Day 319 BMT 109

Hello everyone. This is Rita. I got released last Sunday with great results and now only have to go back to Buffalo every other week and the other week I can go to Faxton Hospital with Dr. Butala. I am feeling good. My family can't believe that I am allowed to drive, but Dave took me out for a test drive and I didn't miss a beat. Monday, I went to Price Chopper, loaded the groceries in the car and even brought them into the house and put them away. They were all amazed! I said I have alot of catching up to do. It's hard not to be able to touch flowers or dirt, so Dave did a few planters for me, and my sister Sue did the rest. I am allowed to water the plants, though. I can't clean, dust or put dirty laundry in but I can unload the dishwasher and put the clothes in the dryer and fold them. It is so hard for me to watch people do so much for me. My sister, Eva, faithfully came every 3 days to collect my mail and water my plants. I thank her. My sister Sherry has been my spiritual soul mate every step of the way. Thank you Sherry. I would like to thank my friends, people I didn't know, the many prayer groups that prayed for me, people that sent me many, many cards and my family, and especially my kids who have given me so much love, so much of their time and have sacrificed so much. For all they have done for me, I will be eternally grateful. The benefit was wonderful. I wish I could have been there. I would like to especially thank my wonderful husband, Dave. He spent most of the time by my side, even sleeping in the recliner next to me in the hospital. He pushed me all the way, and I know I wouldn't have done all the walking and eating if he wasn't there. Thanks again to you all. I love you all, Rita