Today was a busy one for Joe. He started off by heading down to X-rays which he dreads for two reasons: one, it's a pain in the butt to move him onto the stretcher (as Jason and Omer know all too well!) and it makes him kind of nauseous. Two, he tells us the technician thinks he's a woman. Of course we laughed when he told us this, I mean she is x-raying pretty much the entire lower half of his body! He told us that she calls him "dolly", which drives him crazy. We tried to convince him that she probably calls everyone that, but he's not buying into it. After he got back he told us it wasn't that bad, "he had two professionals working with him this time." Those of you that know him know that he is hilarious and this whole hospital stay has not put a dent in his sense of humor!
The wound vac girls came today and my dad decided to play a practical joke on one of them since she was away for a few days. He made a little mini barber shop pole along with a little shave kit and note for her signed "lovingly his right leg, and the left one too", since she is the one that always does the shaving before the vacs go on. The other ones are not very good at it or skip it all together which Joe doesn't really like because when they skip it, he now knows what it feels like to have his legs waxed...not fun for him!!
He was due to get back in the wheelchair today but when the PTs came by he was sleeping and they decided to let him rest. That was for the best since he really was exhausted. All of these things still tire him completely but they do get easier with each time they do them.
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The Fenton family, both coasts, send prayers, hugs and warm wishes to you Joe and all the Ferraros. Our families have crossed paths so often over the, can you believe, 47? years that we have known each other.
I can't believe that Dick and I, after a few years without contact tried to find you when we drove through Hillsdale Aug 5th and then you and I caught up by cell the next day as I was strolling the streets of our hood in NYC. Once again our families connected.
Chris and Jon wanted to know if we were invited to Thanksgiving at the farm for more sour mashed potatoes.
Hey, when all of this is over and only a story to retell over a few glasses of wine, the Fenton family would be honored to join all the Ferraros for another try at those mashed potatoes. Lots of love to you all and thank you much for including us in your family of friends. much love, Barbara, Dick, Chris,Jon and all the entire Fenton family
Joe, keep your new friends in the hospital laughing. The wound vac girls gave Joe an special present when I was there, all wrapped up in ribbon and gift bag - it was an easy button. Joe, keep up your strenth and humor - you are making many friends for life, an unexpected outcome. love, Bev
Joe, Cindi and Family
Again, thank you for sharing the info on Joe..So glad he is doing well.
Hope to see you guys soon.
Love, hugs and lots of prayers,
Eileen and Lou - Gator Trace
Hi Joe,Cindi and Family.
Happy to hear Joe is doing so well.We look at the blog every day and continue to pray for Joe. Tell him to work a little harder. He has to help with the Scotch Ball down at Gator Trace.The season soon approaches. Love Bill & Sandy.
Sounds like a week of great progress again. Even though the Yankees did not pull it off, at least Cleveland is still in the family! Sending good healing vibes to Joe and love to all, Nancy B.
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