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Monday, January 31, 2011



It is me again--a couple of days later, and hopefully somewhat stronger. My sister-in-law, Nancy, left...and I have to say I miss the extra pampering she gave to me. Spence just took me out on the treadmill, and I walked (very slow speed) for a big 5 minutes! Yesterday I walked to the end of my street...and got to see some of my neighbors. Today was somewhat rainy and cold,and I really don't want to get sick...so I stayed inside.

Can you believe this? I ate some lasagne, some bread, and some salad tonight. WOW--is that ever progress!! I stilll eat fairly small amounts, and am reminded to eat them very slowly...but it is wonderful to eat REAL food. (the orange jello and chocolate pudding in the hospital don't really count as food!) Both Brady and Kelsey gave us a concert tonight (that was our family night)--Kelsey on the piano and Brady on the guitar. It was very relaxing and nice.

My friend, Eileen Allred, came over to stay with me this morning. We are still a little nervous about me staying alone, but actually I can do it just fine. Eileen has been a tremendous support to me during this whole time, and has helped me often.

I am going to include some pictures for you. I know several of you have seen my new look through Facebook...but for those of you who don't have Facebook, you can see the new me. I am also going to include a picture of the scar on my neck--it is amazing how little you can really see it, and it is healing well. So here are some pictures for you to see.So that's the latest from here--hope you are all doing well. Love you lots, Louise

11 comments:

  1. Love the pics!! And lasagna!!!! Wow! That is definitely a milestone.. the treadmill news is great too... you will be more beautiful than ever and stronger when you are fully healed. Such great wonderful news. Love, Sue

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  2. Louisa -- You and Kelsey are beautiful together. And your scar is amazingly inconspicuous. I loved reading about your delicious lasagna dinner -- I'm so glad you could enjoy it! Sleep well. Love, Sussa

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  3. Louise, you are one amazing woman! Your smile just never changes, it is always so nice, your eyes seem to smile along with it. Your sweet spirit just gleams in your eyes, the window to the soul.........I am so happy your hair is growing, your lucky it didn't turn gray with all you've been through.

    Scar looks really good, mine was that long on neck also, and can't even see it now, the doctor was so darn good, so give it a year or two and it will fade away too, so look at it at temporary........thanx for update, so happy you are doing so well.

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  4. can hardly see the scar! Kelsey and you look beautiful...yay lasagna...keep up the good work! love & hugs

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  5. I think you look great! Nice progress with the walking. =)

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  6. Great progress! I never thought Kelsey looked much like you until I saw your picture together. Such cute faces! When I first read treadmill I thought Spence is really trying to work you out like a personl trainer! 5 minutes isn't too rough!

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  7. I saw your pictures on FB too - Louise. Such cute pictures of you and your daughters. You go girl! You are doing so awesome - and again I say I am so glad the surgery is behind you. I'm so happy for your progress - good eating too :) Lucky you to have Eileen Allred as a friend - I have always loved her. Miss you, Janet

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  8. Louise, you have an amazing attitude after all you have been through! I admire you so much. If anyone deserves pampering it's you, so just take it slow and easy. I am glad the eating part is getting a little easier. Here's hoping the feeding tube will soon be a thing of the past. We think of you every day. Glorianne

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  9. Louise,

    Thanks for the pictures. You are looking great. I agree the incision is healing so well. I bet it will be hardly noticeable. I am so glad you are progressing so well with exercise and eating. I hope you have had a little cookie dough as well :) Take good care of you.

    Love,
    Annie

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  10. What a woman! I could hardly see the incision. Now you will always have a story to tell. Eating good lady, keep it up.

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  11. We're all amazed with your progress, Louise. Your incision? What incision? I could hardly see it. I'm so glad you eating real food a little at a time. I'm so glad you're home! YAY!
    Love you,
    Suzanne

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