Hi all – we just wanted to share a couple quick photos from yesterday. The boys and I arrived from Florida at 2pm, AnnMarie picked us up and took us home to Brooklyn so we could grab the car and head into Memorial Sloan-Kettering. I also thought to grab a bottle of wine and throw it in a cooler with some ice packs. What would Thanksgiving be without wine?
The reunion was wonderful, we were so happy to see Sally and Mommy. Sally was tired and not feeling so great, but we did get one smile out of her. I got to see her new skill, shaking her head no. It was so cute.
The hospital set up tables for us in Sally’s isolation room with orange tablecloths and Thanksgiving napkins. They also provided crafts for the boys to do after Nicole asked if they had something to keep them busy. The food was actually really good, the turkey was juicy and the mashed potatoes creamy. We all sat and enjoyed it with the usual Kabel Family banter. I of course had to run out and get a bottle opener (totally forgot that) and Nicole and I enjoyed a “glass” of Kendall Jackson chardonnay, our favorite wine and a Thanksgiving tradition since we were dating.
Overall, it was just great being together again. We want to thank everybody for their continued love and support. Here are some photos, please keep Sally in your thoughts and prayers, and pray for neutrophils so she can start feeling better and come home!
Matt
Sorry the turkey looked alittle sad in that tray in your fridge! But Wally cooked it with love and the boys and I were so happy to keep running the fixings up to your apartment as they were ready! Hugs to all of you, special love to Sweet Sally Sunshine! Hope your boys enjoyed the sparkling cider we left as a special treat! (that was Craig’s idea!)
So glad to hear that you were able to share some time together as a family. Here’s hoping that Sally’s numbers get better quickly!