Jed and Big Jon. I just cannot express how much this guy helped Jed. More than anyone EVER could, he eased Jed's anxiety. He took time out of his evenings to come and hang with Jed. They talked about "guy" stuff. Jed met Jon when he went to camp, Jon is a counselor. Jon's wife Jen is one of Jed's nurses. Jen and Jon BOTH had 2 transplants so when Jon came in the room and discussed the ins and outs of broviacs and different meds and such Jed really listened. I think Jon should be on staff at Hershey Med. I know he was trying ot get a job as an aide but they were not hiring...Jon is a resource that cannot be duplicated. He has really been on my mind lately. Actually what has been on my mind is the feeling I felt from Jed when I walked into the room after a visit from Jon. You could feel the difference in his anxiety level. I am so grateful to Jon for helping Jed. He made more of a difference than he will ever know. Not only was Jon someone that KNEW what Jed was living..he was a GUY....huge deal! They talked about Family Guy, Simpsons, Star Wars and video games. Sometimes Jon even brought a friend with him to visit. His compassion and caring is a beautiful thing. I am hoping that Jon and Jen come to the luncheon so all can meet them. Thank you Jon....so very much.
Ok, back to me...cause it is all about me right? Right Trish?! Anyway, I am officially registered for school full time. Savannah went with me to meet my advisor and pick my classes. The Lancaster campus is really nice. I don't think it is much closer than Harrisburg but the commute is a completely different way....I am SO tired of driving up 83. Time for a new daily drive. The way my schedule is set up this semester I have Fridays off. I just hope all this works out and I can actually afford to do this full time. I can collect unemployment in October and I should be getting my severance pay next month so at least for now it seems ok. We shall see. I am taking 12 credits....it doesn't seem like much when I look at my schedule but I'm sure I will have more on my plate than I really want to. Business law, environmental science, software for business & intro to paralegal studies. I am sure I will be whining away on here as the semester goes on.
Tomorrow Danny and I are going to Philly to see Tom Petty. He is one of my favorites. We are staying the night and will be home on Sunday. I am excited to go....slightly anxious to be away from my house...and Jed's room. But I know we will have a good time.
Jed's buddy Jase, Grace and Jim's grandson, is 4 this weekend....happy birthday Jase.
Good night Jeddie. I found out that the guy who walks his German Sheppard at the cemetery is the one that placed the flag near your stone. That was nice of him. I am missing you Jed...more and more everyday. This really sucks and it's not getting any easier...at all. UGH. So I heard you are visiting Grandma, coming along with Granddad sometimes. She said there is a man and a blonde boy that sit on her bench in the apartment and the boy wiggles his fingers at her. Keep an eye on her Jeddie. Mommy loves you....forever
Love J & K