Thursday, June 19, 2008

Karen's Thursday Update

Today has been a good day for Karen. At this point, she is almost getting up on her own and going to the bathroom. She just needs a little bit of help. This morning we took a short walk down the hall. She didn't make it too far, but at least she was out walking. We are going to take some more walks today.

Karen's appetite is getting better also. She was hungry for breakfast this morning and she ate cereal, banana, strawberry yogurt and half an apple muffin. This is the first time she ate well. They gave her a filet mignon last night and she barely touched it. I knew she wasn't feeling well if she wouldn't eat filet mignon. It was nice to see her appetite improve today.

I was able to take a long walk this morning. It was nice to go outside. I walked a couple of miles to a Bruegger's Bagels and enjoyed a bagel breakfast sandwich and a protein smoothie. It was nice to get out of the hospital and get outside.

Thanks so much for all the support and prayers.

We love you all.

Mike

PS to Jim Day: Due to your snooping in the Cleveland Clinic computer system, I was visited by hospital security today about the missing food in the G section. I've pleaded innocent, but they are threatening an x-ray of my stomach if more food is missing in the future.

4 comments:

Nick said...

glad the day went great! mom-if all the food was put in front of me I would be in heaven. they would tell me to save some for the whales. wish i could be there with you to see you..and to eat all the food you didn't eat :) i am praying for you all the time

dad- glad you were able to get outside for fresh air. hit up au bon pain sometime though in the clinic cuz its so good

It's Gonna Be Me said...

Keep moving', Karen! You will be back to yourself in no time at all!!!

Tell Mike to bring you back a smoothie tomorrow. You deserve one after all your hard work and determination to get through this recovery!

We leave in the morning for Miami/Haiti. We have Kaitlyn's goodies packed and cannot wait to see her. Kate is so excited to meet Kaylee and Kylee's cousin. I cannot wait to see Jonathan interact with Kaitlyn.

Love you!
Colleen

Linda said...

Things sound just wonderful. Karen, your spinning days will be here before you know it!

Glad you got out for a walk, Mike.

Love you both. See you soon.

Linda

Anonymous said...

Mike:

Call my cell if you are still up!

Thanks
Karla