Friday, January 13, 2012

Quick update - Happy Birthday to Me :)

Just a quick update - thank you all for your caring and concern!  I was discharged from Kaiser Hospital Wednesday morning, and I'm recuperating at my son and daughter-in-law's house, here in San Diego.  I couldn't have better care, and each day is a bit better than the last.  Still somewhat difficult doing normal things, but that will all come soon, I'm sure. 

Also, today is my 67th birthday!  Sure glad I've made it this far, and I can honestly say I'm healthier today than I was last week.   I'm happy to have this episode in my rear view mirror, and now it's all forward to smoother sailing.

As a side note to my hospital stay, I was so fortunate to have for one day as a room-mate a woman I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and talking to.  Her name is Dawn, and at 73 years old, is married to Paul who will be 90 this year, and they have been volunteers at Yosemite National Park for more than 19 years.  They are entering their 20th year of service and were recently honored by the park for their work.  He does the camp hosting duties and she does other volunteer work.  And get this:  they don't have an RV.  They TENT CAMP!  It was a chance meeting, and when we left, I felt like I had a new, good friend.  I'll be curious if any of you know Dawn and Paul.

Katie is doing great, happy to have me home, and won't leave my side. 

I probably won't blog for another few days, but wanted to let you know things are moving forward, and getting better.

From Me and Katie, have a great Friday, everyone!  :)