Were Witty

I'm Still Standing

With a little help from my friends....

Such grit and determination

I'm proud of you Scotty. I know it wasn't easy but you pushed hard today.

We're still hanging around the 8th floor. We should be moving tomorrow to JRB. We've put in our reservation requests... 6th floor with Kathy, Keira and Fran, OT with Carole, private room and Dr. Young whom we've gotten to know and admire during our tenure on the JRB Patient Advisory Council.

Keep on rocking.....

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Here are a couple links with info on the mission to Haiti

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp58LygjHW0

a blog from one of the surgeons http://rushnews.wordpress.com/2010/01/26/mission-to-haiti-dr-jeff-mjaanes-first-blog-entry/

and for anyone on FaceBook there is a Facebook Group that is helping pay the overwhelming financial expenses to send Dr. Ben over to Haiti. He took on the expense personally but his support group has rallied (much like Scott's) to help in the financial burden. If you feel so inclined to donate or if you just can join and spread the word. http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=263316483030&ref=mf

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I'm feeling a little better. Since Scott got all his activities completed this morning I went home for a nap. The next few days as Scott adjusts to life at Bowman and the 2-3 hours of physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) (Hey Carole) I'll be spending a lot of time at the hospital to help with the transition.

It's a fantastic positive step forward. But with all change comes apprehension. It's so comforting to know that we've already got some great friends that happen to be fantastic nurses there to support us. (Don't forget our bread Kath - I'm craving)

This will serve as todays update unless Scott decides to get creative. See you on the flip side kids.

My Turn

First, thank you to all of you who took a moment to write a note for the Rush travelers. We've gotten word that the first leg of their journey has gone safely. We'll continue to send them good thoughts.

Scotty Too Hottie stood up today. He used is walker and had lots and lots of help but he was still kind of standing. He can only have weight on right right leg so the one legged stand is entertaining.
Scott's foot looks worse. Dr. Jacobs reports that it will probably continue to worsen before we hopefully see some improvement. We're hoping that all the discoloration is just from some type of injury that Scott didn't feel.
I can tell that keeping that foot injury free is going to be a real problem. Really hard to not hurt yourself when you can't feel anything.
Other than that Scott is doing well.

I on the other hand came home early, left Kate with my mom and spent the afternoon in bed. Nothing serious just a cold type thing. Probably from my sleep, stress ratio being all kinds of messed up. It's not even 8pm and I'm already in bed for the night. Hoping a good nights sleep corrects the world.

We're planning on moving Scott to JRB (the Bowmen Center) the in hospital rehab facility on Wednesday. We're waiting for Wednesday because Kathy F. nurse extraordinaire will be returning to work after an extended absence. Hoping to make your first day back a good one Kath.

That's all from here I'm too tired and achy to write any more.
Please continue to leave notes for the travelers in the previous post.

Travel Safe

There is a group of doctors and nurses from Rush that are leaving for Haiti today. In that group is our very own Dr. Ben. We wanted to take a moment and bid him adieu. Hoping for safe travels for everyone. We commend the work you're doing and we're so honored to know someone that would sacrifice so much to travel so far and help those in need.

Mrs. Dr. Ben and Charlie - we will be praying with you for Dr. Ben's safe return. As well as the safe return of all the others he's traveling with. Again we find ourselves amazed by the overwhelming amount of grace and fortitude that you posses. You are a far stronger woman than I.

May all these doctors and nurses be able to provide some assistance to the people of Haiti as they have to the people at Rush during their time here.

Travel Safe Dr. Ben. We'll see you when you return.

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I would like to ask all of you, even those that don't know Scott and I directly, to take a moment and leave a little note for Dr. Ben and his fellow travlers here.
We know Dr. Ben checks this blog from time to time and I would like for him and the others to see that each and every person reading this blog is thinking of them during their journey.
We may be few but we sure are mighty.
You all have proven to anyone who reads this regularly that your love, support, encouragement and prayers can get anyone through the darkest of days.
Lets shine some light not only on those that are traveling to Haiti to help but to everyone in Haiti.

May they all have a miracle like we experience everyday.

Silent Sunday

The Sushi Night Jam Sessions

Handsome Andrew and his momma Ann were the first to arrive. I'm not sure who entertained who. Ann not only brought along the handsome baby she also brought along a delicious rose champagne. Scott only had a sip but I enjoyed a full glass. I thought about putting a straw in the bottle but showed restraint. Cheers! Here's a wonderful night. Then came the sushi. Look at this spread! Everything was phenomenal. Sorry you missed it Ann. We ate.... and ate... I didn't even take pictures of the delicious pie that Josh made. I was to busy licking my plate and the lid to the container. yes, I did actually lick the lid. *hangs head in shame* Becky tried to make out with my husband. I was to full to care. I'm not sure how but Mark and Rob (both taken - sorry ladies) fought through the sushi coma and played us some tunes. Come on kids doesn't everyone have full on jam sessions in their hospital rooms?!? If they don't they should. It's good for the soul. Thankfully the patient next door is hard of hearing. Soak it all up Scotty. This is all for you. This love, these fantastic friends they're all here for you. Feeding your mind, body and soul to get you home. Thank you everyone. You will never really understand just how much you mean to Scott and to me and Kate. Let's have the next Sushi Night Jam Sessions soon. But this time lets do it at home. ************************************************************ Ladies, This is Josh. He was the best man at our wedding. He is a wonderful friend and father. He made the delicious pie that I was to busy making out with to take pictures of. Though I did beat him in an apple pie bake off. Best part.... he's single..... Just sayin' Love ya Joshers!

Jam session video still to come. It was taking forever to load this morning and K and I have some place very important to be this morning.

Oh My!

This face makes me want to forget all my sensibilities and have another baby.

Sushi Night was a huge hit. Much, much, more to come on that tomorrow. Photos and video. That's right v.i.d.e.o. Yup, I'm a badass.

Scott is resting comfortably tonight after enjoying a wonderful evening with some of the best people on earth.

The Mother of All Updates

Are you ready? I've got a lot to say and you're all going have to listen. So sit down, hang on LETS ROLL>>>

Starter - Scott is still stable. Things are going pretty well all things considered. The "icky" spots on the foot are still there and still "icky" (at least to my standards). Another spot has come up on Scott's heel. We're just going to watch, wait and see. Dr. Jacobs isn't crazy with concern over them so I'm taking his lead.

Speaking of Dr. Jacobs. Found out he read the blog for the first time today (Hi Dr. Jacobs! Thank you for saving my husband countless numbers of times. Kate and I will never, ever be able to repay you. We're so very grateful to have you in our corner.). And what blog post does he read? That's right kids none other than my True Stories from Rush post. MORTIFIED. He seemed to find it funny, thank goodness, but still MORTIFIED.

We're hoping for a quiet weekend with some physical therapy, visits with friends (Hello Sushi Night) and some family time.

Oh, we've also moved, again... Room 549 - city views, right outside the nurses station. Just where everyone wants us.

Now, on to other things.....had a very special visitor today baby Andrew Otis Simpson, oh and his mom Ann too. Sorry Ann, we don't love you any less you're just not as cute.

I also wanted to take a moment and go back to SICU and properly thank Barbara, Barbie, Barb, Babs.
Barb was with us the day Scott decided he was going to try really, really hard to bleed to death. Barb was with us in IR when Scott started bleeding (attempt #2 for the day). She stayed calm, cool and collected. She got Dr. Ben paged, got blood going and kept Scott with us. And through it all, the entire day, she made us laugh and kept us from losing faith. Only a special few can make you really laugh on a day that was as bad as that day was.

Barbs birthday was a week ago today so we gave her a pretty rocking card.
Figured she deserved one of the special cards that plays music AND has lights.
Yeah, we're cool like that. Be jealous, it's ok.

Barb, no words girl, no words.

As many of you have noticed the SICU staff is wicked hot. Seriously I've never seen a better looking group of nurses. Just look, come on....

Oh and for those that are interested, Barb (single), Jessica (taken), and Kelly (single)
It's my blog I'll play matchmaker if I want to! Oh and I'll cuss and I'll tell really inappropriate bathroom stories.
Keeping it real people, just keeping it real.

While going through the photos for this post I also came across these.

My mom took them during Kate's visit on Wednesday.
I don't always see it when I look at her but when I look at these pictures I realize just how much she looks like me. She got mostly my DNA (thank God) but look real close, she's got Scott's perfect white teeth and long, long eyelashes.
Thankfully she also has a lot of Scott's personality as well.
Two of me, I don't think the world could handle it.

This little girl, this pouty little, sassy, spunky, funny, wild little girl.... she's the reason we get up everyday. The reason we fight so hard. The reason we love so much.

Soon baby girl. Soon.....