1 Week Out

It is once again that one week away from go time.  Just had a quick check on a lingering cough by Dr. Tanner to be sure there was nothing going on in her lungs, which would be problem for the surgery.  Key is to stay healthy between now and next Tuesday.  All checked out fine at Dr. Tanner's and we have a good clean bill of health - no issues with the cough or lungs.

We also had a great meeting today with the principal, guidance counselor, nurse and teachers to go over Sarah's absence for her surgery.  It is so refreshing to have a team of dedicated people at the school who care and are so supportive of what Sarah will have to go through.  Now, we don't have to worry about her missing school - they have a plan and we can focus on Sarah getting better.  Thanks to all those at Danville School for being in her corner (again!!) during this time - we greatly appreciate it!

Now, if we could only find a damn hotel with rooms from 9/9-9/11.  The whole city is sold out within any reasonable distance of BCH.  There are some rooms at some random B&Bs, but think we will hold out for some cancellations at the Inn at Longwood Medical (right next to the hospital) where we stayed last time.  I called one of the Floor nurses to see if they would bend and let both of us stay with Sarah since we have no hotel for 3 nights, and they said no - it is a fire code thing.  What a hassle to be having to worry about that crap.  I just don't like B&Bs that much, more of a regular hotel guy with a private bathroom.  So will likely just hold out on the Longwood Medical in hopes that people who are checking out on the 8th had a few extra days booked and cancel those.  Or, there is always wandering the halls of the hospital all night, or just adjourn to a reclined driver's seat of the trusty Honda civic in the parking garage!!  As long as Sarah has her bed and is recovering well - where I sleep is immaterial.

Aunt Beth arrives on Saturday - she will again be staying with Katie and Molly - so will be fun to see her and hang out for a night.  Then we'll hit the road - probably, similar to last time, with a few shopping stops in Tilton to get some loot at the outlets for Sarah.  I am told, sometimes shopping can ease the pain - why not!!

Picture of Sarah, sisters and cousins Luke and Paige on Luke's 10th birthday at the Great VT Corn Maze!!