Karen slept great last night and I did too. Karen had a nice breakfast and is now sitting up reading the USA Today. After being cloudy and cold all week, it's a beautiful sunshiny day here in Cleveland. We are sitting here in the room with the curtains wide open and sun streaming in. Except for her hospital gown, you would never even know Karen just had surgery. She looks radiant and beautiful.
A lady just came in with a card from Margaret. Karen says "thanks Mom".
It will not be a surprise to anyone, but Karen has made great friends with all the nurses and aides here at the hospital. Many of them are giving her hugs after they leave their shifts since they know this is Karen's last day. Yesterday two of the nurses (Beverly and Janice) just came in to "hang out" with Karen. Like always, Karen has shown her loving, positive and Godly spirit and has touched numerous people.
This Cleveland Clinic is really something. In addition to having a single room that is more like a hotel than a hospital room, the food has been incredible. Karen has five gourmet choices for each meal such as filet mignon, salmon, baked cod and schwen chicken and rice. Since today is her last day, they came in and gave her a beautiful fruit basket and a six-pack of Fuji water. We have felt more like we've stayed in a five star hotel than a hospital for the last week.
Well, this is going to be quite a sports weekend for all of us. Margaret and Karen's Cubs take on Rod's White Sox in the first crosstown series ever with both teams in first place. And there is a possibility of World War III erupting if Julia's Russian team beats the Netherlands in soccer today and ends up facing Nick's Germany in the European Cup. Julia will be cheering, "Russia - da!, Germany - nyet! Julia - da!!, Nick - nyet!!"
Well, that's it for now.
Thanks again for all the love, prayers and support this past week. You don't know how good this made us feel and the strength it gave to Karen.
Love,
Mike
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Hi Kids,
I'm so glad things are going well. Mike, you certainly have a "knack" for writing. I think it's a great idea to spend one more night in a hotel before heading home on Sunday. Did you ever think about maybe traveling half way Saturday and then finish the trip on Sunday? Just a thought. Love to both of you.
Mom
Mike and Karen:
It does not suprise us at all that she made friends with all the nurses and aides..she is just that kind of girl :-)
I hope that you both have a great day and we will see you soon!!
Love you
Karen:
Did you see on the Angel House blog that Kaitlyn gave Sandy a perm!! She is quite the girl, that Kaitlyn!!
Love you
Margaret,
Karen and I talked about traveling halfway home on Saturday. We'll see how Karen is feeling. Both of us are itching to get home because we miss the kids. But if Karen is having trouble traveling, we'll just stop halfway.
Thanks for thinking of us.
"Go Cubs Go". I want them to sweep the Sox (sorry Rod) so my Tigers can get closer to first place.
Love,
Mike
Please let the house keepers know if the owners of the house plan to arrive back home on Saturday....this is very important information for the keepers of the house!
Karen and Mike--I agree with Margaret----although you are anxious to get home, please be careful and don't push it--the ride will take a toll on Karen, much more than she expects; and Karen, don't be afraid to stop often--you will gain much from that. Love you guys--Dad and Connie
I cracked up about the housekeepers needing to know an exact time that owners are expected back. You'll have to put all the kids to work.
Mom
It's GREAT to hear Karen is doing so good. Mike, I thought you would be rooting for the White Sox. I just figured you were a die hard Reds fan by now. Karen, keep up the wonderful spirit that only you could have at a time like this. You both be careful coming home
Hi all!
Thanks for the nice comments.
Go CUBS!!!
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