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things will be hard for a few days as the adrenaline (of being in Nasty Hospital) drops and you are in a less-adapted environment. But then it will become just such a "nest" with al your own things around and you will start to feel so much better.
Dawn
you must be doing better if your parents left!
thanks for checking in. How's your hand? Your cats/dog will be very happy to see you.
i hope your new condo has computer access too. :D :D
Dawn,
Congrats on getting back home!
Anne
Enjoy being home, D
It will be a mixed bag of emotins, but you will have the ones who love you around you...
Hope you get the rest and peace you need to recover!
elk
Dawn, I hope you are doing well at home - resting well and enjoying your loved ones around you. Isn't it better to be with your familiar critters, people and things?
Sending lots of big blue and purple butterflies,
~T~
I hope your kitties bring you comfort during your down time. My dogs are always so good about being extra gentle when mom isn't feeling well.
I saw this beautiful sunrise that I wanted to share with you.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...w/100_0529.jpg
Dawn,
So glad to hear you're home! Even if you don't feel very good, or are recovering from being broken, Dorothy was right - there's no place like home. Now if clicking those ruby slippers would take everything else away...
Hmmm, Nala the Dog really wants her walk. So I won't be riding any miles for you today, but does walking the dog count for something?
Sundial - GREAT sunrise pic!!!
Time to go make a senior dog happy.
Well I made it back home last friday. Legs and rgt arm still useless, but the staples all came out of the arm monday, nothing that some smelling salts couldn't fix. :) legs are to remain pretty unused for 4 more weeks,(can transfer to a wheelchair in about 45 seconds) then the surgeries will start again. Parents left because they had other plans. wish they would have stayed, but we are independent enough to make it alright. Nursing comes in every day for ot,pt, general nursing, and to help me adjust to all of the changes. i just wait for shower days, 3 a week, sponge baths on the other days. i am out of bed for about 30-45 minutes a day now. the cards and support letters from all of you have been a huge help. Elaine T=the note made me cry as you understand and gave me much hope. i wear the necklace as a constant reminder of my goal. this process is long, painful, and hard, but i qm learning lessons previously hidden to me, humility, allowing others the priveledge of giving, and just allowing myself to feel. my world moves slowly enough now that i can actually appreciate the friends, love, and beauty around me. thank you all for being a part of this experience. take care. Dawn
Dawn, that sounds like such a rough road...I'm thinking about you every day and sending positive thoughts.
Hang on to that HOPE! :)
elaine t
Hey girl, sounds like you are being well cared for. I'm sorry that you have to wait so much for your showers.
(((((( Invwmn))))))
C
Dawn - I've been following this thread and my heart totally goes out to you. I've been at a loss for what to say, but know that I have been thinking about you. Your determination is inspirational!
~ Hugs ~
Hi Dawn- I too have been reading this thread since your accident. My heart goes out to you. For now, just let your body heal- that's what it wants/needs to do. I'm happy to hear that you can get out of bed even if it is just for a short time.
Wheelchair- 45 seconds..I'm totally impresssed!
The pets are such great companions- they know when we are not well. They are so amazing.
Look forward to hearing about your progress as you go along. Glad to hear your staples are out and that you can take showers/sponge baths. When I was home from surgery last winter I remember how nice it felt to have warm water streaming over my body. So therapeutic.
What's the next surgery going to fix/mend? Do you know when it will be?
Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration!