Just received word from Dan that Nathan's port is installed, and everything went as planned. Nathan is an old pro with sedation and anesthesia, having had MRIs since he was a very wiggly 8 year-old, and he is a very happy little drunk when he comes out of it. According to Dan, Nathan was steady enough to walk out of the building - and then he looked at Dan, smirked, said, "It's not every day you get to ride in a wheelchair!" and made Dan push him up umpteen ramps to get to the car. That's my boy! Why walk when you can ride? They are on their way home, where Nathan plans to spend the afternoon asking for more ginger ale and tomato soup while using his xBox 360 to protect the Pentagon from Nazi zombies (you're welcome, Mr President).
Dan and I are just overwhelmed with the deluge of support you have shown us. Reading all of your comments felt like walking in from a hellish blizzard to God's ski resort and being offered hot baths, fuzzy slippers, Irish coffee, and brownies. While we normally don't like being in debt, we sincerely hope that we never, ever have a chance to repay all of you for your kindness. Thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.
Love you all,
MA
Tell Nathan I applaud his understanding of sit down powah!
ReplyDeleteHey, that God's ski resort sounds pretty good -- I wonder if it has an in-house spa? You know...a little massage and a mani/pedi can make you feel sooo much better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update on Nathan. I'm glad it went well. Try to enjoy some downtime tonight with your family. Hugs to all...
Tara
Fabulous! Always a good sign when medical procedures go as planned.
ReplyDeleteJen
Thank you Jen for being the first of our group to deliver a meal. I know you put a lot of care and concern into it. :)E.
ReplyDeleteIt's the least I could do. I am grateful that I am able to participate. But you know what the best part of the whole thing was? That MA texted me on my way and asked me to stop and get a 2-liter of Diet Coke. I really felt like I was making a difference.
ReplyDeleteMaryAnn and Dan,
I can only imagine how overwhelming all this support is. I know it surely would be hard for me and my husband to "accept". Please take it for what it is-a way for us to help in a situation where we feel helpless.
Keep Your chin up - after all- Nathan is doing his part keeping us all safe from Zombies!
Love,
Jen
Ps-I don't have to tell you to call if you need something - do I?
The next time I teach at the children's church service, I am going to base a sermon on how God's grace is like asking a friend to pick up a 2-liter of Diet Coke and then receiving THREE 2-liters of Diet Coke.
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Hey, I can't help it if I'm a sucker for "But 2 Get 1 Free"!
ReplyDeleteOne can never have too much Diet Coke...
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