8/21 - Final Words for the Day
Well if you're just checking in, a lot has happened in the last 14+ hours. I have included updates throughout the day, so be sure to read all 5 posts for 8/21 below.
We saw Kristine in the ICU after her surgery. She was still anesthetized and unresponsive. The head nurse and the surgical assistant said that she would begin to respond sometime tonight as they closely monitor her vital signs and condition. Since we were of no use at the hospital we came back to the house to get some sleep and get ready for tomorrow.
P.S. If you would like to send a message to Kristine either on the blog or to my email (ryan_macdonald@msn.com) I can read them to her when she is more aware. Remember to wish her a Happy Birthday!
P.P.S. I found an great career profile on our heart surgeon Dr. Bridges in the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology Newsletter (see page 8-9). http://hst.mit.edu/images/upload/HST_Connector_Winter06.pdf
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Happy Birthday, Babe! I'll see you this week with party balloons! Go 37! Love ya! Roey
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kristine! We have thought of you all day and can't wait to see you! We love you very much!
ReplyDeleteMike & Beth Mason
Happy Birthday Kristine!!! You have been in my thoughts and prayers all day. I'll be in to see you soon to bring party hats to go with those balloons from Roey.
ReplyDeleteLove You and always thinking of you , Toni
Happy Birthday Kristine!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you all day and am wearing my braclet. When I get the all clear, I'll come visit. You rock babe! When you feel up to it, I'd like to do a repeat karaoke performance of Toxic and want to hear you belt out Jagged Little Pill again. Did you sing I love Rock and Roll too, or was that just me? We should call Ike!
xo, simone
Happy Birthday Kristine! I am so proud of you and we have been thinking of you. Everyone I've come into contact with has been asking about you so you are in more peoples thoughts and prayers than you even know.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see you tomorrow.
Love,
Tami, Harper, Chloe & Kyoto
Happy Birhtday Kristine!! and Happy Happy birthday!!!!! Knowing your O.K. makes the sunshine brighter. Love you lots Holly
ReplyDeleteKristine,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you!! It sounds like this will go down as one of your most memorable birthdays ever. My thoughts and prayers were with you yesterday and always. I'm glad to hear everything went so well. I give Lucas an update on your progress whenever Ryan posts a new blog. Because you know, he can understand words.....
Chris Weaver
Happy Happy Birthday. I can't stop thinking about you and am soo happy to hear that you are doing good. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I can't wait to see you.
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots
debbie (philly mag)
We're thrilled to hear the surgery went well! Your courage, stamina and outlook are amazing - keep it up! Happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteLiz & Bill Smagala
Happy Birthday! We are so-o-o-o glad to hear how well everything wnet yesterday and we are looking forward to seeing you soon!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Kristine!! You were in our thoughts all day and we're so happy to hear that the surgery went well.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kelly, Adam, Hayden, and Sparky (woof)
Hey birthday girl---Uncle Rog and I wish you a good one!!! So glad to hear that the outcome of your surgery was good. One more hurdle is now behind you. Will be reading about your recovery daily and talking to your folks too. We love you and are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Aunt Elaine and Uncle Rog
Happy Birthday!!!!
wow!!!!! just read about your surgeon.....it must have helped knowing kristine was being taken care of by such an amazing doctor.
ReplyDeletehope stine is resting peacefully this evening.
take care, debbie
Happy Birthday! Well with the good news there is nothing left for you to do but smile, smile, smile!!
ReplyDeleteHiram and Russ