Madison's Story

Update

Madi is out of the hospital ahead of schedule; yeah!!! lots of appts. and xrays today and Monday and they MAY let us leave for home (and lots of rest) on Tuesday.
She slept til 10 am. a personal record, today. (me, too!!)
They put us in the apt. bldg. next to R mcD house because she cannot do stairs and there is an elevator there, very sweet of them since these apts are in very high demand.
You can call us at 412-362-3400 ext. 46. If we are at the hospital for an appt. just leave a voicemail to make us smile:)
Miss friends and family VERY much. She just sobbed last night that she wanted to go home and sleep in her own bed:(
Still on strong meds for pain and still smiling that big, lovely smile. She is quite the popular gal on 10N. Some poor boy around 12 had a similar surgery and SCREAMED when they made him move or walk. Madi would go by his door and his Father would say "see that little ? she had a bigger surgery than you on the same day and she is walking all over the place. You are a wuss." I tried to explain that all people handle pain differently, but he wasn't too interested in listening!
If you have cards, I would say send them to 205 Colorado Ave., Watertown at this point...otherwise they will probably come on Tuesday and trust me, we will be packed and outa here if we get the go ahead.
Grampa has been truly wonderful...he has had to move ALL of madi's stuff three times on his own now and is quite the talented taxi driver!
Special thanks to Dawn for all the help with Izzy this week. She really did not want to leave Pittsburgh and Madi (and maybe, me).
I hear my Senior company is practicing and keeping the studio going strong. Love you guys beyond words...you are such a wonderful gift to me:)
PJ and Carrie, hug Taylor BIG and tell her that Auntie Rhonda will be around to spoil her very, very soon!!
Phil, your post on the veptr site made me cry...thank you.
Madi's webkinz name is Calla97...thanks to those of you who sent her yours. Perhaps tonight she will feel up to going online...I am not certain, tho. Sitting is still questionable.
Again, thanks for the love and prayers and well wishes. We miss you all so very much...we are blessed to have so many people who care for Madi!
-Rhonda

posted by Rhonda Foote @ 8:29 AM