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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:37 am Post subject: Update

List,



Well, I guess it is time for some sort of update.  Kay had the pins removed 

from her thumb yesterday. About a week before the appt. she was told to take 

a pain pill before the appointment and you can imagine the thoughts that 

generated in her mind.  She took a tranquilizer and a Percocet and didn't 

feel a thing, but then she can't remember much either, so who knows what she 

really felt.  She is no longer in a cast so she can now shower without the 

clumsy moisture barrier on her right hand.



I have been cleared to remove the Ninja Turtle costume for showers only, but 

look forward to the next three weeks passage when I can take it off for 

sleep.  I suspect I will still be wearing it during the day until late 

November.  I haven't been wearing the boot on my right ankle for the past 

week or so - still swelling there but no significant discomfort.  Will start 

some physical therapy tomorrow and I must say have been totally pleased with 

the health insurance coverage - seamless.



We are both active now and both able to drive.  It is amazing the muscle 

tone that can be lost in so short a time.  After only three weeks, climbing 

stairs felt like the common nightmare when you are trying to run toward or 

away from something and it feels like you legs are in slow motion.



Airplanes?  No decisions yet.  I am sure that if an opportunity came up, I 

would be doing some serious thinking, but as of now I am getting to rather 

enjoy this no pressure, lazy life style.  I actually said to Kay yesterday 

that I am not really looking forward to being fully functional, because 

rejoining the real world has it's pressures - you get used to it when you 

are in the middle of it, but looking from the outside you can see them.



I guess the most significant part of this whole experience is seeing first 

hand and very closely the compassion and service that people are capable of 

giving.  That has been an awesome experience and we both feel so indebted to 

so many.  It is not possible to thanke everyone personally as there are 

simply too many and the fear is real that someone would be omitted.  I am 

grateful for the support of the list members and embarrassed for the times I 

sparred with some of you.  I wish sincerely that I could undo all that. 

Again I am humbled by the kindness that have been shown to Kay and me.



Thank you all.



Lowell

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rjdaugh

Joined: 30 Aug 2006
Posts: 195

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:24 am Post subject: Update

Thanks you for the update Lowell.  Keep up the good progress.  It is a job

in itself.



Randy



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Randy
Kitfox 5/7 912S
Black Hills, South Dakota

Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject: Update

Thanks for keeping us updated, Lowell. You know we care for you and 

Kay. Chin up, friend, and maybe one day you'll regret your Ninja Turtle 

costume that must create awe among the kids on the block. 



Cheers,

Michel Verheughe

Norway

Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200



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wannafly

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 53

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:20 pm Post subject: Update

Thanks for the update Lowell.



Though we have never met it is so good to hear your positive out look and 

new appreciation for life. You are man of true character and one day I hope 

we can meet and I can thank-you in person for your good insight on Kitfox's 

and life in general. Thanks again for all you do.

Mic Thiessen

Lethbridge, Alberta

FoxIV  speedster

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		  From: "Lowell Fitt" <lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net>

Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>

Subject: Update

Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:31:37 -0700






List,



Well, I guess it is time for some sort of update.  Kay had the pins removed 

from her thumb yesterday. About a week before the appt. she was told to 

take a pain pill before the appointment and you can imagine the thoughts 

that generated in her mind.  She took a tranquilizer and a Percocet and 

didn't feel a thing, but then she can't remember much either, so who knows 

what she really felt.  She is no longer in a cast so she can now shower 

without the clumsy moisture barrier on her right hand.



I have been cleared to remove the Ninja Turtle costume for showers only, 

but look forward to the next three weeks passage when I can take it off for 

sleep.  I suspect I will still be wearing it during the day until late 

November.  I haven't been wearing the boot on my right ankle for the past 

week or so - still swelling there but no significant discomfort.  Will 

start some physical therapy tomorrow and I must say have been totally 

pleased with the health insurance coverage - seamless.



We are both active now and both able to drive.  It is amazing the muscle 

tone that can be lost in so short a time.  After only three weeks, climbing 

stairs felt like the common nightmare when you are trying to run toward or 

away from something and it feels like you legs are in slow motion.



Airplanes?  No decisions yet.  I am sure that if an opportunity came up, I 

would be doing some serious thinking, but as of now I am getting to rather 

enjoy this no pressure, lazy life style.  I actually said to Kay yesterday 

that I am not really looking forward to being fully functional, because 

rejoining the real world has it's pressures - you get used to it when you 

are in the middle of it, but looking from the outside you can see them.



I guess the most significant part of this whole experience is seeing first 

hand and very closely the compassion and service that people are capable of 

giving.  That has been an awesome experience and we both feel so indebted 

to so many.  It is not possible to thanke everyone personally as there are 

simply too many and the fear is real that someone would be omitted.  I am 

grateful for the support of the list members and embarrassed for the times 

I sparred with some of you.  I wish sincerely that I could undo all that. 

Again I am humbled by the kindness that have been shown to Kay and me.



Thank you all.



Lowell




	


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fredshiple(at)sbcglobal.n
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: Update

It's good to hear that things are going relatively well, Lowell. Let's hope that things continue so for both you and Kay.

Fred



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