I spent the night at Mercy. It's not like staying at the Hyatt, but it was better than some places I've slept when camping.
Like every other hospital the staff was in and out a couple times during the night, but that didn't seem to bother Betsy. Always the total professional she told me she dreamed about flu clinics.
Around 730 and occupational therapist came and provided instruction and some tools that will aid Betsy in doing some tasks,like putting socks on, that we take for granted, but which will require a bit of effort for her during her recovery. That went well.
Next up is a morning walk. I'd like to go down to the Inner Harbor, but suspect that our stroll will be limited to the 7th floor here. The goal today is 3 laps around the floor -- they don't have to be consecutive. Tomorrow it's going to be 4 laps and Monday five. The Physical Therapist must be a former Airborne Ranger Special Forces type cause she is all business.
All of this activity will help get Betsy's guts back in place so she can start to take in real food.
Stay tuned and keep the prayers coming.
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Hi, Betsy, TR and guys,
I have a dear friend who went through a knock-out experience of peritineal cancer last year. She reports that your amazing post-op strides are nothing short of miraculous! And she KNOWS. She, by the way, is doing just great!
So keep lappin' the floor in steady strides, and the Inner Harbor will be next.
You're in our prayers and thoughts and strong, loud cheers in Massachusetts. May tomorrow be better than today.
Love,
Pat Connolly and the gang
You go Girl! Hang in there Guys.
Thanks for the updates Tom.
Chris P.
Tom, yes a stroll on the IH would have been great! Doesn't it seem like all the gloomy places are always located on the 7th Fl? ugg :-)
Stay strong my friend -- I know thing's will work out for the best for Betsy, you and family. See ya around the yard!
Best Regards, Chris K.
Hey Betsy, Tom, Drew and Kevin,
Been following things on here and keeping you in my prayers. Betsy- gott get your stamina and appetite back, we got crabs to do when you are up to it! Tom and guys, keep up the good work.Be down the first weekend in October and will plan to see you then. Blessings,
Fr. Mchael, c.o.
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