Sunday, May 10, 2009

To be released soon!

Happy Mother's Day!

I want to make sure and wish my own mother, mother in-law and Nana a wonderful Mother's Day! We love you both and will provide you with lots of hugs and kisses when we return! Have a wonderful day, we are thinking of you!

Jeff actually got up and went to mass in the chapel today! St. Mary's has a BEAUTIFUL chapel. It's actually bigger than St. Peter's in Lincoln! He did alright through most of the service but did get a little tired towards the end. The good news is, he didn't have any of those earth shattering hiccups while he was there!

One of he Residents prescribed a drug that could possibly help with the hiccups. So far (and keep your fingers crossed that it continues) the hiccups have seemed to let up a little, he is even resting right now, so maybe we are on to something. Thanks for all of the hiccup cure ideas! The nurses have gotten a kick out of hearing them! :)

Jeff is scheduled to be released this evening. If this happens, we will stay at Sherine and Frank's house tonight and then head for Lincoln in the morning. We are expecting that the trip home will take quite a bit longer than the trip here, since we will need to take frequent breaks.

Hope that the weather monitor on my computer is wrong, and that Lincoln is not having thundershowers, but instead is sunny and warm! Have a wonderful Sunday... hope to see all of you SOON!!

Kim :)

13 comments:

  1. Great news Kim and Jeff! Getting out of the hospital will be so awesome! In a matter of hours, you are a free man. So happy for you! It is cloudy and cool here today, no rain yet. Happy Mother's Day Kim! Let us know when you are leaving in the morning. Have a good day!

    Love,

    Dan & Barb

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  2. We're so happy to hear you may be on your way home soon. It's hard to imagine after what you've been through and we're so glad it's behind you. Way to recover, Jeff!

    Happy Mother's Day Kim and Ann. Your kids will be so glad to have you home again.

    Ed, Bec, Tess, Taylor, Norman and Betty

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  3. Yea!!! Hope everythihng stays on schedule and
    you get out of there as planned!! Will be
    waiting to hear that you are actually on your
    way. Happy MOther's Day to both Kim and Anne.
    And I know that this is the best gift that Nancy
    would possibliy get!! See you soon.

    Love,
    Mom

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  4. Happy Mother's Day, Kim! I'm so glad to hear you will be heading home soon. Even though it will be a longer trip home it should be a lot more relaxing than the trip last Sunday. We'll see you soon and have a safe trip HOME!
    Love,
    Peg

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  5. Jeff and Kim,

    That is such great news!! We have been thinking of you non-stop!! Happy Mother's Day--what a great gift of him getting released:) Drive safe and take your time--maybe enjoy the trip more coming back than heading up!!

    See you soon!!

    Duane and Michelle

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  6. What a difference a week makes! Have a safe trip home. I'll bet Cole and Maddie can't wait to see you. Kathy

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  7. Kim and Jeff,

    Fabulous news!!!!! Hope the trip home goes smoothly.
    Love ya,
    Cyndi and Paul

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  8. Happy Mother's day to you Mrs. Ridder! We can't STAND having you gone for one more second! But you gotta do what you gotta do. I bet St. Mary's is a beautiful place...since you and Jeff are there! I hope every thing goes fantabulous!

    I am expecting to see you on tuesday!
    Luv your fav student,
    Megan

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  9. Great news!Travel safe, we will be praying for nice weather and peaceful travel!
    Love from the Zettermans

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  10. Kim & Jeff,
    So glad to hear the great news of your successful surgery. Praise God for his goodness and blessings! Happy Mother's Day, Kim. May your travel home be smooth & comfortable.
    Jules Spickelmier

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  11. So glad to hear Jeff is breaking free! Can't wait to hear he is safe and sound back at home with everyone, where he belongs!
    We are thinking of you all daily and pray for the best!!
    XOXO
    Taneca

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  12. Jackie and Greg GentiliMay 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    We just found out about your adventure and we are so thankful that you are feeling better and headed home. I know this has been very stressful on your entire family and I am sure the kids are looking forward to having you back home. Please know we are thinking of you and praying for you. Have a safe trip and feel better soon!

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  13. Jeff and Kim,
    Good to hear you're cruisin'. Did a little research on the pathology. Looks like great news. Who knew you would actually need another hole in your head. Safe travel and take care.

    K. Loper

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