Free, Free, Free at last!

Hi all -
Rick was released from the hospital this morning. I didn't make him walk to the apartment this time - but he said it is his goal to walk the three-quarters of a mile to the hospital on his last visit before we go back to Tucson. He took his first shower that didn't require taping baggies to multiple IV's and he got to peel off the dozen or so leads that have been stuck to his chest and back for the last three weeks. Men have such a disadvantage when pulling sticky things off their hairy chests. (Now he knows what getting waxed feels like.)

The process was exhausting but he has walked the hallways of 180 Brookline several times and has had several meals. He is supposed to eat only small meals, so in an effort to catch up on the nutrition deficit, it feels like he is eating constantly. (That is good news.)

Rick's brother David is coming up to visit this evening for a short time. Other than that, we will be eating, resting, and walking. No excitement for awhile - which is a very excellent thing.