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Post by Jackie on Aug 14, 2011 8:45:26 GMT -5
I am thinking of you as Emily begins her big new ADVENTURE. I have a feeling this is going to work out beautifully. Nice part is she comes home every weekend!!! So please fill us in on how the move in goes...and tell us how you weather it too...LOL. Love Ya!  |
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Post by Emilysmom on Aug 16, 2011 0:14:39 GMT -5
Everything went very very smoothly; except for the fact that I sat in Fazoli's tonight with tears streaming down my face and it's after midnight and I'm still wide awake and have to go to work in 8 hrs..........but here is the update:
Yesterday, Emily and I headed to the new school. Wanted to get there EARLY, to avoid the crowd, and so we could get on the road to Columbus for Emily's 10am eye appointment there. But, when we got to the school, the parking lot was completely full..........literally NO parking places left! Inside, everything was amazingly organized though! We went through one "station" after another, talking to people who represented various groups (Girl Scouts, various athletic groups, insurance companies, the guidance counselors, etc), and finally to her dorm. (Cottage). She will be living in a cottage that houses 12 girls- 2 in each bedroom, who share a bathroom with 2 other girls. There is a kitchen, living room, play room, laundry room, and an office for the staff.
Emily's room mate still has not arrived. One of the dorm mothers knows her room mate and says she thinks they are "perfectly matched". We decorated her room, and headed to Ohio.
(Side note.............her right eye is SO much better, it is amazing!!!! She is not even "legally blind" in that eye!! 20/60! ! ! Her optic nerve still shows damage, and there is some "cupping" that the doctor did not like, but she was otherwise thrilled with the right eye. The left eye is 20/350, but her visual field has improved a little. The doctor thinks this is the eye that was first affected, and more damage had occurred before we even knew Emily had LHON. No change in the meds for now.
Tonight, I took her back to school and we arrived just in time for her to go to the clinic and get her evening meds. We went to her cottage and then I realized that her toothbrush was still in my overnight bag in the van. In the short time I was gone to get it, Emily had gotten out her clothes to wear to class tomorrow, put on her pajamas, and was in bed with a book..............happy as can be! ! She seems totally comfortable there! !
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Aug 16, 2011 8:35:28 GMT -5
Ohhhh, happy tears here, Susan. I'm soooooooo proud of Emily!!
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Post by kg91207 on Aug 16, 2011 8:49:10 GMT -5
That made my day. I'm a little teary too. I just can't imagine that being Kaelyn one day!
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Post by Jackie on Aug 16, 2011 9:03:54 GMT -5
yes...proud of both you and Emily... ;D And such great news about her eyes!!!!
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Post by laurasmom on Aug 16, 2011 18:37:43 GMT -5
Happy tears here also.
Have fun Emily!!!!
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Post by kittkatt on Aug 16, 2011 23:33:11 GMT -5
Wow. I have been gone waaayyyy too long! Congrats! Hope things work out well for her!
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Post by Jackie on Aug 18, 2011 8:15:46 GMT -5
have you talked to her lately Susan?
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Post by Chris too on Aug 18, 2011 9:15:41 GMT -5
It was nice that you had forgotten the toothbrush so you could pop in unexpectedly to find her in her element. It had to give you peace to know that she wasn't all weepy and homesick as soon as you left  It's both scary and exciting to read Emily's unfolding story. |
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Post by Debi on Aug 22, 2011 15:24:39 GMT -5
Oh Susan....just sending giant cyberhugs to you. I can SO relate to you sitting at Fazoli with
tears running down both our faces!!
That is wonderful news about Emily's vision and also.. it IS good that she is adapting so well at this point. I swear that is why God made Mothers, so we could do all the adapting and be homesick while our kids go on their adventures. Some days it feels like a high price to pay but MOSTLY I am glad they are having adventures.
It's just very very hard with any kid and that" little bit more " makes it even harder. I have been thinking aboout your guys. I know I don't post that often but your family is always in my thoughts and prayers.
You're doing great girl.. and hey it's already almost Tuesday!! It WILL be a mighty fun weekend and Emily will enjoy seeing her Mom as much as you will enjoy seeing her!!
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Aug 23, 2011 22:38:59 GMT -5
Just thinking of you and Emily  Has she called or anything? |
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Post by Emilysmom on Aug 23, 2011 23:17:24 GMT -5
Jennifer,
She has called a couple of times.........not often enough! ! ! Tomorrow, I have convinced (ha ha....didn't take much convincing!) my husband that we should go to Nashville after work and take Emily out to eat and to church. He had talked to a family who lives there about picking Emily up every Wednesday evening to take her to church, so we are going to go and meet them in person first.
It's weird...........Emily has been going to at least one (1week) camp per year in the summer for many years, and I have handled that just fine. But, she has been gone this week only 2 1/2 days and it feels like the longest week ever! This sure better end up being a perfect situation for her, because I'm NOT liking it one bit so far!
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
Has she called or anything?