Sunday, July 19, 2009

Home = Marriott Residence Inn

We brought Joan "home" from the hospital yesterday! She is doing great and walking around quite a bit. I'm sure it felt good to be able to shower and put on some "real" clothes. I will be staying close to the hotel today with Joan, while my dad continues to visit my mom in the hospital.

We are hoping Addie will be released from the hospital tomorrow. She is also doing great and walking around. If all goes as planned, tomorrow they can remove all her IVs and tubes. She will still be on over a dozen medications, but at least she will be able to move around freely. I'm sure it will be a huge relief when that time comes since she also will no longer have her dialysis connector.

We are looking forward to having them both with us at the hotel. I have decided to stay one more day here, hoping that I can help bring my mom "home." Joan's friend Kata will be coming tomorrow to be with her for a few days. It is amazing that so much has happened in the past week!

4 comments:

  1. Dear The Pedersen Family
    I am so happy to hear/read all the good news. I have read everything on that web-page, and has sent info to Charlotte, which is also thinking a lot about Addies condition. I loved the "is this how it feels, when your ready to go home ?" - so Joanish -)- and don´t worry about the cat - cats always await thei loved ones with great patience. Addie, be strong and concentrate 110% on your self. Peter, be stronger and support, support, support - and make her som good danish food for maximum recovery ;-). Joy, please sent fotos of Jade . she looks like a wonderfull child. LOVE Jens Jacob, Denmark

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  2. Welcome "home" Joan! We hope you are recovering and relaxing as much as your body lets you. May you be enfolded in peace. My parents went to Mt. Carmel this morning and said the whole congregation prayed for you both today. Blessings and love to all of you,

    Jana, Mike, and Tae

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  3. Dear Addie ,Joan, Joy and Pete,
    Beryl and I are so grateful to hear the good news about Addie and Joan's recovery from their surgery. You all were in the prayers of Mt. Carmel today. Joan, how good it must feel to be. "home. Addie, happy to hear you will soon follow. Hoping this posting gets through this time. This low tech person hopes this third try works.
    You all are in our thoughts and prayers

    Beryl and Sid

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  4. Dear Pete, Addie, Joan and Joy - thank you for keeping us informed. You have all been in our thoughts all week, and we're very happy that things are going so well. Love and hugs - Ken and Gaby

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