How's Laura Doing?

Well, here... let me let HER tell you! :

Ok, here is the best update I can give at this point...

My care has been WONDERFUL, both at the hospital and at home. Family and friends have showered me with prayers of support and acts of kindness. My BFF and little nazi daughter :)have really prevailed almost to the point of too much!!! And then there are my substitute mom's (Mrs. Cannon and Miss Dye) taking care of all sorts of stuff. On top of that Mary, my Atlanta sister, has come down and prepared 5 star meals for us and filled in when Emily wasn't making sure I wasn't over doing something (naturally based on their opinions). Of course, Clif, Lisa, my good buddies Judy, Anita, Claire, Debbie, and countless others have been very attentive. One thing for sure, hunger has not been an issue at 126 Linden Road nor have beautiful flower arrangements to cheer me up even more! From the phone, the mail, and the internet the attention has also been overwhelming! Aunt Alberta serves as my telephone nurse while everybody checks in with Steve or Em. Last night and the day before some of my students called...thank you very much Marina and Veronica! I can't even express in words the feelings I have for all of you! What a blessing you all are!

Medically speaking here is the low down...minimum pain, still a hoarseness in my voice, back on the coumadin, more shots of Lovenox in my stomach given by myself, limited right arm use, and the most annoying side effect...the numbness in my right hand! Dr. Aderhold, the surgeon says it will go away but it is not happening very fast from my stand point. So what that means is that I can not use the regular typing hand positions to post this poorly worded info...it is hunt and peck for now...sorry, Sandra and business ed at LCHS:(

To all of you THANK YOU!
Love, LK

And now, a word from Emily:

In terms of how I think things are going here: Mama seems to want to do everything right away. She is doing surprisingly well two days after surgery, but I think she needs to take it slower--AS USUAL! Mama always wants to go go go. But the doctor said to pace herself--so I'm trying to make sure she does. This is no easy task. For this--I have become--the "nazi nurse." I gladly accept the title because I know I am being kind by being (to her) cruel.

It is a huge blessing to have incredible spirit and support for my mama coming from so many people, from so many places, in so many forms. God bless all of you.

(That's Mrs. Cannon and Miss Dye checking on Laura's progress at the hospital.)