While I was convalescing in the hospital, I had a lot of visitors. My family members were there all the time. Several of my friends and Hofstra colleagues stopped by, although I tried to hold the count down since I was always so tired. Even though I’m not naming you, for fear of leaving someone out, you and I both know who you are. And I will ALWAYS appreciate you for your great kindnesses and best wishes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You are the best.
To quote Dr. Albert Schweitzer:
In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. 4
On day nine in the hospital, I was cleared to go home. One of the procedures I had to clear was to be approved by physical therapy. When I told the therapist what I exercises I had been doing, she watched me take one-half of a lap around the floor and proclaimed me good to go. Determination pays off.
There were a lot more forms for me to fill out and sign. Many detailed instructions were provided for me to follow. And I required final clearance by the attending doctor on the floor. I wish I could say this was all fast and simple. But my wife Linda and I waited for several hours for everything to be completed.
By the time we were approved to go home, it was already night time, and it had started to snow. I felt badly for my wife Linda because she had to worry about the lengthy