Well, time for another post. This is a forum for family updates, and interesting tidbits that I might want to share. Today we have a report and a request from Janet.
The report: Baba has been discharged from the hospital and is in The Van Rensaleer Nursing home near Hudson Valley Community College. It is a rehab program. Janet is relieved, but she is bogged down with paperwork, lawyers, and meetings. She is comfortable in her placement at the home which she describes as excellent, and it is an easy commute.
The request: Please use her verizon email - jmsturgeon@verizon.net and not the aol email. I would recommend just deleting her aol email from your files.
That's it for now.
Jeanne
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Crista's Graduation Party
CRISTA’S GRADUATION CELEBRATION
July 19, 2009
Once again, family and friends gather for a momentous occasion. Crista Sturgeon has accomplished a major milestone – high school graduation.
The weather really cooperated. We have been having a cold rainy summer so this day was a nice surprise. The pool was just great and a welcome source of entertainment for the kids. Speaking of kids, we had a few little ones in attendance, the youngest being little Benny. Little Ryan was a source of enchantment for 2 year old Asa, who was just so sweet and attentive. Perhaps they should get together more often. Maria, Lily, and Sahna were “cool cousins”. And Asa calls Maria Mawea and Sahna Santa, so we just shortened it to Santa Mawea...get it?
The food was great, thanks to a major contribution from Chef Mary of Cape Cod. And, the champagne was flowing, as well as the kid punch.
Crista was her usual charming polite self. She should consider a career in public relations.
And, for those of you who did not attend, you missed a great party. Thanks, Janet for a party well done. So, who’s next????
July 19, 2009
Once again, family and friends gather for a momentous occasion. Crista Sturgeon has accomplished a major milestone – high school graduation.
The weather really cooperated. We have been having a cold rainy summer so this day was a nice surprise. The pool was just great and a welcome source of entertainment for the kids. Speaking of kids, we had a few little ones in attendance, the youngest being little Benny. Little Ryan was a source of enchantment for 2 year old Asa, who was just so sweet and attentive. Perhaps they should get together more often. Maria, Lily, and Sahna were “cool cousins”. And Asa calls Maria Mawea and Sahna Santa, so we just shortened it to Santa Mawea...get it?
The food was great, thanks to a major contribution from Chef Mary of Cape Cod. And, the champagne was flowing, as well as the kid punch.
Crista was her usual charming polite self. She should consider a career in public relations.
And, for those of you who did not attend, you missed a great party. Thanks, Janet for a party well done. So, who’s next????
Monday, June 15, 2009
A Weekend Back in Vermont
So, the season at Tupper is under way. We have been on Island for 2 weeks and the camp is ready for the season. A new dock is scheduled this year as well as some other minor improvements. Anyone wishing to visit just needs to call ahead for availability. Eliza, Mike, and the kids are coming the last week in July and our friends Kathy and Jay are coming the first week in August.
We are in Vermont this weekend for a Bonsai Show and a new stove install in Jeff. I am hanging out here with nothing to do and decided to blog with my time. A visit with Lily and Asa was a bonus. The last time we saw Asa he was in a full cast from toe to hip socket on his right leg. What a relief to see him without the cast. Lily continues to read voraciously and is looking forward to theater camp next week.
"The farm at Browns Trace" is well under way. The slugs are enjoying their tender seedlings a little too much so we have them on a diet of Pabst Blue Ribbon instead. Followed by a dose of SLUGGO, an organic compound, they should be off to the Slug farm in the sky. The best part of the weekend was the early season salads. We had a lovely gourmet mix of tatsoi, mizuna, pac choy, rainbow chard, and turnip greens. The asian greens are really wonderful. Lily loves to make pesto out of anything green. Yesterday, she made pesto from oregano, lemon mint, a little basil, and just a few chives. She told me there is no recipe - you make it up as you go, just add olive oil and Parmesan cheese as needed. And, she says that the chives take the place of the garlic. I told her I like it with nuts, but she does not.
Well, the stove is done, and we are off to Tupper for the rest of the season. Last year we were there until October 1.
This Saturday is the shower for Liz in Dryden and I look forward to seeing everyone. And then again at Crista's Graduation Celebration in July.
Toodleloo for now.
Jeanne
We are in Vermont this weekend for a Bonsai Show and a new stove install in Jeff. I am hanging out here with nothing to do and decided to blog with my time. A visit with Lily and Asa was a bonus. The last time we saw Asa he was in a full cast from toe to hip socket on his right leg. What a relief to see him without the cast. Lily continues to read voraciously and is looking forward to theater camp next week.
"The farm at Browns Trace" is well under way. The slugs are enjoying their tender seedlings a little too much so we have them on a diet of Pabst Blue Ribbon instead. Followed by a dose of SLUGGO, an organic compound, they should be off to the Slug farm in the sky. The best part of the weekend was the early season salads. We had a lovely gourmet mix of tatsoi, mizuna, pac choy, rainbow chard, and turnip greens. The asian greens are really wonderful. Lily loves to make pesto out of anything green. Yesterday, she made pesto from oregano, lemon mint, a little basil, and just a few chives. She told me there is no recipe - you make it up as you go, just add olive oil and Parmesan cheese as needed. And, she says that the chives take the place of the garlic. I told her I like it with nuts, but she does not.
Well, the stove is done, and we are off to Tupper for the rest of the season. Last year we were there until October 1.
This Saturday is the shower for Liz in Dryden and I look forward to seeing everyone. And then again at Crista's Graduation Celebration in July.
Toodleloo for now.
Jeanne
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Benny Gets His Diagnosis
Tracheomalacia - Tracheomalacia is a condition of the neonatal and infant airway characterized by weakness of the supporting tracheal cartilage and widening of the posterior membranous wall.
This post is necessary just to end the "book of Benny". I know Beth has been in contact with most of the family so this is just a condensed version.
This diagnosis was determined by a bronchial scope done on Friday. Benny is also dealing with gastroesophageal reflux. Bottom line, the doctors believe he will eventually outgrow both these conditions, perhaps in a year or two or a bit longer. In the meantime, the challenge is to keep him healthy, and get his development back on track.
Hopefully, this will be my last Benny post. It has been therapeutic for me, and a good resource for keeping everyone in the loop. And, I will be happy to post other family news as I hear it through the grapevine.
This post is necessary just to end the "book of Benny". I know Beth has been in contact with most of the family so this is just a condensed version.
This diagnosis was determined by a bronchial scope done on Friday. Benny is also dealing with gastroesophageal reflux. Bottom line, the doctors believe he will eventually outgrow both these conditions, perhaps in a year or two or a bit longer. In the meantime, the challenge is to keep him healthy, and get his development back on track.
Hopefully, this will be my last Benny post. It has been therapeutic for me, and a good resource for keeping everyone in the loop. And, I will be happy to post other family news as I hear it through the grapevine.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Benny at home
I just spent Monday thru Friday with Benny and he is making remarkable progress since he came home. He seems happy to be home, disconnected from all the technical hardware, and free to wiggle and explore without limitations. He still has the cough and junk is his chest; his retractions are still there but mild; he is gaining weight again; and overall doing well. Of course, he still has the daily regimen of the nebulizer, some meds twice a day, and a routine of keeping him upright a 1/2 hour after nursing. We did visit Benny's Pediatrician on Tuesday , and she was quite amazed by all the testing done at The Children's Hospital. She also hopes for Benny to just outgrow the problem, and continues to follow his progress. Tomorrow, Benny goes back to Vahalla for a post hospital checkup, and perhaps a chest xray. And this Friday, an Early Intervention Specialist comes in to evaluate his development. So, perhaps Friday I will post again when there is some more news.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Benny is home
Benny is at home with his family dong well. Beth just needs to nebulize him twice a day and have him in a more upright position. So, Sahna has her brother back.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Benny Comes Home
Benny and Beth are coming home tomorrow. I believe she has quite a bit of help lined up, but I did not talk to her about it. Mary spoke to her as Ben and Sahna were visiting so the conversation was short. I will be there next week so she can test her current schedule and see if it works and pursue other options if necessary.
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