Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – Escape from Emanuel
March 10th, 2010 Posted in Daily News PostHere we go! The last feedbag is hung and the prescriptions should be ready to pick up. Sandy will be here at 5 pm to help with the transport back home. And Chloe has had a constant stream of well-wishers who have grown very fond of her.
Today has been nuts. Every PT/OT/SP was a review and preview. The company that provides the night nurses visited us, and then two of the nurses came by. Dana and I couldn’t even get away to eat. She hadn’t had breakfast or lunch yet and was about to fall over. But, finally, at the final OT we had a chance to jump out, one at a time. The café actually had my favorite, the potato bar.
Our supplies were to be delivered yesterday. Some were, some weren’t. More were delivered about 4 pm with Sandy there to accept them. Nothing like waiting until the last minute.
RT Joseph has been in a bunch of times with last minute tips. Dr. Cuyler stopped by and got a two thumbs up for him. Wound Nurse Ted was with him and we got to say our goodbyes to him. We thanked them both for their sincere, and successful, efforts to make Chloe finally become at ease with the trach changes.
I was able to sneak away to the administrative offices to pick up a business card and confirm the name of the hospital administrator. We had some great things happen here but we also had some things that need to be addressed. I’m all for “Kite Awards” for the good things, but I’m also in favor of “Non-Kite Awards” to those who need improvement.
It’s sunny and cool, the perfect weather to be skating from this place. With as much as Chloe has become invested in the recliner in this place I’m thinking we will probably have to look for one for the house. She loves that chair. Somebody should…
We will keep the blog going, as Chloe has a long way to go before she is 100%. However, I will probably save my posts for the monumental events. So look for “week in review” type blogs, maybe a few each week. You, on the other hand, are invited to send us email through the website at any time. Blessings to you all.
Be well,
Ron
172 Responses to “Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – Escape from Emanuel”
By Mark and Tina on Mar 10, 2010
Dear Chloe, Dana and everyone.
Welcome home!!!
I know this will be one of those crazy blessed days you long remember.
It was wonderful getting to know you through the body-mind therapy sessions at Emanuel. You are in our prayers.
Many blessings and smiles,
m
By Lyne (Montreal, QC, Canada) on Mar 10, 2010
Ohhhh I forgot about Ivey last night…how happy must she have been to see you and vice versa !!!
Hope your escape from Emmanuel was a great one…look forward to hearing about how you are enjoying finally being at home.
Lyne xoxoxox
By Sarah Koch on Mar 10, 2010
You’ve all come so far. Blessings on each of you, always.
Sarah Koch
By Rev. Barbara on Mar 11, 2010
YAHOOOOEEEEE!!!! Wonderful news and many changes/opportunities abounding right now. I am so happy for all concerned, of course, and looking forward to home visits!! Love, hugs, peace and laughter to all! Barb
By Emily Horton on Mar 11, 2010
I truly believe that kids thrive in their own environment. I know that Chloe will continue to have success and the comforts of home! Congratulations and best of luck.
Emily Horton
By dana watts on Mar 11, 2010
message to Emily Horton and all of you:
EXACTLY!! I finally saw she was ‘done’ healing at Emanuel and knew she would recover better at home.
Interesting note: As hard as yesterday was on SAndy, Ron and I (I was at throats I tell you….sorry everyone..would have been at my own but couldnt reach it…ha)….Chloe just thrived when she came home. She used the walker all upstairs and that thing is to wide but she also crawled around….Ivey doesnt understand where Chloes voice is. She is curious at all the sounds the machines make.
Chloe Slept great and is still sleeping. One very big thick secretion(guess what, we arent trained on these machines so the humidity isnt quite right….to keep the secretions thinner) came up early this am but the suction machine got it. Ivey was checking on us all last night but always ended up on Chloes bed. I slept with Chloe(its not control, its mamavision)
Huge thanks to those who delivered food yesterday and last evening. Boy was that wondrous….dinner was at 10pm for me but I knew it was there and was beyond grateful in that peaceful knowing.
Ron slept on the couch and had the baby monitor nearby…he was up and atom when she started the ‘sounds’ of gurgling.
Her room is a mess…how do you turn an 11 yr olds room into a mini hospital zone?
The oxygen machine will have to be moved out of her room.Chloe and I give it a thumbs down for noise pollution.
Beyond the moaning, it is a journey I am embracing as the payoff is SO worth it.