Hi everyone -- Joy has left and Joan is not up to writing today. Addie has also been keeping a low profile on the couch. We spent part of the morning getting better acquainted with her bucket of meds; some to be taken at 8am, some at 10am, a few with lunch, a few more at 6pm, and finally, the last at 10pm. I have my cell-phone set to remind me. When it went off at 2:30, I was reminded to go to the the gym, but that's back in Morro Bay. Not today. I did go for a walk to check out the Whole Food market. It's like a giant New Frontiers market! I'm looking forward to a return trip! Luckily, Joan's friend, Kata is here to help! I went in to check on Joan this morning. She wanted me to give her the injection she has been looking forward to every morning. Just as I had rubbed down her arm with the alcohol swab, she felt queezy and laid back down on the couch. Kata was chopping ingredients for her "healing soup". I left the room for a few moments to check on Addie. When I came back, I knocked on the door. I heard Kata say she'd be there in a minute. When she finally came to the door, she had a pan in her hand with what I thought was ingredients for the soup she was preparing. Well, not so. Joan had just lost it and the pan was what Kata had found just in time! We had a good laugh. Even Joan was laughing! Addie and I had some of Kata's soup for lunch. The lentils, carrots, celery, chicken broth, and seasoning were very satisfying. Joan stuck to her chicken noodle soup and crackers. There's plenty more if Joan is ready for some tomorrow. Both Joan and Addie have been sleeping most of the day. I did take Addie out of the room for two walks up and down the hallway. Joan has been up to walk around in her room a few times. All in all, both are doing well, considering they have just been "home" a few days.
Before I sign-off, I do want to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have helped out in so many ways! We have all felt surrounded by your support and love! Addie and Joan are doing well and I'm sure it won't be long before we can all be home in Morro Bay again. I have to get there in time to harvest the corn! Regards and love, Pete
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Hi to you all!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a journey you have all embarked upon...one that we are all grateful for so that we can keep enjoying the positive energy you bring to our lives! I was so happy to read that the surgeries were successful and recovery has begun. While seemingly long, when we are having dinner in a few months time Joan I sure it will be you suggesting we plan that kayak ride! :) We are back in town now from Denmark - at least here you know they won't be suggesting you bike to the hotel after such a surgery but do remember we have our special Danish bike with the bucket in the front if either of you fancy a ride while I pedal away! Please, please let us know when you are back in Morro Bay so that we can begin dropping off some food or running some errands for you. One day a time...you've just given and received the gift of life - what an incredible journey!
Love
Jill
Although I'm sharing this journey with you in prayer and from a distance, I am so blessed by the humor and love with which all of you take on every little detail that comes along. Thank you for inviting me to share these experiences with you through this blog.
ReplyDeleteI continue to pray for a speedy recovery for Addie and Joan and for continued stamina for all their helping hands:
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
2 Corinthians 12:9
Hey Pete!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update. We are great corn harvesters if you need some help and will gladly sing "Oklahoma", if you can stand off key voices. We are thinking positive thoughts. Give our love to Addie, Joan, and Kata.
Harry and Arline
Pete,
ReplyDeleteSounds like I better brush up on my chicken noodle soup recipes. I hope Joani is feeling better!! I will see you all soon1 Love and prayers to all.
Julianna