Mark & Yvonne Stephan spent some time in Room 1014. Mark found a Chipwich in the hospital's basement cafeteria, a miracle of foraging which Jean was very thankful for. She's also been taking and making lots of phone calls. And she's still finishing the chicken cutlets, which beat hospital food anyday.
She's reading her mail, e-mail and the blog every day - and sends a big thank to everybody. We're overwhelmed by love, affection, and support we've received.
Posted by gasbarro at March 30, 2006 11:37 AM Hey jean,
not really to much to say to you. but have to
tell we decided to skip to putter for now. were
looking around for a roomy 1 bed that will take
mo and scrappy and we think we found a place
on Bicaayne blvd.. way up on Biscayne.. iam goi
ng to look at at FRi night. will let you know
more later..
take care and mend up and get back home
say hello to MOm and Dad for me..
LOve,
Danny
Hi,
Glad to hear you will be heading back to Somerville soon! Hi to Aunt Gena and Uncle Eddie. I'm home with a stomach thing so don't think I'll be popping by until the beginning of the week. How long are your folks in town?
Do you know where the will send you for outpatient pt? Spaulding in Medford has some great therapists and is close to home...
Love,
Nor
Jean,
We are glad that you could enjoy the food too! We imagined it would just be Pat finishing it all! Happy to hear you don't have to eat just hospital food now...we should have made more. And Pat we are happy that you approve of the Chili recipe. It is award winning, afterall....at least in the contest of Chris's vs. Gheradini's cooking. We hope to visit you both at home soon. Say hi to your parents for us! Love, Mar and Chris
Hi Jean,
Marianne just told me how to do this. I'm very, very new in the computer field. We hope you're doing a little better each day. We'll say our prayers for you. Tell your parents hello from us. We enjoyed meeting them so much. If you want to rest, come to Falmouth. Love, Anne and Richard
Great to talk to you Wed. Jean. We're all thinking of you.
Posted by: Jen at March 30, 2006 09:56 PMDear Jean,
I've been reading the blog every day. I'm so glad they think you will be able to go home this week. I know home will beat the hospital, any day. I say that, even though you will be washing your hands often and taking those anti-rejection meds.
Be well, we think of you all the time, and I am constantly sending up little prayers for you.
Love, Claire
Posted by: Claire Kissil at March 30, 2006 11:39 PMHi Jean and Pat
Glad to hear that things are going along well and I'll bet the sound of going home is wonderful. You make me hungry in the morning when I hear of Chris and Marianne's delicious food that you have been eating. This website is a great way to communicate for all of us nas we hate to intrude but feel like we are able to share with you both - thanks Pat for all your work and keeping us posted. Take care and keep that speedy recovery going !!!!!!
xoxoxo Love Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Materne at March 31, 2006 05:27 AMsounds like you guys are on the move!!! hope that means home sometime soon. glad your parents are here and hope to meet them soon. infact they can bring you down and you can all join pk at the beach watching them blow up the jamestown bridge!! now you won't find that in arizona!!! anyway if you feel up to it bring them and your sweet selves down for easter dinner and the famous egg hunt!! kisses and prayers always, zertog auntie s
Posted by: auntie sandy at March 31, 2006 09:15 AMHi Jean and Pat!
Good to hear that Jean is feeling better and moving around more. We are sure that seeing her parents has been wonderful - enjoy the time together! The weather is getting wonderful out - we hope you are able to get home this weekend to enjoy sitting outside with a book. We are always thinking of you both. We hope to see you again very soon!
Love,
Kate and Paul
Hi Jean,
I've been reading your blog every day and can't say thank you enough to Pat for keeping us all updated. Glad to hear that things are finally getting better and I hope you'll be home very soon. I've been thinking of you.
With love,
Lesley