I Spoke Too soon..............Why You Haven't Heard Much From Me--AND I'M GOING HOME!

[waterbear]

Hi Everyone,

But I thought I should let you know that I am thinking of all of you.

And I wish everyone here a happy, happy holiday season: Hannukkah (tonight's the first night), Christmas (just around the corner!), Kwanza, or even just the joy of the season.

Carl

And we are thinking of you!

[chem geek]

Carl,

I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. My mother had Alzheimer's and it's really hard to see and deal with the slow decline. I hope you found a good place for her. At least now there are more facilities that specialize or have areas for dementia patients so that they can be properly cared for.

I'm also sorry to hear about your hip needing replacement, but am glad you're getting through it OK.

To all, I wish happy holidays.

Richard

[Watermom]

Carl --- thinking about you, buddy!

Lisa

[CarlD]

Thanks, All!

Best Hannukkah present of all: I got to come home from the re-hab facility for the day. Have to go back tonight but we are going to try to "spring" me Tuesday when the doc takes the staples out.

Hope you are all having a wonderful holiday, be it Hannukkah, Christmas, or just yule time!

Carl

[CarlD]

I'm sprung! Tomorrow my wife and elder son are picking me up! Then it's off to the surgeon to have the staples removed and then home! I'm so excited!

Yesterday, I went home for the day to visit, to see if I could negotiate stairs and find comfortable places. Most everything worked (still can't find a comfortable seat in the family room...gotta work on that).

I need to walk with crutches or a walker. I cannot seem to stand with my full weight on my left leg...Question for the doctor. I hope it's just all the muscles are weak, sore, and abused from the surgery and physical therapy. But I haven't slept in my own bed in two weeks, and it's time....not like not sleeping in your own bed because you are on vacation at all.

But it's home again, and just in time for the last night of Hannukkah!

Again, I wish everyone here a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukkah, Happy Kwanza, Happy New Year, and Happy Holiday all around!.

[AnnaK]

You'll get better much faster once you're home. Happy New Year!

[waterbear]

Chag Urim Sameach!

(For those that do not know Hebrew that translates as Joyous Festival of Lights, or Joyous Lights Festival.)