Grateful Musings
Day 3- Post Transplant
Wow! It's incredible to see the difference a day makes. Mark was in rare form today. He is grateful for the blessings that have been revealed this week. His smile and bright eyes are infectious. I have never seen him quite as animated as he was today. He talked nonstop all day long to anyone who walked through the door of the room. He thanked every hospital employee he saw for the incredible work they do everyday. He took time to tell them what it means to support and care for transplant patients. He told his story from beginning through the present to multiple people. He talked about our sweet girls and how he is most excited to have the energy to be the father his daughters deserve. There was not a dry eye when he shared this hope for the future.
Mark also hit more milestones today: He started eating. He sat in the chair for the first time. He stood for the first time. He walked through the hall for the first time. It was a truly inspiring day to watch his joy and zest for life.
It has been wonderful and humbling to watch Mark's reaction at those who took care of him pre-transplant coming to visit with him post-transplant. Many Mayo employees from all walks of life, and from many roles in the hospital are going out of their way to come visit Mark. From the phlebotomists, to the respiratory team, to the house keepers, to the nurses, doctors, social workers, the chaplain and to the transplant coordinators have all taken an interest in my husband's medical experience. They are genuinely wanting to cheer him on and rejoice in our excitement.
We are so very grateful to be part of the Mayo family.
Wow! It's incredible to see the difference a day makes. Mark was in rare form today. He is grateful for the blessings that have been revealed this week. His smile and bright eyes are infectious. I have never seen him quite as animated as he was today. He talked nonstop all day long to anyone who walked through the door of the room. He thanked every hospital employee he saw for the incredible work they do everyday. He took time to tell them what it means to support and care for transplant patients. He told his story from beginning through the present to multiple people. He talked about our sweet girls and how he is most excited to have the energy to be the father his daughters deserve. There was not a dry eye when he shared this hope for the future.
Mark also hit more milestones today: He started eating. He sat in the chair for the first time. He stood for the first time. He walked through the hall for the first time. It was a truly inspiring day to watch his joy and zest for life.
It has been wonderful and humbling to watch Mark's reaction at those who took care of him pre-transplant coming to visit with him post-transplant. Many Mayo employees from all walks of life, and from many roles in the hospital are going out of their way to come visit Mark. From the phlebotomists, to the respiratory team, to the house keepers, to the nurses, doctors, social workers, the chaplain and to the transplant coordinators have all taken an interest in my husband's medical experience. They are genuinely wanting to cheer him on and rejoice in our excitement.
We are so very grateful to be part of the Mayo family.
Wow. You've really made me think hard about how I can just meander through life, sometimes. Clicking off another day, instead of really enjoying life and having a purpose or zest for life. I take this for granted and your reflecting words give me a new appreciation for the moments in life that we can surely miss if we don't look hard enough. Thank you for sharing. And you ALL will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Much lover to yall from Four Oaks, NC!
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