Sunday, November 11, 2007
20 comments:
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Anonymous said...
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Hi Patty and Family,
I am just so proud of you too Patty. I can just hug and kiss you for taking care of my cousin; I think of you as my cousin too, so take care of yourself, please. With out you Walter would be lost forever!
Love Cousin Debby -
November 11, 2007 at 10:57 AM
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Anonymous said...
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Rabitz,
I am SO happy Walt is home and he is doing so well there. I continue to think and pray about you.
Love,
Lynne -
November 11, 2007 at 1:07 PM
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Corinne said...
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Rick and I were so happy when we visited yesterday to see Walt so wide awake and trying to talk. It is heartwarming to see how happy Patty is to have Walt home and what a wonderful nurse she is. It is especially wonderful to see how Walt is responding to her tender loving care.
he and i had a nice chat which consisted mainly of me straining to hear the whispered answers to my questions. The gist is that he is very happy to be home.
I also reminded him that as he continued to get better that he would get his strenght back and be able to restrengthen his arm and legs and be able to do more for himself again. He semmed happy with the reassurance.
Cheers to all the Walt Watchers -
November 11, 2007 at 1:37 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Glad you're home Walt, and I'll be down to visit you soon. I hope you can make some real progress now being at home.
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November 11, 2007 at 6:56 PM
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Jen McGarrity said...
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(A message from Dick and Bern using Jen's account)
Hi Patty, Walt, Brian & Lindsay,
We'd love to come and see you again, but we were waiting for the OK from Patty. We didn't want to call just yet as we thought the lst week would be pretty chaotic for you all. Hopefully now that things have settled a little bit, it might be a good time to come over and say hello. We'll get there sometime this week. It sounds like you're doing pretty well and we just hope for your recovery from this devastating injury. We think of you everyday. Take care and we look forward to seeing you. As always, our love, Bernie and Dick -
November 11, 2007 at 8:22 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Blessing on you all. I am LaVonne from Wasilla Alaska a long time friend of Corinne's from Australia.
I send you wishes and blessing for a continued recovery.
This first few weeks at home will be a challenging and interesting time.
I am inspired by your great reserve and strenth.
Cheers, LaVonne -
November 11, 2007 at 9:33 PM
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Lindsay said...
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I love you Daddy!!!! See you this weekend :) Kisses!
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November 11, 2007 at 10:27 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Dear Rabitz family,
So glad to see the comments on "Walter and Patty at Home" Think of all of you every day. Our prayers are with you.
Your strength & courage as the loving family you are should be rewarded, soon!
Love you, Peg & Bob -
November 11, 2007 at 11:51 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Hey Walt, happy you are home. Patty is the best wife ever. God bless you and we will see you soon, Love cousin Brian
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November 12, 2007 at 8:02 AM
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Anonymous said...
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Pat, if we want to visit with the Rabitz family should we call the house first. I don't think you guys want people just stopping over any time. You all have been through a great deal, and need quality family time to heal. I'm sure there are times you don't want company. Can you set some guidelines about when is the best time and or day to stop by. Should we call and set up a visit time with you? You guys may not want visitors sometimes.
Let is know how we should approach the "visit" thing.
Just post something when you get a chance to give us some direction.
I'm glad walter is home -
November 12, 2007 at 5:24 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Patty, Brian, and Lindsay;
Please sign us up to help. It's a huge job you've taken on (and oh, so worth it). I wash a mean laundry, can cook (so Jim tells me) but don't ask me to bake. I know where the puree button on the blender is, and have seen worse butts than Walt's, I'm sure -so I can help turn him when needed.
As always, we're thinking of you all, and sending good thoughts.
Lots of love,
The Tianos -
November 12, 2007 at 8:06 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Walt & Patty,
So glad you are doing well at home! That's got to be a huge improvement over hospitals.
Walt, I understand that you were sadly missed at the annual Old Forge Veteran's Day Celebration. Guess they had to watch war movies without you.
Patty, I know we don't live near enough for us to run over & do laundry, but if there is anything like food or something I could drop off at lunch just let me know.
You guys are in our prayers.
Kathy Chapman -
November 13, 2007 at 4:02 PM
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Anonymous said...
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We are glad to hear that there are people from Alaska supporting you through the blog. We will continue to build up the support from the Northwest for you. Walt, when we get to Rochester for a visit, will you be ready for our sense of humor?
Jim and Betsy
Bellingham, WA -
November 13, 2007 at 9:48 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Patty,
It goes without saying that you are an amazing woman. God bless you and your family. Walter is a very lucky guy, even with all that has gone on.
I second Tom Wahl's request for how you would like to coordinate visits. Thanks too, for keeping up the blog. I check on Walt every day through the blog.
Kathy Juliano -
November 14, 2007 at 6:11 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Patty says: Walter is doing great!! He is saying more words every day and is getting more alert!! The aids are wonderful too! We are in the process of getting therapy going but when visitors come I put them to work with therapy, stretching, item identifying, writing on an etch a sketch, looking at books and putting shapes in a box (which he has mastered by the way). When you come over for a visit, bring some ideas for therapy with you-more ideas wanted!!
Thanks to all that have brought a dish-it really helps me to have more time with Walter. Thanks to Marsha and Lori for running errands for me!! Thanks to Alyce and Joanne for the offer of Turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Thanks to all that have sent Walter cards. He loves to open them and read them. He is truly my hero and a real survivor. I am sure that is because of the friends who have supported him and the love that they have shown him. That is really the most important thing in the world-family and friends. We have the best family you could ever ask for and we love you all - I just wish you were all in town so we could see you and hug you every day. I always knew you were so special-since I met you when I was just 15 years old. Aunt Anna-you are so special-You are my 2nd mother. You are Lucy Rabitz the 2nd. My special, special mother-in-law who is now-in spirit helping me take care of her baby-and I am so so glad to do it. I love you Walter!!!
That is all for now. Dinner is calling. I will soon have some visiting times for Walter. Will keep you posted.
Please continue to send Walter wishes via computer too!! We will be reading these to him.
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November 15, 2007 at 6:17 PM
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Anonymous said...
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We are so encouraged to hear Walts' progress. Your home is the perfect place for him now.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Love cousin Brian and family -
November 16, 2007 at 8:58 AM
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Steve Goegs said...
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Wally, I'm glad to hear that things are lookin' up for you. Keep up the good work. I hope to see you soon amigo.
All the best.
Goegs -
November 16, 2007 at 10:12 AM
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Anonymous said...
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Patty and Walter
I am so happy that you are home. It's alot of work but well worth it. We will be in town next week and would like to visit with you on Saturday. I'll call to set up a time. Keep up the good work.
Love, Paula -
November 16, 2007 at 11:09 AM
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Anonymous said...
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Hi Rabitz Family,
Keep the faith and keep plugging along!
I'll call soon.
Love,
Cousin Debby -
November 16, 2007 at 8:06 PM
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Anonymous said...
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Patty,
I'm so glad to hear Walter is home and doing well; I'm sure he is glad to be in his own environment.
I'm also sure this is very challenging for you, but so worth it.
Please let us know when you feel it is the right time to have visitors, I would like to come and visit the both of you.
Take care Patty,
Deb (Christmas) -
November 17, 2007 at 7:14 PM
Patty says: Walter has been home for 4 1/2 days. He is doing great. Although this is as demanding as 2 sets of triplets it is so worth it to have my sweetie home to us. It is great for me to wake up and see him.
I have to get through l hr changes and 2 hr to get his pills ready for the week. The wash is endless and meal times come just as I finish the first one. I have to thicken all of his liquids and turn him every 2 hrs.
The rewards are endless. I say" Are you my sweetie" and he says "definitely." Brian had a concert Thurs and he heard us discussing the plans for the evening. He said "What time are you leaving" Wow 5 words!! He is soo happy to be home. I will take any help I can get. Right now I have an aid for 2 hrs 3 times a week. I am hoping to get an aid for 5 days. I am working on this. Insurance can be a pain. I read a great article in today's paper. To get through the hard times in life "It's not the cards dealt, but how you play them" We live because life takes courage, and because, thank God, we are blessed and taught by the example of those who have it. I am grateful that my husband survived this horrific accident and I still have hime to take care of. In sickness and health., I will be there for him.
Thanks again, to those friends who have helped us get through the "good times" and the "bad times." You are all a strong bunch and I am so lucky you have helped us. You all know who you are and we love you all!!
Thanks to my brother Joe, my Mom, Tippy, Jean, Aunt Anna and Joanne, of course, and Rick and Corinne to help me through this difficult adjustment. Thanks to all of the phone calls this week to see how things were going. This will help me get through this difficult time!! Thanks for the offers of Walter sitting and the food deliveries.
Keep praying for his complete recovery and for his caregiver to be the wife that she should be at this difficult time in his life. I love you Walter!~!!!
Also, if you are reading this blog, please send Walter a get well note and I will read them to him. Thanks! Just click other-then publish your comment after you type your message.