Sunday, September 2, 2007
Real Food!
Emili, Oliver, and I went to visit Gary yesterday. While we were there one of the medical staff brought good news: Gary has been cleared for a "low fat" diet. Gary listened politely while she read off every conceivable meat option: steak, grilled chicken, ham, salmon,...even scallops. When she finished he replied: "Well, I'm a vegetarian, so none of those options are going to work for me." He chose macaroni and cheese. In addition, he had the option of many side dishes and selected squash, a dinner roll, ginger ale, and vanilla pudding for desert. He also ordered breakfast: raisin bran, apple juice, a banana, and black coffee! He wasn't sure how much he would actually eat, but "when you've lived on liquids for 2 weeks, real food definitely sounds good." Pam is still hoping they will be able to return home in a week or so. She has been spending nights at home and is getting better rest than on the benches of the ICU.
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4 comments:
Very good NEWS! Gary keep moving foreward.
Getting Gary home, as well as Pam will be the best move and allow some of the real rest and healing to begin.
ASAP!!
Speedy recovery
jeff stein
Thanks for the update Ben.
Talked to Gary this morning, his voice sounded much better and seemed to be in better spirits that at any time in the past week or so.
I also vsited with Gary for about and hour on Sunday morning (9.2.07). He was sitting in his chair upon my arrival and I learned this was his first "sit" for any extended period since his accident. Gary mostly listened and I mostly talked. I shared information with him regarding the many dozens (if not hundreds) of people who were posting comments, praying and sharing good wishes for him and his wife and family. We talked a little about long-distance running. Mostly, I told him he had touched many, many people in a positive way and that his grit and determination would certainly get him through the rough spots ahead. He seemed embarassed when I spoke of the rumor that all 2007 AC-100 runners might be wearing a ribbon as a show of support. He said he is in constant pain and knows the road ahead will be tough. I felt really good driving home from my visit with Gary. His physical wounds will heal with time. His mental capacity is stronger than ever. It looks as if our friend Gary is well on his way to recovery.
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