FLYNNE:
Once again, I am lost on the days. The days get so long in here, I have trouble distinguishing when one ends and one begins. I seem to remember a good night last night: we got a fair amount of sleep and didn't have to wake up too early. I had my cream of wheat and peaches for breakfast. They also had what we believed was a hard boiled egg, and I know I need protein, so I told Bob I would have some of the egg. He went to start unpeeling the egg, hemming and hawing, not able to get the shell off, so I said sometimes the shell comes off easier if you put it under water. So he tried that, and got the shell off and handed me a bite: it was a gelatinous mess. I must remind you that I am in a Jewish convalescent home: they had made a soft boiled egg and not told us. So, here we had a soft boiled egg going all over the place and my poor husband didn't even know what a soft boiled egg was!
After that, I took my first bath at the KGH, which was a pleasant experience; I felt so much better afterwards. The bath itself was pretty uneventful. After that, I had physical therapy. I worked with a new therapist who had some good pointers for me on balance and getting more control of different parts of my body. Both the therapist and session were really good; I really learn different things from each different therapist; they are all excellent in different ways. I went walking with her a long way: 55 feet! We walked to the gym and did the parallel bars: walking and calf raises without a walker. Then I did lunch-soup, chicken with olives and tomato sauce and lots of orzo salad. Then I napped for about an hour and a half. I was having apple slices when they came in for occupational therapy. I felt that I did well in OT: still working as much as I can to strengthen and keep my flexibility.
You know, I'm still receiving so many good wishes and cranes and just everything. You guys have been so supportive and it's really nice to hear from you. I've received so many beautiful messages from all of you and just appreciate it so much.
Hi Flynne,
ReplyDeleteit's so nice to hear from you :)
you were looking very good on your birthday!
All your friends are nice, i met few of them..
I just realize that you came to my 30th birthday and 40th ... so it' mandatory that you will come also to my 50th!!!
keep up PT and OT, I m sending all my prayers to you.
have a good night.
talk you soon,
Marisa and Chad.
Flynne,
ReplyDeleteso nice to read a post from YOU! That egg situation sounds hilarious. Poor Bob! what a mess! So glad that all your therapies are going well and you're walking so far and doing such great work in the gym. YOU GO GIRL!!
hope you have another great day today.
much love,
Jodi
Flynne:
ReplyDeleteI had to read this twice before I could really believe it was you... I'm so heartened to "hear" your voice. You are a remarkable woman... and inspiration. Steve and I are thinking about you and sending our best thoughts and energy your way.
Much love,
Robin and Steve Boehler
Flynne, I now know where Aynsley and Ross get their creative writing skills....from their Momma!I am constantly sending you positive messages and hope my brain chatter doesn't keep you awake! By the way, how in the world can you be 57??? It was just yesterday we were playing in the backyard!
ReplyDeleteMarsha Bork
Keep up the wonderful accomplishments! Great news! Sending you positive energy!
ReplyDeleteHugs to all,
Adrian Lustig
Flynne, Sharon and I are thinking of you constantly and adding prayers to the hundreds of others. We're so happy to read your words and how you're progressing. Must say, I also love reading Aynsley's prose... priceless. She's incredible. You're always in our thoughts and look forward to visiting with you soon.
ReplyDeleteLove, Gary
All this talk about marijuana reminded me of Al, the Hippy Dippy Weather Man (aka George Carlin). What a hoot! I'm glad that Aynsley mentioned the importance of humor throughout all of the ordeal. It's absolutely true: Finding some humor in life has to be one of the most curative types of endeavors; whether you give it, find it or enjoy it, it just all feels better. So just think of Al, recall his woozy witicisms and everyone put a smile on your face for Flynne!
ReplyDeleteAnd Flynne, we're all smiling for you because your inner strength is such an inspiration that it makes us feel really great!
Much love,
Dick and Marilyn and the extended Brody's and Ostroff's
Yes, I said find the humor in it all: I've been robbed of my own name; I'm was known as TDHnik and perhaps I should remain anonymous; and while I kind of know what TDHnik is, it's definitely not me; anonymous? I don't think so. So please excuse the glitch; the sentiment remains, with love and laughs.
ReplyDeleteDick
Flynne,
ReplyDeleteWhat an enormous treat to hear from you, in your voice, and as someone else mentioned, I can just HEAR you describing the soft-boiled egg incident. 55 feet walking--that's fantastic and I like how you see benefits to each of the therapist's way of teaching and tips--like great yoga instructors--each has something to offer. Keep on eating, eating, and rebuilding your strength. All energizing and healing thoughts to you.
Hugs and kisses,
Kimbo
Flynn...what a great surprise!!! It was so good to read your post. I didn't realize it was you until you mentioned Bob's name.
ReplyDeletePlease know that you're with us in thought all day every day. Sending tons of love, Colleen, Colin & Jenna
"The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love" ~ Hubert Humphrey
DEAR FLYNNE,
ReplyDeleteWHAT A TREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!
ALL KINDS OF GOOD THINGS HAPPENING THIS PAST WEEK...EATING WELL, SLEEPING WELL WALKING AND WORKING OUT...WOW, I COULD NEVER KEEP UP WITH THE PACE YOU HAVE CREATED[EXCEPT, UNFORTUNATELY THE EATING]. WAY TO GO !!
THE VISION OFDRIPPING SOFT BOILED EGG AND THE SURPRISE ON YOUR FACES MUST HAVE BEEN A RIOT. JUST ANOTHER EPISODE IN BOB'S EDUCATION OF FOOD AND THE KITCHEN...WHAT A GUY, HE IS SUCH A GOOD PERSON AND VERY HANDSOME, BUT ONE COULD SAY,"HE CAN'T TELL PEACHES FROM PEARS"
I MUST LET YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE UNHAPPILY FOUND I AM ORIGAMI CRANE HANDICAPPED. I GIVE UP!! PLEASE ALLOW ME TO SHARE MY VISION ..... YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND YOU OPEN A BIG [ VERY LIGHTWEIGHT ] BOX AND FIND THE BOX FILLED WITH 100 BEAUTIFULLY COLORED ORGAMI CRANES THAT JUST FLOAT OUT OF THE BOX AND UP TO THE CEILING OF YOUR ROOM. PLEASE SHARE MY VISION AND KNOW THAT EACH CRANE THAT I WAS UNABLE TO CREATE WAS MADE WITH LOADS OF LOVE AND A THOUSAND GOOD WISHES.
THINK OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OFTEN EVERY DAY AND SEND MY LOVE PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES.
KEEP ON DANCING.
AS ALWAYS
WITH LOVE
JANET
Flynne-
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all the time in Spain. I've been reading the updates, and am so happy to hear of your progress. You are so strong, and I cannot wait to come visit when I am back in America. Praying for you always!
XOXO, Melissa Benardout
Hi Flynne,
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful to hear from you and hear that you are making progress. You are truly an inspiration, and I know you will make it through this. You are an incredibly strong and beautiful woman. Joel and I are praying for you every day. Keep up the good work and know that we are thinking of you.
XO, Layne