October 31, 2011 - Happy Holloween!

Not much to report on today, other than we made it to California safely. Jason and I are now at Balboa, in San Diego. The hospital is set up slightly different from Bethesda, so we need to get used to it, as well as all the new people. We're both tired, so I'm going to bed early. The flight was actually pretty good, though it was somewhat cramped, it only took a little over six hours.

The excitement of getting used to a new environment is always fun, so I hope you're all interested in learning more about this new place.

Thank you, all for all your support and prayers.

Comments

  1. CarolOctober 31, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    So glad you had a successful flight- hope that the weather did not made it bumpy for you or Jason. Looking forward to hearing more of how the new rehab situation will work.
    xoxo carol

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  2. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Thanks so much for letting us know that you got there okay! Hope you settle in quickly.
    Continuing to pray hard for your family!
    Psalms 28:8-9 The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
    Prayer Bears
    My email address

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  3. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Welcome Home Ross Clan!! Whooo Hooo, you made it. Good to know, thanks for posting even though you are tired tonight. Have a spooktacular evening.........

    All our best,
    Two Ghouls from
    Livermore

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  4. Denise EdwardsNovember 1, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Wonderful to hear you arrived at Balboa! Looking forward to hearing positive results on this next leg of the journey.

    Denise Edwards

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  5. The Bowers!November 1, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Welcome back to CA! I hope the transition is smooth and that your new doctors are fabulous.

    Julie Levie Bower

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  6. Margie MoNovember 1, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Soo glad you made it safely! I have a friend who has PT there- a Marine named David Smith. He is on the look out to meet you guys - but I asked him to give you a few days to settle in. Hope all is well with you. Our Students send their love & support!
    Your Friends at Diamond Learning Center

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  7. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    So glad you made it to Balboa without a "hitch". Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers...look forward to the day I can thank you "in person" for the time George has spent...and the entire family...and most the hero Jason is!

    Take care!!

    From an Air Force mom from Pleasanton.

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  8. Kathy and DaveNovember 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Welcome back to California! We're glad you're here! We continue to keep each of you in our thoughts and prayers: Jason, Bridget, the girls, and George and Linda, as you transition to your new location.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Glad the trip worked out so well. Good luck with "new" support people.

    Art & Karla Rodrigues

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  10. VICTORNovember 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Congratulations on the safe flight back to California. So sorry I was unable to see you guys one last time before your departure. I'll just need to draw Jason when we're out visiting our son in CA.

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