Sunday, April 26, 2009

Day 28; Farewell Golden Girl; hello Swine, arrgh

I awoke this morning to the news that Bea Arthur had passed away at the age of 86 , the World Health Organization had issused an Emergency warning regarding Swine Flu and that those salty Pirates were at it, again. ( I do find the pirate thing fascinating). Great. I can now add Swine Flu to my list of worries at the hospital. People should not be forticating with the pigs. Seems simple.
Aside from my world news worries, all is well. Hayden continues on his slow, steady path. We are on day four of " the plan" and his body seems to be cooperating.Poop is happening, lab results look good...fingers are crossed. He is in good spirits. There is not PT on weekends, so I took on that job. We were out of bed, walking, stretching, playing Simon Says, sitting in in a chair, etc. He is a trooper and worked really hard for me. He also asked me to leave last night...he wanted Dad-time:-)
Bush's thanks for coming down- sorry the timing didn't work out great and traffice was awful. I would have loved to catch up. I have things to say- we will have to try again.
Thanks to the Canal Run crew- Rob says the yard looks great. I know a few of you caught a glimpse of him yesterday. He had to get his car emissions tested and had his own check up at the DR. He decided to sleep at our house since he was in Frederick.( He says our bed is better than the air mattress...shocking!) I'll be there late Wed. evening to pay bills and collect mail and sleep.
Thanks for all of the cards, etc!
I have a morning date with a handsome dude.

5 comments:

The Murphy Family said...

We are glad things are getting better. We continue to pray for you guys.

I know Hayden is not up for visitors, but a few of the Canal Run girls would love to come visit you and have dinner, coffee or even glass of Riesling. If you feel like female company and a little gossip, just let us know. No pressure:)

Hayden's Mom and Dad said...

I would LOVE to meet for dinner one night!
I miss you girls :-)

Anonymous said...

I feel totally ridiculous that I am just hearing about this. I have read your blog in it's entirety and found myself reacting to each accomplishment and set back, looking to the titles to upcoming posts hoping for a positive sounding one. I am happy to hear that things are coming along, though slowly, they seem to be moving in the right direction.

You are amazingly strong and though I don't know Hayden it sounds like he has inherited that quality. It is incredibly unfortunate that he needs to use it so young, but amazing that it is there.

I will follow and pray for Hayden and your family, I wish for all good things and a full recovery.

All My Love,

Jenny

Hayden's Mom and Dad said...

Thanks, Jenny:-)

Unknown said...

It's so hard to stay up to date...I'm just revisiting old emails and discovered Hayden's update. As always, you are in my thoughts. If they don't have PT on the weekends down there, maybe we should threaten Hayden with a dose of Miss Trudy! He is so strong and so smart - wonder where he gets that? Just keep your spirits up one minute at a time. I love the blog. Trudy