Patient & Nurse

This photo depicts life at the Moran house these days.  There are a few minor differences, of course, (such as Gerry not being on an IV or in a hospital bed and Korina does not wear a nurse's uniform). Gerry & Korina both do, though, have that "button-eyed", blank, do-what-has-to-be-done, glazed-over look from unwilling patient and even more unwilling nurse.

Gerry is healing nicely and moving through various levels of pain / discomfort. He was feeling quite discouraged before he received many an out-of-town visitor this weekend.  Cousins galore were in the area to celebrate a 50th birthday and made time to stop in to see him.  He is now happily exhausted.  The time recounting memories with family has been a successful elixir for his tired soul.  Thank you to everyone who drove miles out of the way to provide this happiness for Gerry!

Since Gerry is convalescing at home we do welcome visitors.  If you call us prior to coming, (at 914.941.8931), we can assure you when he'll be showered, up & about and ready to receive guests.  If you just happen to be driving by and want to swing in, please do so.  You'll be able to chat with Gerry if he's awake and if he's asleep we'll give him good news that a friend stopped by to wish him well!

In addition to having the "button eyes" of the nurse above, Korina has spent many a moment blushing over the past month as the Moran Christmas tree is STILL standing proudly, (in all it's glory complete with presents underneath), in the living room.  It stands as a tribute to the chaos of the past couple months. Korina is determined EVERYDAY to find the time to take it down.  We'll be sure to let you know when the goal is met, but you may hear Korina's cry of triumph, (where ever you are), when it finally happens.  The nicest thing anyone has said about the Christmas Tree in late February is "Wow!  This shows me that you guys have your priorities straight!" However true or untrue that may be Korina thanks you, (and you know who you are), from the bottom of her heart!  :)

The BIGGEST news in our house this weekend is that Josie's 6th Grade Girls' Basketball Team won a game after 3 years of, (as a dear friend puts it), experiencing the agony of defeat.  Yes.  You read right.... 3 years.  They achieved their victory at a tournament and, therefore, were immediately presented with a trophy, (which made the win even more delicious)!  Although Gerry was extremely disappointed to miss that glorious moment, it's a really good thing that he wasn't there.  All of the parents from the team spontaneously started jumping up and down at the final buzzer of the last quarter and acting a bit too exuberantly than we should have.  Gerry may have had some incision issues had he been there!

We know that most of you cannot post on the blog.   Please feel free to email us at sherwoodmorans@verizon.net  .    Gerry reads the emails everyday.  He does not, however, respond.  Korina is slowly responding to those who emailed but is answering emails from 3 weeks ago at this point.  Please know that Gerry sees your wonderful words of encouragement, (even if you don't get an answer from him).

Thank you for all you do to lift our spirits!  You are fantastic friends!  Thanks for being you!

Gerry, Korina, Christie & Josie