Madison's Story

Back at the R McD house

Well, the hospital is CROWDED and they were desparate for rooms, so they quickly bumped her outa there... we are at the R McD House in Pitt for a day or two while she gets (literally) back on her feet.
There is freezing rain here and snow on the way home, so that is fine by me.
They are having a special dinner at the house tonight to get ready for the BIG football game here tomorrow...this city is HYPED!

It is Madi's last trip before the new hospital is up and running and the new house is attached to the new hospital...so it is a strange and sad goodbye to many things that have become a staple comfort in her little lifetime.

Those of you who know Madi know that she is a true creature of habit. She gets comfort in controlling the little things because so many of the little things are out of her control... understandable.

So, we had to say goodbye to the playroom, and the floor, and the lobby... and the nurses station. Had to take pictures of the ceiling tile she painted with her beloved friend, Tricia, two summers ago on a particularly long stay.

Tonight, we will slowly march the halls and rooms of this great old house on Shadyside in Pittsburgh and take photos of the kitchen, living area, playroom, office, hallways...all memories that, someday, will be fond and dim and faraway in her mind and, I suppose, mine.

It is difficult to explain this sadness that overtakes her in these instances. So much of this hospital and house has been very good with the very bad...

Very-ables!

Til tomorrow... Rhonda

posted by Rhonda Foote @ 11:19 AM