MOST importantly - Donna and Louie came strolling in this evening and they were ever so happy to be in their home, with their dog, Abby, and their "Stuff" surrounding them! Donna seemed to have made the trip like a champ - although her skinny behind got a little tired of sitting on those planes! She has good coloring, walks well and her speech is improving by leaps and bounds! She was rather wound up upon arrival - just to be back home to familiar surroundings. It's been a long hard road! Imagine - you go somewhere for a weekend and stay for 2 1/2 months - going thru a life threatening illness combined with surgery and pain - stuck across the country! So, obviously, it was a moving moment to walk back into their house!
There is no doubt of a being greater than we humans making this puzzle all work out to bring them home where they belong!
So - now for those of you that are dying to see her. We all must remember that she has had a really rough time and isn't always ready to be the visited or otherwise entertained by visitors - as much as we all would love to be able to drop by at any time - This is a woman that needs some time, rest and recovery/regrouping! Please do not think they are ungrateful. They just must make sure that her time spent is in the best interest of Donna. SO - here's the deal: Starting 4/1 there will be a table in the Martin's front door area with a sign that says "welcome". IF you have spoken to someone about coming for a visit - you are certainly welcome to stay for your visit. If the sign says "Sorry, no visitors right now" you will have to accept that it means "REALLY NO VISITORS!" There will be a guest book for you to sign and if you need to leave as message, as well as a little room on the table so if you want to leave a gift, food, flowers, cards - you may leave it. It will be monitored frequently. We know that you will understand that she just can't have revolving door at her house just yet! If you have any problems or suggestions for an improvement please contact me at beknava@mac.com.
Foods are taken care of for an entire week already. If you have an questions about helping with meals - Deana's email is dcrun5k@yahoo.com. We are getting offers for lots of food. Remember - they are only TWO people - you don't need to bring food for an army! Please remember that this food will be eating by Louie too - and he HATES onions! Also, a nice way to contribute is with gift cards to local restaurants - Olive Garden, Mimi's, Panera Bread, Chili's, Applebees, Fugazzi's, Litle Italy, just to name a few.
Again, thank you all for your fantastic support - can't thank you all too much!
We will post a blog soon when we have more details ironed out.
Beckie Nava
beknava@mac.com
Becky, Thanks so much for taking over Darlene's post. I know everyone will be extremely appreciative. I totally understand the part about giving Donna time and distance and this way we can do that, help in the best way, and still be involved. So truly, thanks.
ReplyDeletePenny
WELCOME HOME DONNA!!! and Thank You Becky for taking on the task. I am just so very happy that Donna is home, and well enough to be home! Yay! You will continue to be in my prayers and hopefully we will see you soon. Get your rest. Sincerely, Georgia
ReplyDeleteWelcome home. Get settled in and I will come and see you and bring you something in a few weeks. In the meantime, my prayers are with you and Louie.
ReplyDeleteAnn White
Welcome home Donna. We are thrilled that you are back. So many people have been pulling for you. Now that you are back here we will let you rest and hope to run into you around town. Your closest friends will surely surround you with love and care. We are all supporting you with prayer.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Donna. Everyone here at OTP is so happy that you are well enough to come home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue your recovery. WE MISS YOU!
ReplyDeletewith love, Jill Maurer