Whispers in the Windstorm

( I Do Lots Of Normal Things )

Eat Snacky Smores - Now in lo-carb!

I'm HOOOOOMMMMMEEE! I'm HOOOOMMMMMMME!!!

(There, got that out of my system.)

( Discharge Day Goes Smoothly )

I think next week part-time work will be possible - and maybe I'll host next Thursday's gaming. Lemme get acclimated first, folks. :)

Eat Snacky Smores - now delivered straight to your door.

Everything is completely on-target for tomorrow's discharge. I've got my own wheelchair now (or rather, my rental), my own walker, a letter from Dr. Chen for work, and all the material I need to keep up with exercises at home.

( Last Day of In-Patient Therapy )

I may or may not make it upstairs tomorrow, so if I don't, I won't be online until my brother shows up on Friday. But in that case, I can certainly get a phone post up from...my...HOUSE! Wowzers! It's darn near been a month.

Eat Snacky Smores - now in Homestyle flavor.

( Monday, and Back to Hard Therapy )

The Wednesday discharge date is holding - I had two short conferences with the discharge office rep today. Discharge time is 10AM - if all goes well, I'll be back at home by noon! (More likely 1PM.)

Eat Snacky Smores - now with a surprise beverage included!

Woke up, ate, did a half-hour of exercises, watched a bit of TV (Maaaaan, there is nothing on for Sunday) and now I'm 'netting. The afternoon promises pretty much the same.

Lah-lah lah-lah. :D

...thank goodness.

( Weekends at RIC are rather different )

Eat Snacky Smores - now in Party colors!

( First... )

( Five Classes - sorta )

Tonight I'll have dinner, bum around and watch TV, and then have a shower. Nummy.

Eat Snacky Smores - Now With More Fiber!

( Jeff Crosses a Bridge )

Eat Snacky Smores - they're just plain good for you.

P.S. The Life Center's hours are open at 9 M-F, closing at 5 on M-Tu-Th, 7 on W, and 3 on Friday. Aarrgh. Hate trackballs.

First, the shouts out to Matt for his card and ESPECIALLY to Kathy for her care package. A pen-and-pencil set, two collections of puzzles, and an electronic Yahtzee game! Whooo-hoo! Played that bad boy as soon as Mom and Dad left. Thanks, Kathy-Joe-Joe. It's really coool.

( Jeff Has A Good Laugh )

I'll write another entry soon, but the Life Center is closing. (I SWEAR one time it was open until 7PM. I think they changed it. Jerks.)

Eat Snacky Smores - now with 10% more fiber!

...and it's within the general idea of the 1-2 week stay most people estimated.

( Jeff Discovers a Vital Truth )

( Today: I Didn't Explode )

( I Work A LOT Today )

Eat Snacky Smores - now caffeine-free!

Greetings, fellow witnesses! :)

( Sunday - On My Own And Yet Not )

( Monday - I Have to Learn How To Eat? )

Again, they'll have my Discharge Date conference on Wednesday, and I'll post ASAP. Thanks for the support, you people - I look forward to seeing all of you again soon.

Eat Snacky Smores - and wash it down with a tall glass of water.

Mom and Dad visited Friday, and Myra has visited yesterday and today. I got two class-group therapy sessions yesterday, but none scheduled for today, so I'll be doing three half-hour sessions on my bed.

Incidentally, the RIC phone system has been screwy all weekend. If you want to call, best odds are to FIRST call 1-312-238-7401, but then to call 1-312-238-1000 (the RIC operator) and ask for Room 740, Bed 1.

Eat Snacky Smores - now with extra spice!

Greetings, fellows and friends alike!

( Thursday: Progress and A Little Paranoia )

( Friday: The 'Rents! )

The meeting to determine my discharge date is next Wednesday, and I'll post it as soon as I get it. There's a branch of the RIC next to my work (and I mean right next to it), so I'll get outpatient therapy there. I've improved every day, and the therapists are quite pleased. (Indeed, based on my abilities, the main physical therapist I work with [Emily Watson] is essentially a trainee, with the 'assistant' [Stephanie] using this opportunity to train her. I'm okay with it, though, as she's nice, positive and knows her stuff.

Eat Snacky Smores - Now in Institutional Size!

11:00AM: Endurance Class, one hour
12 Noon: Physical Therapy, one hour
14:30PM: Occupational Therapy, one hour

So I won't be in the room then, natch. :)

Ladies and gentlemen, while I'm not back back, I will be online now from time to time! Wheee!

( Go Heavily )

( My First Day at RIC )

( Wednesday: I *walked* )

Again - I want to thank EVERYONE for their kindness, their best wishes, and their prayers. I am recovering quite well, and the assistant to Dr. Chen said on Tuesday that she figured I'd be here for a week or perhaps two, but no more. I'll be here once or twice a day to check in. (I don't want to overdo hanging out on the web, as it's not terribly conducive to doing leg exercises.)

Again, the phone number is 1-312-XXX-7401. I think the XXX is 538, but I'll make sure later. (Gotta get my notepad unpacked.) But the place is Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and it's the 7th Floor, Room 40, Bed 1. Visiting hours are 8AM to 8PM, and while I'm a good hike away from people now, anyone who wanted to show up would be welcome.

( Jeff Gets Maudlin )

Eat Snacky Smores - now in Downtown Spicy blend.

(Thanks to Myra for typing this.)

( Jeff Reports on Saturday Eve )

I'll talk to you all later. And once again, thank you for all your support. You're GOOD GOOD people.

Bye-bye.

(Thanks to Myra for typing this.)

( No, you can't call my cell )

Thank you very much.

(Thanks to Myra for typing this.)

Hello people. It's Entry from the Bed #2. I'm going to go over today which has been a VERY VERY good day. Then I'll go over some previous events.

( Friday Night Rocks! )

Bye-bye."”

(Thanks to Rich for typing this out.)

( Jeff Gets Admitted and Operated On )

I've heard that a lot of people have posted on the Journal, on the Mur list, on the Game RPG board, etc., to wish me well. I want to thank all of them, I'm feeling pretty good. I may be seeing a couple of friends tonight coming in to play a game, but tomorrow they're going to take me downtown more than likely, so it'll become more difficult for people to come to see me. But I'll put more contact information up as it becomes available and Chris will keep you posted.

Thank you VERY much. Byebye.

[Transcriber's note: Chris Bailey will be providing updates when possible.]