...I made this a week ago when I was sitting at home in Boston. It was cold outside and I was thinking of a few of my favorite things. This is a video of my nephew's first trip to Miami.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Message from Joseph P. in Miami, FL
Dear Alpen,
I have been going over to your house to hang out with Sushma and Purvi and your dad while you are away. But sorely missing from the house is you smile and restless drumming hands. When you get back we will go out and try to conquer the rocky and rough roads at Oleta river Park again. I know the family up there is taking good care of you. I hope that your are feeling and doing better. You should post some photos of any drawings you have been doing up there.
Much love,
Joseph
I have been going over to your house to hang out with Sushma and Purvi and your dad while you are away. But sorely missing from the house is you smile and restless drumming hands. When you get back we will go out and try to conquer the rocky and rough roads at Oleta river Park again. I know the family up there is taking good care of you. I hope that your are feeling and doing better. You should post some photos of any drawings you have been doing up there.
Much love,
Joseph
Love from the Miami Workers Center....
Dear Alpen,
We are trying to patiently wait for you to get back here to Miami so we can laugh with you and learn from you. It is cold in Miami right now. You know how it gets a little chilly and people bust out their bubble jackets and scarves and hats. Well it is those days down here. The sun starts coming in real low around 4 PM, hurts your eyes, and you wish for the 95 degree days with 99 percent humidity. We figured these pictures could help you hurry up and get back. Take care of yourself and come home soon.
Much love
Miami Workers Center
We are trying to patiently wait for you to get back here to Miami so we can laugh with you and learn from you. It is cold in Miami right now. You know how it gets a little chilly and people bust out their bubble jackets and scarves and hats. Well it is those days down here. The sun starts coming in real low around 4 PM, hurts your eyes, and you wish for the 95 degree days with 99 percent humidity. We figured these pictures could help you hurry up and get back. Take care of yourself and come home soon.
Much love
Miami Workers Center
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Love from the Jackson 4 in the Bronx.....
Hey Alpen (and family team),
Been following the Blog and am so excited to see that you've been discharged. The Jackson 4 is sending many positive thoughts your way, we are with you! Si se puede! Here’s one of our favorite pics from summer 08 that captures the spirit of the energy we’re sending out.
Much love,
Randy, Brooke, Frida and Ty
Been following the Blog and am so excited to see that you've been discharged. The Jackson 4 is sending many positive thoughts your way, we are with you! Si se puede! Here’s one of our favorite pics from summer 08 that captures the spirit of the energy we’re sending out.
Much love,
Randy, Brooke, Frida and Ty
Monday, November 17, 2008
Breakin O-U-T!
Alpen-ites:
Happy to report Alpen is still recovering well. We were discharged from the hospital on Saturday around 2:30pm--or as Alpen likes to put it---he finally broke out!
We are now staying at an apartment in Boston (thanks Jigna!) and Alpen is slowly gathering strength back. The first 30 days after discharge are crucial--where there is a lot of emphasis on rest, staying germ free, and trying to stay positive and healthy.
I will post more on life after the hospital later, but meanwhile here are some pics from last few days in hospital & of Alpen breaking out of the hospital......Enjoy!
Happy to report Alpen is still recovering well. We were discharged from the hospital on Saturday around 2:30pm--or as Alpen likes to put it---he finally broke out!
We are now staying at an apartment in Boston (thanks Jigna!) and Alpen is slowly gathering strength back. The first 30 days after discharge are crucial--where there is a lot of emphasis on rest, staying germ free, and trying to stay positive and healthy.
I will post more on life after the hospital later, but meanwhile here are some pics from last few days in hospital & of Alpen breaking out of the hospital......Enjoy!
Fab-u-lous
Getting love from his big sis, Palak...
Signing the discharge papers
Signing the discharge papers
4C - 56 where it all went down!
Walking down the hallway after 3 weeks...
Checking out the family room finally...
Fresh air finally...
Hugs!
Checking out Niru Aunty's smile...
Alpen's Entourage
Checking out the family room finally...
Fresh air finally...
Hugs!
Checking out Niru Aunty's smile...
Alpen's EntourageJubilant Pics from Dana K. in New Orleans
Yaaaay alpen. That is awesome news. Hope you are hanging in there.
xoxo,
Dana
xoxo,
Dana
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Off The Charts! Yeeeeah!!
Great News Alpen-ites!!!
Alpen has turned the corner!!! His white blood cell count is OFF THE CHARTS!!! WOO HOO!
The doctors are extremely pleased with his progress. He is recovering at a solid pace and will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday (a few days earlier than expected). While he is still not at full energy, Alpen is doing so much better than the last few days.
Today he got out out of bed, walked around the floor, and broke his week-long food fast with what else than Mexican food--a cheesy bean enchilada by Amy's Organic Kitchen to be exact. He also had his favorite greek yogurt, apple juice, and even some mac n' cheese. He has finally been able to sleep again (well at least more than 2 hours in a row) and is rested enough to stay awake for most of the day....and good thing because Keyur was in town today and brought much needed laughter and energy to the hospital room!
Today was a grrrrreat day. And you should really see the smile on Niru Aunty's face...nothing brighter in this world. In fact, all of us have been giddy all day--you can't tell who is on morphine right now us or Alpen. We (Rahul, Palak, Niru Aunty, Keyur and I) even celebrated tonight with a midnight carrot cake feast.
V is for VICTORY.....
Some celebrate more quietly than others....
So, faithful friends and family of Alpen, you too should celebrate!!! And when you do, remember to take a picture of your celebrations and send them to me so I can post them!!! Cartwheels, toothy smiles, champagne toasts, end zone dances...send them ALL to purvi.nayan.shah@gmail.com
While we are not completely out of the clear yet, and there a few adventures still ahead, things should just keep getting better.
Love,
The Dream Team
Alpen has turned the corner!!! His white blood cell count is OFF THE CHARTS!!! WOO HOO!
The doctors are extremely pleased with his progress. He is recovering at a solid pace and will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday (a few days earlier than expected). While he is still not at full energy, Alpen is doing so much better than the last few days.
Today he got out out of bed, walked around the floor, and broke his week-long food fast with what else than Mexican food--a cheesy bean enchilada by Amy's Organic Kitchen to be exact. He also had his favorite greek yogurt, apple juice, and even some mac n' cheese. He has finally been able to sleep again (well at least more than 2 hours in a row) and is rested enough to stay awake for most of the day....and good thing because Keyur was in town today and brought much needed laughter and energy to the hospital room!
Today was a grrrrreat day. And you should really see the smile on Niru Aunty's face...nothing brighter in this world. In fact, all of us have been giddy all day--you can't tell who is on morphine right now us or Alpen. We (Rahul, Palak, Niru Aunty, Keyur and I) even celebrated tonight with a midnight carrot cake feast.
V is for VICTORY.....
Some celebrate more quietly than others....
Ummm...yeah....endzone dance anyone????
So, faithful friends and family of Alpen, you too should celebrate!!! And when you do, remember to take a picture of your celebrations and send them to me so I can post them!!! Cartwheels, toothy smiles, champagne toasts, end zone dances...send them ALL to purvi.nayan.shah@gmail.com
While we are not completely out of the clear yet, and there a few adventures still ahead, things should just keep getting better.
Love,
The Dream Team
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