Today was a busy day. We had visitors from Pittsburgh. Nick's covenant group came to lift Nick's spirits. It was so nice to see some familiar faces. Nick was very very appreciative of their efforts. Mrs. O and Dale braved the 8 hour round trip with four high school sophmores. (Are they nuts?) No they are very thoughtful and caring. Of course no Church youth event could not be complete without pizza, so we ordered lunch to be delivered. The meal was topped off with a "Get Well Soon Nick" cake. Nick visited, opened presents, and of course played yahtzee.
Later in the afternoon there was a party for Sean and Isabella who will be going home tomorrow. They both have finished their lengthening and have been staying at the Hackerman Patz house since April. It was fun. They also had cake and we watched the adults dance the Macaraina (sp?) We had to leave early for our PT evening appointment. Once again we managed to get dinner just before eight. Oh well, I am starting to win the battle with the wheelchair when we go venturing.
Two Long Legs
Waiting to see Dr. H for August check up
Nick's bionic Leg!
Xray shows the amount of length that is now gained. Just have to wait for the bone mass to harden.
Choir Tour 2008 Send Off Concert
"Friends" A special song sung at the end of every Choir Tour Concert. Past choir members are asked to come up and sing. Nick hobbled to the front and Marissa made sure he was with a friend.
Relaxing at Home.
Reading a book on the porch. Very comfortable.
Our Hero
Dr. Herzenberg stopped by the party and we were able to get this great picture.
Party at the HP
The ice cream truck came with treats for everyone in the house.
Buddies
Nick and Jack. Jack is in the room next door and he stops by to check on Nick often.
Inner Harbor for dinner
Celebrating that we will be going home
Ross decided to stay with us in Baltimore!
Hope this gives Florence Nightingale an occasional break.
Dad must be cheating.......
Where did he get all those hotels?
Family Monopoly out on the patio
Dad and Ross came by to help us pass the time.
Another special visit
Maeve and her mother made the road trip to Baltimore.
Visitors from Pittsburgh
Nick's Covenant Group drove down to lift his spirits.
Future Docs
Today we had a visit from International students Nicks age. All hope to become doctors some day.
Chick Magnet
All the girls wanted a picture with the "Big NC"
Nick and his personal (slave) nurse...
Nick and Luise are doing well in Baltimore
Getting around
Practicing for the Wheel Chair races in the parking lot.
A good sign!
today a rainbow appeared over Baltimore. Looks like we picked the right place for Nick to be for his leg lengthening.
Home away from Home
Relaxing at the Hackerman Patz House. Thanks Mimi for knitting this great Bethel Park Blanket.
"Hey I am ready!"
Nick in his own clothes ready to leave the Hospital
Day One, Up and playing video games
Nick still playing golf, Nintendo Mario Golf. Beat his Dad bad!!!!!
Dinner at Obrycki's!
Great Seafood! Stuffed. Good thing, Nick can not eat after midnight.
Heading to the Links
Last day to golf before surgery
Helping at the Golf Clinic
"Paying it forward" thanks Missie
Golf Clinic
Watch me swing the club!
Rainbow of Hope
Coincidence??
Nicklaus named after the great golfer Jack Nicklaus. Shares the same birthdate as Tiger Woods.
At the Drive In
Good Times with my girlfriend
3 comments:
Wow! What a nice group to travel to see you! Sounds like a lot of partying going on in Baltimore! I'm so happy to hear that you have such a great support group!
As always, thinking of you and wishing the best!
Love to all ~ Dana
sounds like you have some pretty amazing friends...I am glad you had a chance to see some familiar faces. All is well here...everyone working and thinking of you and your mom of course...tell her to check for mail in a day or two...love to you both!
haha, that day was by far the paramount of covenant group! :D
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