Richard and I are writing this together!!! He is here beside me....all warm and loving. Our hugs and kisses truly have new meaning. We have discovered that when I help him stand up, if we hug right then,, it is the perfect amount of time for him to gain his balance. Now...is that perfection or what????? We are doing lots standing up and sitting down. Living through something like this is like finding a deeper layer to our relationship. This is one of the many blessings we are being introduced to.
Richard titled this entry because we have both been so touched by the love and compassion of so many. You, our friends, have become our touchstones and our heroes. We have felt the healing, loving energy flowing into us.
This may be odd...but for those of you who know us well you know that we love to take photos. We decided that we would pictorially document our journey through this experience. Here are some photos of our hospital stay and our return home! We hope you enjoy them!
This photo was taken right before Ricchard left us for surgery. They actually marked his right temporal area with his initials as a means of identification. Phew!!!! At this moment I think we all knew that this was for real!!!
During our first moments with Richard, after surgery, he asked that his photo be taken!!! What an amazing man! We knew the "real" Richard was with us!!!!
Because of the steroids Richard came out of surgery talking about what he wanted to eat. This was his first breakfast....a cinamon roll and a mushroom and cheese omelet.....Oh.....and the triple tall americano with cream!!!!
This is what his poor, little head looked like the morning after the operation. This was before the swelling began!
This is a picture of Richard's beautiful sister, Pam. She was an amazing support for both of us during our hospital stay. I was touched by the obvious love and trust that this brother and sister share. It is beautiful!
Richard's son, Dana, was amazing. He was so comforting for both his Dad and I and he was sosososo brave.
There always has to be a butt shot!!! This butt is pretty cute!!!
We actually had a blast during our last evening at the hospital. We were all counting our many blessings and just loving being together.
This picture was taken the morning we left. Richard and his wonderful father, Leo, took a walk while we were waiting for the final visit from the doctor.
Freedom at last!!! This guy actually let us stop at the Starbucks to get our good-bye coffee. What a happy moment this was!!!
Richard has been craving fish and chips!!! Our friend, Betsey and I went and got some for our dinner. It was a delicious meal!!!!
The Doctor's decision to let us come home early was the perfect one. Richard is doing amazingly well. I can see him getting stronger and clearer every minute. I've also felt myself relaxing (a teensy bit). I know that every day will be marked by progress.
Blessings to all of you! We feel all of you out there!
4 comments:
Hug him!!! That is what I have been telling my patient's families for years. When a person is a little shaky on their feet, give em a hug! It is metaphoric and literal. What a great thing.
Richard, you look great. A triple? you must have been doing well!!
So many blessings to such wonderful people.
Be well you two!
From the road,
C (of C&K traveling menagerie)
Richard & Sherri, I am so glad you are both home and in each others arms - what a good place to be.
Everytime I think of either of you I send a prayer of love and healing. Words cannot tell you how wonderful it is to see you both looking so good! Suzie
I am sososo glad that Richard came through his surgery with flying colors! What a huge relief! And theres no better place to heal than at home!
I am so glad that you two are in each others loving arms... all of this love is so healing.
Blessings on you both!
Debbie
Chris, Thank you! Hugs have been important latey.. The biggest blessing that has has come from this is the realization that I am truly surrounded by Angels.
Richard
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