Lookin' Good!

I took this picture of Kelly and Eric tonight, just before we walked to a neighborhood pub for dinner. Kelly was really proud of being dressed in something other than jammies or yoga pants. She felt good and she looked good. You can tell by Eric's smile that he is pretty pleased too.

It is hard to believe how far Kelly has come since her surgery on April 6th. The removal of the final drain on Monday of this week was liberating, both physically and mentally. The healing will continue, slowly. It will be some time before Kelly's strength and stamina return. It's not over yet, but look how far she has come!

We are beginning to pack up now. Eric will make a trip home to Albany tomorrow to drop off a load of "stuff" and to spend a little time at the office. When he comes back on Friday we will continue packing up in expectation of leaving Boston soon. It is not certain just when Kelly will feel ready for a 3+ hour car ride back to Albany. As she says, she has a perfect little healing nest here. When she goes back home she will have to make adjustments in many different aspects of her life. Still, I suspect that we will be gone soon.

Tom and I will also be going to Albany. It is too soon for us to speculate how much longer Kelly will need assistance. Certainly we want to see her settled in and adjusting to being on her own once Eric start back to work. They have a good support network at home and they will reach out once they have assessed their needs. We are also eager to see the Erin, Dan and the grand kids.

Tomorrow I will notify the post office to forward all mail to Kelly and Eric's home address:
182 Morey Park Road
Nassau, NY 12123
If you have cards to send please use that address from this point on.

My entries may be a little sporadic for a few days, but don't give up on me. We all appreciate your support and prayers.

Till the next time.....