Monday, August 11, 2008

Venturing Out

Ivy went outside this today! This was her first venture out in the last three weeks that didn't involve an exhausting ambulance ride. The change of scenery definitely did her some good.

She's been struggling to find a rhythm in her new habitat. Morning tends to be calm, but the afternoon and evening seem to bring agitation. Having said that, this afternoon was relatively calm, and she seems to need less frequent doses of pain meds.


Goodbye Monroe
Today we had to say goodbye to our good friend Marco, or as we call him, Monroe as he had to return to SLO and his life. He's been there from the beginning of this hellish tragedy looking after Ivy and the whole family. We tried to adopt him as one of our own, but he said something about already having a family back home...I don't know, I wasn't really listening.
Come back soon Monroe!

7 comments:

Doug said...

Nice candycane chucks you've got there Ivy! =)

shelleyjoy said...

My beautiful Ivy!! I'm here at school waiting for YOU. It's so fabulous to see you outside and smiling, I waited for that smile for the last two weeks and only saw it in my dreams. You're still in my dreams (and in every waking moment)...sending you all my love and reminding you that I need you here. I've never done this job without you! I can't wait to come and see your new digs...do I have to dye my hair blue?! I love you buddy. stay calm, stay focused, you can find you're way out and when you do I'll be here waiting. XOXOXOshelley aka: MrsBenson

Sheila said...

Ivy, I read about your progress every day and pray for your complete and full recovery! I can't wait to see your beautiful face around school again - and selfishly - to have you as our TA again. I love to see your smile and am very happy that you are getting outside once again!

Love you,
Mrs. P (Sheila)

Mary Grace said...

Does anyone know who the little guy Ivy is holding in the cute photo of her on the right side of the page?

Casey said...

That little lady is Mariah. She's a spider monkey, rescued by Zoo To You

Some Knucklehead said...

Gotta love the shoes. A bit too clean for my tastes though. Let's get those puppies dirty.
Relaxing outside in sunny southern cali... I could do with bit of that myself.
Way to go. Thanks for the update Casey. JRG

And yes... Marcos is da' man.

Mary Grace said...

Thank you Casey for the info about Mariah! I just love that photo. Take care.