The Marcottes

The final text message from Nancy in the hospital.

Finally got a shower and I feel so much better. Waiting 4 Steve to come get me. No swimming but I can still dangle my feet in the pool and wade in the beautiful water. Still can’t believe how much damage that surf board inflicted. Time 4 massage and pedi. Love you guys. Thanks 4 everything.

Then an e-mail this morning:

Hello,

I am doing quite well today. My IV was removed and I was able to finally wash the sand and blood out of my hair. I feel much better. I am on the computer at the nurses station, awaiting the arrival of Steve and plan to check out of the hospital shortly.

The doctor came into see me early this morning and gave me instructions for after my release. I have really had to put my trust in God’s hands while here. I knew the moment I put my hands to my cheek in the water that my bones were broken and that I would need surgery. The island of Phuket with all of it’s beauty is very third world and poor, so my biggest concern was infection and who would patch me up, but have to tell you after moving me to Bangkok-Phuket hospital I have had the most wonderful plastic surgeon and over all care possible. I of course won’t know if there will be any permanant damage until it all heals.

Swelling and bruising should disappear in 1-2 weeks. The blood clot in my eye in should disappear in about 1 month. Numbness and tingling sensation could take up to 3-4 months to completely go away. Scarring should also be minamal and will heal within the 6 month range. I do feel confidant that I will be back to normal in time.

I’m hoping my camera has been charged and that I will be taking photos of Phuket by this afternoon.

Thank you for all of your prayers and good wishes.

Love to all … Nancy

Hey, talked w/Steve briefly about 15 min. ago on his Singapore cellular.(I got myself some Nobel minutes).  It was 5a.m. in Thailand, and I woke him up.  He and the girls are planning on going up to the hospital in a couple of hours. Steve said he would text me and then I can call them on their Singapore cellular. I am sure that someone other than I will be hearing from Nancy as well whenever she wakes up, but I will send out another email as soon as I talk to  her. (plan on around 6pm your time)

Steve thinks they did not put a plate in, only two screws. They placed them in her cheekbone through the roof of her mouth.  She has a small incision line just below her eye and inside her mouth, stiches come out saturday. He says she looks good, other than bruising and swelling. (whatever that means).

Please pass word around, as I don’t have everyone’s email address at my new email.

Nancy in Singapore

So I got a few text messages from Nancy on my cell phone this morning. I’d like to think I am the only one, but I suspect she sent them to others as well. But since I know not everyone has cell phones and may not have gotten the messages, I’m going to reprint them here:

The doctor was just here he showed me my after surgery xrays. He did such a nice job. There are tiny plates and srews in three places. I can shower tomorrow.

Yeah! I am also checking out sometime tomorrow. Hopefully, I can try and slavage the rest of our holiday on this beautiful island. Thanks 4 all or your prayers and wishes.

Here are some photos from Nancy and her family at Christmas.

Enjoy!

Hi ya’ll (in the Texas spirit in which it was intended) - here are some photos of Maureen in Texas and also a few of Leon’s birthday.

Enjoy and thanks for sending these Nancy!

Oh, and lets not forget Molly and what all that crazy cramming for finals has done to her!

Good luck Molly!

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Here are some photos of Nancy and Beth on their visit to Southern Cal.

Hey Beth, how come you didn’t get your picture taken with Mitch?

Here are the race photos…

Katie took off and came in 16th in her age group and 416 out of almost 3000 men and women.

Beth and I came in 10th in our age groups and 619 out of 3000 men and women.

Laura is Katies friend and she was a bit behind us, but very fun. I know she was still in the upper 3rd of the runners entered and her place was in the mid to low 900’s.

We are all going again next year, so for those interested start training.

xo~ Nancy

Here are the latest photos of the Heidenreich’s new home. It’s looking great!

Hey look everyone…there are walls ‘n stuff!