day 247 February 6, 2010

Saturday-Well, I was afraid to wake up and look outside. We had a pretty good night of rest so I was up pretty early. I could not see a trace of snow from our view. I kept thinking and wondering if there was some kind of cover overhead. Well, simple answer. There was no snow! Crazy. When I called Sue out here on Long Island, same answer, nothing! That would make today a lot easier. The doctors came in nice and early too so we decided to just leave when we were discharged to get home and let Cody nap in his own bed before the game. I would say we made it here around 1 and he got to take a nice nap. We went home with another antibiotic for the intestinal tract and to control diarrhea. We showered and relaxed and made it to our hockey game. We had great seats again, thanks Ann! Unfortunately the Islanders lost. Cody did not have a happy face. But afterwards he got to spend some time with his buddy, Richard Park. We went back in the hallway near the locker room and he got so see him there. A few of the other players passed by and Richard chatted with them. Richard had said he wanted to come visit Cody at Sloan but somehow and for some reason, he did not get my email with the details. I felt bad. Cody would have loved that. Cody enjoys his time with him and gets 'star struck'. When we walk away, he cannot stop smiling. All the staff there have made Cody feel like the star. They all know his name and they all stop to say hi to him. It is a short time but Cody feels on top of the world. I think he found out what he wants to do with his life. He wants to involved in this, like a PR person with a sports manager degree. He has one foot in the door, that is for sure. It was a great night and we are so lucky to have this! Thanks all who made this possible. Thanks, Richard, for your time and for the smiles...