Lynne and Cath just drove away with Lucille and the pooches - back to Vernon. The roads and weather are good at our end - sure hope they have an 'easy' day on the road. The van was stuffed to the rafters!!
What an interesting and different Christmas this turned out to be! We spent Christmas Eve with Lynne and Cath - lovely salmon dinner!!! Linda had ice chips - she's still NPO - but really enjoyed the company and having the pooches on her lap. Linda's gift from the Team was a CT scan on Christmas morning and once that was done, we were able to bring her to Tracy's where we opened gifts and just had a relaxing afternoon. We had planned to all go to Tracy's Aunt Rose's for dinner, but Linda is always tired out from the Telebrix infusion for the scan and she decided that the hospital was the best place for her - so we took her back late in the afternoon and Lucille and I went to Aunt Rose's for 'turducken' - quite the fowl experience (no pun intended)!!! Tracy's family welcomed us with such kindness - how lucky we were to be a part of their celebration. After a fabulous dinner, Lucille stayed at Rose's to play cards and I went to visit with Linda and we spent the evening remembering PJ. Yesterday, Lucille and I braved the Boxing Day crowds and I found some great deals on new clothes for Linda Marie - she does need a new wardrobe for that slim frame!!
We're still hoping to be home sometime next week - that's what the Team is saying - we're trying to be patient.
I'm sure it was quite a different Christmas season for you this year but look out New Year!!!! I know 2011 will be filled with so much joy and good health for both of you. Can't wait to give you a hug in person..Lynn
ReplyDeleteice chips vs turducken... hmmm... but how great that you were all together for Christmas and sharing in the spirit of it all with each other. I totally echo Lynn's wishes for the new year. onward and upward! :) love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteYour friends and pooches just headed west, and my parents just headed south (to Mesa). Must be a day for traveling.
ReplyDeleteIf there is talk of you both heading home next week, that must mean there is some darned good "healing" going on. Great news. I can hardly wait to see you both tucked into your own home. And throughout all of this, what a blessing Tracy and her "home away from home" have been.
I'm pretty sure we can all agree that this will not be one of those Christmases that seems to blend in with all the others when we look back on it in 5 or 10 years.
Here's to a great new year . . . hugs to you both . . . Kim
I was in a hospital on Christmas Day 32 years ago, nothing quite like it to make you appreciate Christmases with your family from then on, at your own house of course!!
ReplyDeleteAlmost home time for you both, it will be good to know you are back in the community, very good.
Take it easy, keep resting and a belated Merry Christmas and a Happy 2011!
Turducken? Ok, that will require a story. I have been offline with a flu and some computer issues. We went to see Caravan last night and it was thoroughly enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteWow, the team gave L another scan for Christmas! They do care, that much is clear.
An amazing thought that you two might be home soon. We will think of that and hope and pray.
Glad to hear you braved Boxing Day. someone has to do that big shopping thing. Lots of hugs!
Tuesday, and I'm in Ottawa leaving for Montreal Thursday and back to Vancouver Jan 13t.
ReplyDeleteA New Years Wish for y'all, here's to Home Sweet Home.
Thinkin' of you.
Mutti sends her best.
hugsmar
Good morning! Amazing that we had SNOW this a.m. Lasted about 1/2 hr and still on ground but probably not for long. Just had a webcam visit with our twin grandkids. They're amazing! So thinking about all friends and family far away, including you guys! cheers to you and sending warm thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Christmas you both had! We're so glad the hospital is double checking etc. Aunt Rose's Turducken dinner gave me the shivers! We want to wish you a very good trip home, a healthy, happy new year and we will both give you gigantic hugs when we see you in Vernon. Ren and Den
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