Well, I’m home now. Here’s the recap:
1. Surgery was 10.5 hours, and Dr. Pelzer feels very positive about the results. We exceeded the high end of his expectations.
2. My head feels fine, but it appears I have a frozen shoulder. I am working with the doctors to make sure my shoulder is included in my treatment plan.
3. The craniotomy recovery has a very significant effect on my endurance, which basically means I sleep most of the day.
4. I am really not in the mood for visitors.
5. I am so thankful for all of the support received thus far. Many different people have occupied seperate but necessary roles in providing mental and emotional support. Thank you.
6. I just learned today that my Uncle Mike has passed away. Our prayers go out to everyone, and we are going to do everything we can to provide support. A wonderful example has been set for us, and we will do our best to live up to the support that we have received.
7. Marines: the Petersens need our support. Standby for word on what we can do to help them. Here’s Sgt Petersen’s (Corey) blog: www.welovecorey.blogspot.com
Glad to hear that you are home! Let us know what you need, what we can do….
S
Comment by Stacy — February 5, 2007 @ 00:57
So glad to hear you are home! We are watching the Super Bowl…we are terribly outnumbered by the Payton Manning/Colts fans but Dan is making up for our lack of numbers with a staggering amount of yelling, heckling, mocking, etc…Chicago lives in TN. Go Bears & Go Eddy!!! love ya Jill & Dan
Comment by Anonymous — February 5, 2007 @ 01:38
Embrace the power of the ditka…he'll protect you in the land of volunteers
Comment by eddy — February 5, 2007 @ 02:13
I am glad you are home and sorry that you may have seen the game. Twice in one month and the games had eerie similarities I can't take this kind of crap.
If we can help the Petersens please let us know, Team Schrank has a wide reach.
Comment by Ishi Nashi Sama — February 5, 2007 @ 05:23
Ed,
Sounds like everyting is going according to plan. I was out of town for my job this week and just got back to see the Bears disappoint me. WACK! I'm gonna try and swing by this week mang.
-Vince
Comment by Anonymous — February 5, 2007 @ 07:18
What a week of fun times and sad times. So glad that the operation went well and you sure are s great inspiration. Hope the shoulder gets better soon.
At about 6:15 last Wednesday morn we were gathered around Uncle Mike's bed and said the rosary for both of you. Our prayers were answered with a successful surgery and a peaceful end for Uncle Mike. He said he was going home.
I can feel your support. Just take care and we will get together soon. I can make more saurkraut and noodles. You know the wine your dad used to enjoy drinking with us was a step above that MSR but the blue martini was great. Love, Aunt Joan
Comment by Anonymous — February 5, 2007 @ 13:07
Push myself too hard? I'm healed. I woke up this morning feeling like a thousand bucks…on my way to a million and much better than the $1.25 that you guys saw last.
Comment by eddy — February 5, 2007 @ 16:29
So, looks like we'll see you tonight. Well, you can't run forever…I'll have that chicken pot pie that I threatened you with last week.
joy
Comment by Anonymous — February 5, 2007 @ 19:24
At least the pie will stay frozen in the car. See you soon – everyone at work has been asking about you. You have big fans at Abbott.
Bob
Comment by Anonymous — February 5, 2007 @ 20:30
Congratulations SSgt Schrank. You sound like you are in good spirits. As I said before Rob and I lit a candle for you at church yesterday and we would like to come see you before he returns to North Carolina.
Sgt Holtz
Comment by Anonymous — February 6, 2007 @ 00:56
Ed,
I am so excited that you are home and recovering. I have thought about and prayed about you often this whole week. I would officially like to add the Virgin Mary to Team Schrank. She was deffinately praying for you. (ps – i can't spell)
I remember when you hurt your shoulder that day playing football in my yard. Very painful. I am sorry to hear that it still bothers you after all this time. If it is any consolation, my knee still dislocates occationally. I hate that. ah….memories.
God bless you my friend. I am so looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Josh
Comment by Josh Willett — February 7, 2007 @ 03:41
Thanks, buddy..you better hurry, I heard a rumor that Chicago is running out of steak soon!
Comment by Eddy — February 7, 2007 @ 04:48
Eddy, I am so happy about the progress that you have made. Shoulder improving, less tired and less fatigued and that never ending "can do" attitude back in full force. I want just a little of that to rub off on me!!!! Peace and have a great check up today. All of the ACC's (soon to be the Immediate Care Centers) are rooting for you. Mom
Comment by Anonymous — February 8, 2007 @ 13:06
Well… did I kill you with the pot pie?
At the risk of offending your digestive tract again, I'd like to drop off some food (and/or groceries) on Saturday… let me know if there's a particular time that would be convenient.
And, I'm taking orders (Mom's got chili covered already). I'm no Julia Child, but I'll give anything a try (especially since I won't be eating it! haha) And I've got to do groceries anyway, so help me make the list. I'm way cheaper than Peapod!
Let me know,
Joy
Comment by Anonymous — February 8, 2007 @ 18:25
Joy makes the best chicken pot pie I have ever had! Between Tuesday dinner, Wednesday breakfast and Wednesday lunch we (I) finshed the whole thing…that crust is pretty darn tasty.
Comment by Eddy — February 8, 2007 @ 20:01
Mom also has chocolate cake covered.
Comment by Anonymous — February 8, 2007 @ 23:43