Hello to all of Jane’s friends and family, and those who don’t know her but perhaps faithfully pray for her or visit her blog regularly:
This is her friend, Jody, posting for her. Her sister Maureen has asked me to temporarily fill in while she visits her grandchildren, and I must say it is quite an honor to post an update on Jane’s blog.
Jane was moved to UPMC Horizon in Greenville early this afternoon, and she was able to enjoy the sunshine and beautiful weather as she was seated in a wheelchair in an ambulance ride. She left Farrell around 1:30 and was settled into her new bed – no roommate – by late afternoon. Of the twelve beds on this rehabilitation floor, only two are occupied and Jane said she likes the “private” nursing care. She wasn’t too thrilled with the meatloaf tonight, though. :-)
I arrived to visit her shortly after suppertime, and she was talking with Dr. Ubarski, a physician who will be working with her. I praise God that she can converse so easily now. It truly is miraculous the change in a week’s time. Every now and then she will pause and say “It is on the tip of my tongue” – but she does it knowing she is cracking a joke at the same time. That’s our Jane.
Not only can carry on normal conversation, but she can move her right hand and open & close her fist! It is such a neat sight to see – and to see the huge smile that accompanies it just warms your heart.
Tomorrow morning (4/26) Jane will begin extensive physical therapy. She will undergo several sessions, totaling 3 hours each day. From talking with her it is evident she is looking forward to it. She also will have the brace (that she was fitted for recently) placed on her right leg. In one of the photos I posted tonight you’ll see a metal “boot” she is wearing which is designed to keep her foot straight. She says it is uncomfortable and somewhat heavy. She also is wearing leg compressions, which systematically “squeeze” her legs, to help prevent blood clots. No wonder she is looking forward to PT!
She is also tentatively scheduled for the cyberknife surgery on May 1st at Shadyside.
A highlight of her evening was a visit from her ‘Wesminnie’ friends, Lori and Sharon. The three of them work in the Business Office at Wesminster College. Sharon’s daughter, Kristen, works at UPMC so was able to visit too. Jane was thrilled to see them! She was able to find out how things were going back at her workplace and find out how life is going for her coworkers. It is so evident they are much more than coworkers – they are true friends who care so much about Jane. They brought her more sweets to eat so she was thrilled!
For those of you who would like to visit or send Jane a card, her address is below:
Room # 307
UPMC Horizon Greenville
110 N. Main Street
Greenville, Pa 16125
Finally – if anyone else has pictures or anything else they would like posted on Jane’s blog for her, please feel free to email me at gym_junkie@mac.com. I am printing off everyone’s comments so she can read them.
I look forward to the day when Jane herself will be back here with her witty words, as she enlightens us with her ‘open book life.’ God bless you my friend. - JK
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
JANE LOVES THE WALKER!!
when i called her this afternoon she told me she had used the walker and had walked from her bed out to the hallway!! DO U BELIEVE-WHAT A DIFFERENCE A WEEK MAKES!!
also mentioned she would be probably going to the other rehab place maybe saturday as she can now tolerate 3 hours of therapy-forget the name-green something. her speech is getting better too. well we are off tomorrow pm for sunny florida and to relax with the grandchildren. adios moe
also mentioned she would be probably going to the other rehab place maybe saturday as she can now tolerate 3 hours of therapy-forget the name-green something. her speech is getting better too. well we are off tomorrow pm for sunny florida and to relax with the grandchildren. adios moe
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
WHAT A NICE SURPRISE!!
i called jane at suppertime and she answered her cell phone. told me she had an awful night because she got the wrong amount of steroid-too much dosage and she had to be held captive in a wheelchair-actually they had to call someone in to sit with her. her speech tires after a while and she has a hard time explaining stuff. she also mentioned she was measured for leg brace today. still no movement right. told me tonight would be better.hey lisa,did i leave my sunglass eye clip in your car?
off to relax. adios tim at concert tonight and the old folks and eileen there
off to relax. adios tim at concert tonight and the old folks and eileen there
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