On Thursday, June 1, on her first outing since the surgery, Augusta
visited her surgeon and had an x-ray. He congratulated her on her
excellent recovery so far. The pain in her knee turned out to be only
a bruise, hidden by the tight stockings she had to wear. Finally, she
has been able to take off the stockings, which allows her take
showers on her own. She and has felt better ever since.
The nurse and the health aide have finished their home visits and the physical therapist comes for the last time on Monday, June 5. All of have given Augusta kudos for her doing her exercises and recovering so well.
Augusta is now cooking and cleaning for herself but still needs help
with shopping. She won't be able to drive until mid- to late-June.
(She also won't be able to swim until after her next visit with the
surgeon on July 6.) If you feel moved to give her help with grocery
shopping, call her at 525-8870.
Augusta is enjoying this time for reflection and doesn't mind being
alone. She also welcomes occasional visits. Best to call first.
Her gratitude is best expressed in her own words:
People have really been very generous; it has been truly amazing, and I feel extra ordinarily blessed.
Augusta's brother, Sypko, and sister-in-law, Carolyn, thank all of
you from the bottom of their heart for your wonderful generosity in
providing meals, doing shopping, cleaning the apartment, changing the sheets, watering the plants, giving Augusta sessions of various
kinds, sending her healing thoughts and prayers, and helping in ways we don't even know about.. Our minds are at ease knowing that Augusta is surrounded and supported by a network of such fine friends.
Posted by John Bear
at 12:41 PM PDT
