TUESDAY NIGHT UPDATE – RESTING (11/20, 6:30pm)
November 20, 2007
Julia is in her step down room on the 7th floor of the Children’s Hospital. We took a few assisted steps in the room and made it to the restroom. It will take a few days before Julia gets strength to walk and even then adjusting to the back surgery has its challenges. She is determined and will get there. We took a stroll in a wheelchair around the 7th floor and visited the playroom and teen room. No eating yet, just liquids, mostly Julia’s favorite grape Gatorade. Respiratory will continue with the nasal cannula during the day and the CPAP machine at night.
Julia has mostly rested and slept since coming to her new room. She has managed to watch a little television, a few of her favorite shows. We have quite a few dvd movies to watch, mostly chick flicks. We do not miss ICU but do miss the nice folks there.
We have not received any new update on Micah and his recovery. He is still in ICU. If you did not read the earlier post about Micah Arrants, he is a young man of 17 years from Concord who is struggling with unusual blood clotting in his body, and late last week in his brain, necessitating brain surgery last Saturday. Please continue to keep Micah and his family in your prayers.
Dad and John are leaving shortly for the UNC men’s basketball game tonight, it is only a few blocks walk to the Dean Dome. The rest of the crew will stay back in the room watching movies. Julia has come a long way in 7 days. Now we rehab and get strong and come home. We will update again in the morning. Thank you all for helping Julia. Harry & Regina
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Amy Giannikas Demas | November 20, 2007 at 7:28 pm
What wonderful news that Julia is out of ICU. I am so glad to hear that she is making great progress. I will have to agree with what a lot of other say that she is truly an amazing child. May God continue to watch over her and get her through a speedy recovery. I will keep you all in my prayers. Please wish Julia and your entire family a Happy Thanksgiving because I truly know that everyone is very thankful to God that Julia is doing great!
Amy Giannikas Demas
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Uncle DeWitt, Aunt Rebecca, Brandon, and Kenny | November 20, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Hi Julia,
I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to hear about your progress. We continue to keep you in our prayers and wish nothing but a speedy recovery. As you know, I’m not a Tarheel fan, but how awesome is it that they wrote a note to you! We’re heading down to Georgia for Thanksgiving, but will be back in time Saturday to hopefully see the Gamecocks defeat Clemson in football. We’ll be checking the blog for your progress. Keep up the great work, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Love,
Uncle DeWitt
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Aunt Lisa and Uncle Kevin | November 20, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Thanks for keeping us updated on Julia’s progress. We are so pleased to hear that she is making such great progress. We will be sure to include Micha Arrants in our prayers and of course will continue to Pray for a continued speedy recovery for Julia and strength and patience for the whole family, I will be sure to pray for Gina to get some sleep as well.
We hope to see you all soon.
God Bless,
Uncle Kevin, Aunt Lisa, Cousins Taylor and Chandler
PS. Bella is doing much better now too!
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Lyness Henson | November 20, 2007 at 10:19 pm
Julia,
What a day for you! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments thus far!! We at the Henson house have been keeping up with your journal everyday. What a wonderful was to keep us all posted! Today, I went to Daily Mass at St. Matthews Church. I lit a candle for you and PJ. PJ had some surgery today and did great! I hope you know what an inspiration you are to so many of us. May God continue to heal you, we just can’t wait to hear of your progress tomorrow. Hopefully you will be able to come and see me at the Gap at South Park!! Love, The Hensons
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Nouno | November 21, 2007 at 8:38 am
Good morning Julia I hope you had a good night sleep along with your family, today is a new day for more progress and continue doing such a great job. We are really proud of you for being strong and patient.May God always bless you and your wonderful family.
I will be seeing you real soon
love you dearly
love Nouno
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Theo Nick Thea Dina and Nicole | November 21, 2007 at 4:44 pm
Hey Julia
i hope you have a good thanksgiving and we are all praying for you. we are glad that you are doing better. i don’t blame you for not missing the ICU. we hope you enjoy your thanksgiving, even though its not your ideal one but, CHRISTMAS WILL BE BETTER! HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!! WE LOVE YOU!!
can i come and watch chick flicks with you???
~ThEo NiCk, ThEa DiNa AnD NiCoLe~
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The Nick Kleto Family | November 21, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Hey Julia!
May we “enlist” in your ARMY? Just got the website and are so pleased in your progress after reading all entries. “You’ve come a long way, baby” as they used to say (way before your time).
God is great and you are a winner. This Thanksgiving we will give thanks for the strong young lady you are and look forward to seeing you home soooon!
Love
Nick, Olga, Dean, Katherine, and Jimmy Kleto