Monday, November 14, 2011

New Digs.

We've graduated from in-patient care! We have a great little 2 bedroom ADA apartment on the hospital grounds. It's where most of the wounded warriors live while they recover. Some have the option to go off-post, but seeing as we don't own wheelchair accessible transportation that option isn't very reasonable for us at the moment. It comes furnished, with lots of storage space and some basics. Everything was gathered from the hospital room and brought over to our new place.

I wish had been there for the packing and all the discharge information, but 430am this morning I went into the ER with one of the most wicked migraines I have ever experienced. I get a classic migraine about once a year, and tension headaches a little more often. This was a double whammy of both. Some strong narcotics and 10 hours later, I was finally released. Just in time for Aaron and his parents to finish up unloading everything from the hospital room into the apartment.

I haven't fully recovered from the lag of drugs, but my head is clear and hopefully I'll sleep well tonight. In our own place, with the future bright ahead of us.

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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    YAY! I'm so excited for you guys and this new chapter!

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  2. LeanneNovember 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Wonderful step in the right direction! So happy for you guys! :)

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  3. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Moving in the right direction; as Dory says, Just keep swimming. Happy you have a place of your own now and you can start on the road to your new life.

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  4. MandyNovember 14, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I am so excited for you guys!! I hope you enjoy your own place. I am sorry about the headache, those are terrible.

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  5. AlanaNovember 14, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    This makes me so happy! Every day seems to bring progress and happiness for y'all. I know it must be hard as well, but your attitude has been just amazing! You are such an inspiration.

    And I promise I'll be sending that package soon! Is your mailing address the same?

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  6. I'll Love You ForeverNovember 15, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I love seeing updates from you, I am sorry for the horrible migraine you had. I am glad you guys have been moved to your own place! Thinking of you!

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  7. ShariNovember 15, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    YAY for progress!! That's awesome!

    You're still at Bethesda Naval (aka Walter Reed), aren't you? If so, I have an appointment up there next week & I'm coming up the day before. My van has a wheelchair lift too, so if y'all have the desire to leave the hospital grounds for a bit, we're game! I'm sure we could figure out logistics pretty quickly. Just let me know -- you can email me at rainintorainbows at gmail dot com.

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  8. Lydia @ This Marine WifeNovember 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    That's so exciting! Glad to hear things are progressing.

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  9. L.November 16, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    This is awesome news! I'm so glad to hear that things are progressing well for both of you!

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  10. JenniferNovember 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I just found your blog via fb. As a fellow EOD wife I was instantly in tears. My heart hurts for you. For your family. BUT - I am so happy to hear things are progressing in the right direction! I look forward to hearing more about your journey. Thinking of you!

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  11. JulieNovember 16, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    This is so exciting! Hope the migraine stays away!

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  12. Whiskey Tango FoxtrotNovember 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I am a new follower and cannot wait to start reading your blog. I am glad to hear things are getting better for you both! I am a new army wife as well and hope to get some useful information and hope from your blog. Nice to meet you :)

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