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December 2006
Exploring Ticknock
Saturday, 23 December 2006 5:22 P GMT-08
James, Ashley, Caitlin and I made a short trip to Ticknock this evening. Ticknock is located just south of Dundrum and provides panoramic views of Dublin. We left Dundrum around 3:30pm after a day indoors with the girls. We wanted to get out for
Update and Christmas Plans
Saturday, 23 December 2006 5:19 P GMT-08
It seems that, to the medical staff, my Dad is on the mend. In summary the first few days were touch and go with various medical staff non-committal about his prospects for survival and others telling us that, from experience, they didn't see him
A Day in Dublin
Wednesday, 20 December 2006 7:41 P GMT-08
On Tuesday morning we all got up at 6am to see Ian and Janet off as they left for the airport to spend Christmas in Connecticut with James' brother Dave and his family. James drove them to the airport and I hung out with the girls having breakfas
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The Joys of an 8yr old Male Cousin
Wednesday, 20 December 2006 7:40 P GMT-08
James and I took the girls up to the hospital again to see my Dad. Ashley was very excited to know if "cousin Gary" was going to be there. We weren't sure but, when we arrived at the new ward, the nurse directing us to he room jovially
Wee Hours Ritual
Wednesday, 20 December 2006 8:33 A GMT-08
It's after 4am on Thursday morning now. These wee hours are a good time to catch up on my blog...hence this fourth one in a row :). While the girls are adjusting to the time difference they are typically waking up briefly each night somewher
Update on Dad
Wednesday, 20 December 2006 7:47 A GMT-08
Good news. My Dad was transferred to a regular ward yesterday evening. He is still being monitored by the CCU but it's a great step forward for him. He is basically free of wires, tubes and other apparatus. He has a single small, portable, heart
Keeping in Touch
Sunday, 17 December 2006 3:40 P GMT-08
Thanks to everyone who has phoned or sent emails to show their support for us. As you can imagine it is quite difficult at the moment to respond to lots of emails. So for the moment I plan on continuing with my blog as I get the opportunity. That way
Respectful Reminder
Sunday, 17 December 2006 3:35 P GMT-08
We are feeling a little weary tonight. James put the girls to be tonight and decided to stay with them until they fell asleep. While they are not experiencing jet lag to the same extent as they did on our last visit (November 2005) they are still hav
Making Progress
Sunday, 17 December 2006 3:33 P GMT-08
James, Ashley, Caitlin and I spent about 45mins with my Dad this afternoon. He seems to be making good progress. He's still in the coronary care unit (the equivalent of an ICU but specifically for coronary care). He is located in the cubicle dire
Return to Ireland
Friday, 15 December 2006 7:50 A GMT-08
For those of you that I have not yet been in touch with, we are all back in Ireland right now. My father had a major heart attack on Sunday night and the doctors and nurses recommended that all family abroad return home. Not the most encouraging word
A Little Adult Time
Monday, 11 December 2006 11:40 A GMT-08
This weekend we had a clear window of health and finally got together with Christian and Jennifer. They, and Pauline, came around Saturday night for a great game of Bohnanza (which we call Beans) and Scategories. We played until about
Cailtin and the Shoes Rule
Monday, 4 December 2006 3:48 A GMT-08
As I was thinking about my previous entries about rules and the cookie decorating party I remembered this interaction with Caitlin. Being two and a half Caitlin really seems to enjoy having rules/routine. When we were visiting at Mandy'
Exercise and Sugar
Sunday, 3 December 2006 9:56 P GMT-08
Yesterday we wound up having a really nice day with the girls. We tried to keep it nice and relaxed. James slept in and I played with the girls in the morning. I tried to just be patient with Ashley when she became sensitive. We played Goldilocks and
Bending the Rules
Sunday, 3 December 2006 9:53 P GMT-08
Friday was quite an on/off day for Ashley. She still has a cough which disrupts her sleep a little so I think that contributed to her swings in mood. After she went to bed on Friday I had a little time to think about how the day had fluctuated. Durin