Traps New Digs!!

Trapper was moved today to the living facility next to the hospital. He is in a room with three other people. Although I think two of them are quite mobile, as they were not there when we arrived, maybe we should hold off on the dancing girls for a while ;-)

His room number is 2K-142 and is in Building 6, second floor. The phone number to use is his cell number--Trapper is good about turning it off when he needs rest and returning calls when he is up to it. This room is a little harder to get to, just ask directions is the best I can tell you.

Just after Trap and I got to his new digs Juanita and KW arrived (followed a little while later by Justin). The nurses got him from the gurney to his bed and we flowed back into the room. A few minutes later another nurse brought him a new jug of water and informed Trap that she would be back to take his vitals. We introduced ourselves as Trap's entourage. In the meantime an old friend Ken Kemple called him. So here we are hanging out while Trap is on the phone. The nurse comes back and interrupts Trap to say "your entourage is important but I am your number one fan and I need to get your vitals". I think he will enjoy being in this place.

This facility has many things to do once Trap is more mobile. I was joking with him about playing pool when he was up to the task!!! (got a good eye roll out of that!) There is a game room, a rooftop with tables and chairs so he can get some sunshine. The board outside the elevator was advertising for an evening concert and dogs and burgers that were sponsored by a some group (sorry, can't remember the name).

I know Paul has mentioned this before, but I am so impressed with the level of care and the friendliness of the docs and staff at this hospital. Trapper has a good rapport with all of them joking around when he can and being serious when he needs to. The group that took care of him on the 3rd Floor all stopped by to say good bye to him and to wish him luck in the new facility.

Trapper is lucky to have a great team working on his treatment and to have so many good friends who call, write and visit. He is truly loved and is overwhelmed by the amount of support he has received from all of you.


Barbara