Catherine May 17, 2009
Posted By drsao on May 17, 2009
Catherine has made tremendous progress in the past week! A week ago Saturday she took a catastrophic spill and had a nasty ankle break which, because of a prolonged period during which the foot was dislocated and a tremendous amount of blood loss, the surgeon had serious doubts as to whether or not he could save her foot. He did…..and we are delighted with this miracle. Catherine is just now learning about the seriousness of her injury as she has become the TALK OF THE HOSPITAL. People are coming up to see THE Catherine who is quite simply AMAZING.
Catherine is so brave and so determined to become not only healed, but also to become a stronger, new and improved version of her former self. Throughout the trials and tribulations of a week at Johnston Willis, she has remained cheerful, cooperative, adventurous and funny as ever. Rumor has it that she went shopping in the deserted cancer wing of the hospital – in her wheelchair – all alone – without the knowledge of the medical personnel. Were they ever surprised to see her rolling down the hallways!
Today she let me take pictures! I didn’t take a picture of Catherine herself – even though I thought she looked beautiful today – she was dressed and looked radiant. I did get a picture of her hand! I thought that I had given her a YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS, but John thought the Yellow Rose of Texas was really a cactus. When he googled it we found out that neither of us were entirely correct! Go GOOGLE it and see for yourself.
Catherine's hand holding a YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS
Some of Catherine's LOVE GIFTS
Not all of Catherine’s LOVE GIFTS are pictured…..Sandie made her some Neck Coolers which she keeps around her neck and there is also bouquet of Sunflowers not pictured – that became part of a PAY IT FORWARD story today. Catherine has enjoyed the cards and numerous e-mails. They really are uplifting…..and when you spend LONG DAYS AND NIGHTS in the hospital, being uplifted is a GOOD THING.
Catherine was graced with a wonderful bath and spa like massage this morning that was quite restorative. She was so inspired by this nurse’s total being and sweetness that after hearing that she loved the beach and decorated her house in either snowmen or sunflowers [depending upon the season] she gifted the nurse with the sunflowers. Isn’t this SO LIKE CATHERINE? I loved the PAY IT FORWARD joy that she spread.
Here is another picture showing the colorful pillowcase made by Margaret.
Colorful Pillowcase Hanging on the SCOREBOARD
And speaking of scoreboard – look at all of Catherine’s GREAT MARKS on her report card – all earned in one day!
Catherine's REPORT CARD!
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