Well, I had to change my user name and password because due to not being at my home computer, I could not remember my old password...so now I'm jacki...
Words cannot express how completely overwhelmed and heartened I am by all your kind words and deeds. I was also very shocked to learn so much about my own recuperation! I had no idea I'd been induced into comas! So reading all your entries on my thread was very edifying.
Emily, I know you want to speak with me and I feel very bad that I haven't been able to get back to you. I have no phone in my room and I haven't yet set up my cell phone again. When it is done, I will let you know. I also have no access to my email because there, also, I have forgotten my password, and of course the instructions are sent to my email, which is on my home computer! I am too dumb to try to figure it out from here.
I want to thank all of you and send my love. Arthur suggested I look into the thread and while I set up a new account the other day, I had forgotten to check in once it was established. I've just done so and am so grateful for all your sweet support. I'd no idea I meant that much to everyone. I want you to know you all mean so much to me also!
The rehab facility I'm in now is wonderful, rich in both food for the body and food for the mind. They are working me very hard in Physical Therapy and allowing me enough "me" time so that I can get re-integrated into social life. I'm reading again and am taking advantage of the luxuries offered. The staff is exceptional and the fellow patients are, by and large, welcoming and friendly. The staff worked willingly with me to get me to my pancake feed and back and I was able to visit with many people I had not seen sometimes for a couple of years. (Our police force is subject to shift change and often my favorites work a shift I have little access to.) I am still frustrated that my breathing is not up to par as yet (nor is my leg) but all things work out with time, seemingly. Everyone here is going to receive the H1N1 flu shot when it is available which is a relief - it would be ironic to have survived 3 trips to ICu and near death to croak from the flu. I am being fed very well (perhaps too well - good thing I have access to a gym) and aside from the fact that I can't seem to be comfortable in bed, probably due to my problems, I am encouraged and in pretty good spirits and hope to continue to connect with you all.
Hats off to you all! You are my angels. I love you all.
Love, Jacki
