Today in Glenmoore 1-9-11

OK, to make my life easier I’m going to send out a periodic family update (as opposed to the individual groups).  So if you’re on this list you’re family - although some of you had no choice in selecting your family (that is, you woke up one day and said “what have I been born into”) while others actually chose to become part of this family (what were Chris F, David C, Uncle P/Steve and Chris D thinking???)

Some of you liked the weather report from the other day.  So this AM it was 17 degrees in Glenmoore at 7 AM rising to a high of 30.  More snow expected on Tuesday.  Weather at kick-off for the big game today will be 27 degrees and windy.  I looked to see what time the Giants were playing and realized they weren’t.  Then I remembered that last Eagles Giants game – how silly of me to forget.

Here are the key highlights of the newsletter…

Laurie

Laurie is making progress every day.  Yesterday I noticed she is having much better control of her left hand and using it more and more.  Also, we spent most of the afternoon out of the room either hanging in the cafeteria or looking at the art on the walls of the facility (big art show this weekend).  Also had visitors as well.

Estimated departure date from BMRH is Friday 1/21.  Next treatment going to be 1/25.  Appointment with Dr. Alexander at the University of MD expected to be Friday 2/11 (spoke to the office on Friday and need to confirm tomorrow).

Laurie’s Spirits

Very Good.  Best part was her response to psychologist who was suggesting that she may be depressed and should take anti-depressants.  “Listen, I have a rare cancer that no knows anything about and I just had my third stroke, you can’t expect me to be chipper all of the time (you bloody twit)”.    She enjoyed her day off of rehab yesterday but has a full schedule today.

Paul’s Spirits

Generally not so good.  Noticed I was running low on Kettle One last night.  Luckily I have enough bourbon and rum to get me through to the next vodka run.  Expect my spirits situation to be better in the next day or so.

Today’s Quote

“Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.”  (Mark Twain)