Dawn's mother was telling Dawn her story and all that she had been through. She is very aware of what has happened to her and even asked the doctor very specifically about her legs. I told Dawn about her CarePage and the blog I've created for her. I asked her what I should post when I get home and she said to post the following:
"Dawn got her poop tube removed today and is much more comfortable because of it, however she is having trouble pooping in a foreign place"
She is still silly Dawn and the translation for all of this is yes, she did get her poop tube removed and must tell the nurses when she has to go, BUT is having trouble going in the unfamiliarity of the hospital and hence has a bit of "stage-fright"!
I know that everyone who knows Dawn has thoroughly enjoyed this story! She's coming back little by little and it's WONDERFUL!!
10 comments:
Yeah girl! I don't think people realize how much nurses love to talk about pooping....this made my day and made me laugh!
Love you, Michelle Stelter
I do not know Dawn, but I am a nurse at CMH around the same age, so I feel a connection with her. I think of Dawn often and her courage and strength motivate me every day. I'm planning to run a marathon in October with Dawn as my motivation. My prayers are with you and your family, Dawn!
Dawn, you have been in my thoughts everyday. It's great to hear you are getting stronger each day! I'm happy you have wonderful family & friends for extra support!
Jill (Fitzgerald) Gobby
and family !
That's hysterical about you wanting everyone know about the poop tube. You go girl!!!!! Keep it up and keep getting stronger!!!!
What a great post. Makes me sleep better tonight. Dawn, we miss you so much at work ... tonight I studied since it was slow. Things are the same .. a lot of kids are getting transplants lately. I'll tell you about them when I visit. Hoping to come see you soon, maybe this weekend if you're feeling up to it. Love you.
Dawn, so happy to see you doing so much better. You don't know me but have inspired me with your courageous battle. You have my continued prayers as you move through your recovery process!
Yahoo Dawn! Your strength of spirit is just plain inspiring. Everyday you are moving in the direction of recovery - please keep us laughing with all of your Dawnism's....
Dawn, I echo Kirsten's thoughts: I feel better now that you are better! Welcome to the rest of your life, it will be amazing the things you will do, and we are all here to support you! Jay and I send our love!
Dubsky!!! I love your guts!!! and I love to talk about poop!!! It's soooo great to hear that you are feeling better! I think of you every day and can't wait to get the girls together again---IN CHICAGO!!!! Miss you!!
Luv, Sarah Greeneeeeeeee
All you nurses ever talk about is poop, poop, poop!!!! It makes me giggle...
Soooo glad to hear that our girl is back! Thinking of you everyday...
Love, Tina Boogren (still holding that mini-brush...)
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