There was some confusion at the Mutual offices yesterday and some misinformation given out, however things should be all cleared up now. Books will be available to Peg’s Legs October 1 through Mutual. They will be available shortly after at Borders and many other bookstores. If Peg’s Legs purchase through Mutual, they will donate $5 per book to Peggy’s care! We are so grateful for Mutual’s kind and generous offer. To be clear, for this situation, a “Peg’s Leg” is defined as anyone who has ever been a part of Peggy’s care system in some form. If you need more info on this, just email me.
Some of you had asked how many books come in a case and the answer is “30”. Some of you also were wondering more about the contents of the book, so here is a longer description:
Local artist Peggy Chun, known for her whimsical paintings of snorkeling cows, dancing pigs with tropical plants and scenery, shares her work and personal story through the eyes of her beloved and mischievous cat Boo.
Written for the young at heart, it tells the simple story of a painter who continues to find strength in her art through her battle with ALS. Her artwork is featured and shown in progression --from her early days as a struggling artist to the first stages of her illness when she loses the use of her right hand, through to her current state of almost complete paralysis. With the help of a computer she is able to paint with her eyes. Yet, despite the draining physical and mental challenges, Peggy continues to paint and finds solace in the act of painting and creating the beautiful scenes- both comical and poignant -- inspired by her Hawai'i island home.
For you local folks, we will be promoting the book this coming weekend, Saturday September 8th and Sunday, the 9th at the Hawaii Woman Expo at the Blaisdell. We will have a booth in the gallery section of the show, right across from Mutual Publishing’s booth. Peggy and Shelly will be at the show Saturday around 1:30pm. The show is from 10am to 6pm both days.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Trach Change TODAY!
Change of plans AGAIN...Peggy will be going in today after all! It will be same day surgery. We'll report more soon.
Trach Change Rescheduled
Peggy's trach change has been rescheduled. She will NOT be going today to get it done. We think it will be next week. We'll let everyone know when it is confirmed.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Cola Update, Trach Change, HCA Trainees
We're still waiting for news on Cola. I called this morning, but the doc did not have a chance to treat her yet. He said that she is probably going to have to stay overnight again. Jack and Bug don't seem the least bit concerned that she is gone. Men.
No doctor visit today or next week since Dr. Davis is out of town. However, Denise called and told me that she wants to schedule a trach change since they have had to put air in the cuff all weekend. She is trying to get it scheduled for tomorrow, but we're still waiting to hear back from her. She is trying to do it as same-day surgery so that Peggy doesn't have to stay overnight.
We have a couple of new people from HCA training/observing. Alverna is here now and another gal (I think her name is Kelly) is coming at 2:30 to be trained by Cathy.
No doctor visit today or next week since Dr. Davis is out of town. However, Denise called and told me that she wants to schedule a trach change since they have had to put air in the cuff all weekend. She is trying to get it scheduled for tomorrow, but we're still waiting to hear back from her. She is trying to do it as same-day surgery so that Peggy doesn't have to stay overnight.
We have a couple of new people from HCA training/observing. Alverna is here now and another gal (I think her name is Kelly) is coming at 2:30 to be trained by Cathy.
Long Weekend and Cola Update
Eric, myself, and the kids have had a long and wonderful weekend. We went to a beautiful wedding on Saturday on the North Shore. Sunday we spent the day at the kalo farm and then drove back out to meet some friends on the North Shore and spent the night out at a Turtle Bay condo they had rented. We spent all labor day on the North Shore, swimming at Waimea and then canoe sailing at Kawela Bay. It couldn't have been a more perfect long weekend.
Today, Indy goes back to school and also starts swim lessons again. Also starting swim lessons today - Sawyer! He and I will be taking the parent-aide class at the same time as Indy!
While I haven't been around the house this past weekend, I got a call yesterday that Cola the cat was sick. Misty and Peggy told me that Cola was laying under the bed and kind of hanging her tongue out. Since we were on the North Shore, I called Elroy and asked him to take her to Blue Cross Animal Hospital. It was closed because of the holiday, but Elroy was able to speak to a doctor there who agreed to watch her overnight and treat her today. So we are supposed to call this morning when then open to check on her. We'll of course keep you all posted.
Elroy was also kind enough to pick up Maka from our house (we couldn't take him with us). So Maka had a nice day with his "gung gung" and got to sleep over at the house last night.
OK, I'm off to start catching up from our long weekend...gotta get things done while the kids (and Eric!) are still sleeping...
Today, Indy goes back to school and also starts swim lessons again. Also starting swim lessons today - Sawyer! He and I will be taking the parent-aide class at the same time as Indy!
While I haven't been around the house this past weekend, I got a call yesterday that Cola the cat was sick. Misty and Peggy told me that Cola was laying under the bed and kind of hanging her tongue out. Since we were on the North Shore, I called Elroy and asked him to take her to Blue Cross Animal Hospital. It was closed because of the holiday, but Elroy was able to speak to a doctor there who agreed to watch her overnight and treat her today. So we are supposed to call this morning when then open to check on her. We'll of course keep you all posted.
Elroy was also kind enough to pick up Maka from our house (we couldn't take him with us). So Maka had a nice day with his "gung gung" and got to sleep over at the house last night.
OK, I'm off to start catching up from our long weekend...gotta get things done while the kids (and Eric!) are still sleeping...
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