A great note from Kate Crist
Dear Friends and Family;
People come and go in our lives, sometimes too fast. However, the friends that last through our lives become more important to us as time rushes on. "Love is all we need" John Lennon.
I was so very touched to see and hear how many of Skip's friends have reached out and come to Skip and Carolyn's side in support of them both and individually.
I saw my Father for the first time today since he fell ill a couple weeks ago. At the time it happened I had a terrible cold and out of area. And Frankly, when I heard about his fall, I was frightened, worried and felt helpless. My "ROCK" had fallen and could not get back up. But, I always knew, his spirit would persevere.
I called down to get directions to the facility last Wednesday. They forwarded the call, and to my surprise, it was to his room and HE answered the phone!!! He knew it was me and I can't describe the elation of joy I expereinced in knowing then, how willful and happy he was to answer that "damn phone"!!
When I saw him for the first time, we talked, the best we could, I read him a few New Yorker Cartoons and gave him a massage.
At one time during my visits, there were at least 10 family and friends joining Jamie and myself with Skip in the room at one time. It was like a party! He smiled, laughed, barked and carried on with us all until it was time to take a rest.
I am so very grateful for everyone's friendship and outpouring to him and his recovery. It had enabled him greater strength and perseverance.
Apparently, he is the OT's favorite patient at Dominican, since he is so determined, jovial and willing. They love him. And the bond between these extraordinary women and he, is priceless. They are nurturing his discovery with dignity, care and professionalism.
My biggest frustration was my inability to always understand what he was trying to say- but several times he reassured me that he was determined not to get down, make it happen and he was in control. He wants to be "in the NOW" and his old self..NOW!!! and trying all his might.
He is strong, I knew that from the "get-go". But he will need all of us as much as he needs us today as time moves on. May I ask, please return a visit, write him a letter or note, send him a prayer to revel in his progress and recovery. Make him continue to smile. It is so wonderful to see him in the world of life..and he wants only to be with all of us.
He needs us as much as we all need him.
Thank you all, love you all.
Kate Crist
People come and go in our lives, sometimes too fast. However, the friends that last through our lives become more important to us as time rushes on. "Love is all we need" John Lennon.
I was so very touched to see and hear how many of Skip's friends have reached out and come to Skip and Carolyn's side in support of them both and individually.
I saw my Father for the first time today since he fell ill a couple weeks ago. At the time it happened I had a terrible cold and out of area. And Frankly, when I heard about his fall, I was frightened, worried and felt helpless. My "ROCK" had fallen and could not get back up. But, I always knew, his spirit would persevere.
I called down to get directions to the facility last Wednesday. They forwarded the call, and to my surprise, it was to his room and HE answered the phone!!! He knew it was me and I can't describe the elation of joy I expereinced in knowing then, how willful and happy he was to answer that "damn phone"!!
When I saw him for the first time, we talked, the best we could, I read him a few New Yorker Cartoons and gave him a massage.
At one time during my visits, there were at least 10 family and friends joining Jamie and myself with Skip in the room at one time. It was like a party! He smiled, laughed, barked and carried on with us all until it was time to take a rest.
I am so very grateful for everyone's friendship and outpouring to him and his recovery. It had enabled him greater strength and perseverance.
Apparently, he is the OT's favorite patient at Dominican, since he is so determined, jovial and willing. They love him. And the bond between these extraordinary women and he, is priceless. They are nurturing his discovery with dignity, care and professionalism.
My biggest frustration was my inability to always understand what he was trying to say- but several times he reassured me that he was determined not to get down, make it happen and he was in control. He wants to be "in the NOW" and his old self..NOW!!! and trying all his might.
He is strong, I knew that from the "get-go". But he will need all of us as much as he needs us today as time moves on. May I ask, please return a visit, write him a letter or note, send him a prayer to revel in his progress and recovery. Make him continue to smile. It is so wonderful to see him in the world of life..and he wants only to be with all of us.
He needs us as much as we all need him.
Thank you all, love you all.
Kate Crist
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