I AM HOME!!! - Kelly T. Adams

After being hospitalized for acute pancreatitis on September 5th, I am finally home! It feels great to sleep in my own bed, pet my kitties and eat real home-cooked food. Here are a few pics of me in various states of healing:

Here I am in the coronary ICU with my Mom. This was probably the worst I was at, I had to be intubated, I was getting dialysis, and I was retaining a ton of fluid.

Same scenario, with my Dad:

Here I am learning to walk again. I went from 265 lbs. down to 176, a lot of that was muscle mass:

Here we are celebrating my Dad's birthday. You can see the wounds left over from all the fluid drains I had and the scar from having most of my pancreas and gall bladder removed:

And finally, here I am coming home on the 23rd of December, 2004:

10 Comments

By Paulo on December 25, 2004 9:35 PM

Hi Kelly… Words cannot express how happy Kristi and I are about your recovery. I have always been thankful for your close friendship. Please remember that you will always be welcome aboard, wherever we may be.

Paul and Kristi

By Grandma Flo on December 25, 2004 9:52 PM

Dear Kelly,We are thrilled that you are back home. It must feel very good to be in your own bed except that it can’t be moved to the various positions. Pat’s home cooking must taste good and you can enjoy eating at home. Love, Grandma Flo

By Emelie on December 27, 2004 11:00 PM

It is just wonderful that you are home! I am sure that Lucky and Alice missed you lots. Your arm will get better if you pet them. :o) Hope to see you and Jakki soon. Love you!!!!

By Julie on December 27, 2004 11:32 PM

Kell, I’m so glad you’re home! You’re proof that great things happen when people think positively! I suppose having a ton of people who love you doesn’t hurt either :) Lots of love, Julie

By Lora on December 28, 2004 8:00 AM

FANTASTIC NEWS!! I’m so happy that you were able to be home for Christmas! That’s the best gift anyone could ask for. Once again you have proven that you are “The Man!” I know your “kids” were so happy to see their “Daddy.” Take care and we’ll talk to you soon. Much love! Lora (Rocky, Reagan, and Sneak)

By Uncle Jim and Family on December 28, 2004 10:39 AM

We’re VERY Happy that you’re finally back home! You have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout your miraculous recovery. Take care Kelly. Love, Jim

By Andy and Suzi on December 29, 2004 3:10 AM

Kell -

We are so happy that you are home. Suzi and I have been thinking of you daily since September and are greatful that another friend/family member has survived the extended hospital stay. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery, though that’s a given with home cooking and love of the kitties to speed you along. Let us know if/when you move back to WA and we will come visit.
- Andy and Suzi

By Deborah on December 30, 2004 6:37 PM

Howdy! Can’t belive you’re soooo much better that you can actually work on your computer! Way cool! And I love your website!

Needless to say we are all still thinking good thoughts for you and your ever-speedy recovery.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

By Kristi and Paul on January 11, 2005 10:34 AM

Dear Kelly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Wow! The Big Turdy today! That’s half-way to 60, you know. You have now entered your 4th decade, having completed 3 full ones. We rememeber when turning 30, (a distant memory…) and let me tell you that the days are accelerating ever since then. Hope to see you back in the Pacific Northwest soon! Love, Kristi & Paul

By Julie on January 11, 2005 1:42 PM

Happy Birthday Kelly! I can’t believe we’re both going to be 30 this month! I hope you have a great day. Do something special for yourself to celebrate! Love, Julie