Ramona M.C.M. Chin
Mom's children: Renee Hatfield, Rena Guerin, Ray Chin, Reta Chiarella
Some of Mom's family; (bottom left) Reta, (top left) Hatfields (Renee, Aria, Jeff & Tyler),
(right side) Guerins (Rena, Mark, Jered & Jeremy - to the sides of Uncle Ray)
9/15/11 UMASS ICU with Reta, Rena and her admitting nurse, Bridget.
9/16/11 UMASS ICU with Renee and grandson Tyler. This was also
her discharge date to Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital.
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, Westborough, Massachusetts
The family wishes to thank Mom's rehabilitation team and the entire Whittier staff. The
talent and care of service has been exceptional. They are truly God sent.
9/17/11 with Karen, Whittier Speech Therapist - Session #1
9/17/11 The results of session #1
9/17/11 with Reta and the ever present Dunkin's Donnuts coffee (probably Ray's cup).
9/17/11 with her children
9/17/11 Family fellowship (that included numerous meals at the Hatfield and Guerin
homes plus Westborough's finest establishments!) was an incredible
opportunity to reflect, contact and re-energize.
9/23/11 Mom's life-long friends, Milton & Berit Steen, were her first visitors at Whittier.
They continue to visit Mom (at random times...how fun is that?) and encourage her
to work hard on her recovery. We love you very much Uncle Milton and Auntie Berit!
Morning devotional readings with Reta were a foundation to Mom’s recovery process.
9/23/11 (Day 28) Mom is standing (not a dry eye in the hospital with
the exception of Reta and Mom's therapists - as they were busy working).
Inspired by one of the Whittier therapist asking Mom "Who are you?",
this book was created to answer this question and to be used
as a rehabilitation tool countless times over.
With son Ray constantly focusing on the won-ton therapy!
Jeremy, Reta, Jered & Rena
77 Main Circle - Mom's home
Daily trips around the hospital include a visit to the out-patient facility.
Mom's ability to sit up for an extended peirod of time was therapy onto itself.
With Tyler and Renee during a visit.
SKYPING and viewing photos on an IPAD
(Thank you & RIP Steve Jobs - his body-of-work continues
to play a vital role in Mom's recovery process.)
9/27/11: With Ed McTighe, the Steens and family
The view from our favorite Whittier lounge
9/28/11 Peacefully contemplating her next move
9/28/11 Working at the parallel bars, Mom shows another example of her strength & resilience.
9/29/11 Neighbor Minh Hia visits with Mom.
9/28/11 Therapist Kristin (along with assistant Jean) have accomplished some amazing work with Mom.
Mom's room is showered with wonder gifts. She & the family continue to say thank you!
Mom's grandchildren have made countless gifts. This one is from grand daughter Chloe (Maui).
With Auntie Berit
9/30/11
More meals and fellowship
10/1/11 Karen "Mary" O'Connor and mom Chris Bloom come to visit from Cape Cod.
10/2/11 Tom & Mary Direda visit Mom
Auntie Mary said "Get better Ramona. Your garden needs you!"
10/3/11 Mom with a walker.
10/4/11: Cousin Jonathan Chin and family (from Southearn California)
took an opportunity to visit with Mom during their holiday trip to Boston.
10/6/11: with Rena and Yumi (nurse aid)
10/5/11: Believe it or not, Mom is in a therapy session!
10/7/11 With Monica (physical therapist)
10/5/11 Simulating the everyday shopping experience with Erin (physical therapist),
Mom said afterwards, "This ain't no Christmas Tree shop!"
10/5/11 Testing Mom's abilities
10/2/11 Mom's had a desire to apply lipstick prior to a friend visiting
(The effects of rehibilitation has truly taken effect!:))
10/6/11 More friends from Cape Code (Andrew & Cassie with dad Danny Kennedy)
10/6/11 Autumn continues to be upon us.
The work continues....
Ray taking full advantage of the rehabilitation equipment.
10/8/11 A moment of reflection (and to catch her breath).
10/8/11 Mom with grand daughter Aria
10/8/11 The Guerin Boys - a mainstay at Whittier
A visit from Ray's inlaws - Fred and Bonnie Liener (Fredonia, New York).
10/8/11 Mom and her children
10/8/11 Rena and Bonnie
With Jon and Zackery Steen - Zackary is a cute kid!
Skyping with Reta's son, Alex (high school senior and golfer extraordinaire!)
With some of her grand children
Jeff and Renee Hatfield
And yet another meal
Tyler Hatfield - it is a pleasure to watch this kid eat!
Auntie Reta with Jered (aka "Bob" or Leprechaun Boy)
10/11/11 Mom and her sister, Wendy Chan, SKYPING
and supporting each other's journey of recovery.
10/10/11 with Erin (physical therapist)
On her way back to independence
Girls day at the saloon - things are getting back to normal!
10/6/11 No walker or wheel chair required here!
"Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3
and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3
Dearest Ramona,
ReplyDeleteYou have always been a beautiful child of God. And now He has blessed you and surrounded you with your children that you have always prayed for. Now as they cover you like a blanket of prayer, courage and love, may you grow strong and well and be blessed with many good years ahead of you. I LOVE YOU RAMONA! Miss you too, Moana
Auntie May,
ReplyDeleteYou are as beautiful as ever and truly God has answered our prayers as I see these pictures! Praise God! I have prayed that in your darkest moments that you would never feel alone, because you would know that Jesus was always there. I loved seeing all these pictures, and they brought tears and joy to my heart. I reached out and touched each of you and asked God's hand to continually be upon all of you. I love and miss you all. I am so thankful Jonathan and his family were able to see you! And, the funniest pictures of all were those with Jered, who is an exact replica of cousin Ray! OMG!
Auntie May, my prayers are continually with you. You remain a blessing to us all.
Love and Hugs!
Arlene:)