February 26 Milestones this week. My novel’s cover design should appear in my inbox, my son and his beautiful wife are buying their first home, and … best of all, my daughter is about to be released from the hospital.

Mary is essentially recovered, except for that awkward broken leg, excess fatigue and a slight stutter sometimes, from that horrible hit and run on Jan 4th. She is cheerful and sweet and funny and appreciative and as always, very shy. So yes, in all ways social Mary is Mary again, even if she has no memories of anything from Jan 3rd to Feb. 7th.
As you can see in the photo, all your wonderful cards decorated her room and cheered us immensely. Even the doctor started reading the funny ones.
The next step for us is outpatient rehab and hopefully some fun traveling this spring. We are here in Boulder for at least another couple of weeks, then hopefully back to DC for Cherry blossoms and onto Dar es Salaam for a well deserved rest by the Indian Ocean.
Thanks for your thoughts, prayers and emails. Your outpouring of love and support kept me sane.
February 26-29 milestones
February 27, 2012
Feb 27, 2012 @ 23:19:21
What a great picture!!! So happy to see you both smiling and looking like yourselves! Will pass along the great news!
Feb 28, 2012 @ 00:02:32
So glad to hear that Mary is on the mend. And wonderful news about your novel. thank you for posting this. xo p
Feb 28, 2012 @ 03:54:22
we do love the nurses, the ones who tell the truth… what are you teaching this semester?
Feb 28, 2012 @ 00:03:53
Hi Julie, I’m so glad to hear that you and Mary are doing well!!!
Feb 28, 2012 @ 03:55:06
thanks! i’ll be back in maryland before we know it…. can the writing group continue?
Feb 28, 2012 @ 00:18:10
I am thrilled with this news, Julie. Since you have two more weeks until you embark, I will send the collection of goodies I found myself collecting for Mary and you–I should have just sent a card! Perhaps it is good that she doesn’t remember that span of time, as disconcerting as the idea is. I give my love to you both.
Feb 28, 2012 @ 00:59:19
Great news! I’m in Tucson until late April if ya’ll would like to venture this way.
Feb 28, 2012 @ 03:02:44
Julie, what great news — the book, new house, & Mary. Take good care of yourself! Lynn
Feb 28, 2012 @ 04:52:31
Julie, I’m so happy that Mary is getting better! What good news! And congratulations on your novel! Katherine
Mar 01, 2012 @ 00:05:30
Thanks for the update! It’s great to see you both doing well. Enjoy the blossoms.