It is wonderful to have steve back home, but i have to admit that I have not gotten a good night's sleep since. Now that I am the sole care giver with no machines to monitor his breathing and heart rate and no nurses to check in on him, I can't sleep. I am constantly looking over to make sure he's breathing, that he seems comfortable. The occasional noises of his stomach and the bag make me start: is that OK, are those normal.
My stomach growling sounds just like his and yet when his does it, I wonder: is that OK??
I'm sure that my warriness will pass but for now I'm on pins and needles worrying about every wince and keeping all the piles of notes, books, pamphlets close at hand to check on what to do at each new sign.
Steve, on the other hand, seems to be adjusting great. He does not complain or anything and his attitude is amazingly good. When I grow up, I want to be more like him!
Our friend Peg, from Cinci, is arriving this morning. It will be good to have her here and a little extra help for the next few days. Besides that, she's is another irrepressible spirit.
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Hey Girlfriend...as primary care givers we have to remember to take care of ourselves too!!! A good night's sleep is so important...one word to consider...LUNESTA 3mg - and remember I'm only a wine glass away!!! Hi Steve...miss you and can't wait for your first drop into the shop!!!
Keep on keepin'on!
Love you guys,
La Framer
The Genovese family has you in out thoughts and prayers. We have gone through some sleepless nights ourselves recently and it is the kindness and prayers of friends that helps get us through. Rest assured you are loved and we will do our part to have the big guy take care of you.
Gasper and Laura
Just got back to Cincinnati from my weekend in SoCar, and I can attest to the amazing recuperative powers of our boy Steve. I expected to find a bed-ridden invalid, but less than a week out of surgery he was mobile, climbing the stairs, eating (sometimes) and -- most important as far as I'm concerned -- ready to laugh at my stupid jokes.
I also got to play with the delightful estate canines, Sable and Bogey, who are doing a great job at making the folks feel glad to be home.
Yes, Laura, you need to sleep. I hope you can take a deep breath and trust that you've done everything right.
It was great to see you both and I will count the days until I hear that you're both back on the golf course.
Mademoiselle M.A.McGurk, girl reporter
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