Well, what a day yesterday was. During physical therapy Gina got to sit in the chair again and we watched a movie together. Then we found out a room was available and we moved to Rhodes 834 East (which took up most of the rest of the day). Hooray! Gina's doing well enough to go to the step-down ICU!
Gina still isn't able to communicate with much consistency, so we're going to wait a little longer before we have any visitors. I'll keep you posted and let you know just as soon as the docs think visitors would be beneficial for her.
Mimi
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CONGRATULATIONS ON THE MOVE!
This is such a great step. Thanks for keeping up with the blog. It is such a great way to follow Gina's progress.
Just remeber to take care of yourselves and take a shower!
YAY!! Congratulations on the move to the new room!
I officially can't wait for the okay to visit Gina! YAAYY!! *dances around in a circle*
-Lillian
So, you finally got tired of the scenery, don't blame you. I'm sure the scenery on the 8th floor is much better. It is surely one step closer on that road to recovery. You go Girl!!
Love to all,
Christie D.
Gina first words are going to be Mom and Dad get a shower or when can leave!! Glade to hear things are going good. Keep the faith and hard work. Mimi your doing a great job on the updates. TomA
You guys are Coffee Beans!
What does this mean? This story was shared with us by a teenager on the J-5 Oncology floor at Children's Hospital and is very compelling:
The Carrot, The Egg and The Coffee Bean
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as soon as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, ‘Tell me what you see.’ ‘Carrots, eggs, and coffee,’ she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, ‘What does it mean, mother?’
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
‘Which are you?’ she asked her daughter. ‘When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain & adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain.. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
Which one are you?
Much Love,
JD, Val, Kari, Tara & Eddie, too!
Hi Marie & family,
Glad to hear that Gina has moved and is enjoying Ohio's greatest sport! Hearing of your football game was more joyful than the Superbowl!
Enjoyed the egg, carrot and coffee bean story too.
Take care and thanks for blogging and reminding me of all that is truly important.
mov'n on up... to the east side
to the deluxe rm down around the hall. mov'n on up
this rates a dirty joke.
don't let mom hear.
ready
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TWO guys fell in a mud puddle!
HEE HAA HAA HOO
get it ? mud ? they got dirty
HAAAH AHA AHA HHAAAA AHHAHHH HHAAA
smiles sent your way with love
Hi Gina, loved the story of the carrot, the egg and the coffee bean. Your going to come out of this with the aroma of the finest coffee on the market and everyone who knows you will be within the scent. Love you, Grandma Roz
WOW Im so excited to go and see Gina. Im so excited u finally got out of the ICU and I hope you get better real soon :) Ill be there as soon as Im allowed till then I love yah child!
-KC
Every path hath a puddle. ~George Herbert, "Jacula Prudentum"
Dearest Gina,
It has been raining all day as I treked through puddles and rain with middle school students at OSU. I passed the Hospital but they wouldn't let us come up :-(!
I also loved the Coffee Bean story and do totally agree that you all, but especially Giner Beaner, are coffee beans! I also know this is just a "puddle" in your path of life and you have such tenacity and athletic ability, you will be jumping over it soon.
I bet you like your new room and have alot fewer beeping machines there! I will see you soon.
Love you Sweetie!
Nancy
Wonderful news. Gina you are doing fabulous. I know, you are ready to be 18 and don't want to miss it.
Love you all,
Aunt Elaine and Uncle Don
Hi Gina, Mimi & Paul, I come from a long line of coffee beans and I know you guys do too! Glad to hear you get to move and are doing so well. I am taking Frank to Cosh. in the morning and he will be on his own and I sure hope he is a coffee bean too. Love you all, Aunt Janie
Go Gina!!! i'm so proud of you. I can't wait to see you. I know you can do it. We are all still praying and can't wait until we can visit. Be strong Gina. I love you!!!!!!
Anna
i am so happy that you got to move! such a big step in this recovery process! i think about you everyday. and am always praying for you! Love you tons!
XOxo
~Ashley
Great news to hear about the recent move. Keep that OSU football medicine going!!
Jerry & Jasmine
WOOHOO! Kiddo, you are moving right along. Those baby steps are moving right along, before we know it you'll be your old self again. Keep up the good work. We all love you and are praying daily for you and your family.
Love, Aunt Judy
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