thx keith
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
quick post at 7 am 2-18
Emily had a good night with her pain under control. the plan is to walk today. I am writing more but it is taking a while and it seems like folks are watching closely. Keep writing. Emily just asked me to read to her, nothing is too short,redundant or simple and then she really knows you are with her. more soon.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Please let Emily know that cranking up the computer to check on her is the first thing I do each morning. Beats brushing my teeth!
ReplyDeleteI'm so delighted she had a good night and can't believe she's out walking today.
And by the way, pillow talk with Bob last night was all about Em as well!
Much love to this day as always,Sue
Emily,
ReplyDeleteGood morning!! I do not know if I will be able to see you or not, but I will be in Seattle Friday afternoon, and at least I will visit Peg and Keith. I delighted each day to hear of your news and progress, and am, as always, in awe of your amazing, powerful, beautiful presence. I keep you always in my heart.
Love,
your pirate sister, Karen
Dearest Emily, I can't believe they have you up and walking. What a miracle you are. Do you think you'll be able to meet the family of the generous soul who gave you such a wonderful gift? I've also heard that transplant recipients sometimes start craving or liking something they didn't before the surgery, only to find out that their donor liked the same stuff. Maybe you'll suddenly crave ice cream!!
ReplyDeleteDan's mother and sister have been praying and spreading the news to their friends. You have alot of people thinking about you and sending nothing but positive energy your way. Stay strong, the scary stuff is behind you. Nothing but blue skies ahead. We haven't heard much about Peg. How is she doing? I bet she's on cloud 8, happy and excited and relieved, yet still worried. We love all of you so much! Keep up the good work!
Nita,Dan Sarah and Ben
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteGood luck today! Your theme song should be "One Step at a Time." Gus is shaking the pink poodle to show you his encouragement. xoxo Liz
ReplyDeleteKeith, Peg and Emily, I can't believe how fast this all happened. Breathing, sitting, walking, Emily you are amazing, and a source of inspiration to us all!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates. I'm keeping Aunt Mary posted--printing out the blogs and hand delivering them. All of your Florida relatives continue to pray and send postive thoughts your way.
Love ya'll,
Daisy
Kara and I are thinking of you! You really are an amazing strong person. maybe skiing soon? :)
ReplyDeleteandy
actually on second thought the Rocky theme song might be more appropriate for you. :-D
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Em, Keith as you make each new post and I read some of the comments its absolutely moving how strong Em is and how much energy there is coming from so many people. However I do hope you are writing down some of the goofy stuff Em is saying while loopy on drugs. These quotes good be a great coffee table read someday in the Monfort house hold. Em I also hope you have your Mom and Nicky scouting out the cute doctors and med students for you. I am sure you will soon be eyeing them your self! Your strength is unmatchable, DK standing by!
ReplyDeleteEm, The sun is beaming in Eugene this morning and we're certain its beaming radiance is for you. Onward!
ReplyDeleteDave & Kelly Oatman
Goodmorning Emily,
ReplyDeleteI am wishing you a wonderfully pain managed day! Your strength, while not suprising still keeps me in awe. Remember that we are thinking of you every moment of the day!
Much love my friend, Michelle H
Emily--Thanks for including us on your blog. We've been astonished and gratified by how quickly things have gone, and your success so far. We check the blog several times a day for updates--keep up the good work. You are an amazingly courageous, strong and witty woman. Looking forward to seeing you back in Eugene. Love--Susan and John
ReplyDeleteWhat an amzing inspiration you are! This has truly touched me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
ReplyDeleteLove to all...
Kimberly Zittrouer Bulluck
(Linda's daughter)
Emily, you really are on the fast-track this week. What an inspiration to us all. And you seem to have gone into this procedure knowing you'd have the upper hand, so to speak.
ReplyDeleteKeep the momentum going, we are with you all the way!
Peg and Keith - WOW! - I need a hug.
Love,
Greg and Jeaneen
Keith, thank you so much for the posts. it means so much. Em- memories keep flashing through my mind like a slide show. I can't wait to make new ones, new adventures small and large. I wish i was there, looking forward to seeing you with my own eyes. Keep it up fabulous one. I love you, i'm thinking of you constantly- sending you hope for pain relief and lots of excitement for your first steps. Love to the Emily Love and Support Tactical Team as well. :) -Emily
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting you are going to be walking today! Jacque and I were talking about you earlier... we're there in spirit!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you... Brooke
Dearest Emily, I cannot wait to take your new lungs for a spin on the dance floor at a Hillstomp concert. No more hot girl with an oxygen tank, now it's just hot girl with a smile on her face!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly inspirational, and thank you to Emily's family for keeping us all updated. I feel blessed to be touched by the story.
Holly Johnson, Eugene (Gervais)
emily! just saw brooke p's posting that you went through surgery and i've been reading up, blog-style. in fact, this is the first blog i've subscribed to. i'm so relieved and excited and happy that you got those lungs and that you seem to be healing well. sounds like one hell of a trip. glad to see that you have lots of company along the way.
ReplyDeletelast i saw you was new year's, i've been bopping around since then, warm and cold climates. right now i'm in new york (cold definitely cold) visiting friends and family (warm fuzzies).
well, lovely, happy healing to you, i'll be thinking of you and sending you good vibes daily.
xo o
Emily, you and your family have of course been in my thoughts since I met you, and now more than ever. Yesterday I was at the doctor's office going through a semi painful/uncomfortable procedure. I kept telling them and myself if "Emily can have a double lung transplant, I can do this!" You are truly an inspiration! It's been a pleasure to get to know you, and I can't wait to see you again for Tuesday night dinners!
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteMy grandaughter brought me a bouquet of roses
that are beautiful. I looked at them in their beauty and you came to my mind. You are a rose of beauty, strength, & rich personality.
Today you are going to be walking, It is another goal for you.
My daughters & others within out family wait to hear that you made your goal for this day!!
I just got back from my morning walk. It's great to think that you will be walking today also. My walking group is talking about you and offering you their support and amazement in your strength and vitality. Go Em.
ReplyDeleteLove, Colleen
Awesome! We're "watching" your every step, so to speak! How incredible to read about your progress.
ReplyDeletebobby
Emma,
ReplyDeleteIn your honor and in your stead, I think I'll go have some sushi and peas today, while sitting in a tanning bed drinking grapefruit and pomegranate martinis. Now, keep in mind I am not particularly fond of sushi, I can live without peas, I have recurrent skin maladies from too many years on the river (matter of fact I just got some stitches out today from one such removal!), and I'm a beer guy not a martini guy. So this is a great sacrifice on my part, meant to show we're thinking of you and we're good team players. For your part, we'll expect you to walk today, mind your doctors and nurses, and not boss your folks around too much in your medical delirium. (Oh, never mind that last one. Have at it!)
We love you,
Kent et.al.
Well Done, Em! Good on ya! Keith gave us what I think were your first post surgery words after extubation, "Feels Great". I cannot imagine how those first "unclogged" breaths must have felt for you. I've been breathing more deeply myself, each time I read a new blog entry. Beginning when Red Wall Cavern first comes up on the screen and continuing through Keith's words. It's my way of keeping my energy connected to you. It also helps me hold back the tears... It's a beautiful sunny day here in Eugene today. On my morning walk I'll be thinking of YOU taking your "first walk". You have inspired many of us to greater appreciation of the days we can walk and breath freely. Thank you, Em. Know that we are all cheering you on and looking forward to seeing your happy, radiant, sans O2 tube smile soon. Big Hugs to Keith, Peg and Nicky from me and licks and wags from Seamus
ReplyDeleteLove you, Joan and Seamus the Wonder(ful) dog
Emily,
ReplyDeleteIt is Trever, DK's sister's husband... met you this summer, but have known you for some time through Derek's stories. DK shared the link to your blog with me and I just wanted to let you know that even the very extended fan base is here watching for updates and sending healing thoughts. You are quite the trooper and we all admire your perseverance. Looking forward to hearing about all of your adventures yet to come.
Keith, thanks for keeping us all in the loop. Gotta love the dads that fully embrace the technology.
-Trever
Hey Em!
ReplyDeleteYou are Awesome!
And your Dad is right: we're all sitting out here hitting "Refresh" every 5 minutes, waiting to see what amazing thing you do next.
I love that you're pestering the doctors to let you walk before you're even fully coherent - at this rate you'll be back to rock climbing in a few weeks ;)
Keep up the good work, I'm sending happy healing thoughts and I hope the drugs are great.
Can't wait to see Healthy Emily!
Anna
Dear Monfort family, your song that runs through my head for you all "We are the champions..." you all have done amazing things and we are so happy for you that all is going so well.Thanks for keeping us connected and know we are thinking of you. with love, Bob,Gay,et al
ReplyDeletejust woke up to check on you Em, good luck with walking today.
ReplyDeletexoxo ash
GO EMILY!!! Still thinkin of you and checkin up- WOW, the new lungs sound great, and it is so cool (but not unsurprising) to hear you are in such good spirits. Keep it up gal, thats how you'll fly thru this.
ReplyDeleteGO EM!
Xx
Lora
Hey Emily~It's Jackson again. Do you like my prOfile picture? This is my favorite souviener from our oregon trip. I wore it on the plane like this.I wanted to say "hi" and I am so glad when I read about you. love jackson
ReplyDeletechecking in on ya. it's lunch time at school. you would be apauled at what these kids get fed. the department of education needs to consult a 'particular' (never picky) eater like yourself. i love you. keep it up!
ReplyDeleteHello the the Monfort family. We all appreciate your wonderful updates. I look forward to reading your progress each day EM. Keep up the great work and we can't wait to see you bouncing around Eugene. Love to all, Kathy and John Ouimet
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to you Emily. Just waiting for Keith's next post and picturing you walking around your room. Although you probably tried to take off down the hall!! Stay strong and enjoy your new lungs.
ReplyDeletePeg, call when you feel like bragging about your extraordinary daughter!!
love and kisses to you all,
Nita
WOW you are truely amazing!!! I wish I could take away your pain and make it easier!!! Please take care and know you are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya cuz....
Brian Smith, Lawrenceville Ga
P.S. We need to schedule a rock hounding trip!!!
You're right Keith, people really are being vigilant about checking the blog many times a day! We do understand you have some pretty big priorities up there so we'll be patient if we have to wait a bit for info! Watch out people in the halls--Emily's coming!! No doubt you'll provide inspiration for people having a hard time getting moving. Pretty soon you'll be snarfing down Lay's potato chips, and make sure they know you only like the original, NOT those baked ones! Keep it up the good work Emily!
ReplyDeleteHello Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to hear this great news, these updates are so wonderful and encouraging!
I am so happy for you and you are such and inspiration!
New lungs!!!! Thats awesome!
I am sending all of the prayers, karma, luck, blessings and everything positive your way!!
Love you and can't wait to see you.
Cousin Erica
yes Keith we are checking this blog often. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. When there is a new posting Santa came. No pressure for you. You are doing a wonderful job at keeping us informed.
ReplyDeleteEmily,
Its amazing that you are going to be walking today. You go girl. Look out. Hot chick on the loose. Try to scope out all the good looking MD's and count them as you make your laps.
Have fun.
Loves and hugs
Cyndy Meno Eugene OR.
Emily,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you! Erika and I pass our hallway pictures of our Grand trip and smile often. We sure miss you and wish we could be there to give you a HOTOT! I am sure the staff at the hospital would appreciate it. We know how strong you are. We watched you swim Hance... from the top to bottom! Know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult recovery and we look forward to seeing you again. Keith and Peg, we are thinking of you as well... you are wonderful parents.
Love, Tim, Erika, Tate and Kyla Cutler Davis, CA.
I hope the walk around the floor was as good as a walk in the park! three cheers for you emily (and your parents). I can't help thinking about you everytime we go to the mountain. Syris really wants to board. I definately remember at least one afternoon with you, me attempting to board and you hauling butt.
ReplyDeletebig hugs
dara, brian, syris and otis
Hi Emily,
ReplyDeleteIt's been quite a few years since you trained with us here at Ouzel Outfitters. Will, Neely, Luke, Tim and many others are still around and remember how strong you were. Our thoughts are with you - stay tough!
Brian
Hello Emily, Keith and Peg - Wow! We are just amazed what all has transpired since Monday! This morning I was waiting while Dave had a 'Kulongowski' (that's what he's been calling it - a routine colonoscopy) and who should walk by - no other than Chuck Bailey. We were chatting away and I said we've been enjoying reading your emails and marveling at your courage. Little did we know that you had already been called and had the transplant! (Away from email a few days and look what happens!) Last email we saw you were just listed. Chuck forwarded the link to your blog when he got back to the office and we are so happy to be able to follow your progress. Holy cow that was fast and we're just amazed that you are walking already. I immediately forwarded the link to Grace back in DC and you'll no doubt be hearing from her. She immediately called and said she couldn't keep her mind on work because your courage about everything kept making her cry. You are truly amazing! I've rambled on too long - but will email again. Love to your folks and know there are so many people who care about you and are wishing you strength through the painful recovery. Love, Duane Funk and family
ReplyDeleteEmily, we're thinking of you down here in Tallahassee.
ReplyDeleteYou are so strong and brave.
Vicki