Good morning, everyone! I just talked to Aaron! He sounds so good, just like his normal self. I was only able to talk to him for a few minutes because a nurse came in to talk to him about some problems he's having with swallowing right now, we're not sure why. It probably has something to do with the fact that he spent several days with the ventilator tube down his throat, but we'll see. He said Mom has been telling him about the web site and how so many people have been checking up on him, and he's so pleased to hear that. He also said for me to "Make sure there are some handsome pictures of Ryan on there, Haley, so maybe we can find him a girl" as a result of all the increased traffic on the site. It was so good to hear his voice and hear him joking and laughing in the middle of all of this. He's going to call me back in an hour or so, and I'll write more then. I haven't spoken with Mom or Dad yet today, but I know that Dad went to get the girls from Baltimore last night, so they should be there now.
More later.
After I published this, I decided that in accordance with Aaron's wishes and because I miss my family and I want to look at them, and because some of you may not have met all of us, I would post this favorite photo of mine that we took on the front porch of our house this Christmas. Mom and Dad aren't in it, but it's got almost everyone else. From left are Audrey Rice, Hannah Rice, Aaron Rice, Kelly Rice, Ryan Rice, Haley Rice Wachdorf, and my husband, Dan Wachdorf. In front is Avalanche the American Bulldog. He is quite possibly the stupidest dog on the face of the planet, but we love him anyway.
Comments (6)
Aaron,
Everyone at Mississippi State is pulling for you. We all look forward to your return to school!
Ed Clynch
Posted by Ed Clynch | March 25, 2005 10:33 AM
Posted on March 25, 2005 10:33
What a great picture!
Posted by Adrian | March 25, 2005 6:55 PM
Posted on March 25, 2005 18:55
Hey Aaron, I am so proud of you and how you are recovering so rapidly and taking charge of your recovery! Every progress note from Haley is so encouraging in the reports of your healing. I have no doubts about your ability to come through this and want to tell you what a blessing you are and have always been to me. You and Kelly are such a dear couple and I am so glad she is there with you. I am so thankful for all the good news. Hang in there. Love, Aunt Charlotte
Posted by Charlotte Lowry | March 26, 2005 12:42 AM
Posted on March 26, 2005 00:42
What a beautiful family!
Posted by Aunt Emily | March 26, 2005 7:27 AM
Posted on March 26, 2005 07:27
HALEY!
I thought Aaron requested a "HANDSOME"
picture of Ryan! Are you trying to sabotage
the poor fella?
FHH
Posted by Frosty | March 27, 2005 3:03 PM
Posted on March 27, 2005 15:03
Hey! It's not my fault that they make 'em shave their heads! I'll have better pictures soon ... I hear he's all muscle after basic training. Ladies, take note!
Posted by Haley | March 27, 2005 6:54 PM
Posted on March 27, 2005 18:54