Friday, October 22, 2010

Leg is still healing

Rick is sleeping quietly. His leg is healing well. They are keeping us here in the Washington Hospital Center until he is physically able to get around without help. Fine with me. Our room is expensive, but very comfortable, with a fold out couch I can sleep on. Although the meals are not as healthy as our food at home, it is a blessing to have someone bring it and then take the dishes away when we are done. Because of our wonderful support base the stress has been as minimal as possible. Colleagues are covering my classes (Thanks Bill, and Mike, and Ron!) and friends are stopping by to pet the cat and prepare the house for our return (Thanks Matt, Rick, Bert, Kaye and Lloyd!). Hospitals are crazy, dangerous places, but we are doing OK. Thanks for all your calls and love. We look forward to seeing you in person when we get home.
This photo was taken by Alyssa when she and Dave Maloof came for a visit. Peace.

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4 comments:

  1. ElizabethCooperOctober 22, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Dearest Joan and Rick,
    Thanks for the up-date on you two..
    Our thoughts and prayers, are there with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
    We want to be there with you, but respect your wishes, so we will keep you close, in our hearts, until you are home, and settled in.. Love you both, very, very much!

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  2. Nema3October 23, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Dear Joan and Rick,

    Today is October 23rd and i just found out all that is going on with you. Joan you did a great job taking over the writing for Rick.I am so happy that the prayers are working and that the operation was successful on the leg. I had just gone on your wall Rick and sent you a message to visit my wall with a sketch about a dentist from a past carol Burnett show. I just wanted to send you a laugh to keep you in an up mood.I am so
    relieved to hear of your progress.
    Love,Cousin, Wanda Berthold

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  3. HKLM FamilyOctober 23, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Joan and Rick,
    To see Rick smiling in the photo...what a fantastic attitude and one that will bring healing. I am thinking of you both and Alyssa, and Rick Jr and David and sending my love. It is so great to be able to be kept informed of your progress via this blog-great idea.

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  4. HKLM FamilyOctober 23, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    oh...i forgot to sign my comment....this is Sheryl (and Steve and Dozer).

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