THANKSGIVING UPDATE & PICTURES (11/22, 12 midnight)
November 23, 2007
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
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The Kleto Family | November 23, 2007 at 8:00 am
Hi Julia and Family,
We are so glad to see the pictures of Julia and to see her improvement. This will be a memorable Thanksgiving!
Julia, you are doing great!!! To see you in the pictures, it is hard to believe you had such major surgery. You have really come a long way in a short time. Keep fighting. Your army is still praying for your speedy recovery. We look forward to hearing from you but only when fell up to it. We love you.
Thank you for keeping us updated and especially for the pictures. It is also nice to see the relief in your faces. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you.
Lots of love,
Johnny, Maria, Nicholas and Charlie
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Uncle Kevin, Aunt Lisa, Cousins Taylor and Chandler | November 23, 2007 at 8:06 am
Hi Julia,
You look great. We were so glad to hear your voice yesterday on the telephone. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Christina came over, as you know and shared a Thanksgiving meal with us. She actually had seconds! We were happy to hear that you might be coming home early next week. We continue to pray for God to restore your strength and ease your pain. We hope to see you real soon, in the meantime keep the pictures coming. Hugs and Kisses from all of us.
Uncle Kevin, Aunt Lisa, Cousins Taylor and Chandler
Bella and Kitty too, even CJ
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Wanda and Ed Cobb | November 23, 2007 at 9:33 am
Dear Julia,
You don’t know us, but we are friends of your grandparents Brown who have spoken so lovingly about you and who have let us know about your surgery. We have been keeping up with your progress everyday, and we have been praying for your speedy and complete recovery. Your parents are so kind to keep all your friends and family up-to-date. I have a niece, Pam, who is battling pancreatic cancer right now, and her husband is doing the same–keeping us informed. That is extremely helpful to all of us.
We appreciated seeing the pictures from yesterday. We really feel like we know you now.
You and your family are in our prayers every day from here in Huntsville, AL.
With love,
Wanda and Ed Cobb
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Jimmy Pappas & Family | November 23, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Julia
Looking at you in the photos it’s very inspiring to see how well your’e progressing. We pray for you and your family, and love
you very much. You are a trooper and teaching us all to love and respect what God has giving us.
We will be waitting to see you when you return.
With all our Love
Jimmy Maria Pete & Johnny
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Dr. Lisa | November 23, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Wow Julia, you look GREAT!! I haven’t forgotten you but the PICU has really kept me busy. I didn’t think 4 am was an appropriate time to come and say hi last night! If you are still around on Monday I will stop in for a minute. I am glad to see you doing so well.
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elina nixon | November 24, 2007 at 1:10 pm
Hi Julia
I am so happy to see those photos of you walking! It makes me feel much,much better knowing that you are improving!
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Soula Katsaduros | November 24, 2007 at 2:50 pm
Hey Julia,
Im glad that you are going outside and seeing the sky. hahahaha
We miss you to here in the Big Charlotte. it wasn’t the some with out you here and at sunday school. We always miss a big part of but now sence you are getting better we can’t wait to see you at sunday school and at church. I bet your sister wishes she could be there with you but she had to work. At least yuo had your brothers there. I can’t wait to see you and can’t wait to here all about the Tarheels Mens Basketball.
Love,
Soula Katsaduros