Sunday, February 10, 2008

Good Morning, Everyone,

Well, it has been a full week. John is very determined in his physical therapy. He goes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 60-90 minutes. He is a bit disappointed in his progress, but I see his left arm getting stronger, because he uses it more in his day to day activities. He has been able to shower and get dressed, alone. I do like to be there for him, when I am home. He is striving for his independence. He is pretty bored during the day, because, as we all know, daytime TV is mind numbing. He does try to do some reading, but it is a bit taxing. He has been having headaches in the evening, which he has never had. I believe his head is just healing from the concussion, but we will mention it to his doctors, for good measure. We were able to do a bit more daytime activities, yesterday, i.e., shopping for groceries, and going to our favorite Wal-mart. He enjoys staying with me for a bit, and then walking over to our restaurant/pub, Memories, getting a drink, a bite, and playing keno. I know he is feeling better, when he can fill his time with a bit of the normal life.
We went out for a bite to eat last night, with Brenda and Nick Vitucci. Oh, my God, we laughed so hard our bellies were hurting. Brenda and I met at PGHC, in 1983 and have been friends ever since. What is so great, is that John and Nick have been so very close, as well. Again, Nick was supposed to go with John, Marcus, and Jonathan, on their trip to Montana, but was unable to go.
What I want to leave all of you with is that your love, cards, and prayers have definitely kept all of us going. We received cards from a class that Cathy Stouffer works with at a middle school in Montgomery County. Their cards were words of encouragement, get well wishes, and a picture of the kids. These wonderful children don't even know us, but their kind words and well wishes for John were so heart warming. John has received so many cards from his co-workers. We have received cards from my co-workers who don't even know my husband, but are praying for his recovery. My wonderful staff, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and co-workers have provided us with a weekly meal, shipped by Harry and David's, for an entire month. The first meal arrived on Thursday, evening, and I was so excited. Dessert, TOO.
We are all blessed by your generosity, love, prayers and support. Take care of each other, as well.

Love, John and Sheri