This is Ned writing now. I think Ally did a great job in making blog posts, so I'm giving her a break. We’ve been really busy, so I’ve been lax in keeping the blog up to date. Here’s a summary of major events since then:
Last Friday, Mary Ann started physical therapy as an outpatient at the rehab facility where she had been receiving in-patient care for 13 days. It was a slower start than we’d hoped for, because it was with a different physical therapist, and she had to do an evaluation. This morning, Mary Ann had her third PT session, and we are all very pleased with her progress. The sessions have been productive but tiring.
Yesterday in a previously scheduled visit with our family doctor, Mary Ann’s swollen leg prompted the doctor to proscribe a Doppler ultrasonic scan. This was out of concern for possible blood clots. It was after 4:00 PM, so the best option was to go to the Emergency Room at a nearby hospital. It took a long five hours, but we finally learned that the test did not find any clots. This was good news, because if a clot or clots were found, she would have been admitted for treatment.
Family members continued to arrive and depart since last Wednesday. Mary flew home on Wednesday after helping Jean cook some dinners that we’ll be able to defrost and eat without much work. We’ve already eaten some, and it’s great! Tonight, we’ll be eating chicken tetrazzini!
Jean, Jacob, and Norah flew home very early Friday morning after almost two weeks with us. Jean helped in every way possible while here. Tom’s children arrived on Friday to spend the weekend with us, and we enjoyed seeing them again.
There’s good news about Ned’s eye, but that will come next.
Last Friday, Mary Ann started physical therapy as an outpatient at the rehab facility where she had been receiving in-patient care for 13 days. It was a slower start than we’d hoped for, because it was with a different physical therapist, and she had to do an evaluation. This morning, Mary Ann had her third PT session, and we are all very pleased with her progress. The sessions have been productive but tiring.
Yesterday in a previously scheduled visit with our family doctor, Mary Ann’s swollen leg prompted the doctor to proscribe a Doppler ultrasonic scan. This was out of concern for possible blood clots. It was after 4:00 PM, so the best option was to go to the Emergency Room at a nearby hospital. It took a long five hours, but we finally learned that the test did not find any clots. This was good news, because if a clot or clots were found, she would have been admitted for treatment.
On Friday, we received a very nice Edible fruit arrangement sent by Fr. John and the Cathedral staff. The fruit was delicious, especially the pineapple slices dipped in chocolate! The fruit and the thoughtfulness behind it really lifted our spirits; we enjoyed it for several days.
Family members continued to arrive and depart since last Wednesday. Mary flew home on Wednesday after helping Jean cook some dinners that we’ll be able to defrost and eat without much work. We’ve already eaten some, and it’s great! Tonight, we’ll be eating chicken tetrazzini!
Jean, Jacob, and Norah flew home very early Friday morning after almost two weeks with us. Jean helped in every way possible while here. Tom’s children arrived on Friday to spend the weekend with us, and we enjoyed seeing them again.
There’s good news about Ned’s eye, but that will come next.
Photos from our family gathering on Thursday, Jean's last night here:
Ned (with eye patch) & Mary Ann with Lauren, Ally, and Ryan
Ned (without eye patch!) & Mary Ann with Jean, Jacob,and Norah
Lynda with Norah
Ned & Mary Ann with four of our five children
Barbara, Lynda, Jean, and Tom
Grandchildren Lauren, Norah, Ally, Jacob, and Ryan
PRAISE GOD!!
ReplyDeleteMary Ann B.
What beautiful photos made even more special by the love that comes through in each picture.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work with the rehab, Mary Ann and Ned you're lookin' good without that Captain Hook eyepatch.
Mary Ann B.