JULIA WRITES ON BLOG – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (4:30PM)

This is Julia writing on my blog site for the first time since November 13, which was the night before my surgery. I cannot believe how many people visited my site since my surgery.  I hope everybody had a nice Thanksgiving. I miss being at home for Thanksgiving.  A couple of times my parents took our family to Disney World for Thanksgiving and it was so much fun.  I have many thank yous to write so I will start today.  If I forget some I will write them another day.

Thank you so much for praying for me.  I know many people have helped me by praying to God and Panayia and different saints like Saint Nektarios.  All this has helped me make it through my surgery and get better to get out of PICU and it will help me get home.  You are all nice.

I am still not comfortable with the surgery to my body but I am getting through it.  My mom and dad have been here taking care of me and helping me get better.  Thank you mom and dad.  You are wonderful.

Thank you Dr. Campion for helping me.  You are a nice doctor and I am glad I had you for my surgeon.  Thank you Dr. Alexander for helping Dr. Campion with my surgery.  Thank you Dr. Lisa and all the nurses and doctors in the PICU.  My mom and dad told me you took care of me and helped me recover from my surgery. I do not remember anything when I was in PICU so I am sorry I may not recognize you when I see you.  Thank you Gampi, Gami and Yiayia for praying for me, visiting me and calling me.  Thank you Father Michael and Stathi for visiting me and praying for me.  Thank you to my Godfather/Nouno, Godmother/Nouna and Godbrother Zachary for praying for me and visiting me.  Thank you to my uncles, aunts and cousins for praying for me and visiting me also.

Thank you to everyone who wrote on my blog site and to those who sent me cards, flowers and gifts.  All of this was very nice and helped me feel better.  I have not read all of the posts on my site because I get very tired doing even little things.  I promise I will read all of them as I get stronger.

I miss Charlotte and I hope to see you soon.  I miss my dog Buddy a lot.  I will write again tomorrow.  Thank you.  I love you.

Julia

THANKSGIVING UPDATE & PICTURES (11/22, 12 midnight)

Sorry folks, Julia was a little tired out tonight and had a few guests who along with family did not give her time or strength to write on her blog.  She wants me to assure everyone that she will write tomorrow.  Julia had a nice day.  We ate in the hospital Cafe and took a long walk outside of the hospital.  Julia also walked around one-half of her floor which was a big deal, some 200 feet, with the aid of her walker.  Her back still has pain when she walks and will for several weeks as she heals.  She did get to enjoy mashed potatoes and gravy and Nicholas gave her a few of his BBQ chips.  Just a nice relaxing day.

This evening she had visits from her Aunt Julia, Uncle Lee and cousin Emily, and her godfather George Demopoulos.  It made Julia happy to see more family.  George even delivered some homemade Thanksgiving cooking.  Dad particularly enjoyed the spanokopita.

Julia’s breathing has improved quite a bit and today was probably the first day where she was herself throughout most of the day.  She even spoke with a few people on the telephone.  She really wants to get back home.  We will update tomorrow and hopefully it will be Julia writing the updates.  Enjoy the long weekend and family time.    Harry & Regina