Sunday August 5, 2007
Another difficult day…… beginning the task of sorting through ‘things’. I cannot believe the amount of medication that is left. Literally thousands of dollars worth. One bottle alone of a special and new antibiotic is about $3000.00. I am hoping to contact an organization who will take it all. Many times, even open medications are acceptable to groups that go to 3rd world countries, where any medication is better than none at all. And then there are the supplies. IV tubing, flushes, syringes, tapes, dressings, pads and gloves, on and on and on. Even the IV poles were left behind. I just pray that they can be of use and not just tossed into a heap somewhere.
I have separated all her equipment, her special walker, her braces and orthopedic appliances. If the rehab department cannot use them they will go as well. Every piece holds a memory, of hope, of love, of plans for the future. If only someone can use them to reach their goal.
When Jenn comes home this week we will begin the most difficult tasks. Going through the cards and letters that I can’t bring myself to do alone. Eventually, Ron Jenn and IÂ will need to tackle the boxes and drawers with all the personal things. I think we will leave that to last, we all need some healing time first.
I am finding it difficult to organize my time. I am not used to not having to rush to do anything and everything. But at the same time, I am appreciating the sense that if it is not done now, I still have tomorrow.
Thank you all for you kind posts and comments. We continue to look for them and feel the warmth and love that comes from them.
Take care all
We love you,
Joan
10 Comments
Engineer Ken
Jenn,
Jenn being that you work at CP, there are things to help you remember your sister everyday. Anytime the train whistle’s at the station or when the crossing gates go down. Back home for me it will be the samething. We had alot of good times and Kerrie treated me like a family even when we didn’t know each other at first. It is going to be hard but, you have a lot of support from everyone who came in contact with her. We all love you and your mom and pray for your family everyday. If it wasn’t for Magnum Michelle spreading her love about this site I would of never knew. Also, because of your site Ron Laterman (former co-worker at CP) and I are keeping in contact. There are all kinds of stories like this every where you go. Thanks again to you and your mom for keeping us informed. God Bless your whole family.
Ron
just an idea but like the iv pole and special walker and so on things like that can also be listed and sold on ebay then you can donate or give the money to whoever or use it for whatever is needed just a thouyght as well there
Cousin Kathy
Joan,
We could possible take the meds with me on my trip to Peru. Let me know if that helps… Kathy
Jeannine
Joan, your courage and stamina continue to amaze me. I know that you are probably thinking, what choice do I have but to take the next step forward, but there are other choices and I am so awed by your strength. As always, I am sending you Love and Light.
Ron
and i know the price of those antibiotics i have been on em as well its totally amazing at what they can charge till the patent runs out on those things. afterwards it will be 4-5 dollars a pill if your lucky.and yes im totally amazed as well how you are handeling things , i realize some of it is bad memeries as well attached to it so better gone but you are one amazing person when it comes to everythi8ng your doing right now. im sure part of it is just keeping busy and mind on other things as well besides in part of the real reality . you need some you time as well dont forget that somewhere in there as well. i pray for you all daily sending lots of love and energy your way. kerrie was an mazing person as well and i see where she gets it from.
Ron
Deb Kayga
Joan, I continue to check the website for the pure simple pleasure of seeing Kerrie’s smiling face! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! deb Kayga (FBC)
Joan
Hi Deb,
I check it all the time for that reason too.
Love Ya
Joan