Friday, July 4, 2008
Hi from Sardinia
Piera and Leonardo here... You made our day today with the great news. Watching the beautiful sights here of red rocks over an emerald sea we thought of you wishing a continuous recovery - not because we want you back to work but because you are such an important part in the life of so many. We'll send you pictures when you are back in shape checking your email. Can't figure how to post pictures here in blogger.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
What a Fabulous surprise!
How great to find a post from Al The OA. It's been a long time buddy but a lot of people are sure happy to hear that you're talking (and maybe walking). Keep up the great work on your end and we'll keep up the prayer push so you're home SOON.
love,
Camille
love,
Camille
Live from Marlton NJ
A note from Dad....
"Sorry I've been out of touch. I've been reading some of your blogs and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the thoughts, good wishes and prayers that you sent my way. Can't wait to see you all in person!"
Much love to all,
Al
PS Notice the change in font size? My dad helped me edit the HTML code so he could read the blog from his bed. Nothing wrong with that man's brain!
He was wonderful today. I don't think he feels it as much as we do. He is still trying to wrap head around the whole thing and figure out just what happened. He is speaking well and asking lots of appropriate questions, has his own opinions about therapy and ice and would like a ginger ale please.
Here's the best (after the HTML trick) - he found a typo on his blackboard. Some dope wrote "Today is Thrusday, July 3" So...he was saying "Thrusday" and we were starting to worry that maybe he did have some speech issues - then we found the typo - long after he did! I warned you about typos on this blog. He'll find them.
Also, he will not be moving to the Acute Care facility until next week. They just want to keep him over the holiday weekend and give him one more CAT scan before they move him to next step. More later - gotta run.
Jeff's in town - yay, Jeff!
Love, Michelle
"Sorry I've been out of touch. I've been reading some of your blogs and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the thoughts, good wishes and prayers that you sent my way. Can't wait to see you all in person!"
Much love to all,
Al
PS Notice the change in font size? My dad helped me edit the HTML code so he could read the blog from his bed. Nothing wrong with that man's brain!
He was wonderful today. I don't think he feels it as much as we do. He is still trying to wrap head around the whole thing and figure out just what happened. He is speaking well and asking lots of appropriate questions, has his own opinions about therapy and ice and would like a ginger ale please.
Here's the best (after the HTML trick) - he found a typo on his blackboard. Some dope wrote "Today is Thrusday, July 3" So...he was saying "Thrusday" and we were starting to worry that maybe he did have some speech issues - then we found the typo - long after he did! I warned you about typos on this blog. He'll find them.
Also, he will not be moving to the Acute Care facility until next week. They just want to keep him over the holiday weekend and give him one more CAT scan before they move him to next step. More later - gotta run.
Jeff's in town - yay, Jeff!
Love, Michelle
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Moving on....
Well, it sounds like Dad will be moved on Thursday (tomorrow) to a long term ICU facility in Rancocas. Mom and Mike visited it today and were very pleased. Here is the link if you want to check it out or get visiting hours etc.
http://www.lourdesnet.org/services/lsh.php
My dad is working very hard to get his strength back. I'm sure it will be a lot of effort to get back up to speed so we continue to pray for his health and good spirits. If we could do the work for him we gladly would.
Well, maybe not all the work, but I'd certainly be willing to take a turn :)
Jeffrey comes in tomorrow and we are all looking forward to a happier visit than last time. My dad is going to be sooo happy to see him and I know Jeffrey is equally as excited to be able to talk to my dad. Me, too, me, too!!
It does us all good to see one another smiling and we anticipate there will be much more of that going forward.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend and I'll be sure and post all progress. Maybe even a photo?!
Peace, Michelle
http://www.lourdesnet.org/services/lsh.php
My dad is working very hard to get his strength back. I'm sure it will be a lot of effort to get back up to speed so we continue to pray for his health and good spirits. If we could do the work for him we gladly would.
Well, maybe not all the work, but I'd certainly be willing to take a turn :)
Jeffrey comes in tomorrow and we are all looking forward to a happier visit than last time. My dad is going to be sooo happy to see him and I know Jeffrey is equally as excited to be able to talk to my dad. Me, too, me, too!!
It does us all good to see one another smiling and we anticipate there will be much more of that going forward.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend and I'll be sure and post all progress. Maybe even a photo?!
Peace, Michelle
Grandpop -
Today Mommy, Daddy, Bobby & I are going to the beach and last night I had a dream that you were with us. You walked up to where we had our umbrella in the sand and you surprised us and said "Hey! Who is ready to drive a sand car?" And you dug your famous sand car and turtle for me and Bobby. So I woke up smiling because I know that you are making amazing progess and we will be taking a trip to visit you this weekend! You're almost there, Grandpop! Keep going strong!
Love You More,
Danielle
Today Mommy, Daddy, Bobby & I are going to the beach and last night I had a dream that you were with us. You walked up to where we had our umbrella in the sand and you surprised us and said "Hey! Who is ready to drive a sand car?" And you dug your famous sand car and turtle for me and Bobby. So I woke up smiling because I know that you are making amazing progess and we will be taking a trip to visit you this weekend! You're almost there, Grandpop! Keep going strong!
Love You More,
Danielle
Fantastic news!
Whew! So happy to hear SAM (Sanctus Albertus Magnus) is working his way up the ladder. Soon I'll be getting techie advice from him - can't wait!!!!!
Love and light from SA (Saint Angela)
Love and light from SA (Saint Angela)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
He Speaks!
Al-lelluia! He is off the ventilator and is able to speak. We are all very relieved.
Here's what I heard so far:
He told Amy she was beautiful - couldn't take his eyes off her. Smart guy with excellent taste.
Andy meanwhile was staring at Dad! He was soooo happy to report to me how well Dad was doing today and I very much appreciate how good it feels to be able to do so.
I think we did our best to find something positive everyday, but there were some days I think we were making it up :) How about the day all we could think of was that Dad was not paying high prices at the pumps?! Then we remembered his electric bill...up and down, that's how it was. Nice to be on the upswing.
Dad had a CAT scan today, so I'll let you know happens with that. I won't see him until Thursday when I get Jeff from airport and bring him to the hospital. What a nice reunion that will be!
All good news right now. Enjoy it. We are!
Love, michelle
PS He loves you xo
Here's what I heard so far:
He told Amy she was beautiful - couldn't take his eyes off her. Smart guy with excellent taste.
Andy meanwhile was staring at Dad! He was soooo happy to report to me how well Dad was doing today and I very much appreciate how good it feels to be able to do so.
I think we did our best to find something positive everyday, but there were some days I think we were making it up :) How about the day all we could think of was that Dad was not paying high prices at the pumps?! Then we remembered his electric bill...up and down, that's how it was. Nice to be on the upswing.
Dad had a CAT scan today, so I'll let you know happens with that. I won't see him until Thursday when I get Jeff from airport and bring him to the hospital. What a nice reunion that will be!
All good news right now. Enjoy it. We are!
Love, michelle
PS He loves you xo
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