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Two Years Ago: Party like a two year old
Six Years Ago: Cape Town: Working Hard
Charlie and I took a little drive to the Berkeley Botanical Garden. I had no idea it was there, and was pleasantly surprised to find it. There were quite a few people out and about, but there were several nice little nooks where we could hide away. Charlie read his book while I chased butterflies.
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One Year Ago: On the road again
It has been a rough couple of days. This is my excuse for not writing this week. Yesterday was Charlie's surgery, everything went fine. He is now the proud owner of 9 screws and a stainless steel plate. My bionic man. The surgery took just over two hours, and thankfully everything went well. It is so hard to see someone you love laying in a hospital bed, unconscious. I hope I don't ever have to do that again. I am glad that it is all over and he is now on the road to recovery. The best part is that after scoping his wrist the doctor decided that there was no need for reconstructive surgery on the tendons, this was a big concern. Since it is just the bone that had to be fixed the outlook for recovery is much better. He can start rehabilitation as soon as next week.
Until then, I am laying pretty low. Feeding the fella pain pills, snuggling down and watching lots of movies (thanks for your collection Andre!). The weather has been pretty crazy making me feel a little less guilty about not getting out an shooting. In reality though, all I really want to do is make him feel better. Feed a cold, starve a flu... what do you do for broken bones? I am thinking lots of chocolate. Calcium right?
Anonymous:
Tell Charlie we're sending our love and know he will heal quickly! Carol
(03.23.11)
Cindy:
I'm so glad to hear the surgery went well!! May Charlie have a speedy recovery.
(03.24.11)
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One Year Ago: This is Rich
For winter's rains and ruins are over,
And all the season of snows and sins;
The days dividing lover and lover,
The light that loses, the night that wins;
And time remembered is grief forgotten,
And frosts are slain and flowers begotten,
And in green underwood and cover
Blossom by blossom the spring begins.
-A.C. Swineburne
And just because it has been a while since Mr. Linus has said hello...
Anonymous:
I love this pic Sara, the light coming through the cracked door and his bright blue eyes.
(03.18.11)
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Time goes so quickly, it is hard to believe how fast our family is growing up. I can still feel the cold on my cheeks as I tried to keep up with my brothers as they built snowmen in the backyard of our home in Germany. I was only six years old at the time. Now, Matteo has two little ones of his own. Our family has grown, but the foundation is the same. We still play like we are little kids.
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Two Years Ago: Katie and Clinton's Guest Book
Seeing someone that you love in pain makes everything around you stand still. Nothing else matters. We were in a Olympic Lifting class, it was the last lift of the session. I can still hear Diane, 'ok this is the last one, so make it good.' We were all watching him, trying to learn what Diane was teaching, learning through him. He made it good all right. As he lifted the bar one last time it caught on his watch. He was unable to get his elbows under the bar to catch it. His arm got crushed between his knee and an 185 pound bar descending at speed. I would have gladly traded spots with him if I could. Not that I could even lift 185 pounds like that if I tried.
He laid on the ground and I ran over, he was holding his wrist. I look at it and could see it had clearly been broken. Charlie was practically translucent, all of the blood had drained from his face, he was in shock. Joe was kind enough to drive us to the hospital, I would have probably crashed the car I was in such a panic. Thank goodness he was there. Another Saturday lost to an ER waiting room. The x-ray revealed that yes, his arm was broken. Not in one place, but in two. He had broken his Ulna and his Radius.
So now, the poor fella has a broken arm and he has his first business school interview TODAY! He has to fly out to Canada tomorrow for work and probably back here on Thursday to see an orthopedic surgeon. What a mess. Lets hope for no surgery.
The current challenge is to figure out how to navigate the next several weeks with one arm. How do you tie your shoes? How about flossing? Getting luggage into an overhead bin? How about driving? How do you get into business attire? Are sweater vests in, because that might just work.
Dad:
Charlie I feel your pain. Been there done somewhat the same. Hope you have some good drugs.
(02.27.11)
Scott Y.:
I can identify with how to navigate with only one arm. Between my shoulder injuries and my numerous finger issues on my right arm, I have become pretty adept at being left handed when needed. I am right handed so this was quite an adjustment. It's the little issues you become acutely aware of. Having to open up a can of soda with the other hand, shaving, starting up the car, putting on your seat belt, using the bathroom.... It's tough. Tell Charlie to hang in there and best of luck with the interview!
(02.27.11)
Anonymous:
Travis is dealing with one hand right now, d/t carpal tunnel surgery. As far as flossing goes, try Pluckers they are great but in regards to another personal hygiene habit that involves toilet paper, well, that is another story! Hugs.....Jules
(02.27.11)
Lianna:
We happen to work in this field and know some pretty fine hand surgeons (Ethan especially knows his stuff) so let us know if you need a recommendation!
(03.01.11)
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Sara!! Super nice images!! I love the 1st set. Awesome colors... great job!!!!
(04.15.11)Thank you so much Alexis, that means a lot!
(04.15.11)Looks like a place we need to visit next time we are in the neighborhood. Have you found a place to live yet?
(04.16.11)Such natural perfection all around us.
(04.17.11)