No News

They say, "No news is good news". I am happy to report that, in this case, that is so true. We have no blips or backslides to report. In fact, Kelly seems to gain a little strength every day.

Yesterday the visiting nurse suggested that it was time to start venturing outside. She has walked the corridor a few times. Twice she has been up to the rooftop terrace for a breath of fresh air. The trip to the ER and to see the doctor the next day afforded a change in scenery, but the amount of time spent out doors was limited at best.

With a lot of encouragement an apprehensive Kelly took to the streets of Boston for a two block stroll to a corner pub. The friends that had been to visit the night before joined us for a bite of lunch. Kelly was definitely ready to sit down by the time we arrived at Woody's. In fact she admits to sizing up some of the stoops of the old brownstones we passed along the way as potential "parking" spots. Still, she persevered. Tom mentioned that he would be willing to go get the car to bring her back when lunch was done but Kelly was determined to make the walk.

Walking any distance at all is still a challenge. The amount of skin and fat removed from Kelly's tummy was like a big cat's eye shape. The incision goes from hip to hip. The skin is drawn tight making it difficult for her to stand straight. The tension will ease over time and walking will become easier every day.

Walking to Woody's was more than enough exercise for one day. Maybe a little too much. Kelly slept the afternoon away. I'm sure it was a good sleep; a satisfied sleep. Facing challenges square on what Kelly excels at.

Wonder where she will want to walk to today.