Update – Recovery 7 – Blah Day

I had dinner with Beth last night and afterward we played Gin Rummy.

Beth did not feel well last night and today. I’ll skip the details. She skipped therapy and received some treatments. She should feel better tomorrow.

I was with her all day and met with the doctor and the case manager. The big medical review meeting is tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be a new day.

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Update – Recovery 7 – Blah Day — 7 Comments

Kathy on June 13, 2022 at 7:40 pm said:

Keep the faith that you can both go home soon!

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Marietta Orkin on June 13, 2022 at 7:47 pm said:

A blah day, well you are entitled to have a few. Hope the doctors decide the way you two would like them to.

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Burton on June 13, 2022 at 7:54 pm said:

Have to love her smile. Stay strong better days are coming

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Helene Blaustein on June 13, 2022 at 8:24 pm said:

Strong on, they say, (Janna Vorontsova) my friend, Beth and you Tim. There will be blah days..but you are seeming better and I know you want to go home!!@

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Kathy Posey on June 13, 2022 at 8:56 pm said:

Keep your chin up Beth, and remember there are so many friends pulling for you!! Homeward!!

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Lloyd Dreibelbis on June 14, 2022 at 2:29 pm said:

Hang in there guys!! Please tell Beth that the IREP group at the PRO has her in their thoughts and prayers!! All the Best!!

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Kurt Kuntz on June 14, 2022 at 5:29 pm said:

Hope you are feeling better tomorrow. Maybe the meeting will offer something to be happy about.

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