Jim’s Medical Journal
Coughed Up a Lung (Not Really)
A couple posts ago I mentioned how the trach was falling out, went to the ENT, was supposed to have surgery, yada yada yada. In the process of copying all of the posts from the Caring Bridge site I realized that I had forgotten to tell an epilogue to that story. Now I...
Bosco’s “You Absolutely Should Not Read This” Update
Greetings Happy Campers, Here we are on the precipice of summer! The other day Suzie, Clara and I sat in the backyard for a few hours and got some sun. The Mrs. kept telling me my skin was too soft and delicate so I spent most of the time in the shade. It was nice to...
Jim’s February Update
Happy March Everybody! Hard to believe it is March already. I guess it's a lot like the country song goes, "days go slow and years go fast." A person in my condition appreciates the mild winter and looks forward to spring (as long as it's not too rainy.) At the time...
An Update from Jim Bosco
Happy New Year! Well, what I say? Many thanks to all of you. Special shout out to Bob who has been there and done more than anyone could ever have expected. Should probably also point out that I have the greatest father on the planet. His unlimited patience, kindness,...
Bob Took This Photo
Bob was running for Minnesota State House. When he needed someone good-looking to model his campaign apparel, Bob knew where to look.
Inaugural Van Ride
Today was a landmark day for Jim. He took a ride in his brand new van to a doctor at the local medical complex. Less than one mile away. It will always be remembered because it was raining to the hospital and on the return trip. Several routine tests and the results...
January 19, 2022
Today was Jim's first day out of the house. He rode in the Elite Company van down to Shirley Ryan's rehab center where he had a meeting with his doctor. As luck would have it, while in the doctor's office he had an Oxygen level drop and had to be suctioned. Thus, the...
January 17, 2022
Today was a little cold at 26 degrees. The workers installed the Lift at the front of Jim’s house. He is now able to be wheeled out the front door to the Lift. The Lift will take him gently down to the ground level. From there someone can wheel him into a waiting...
Jim Moves Home
Today was a banner day for Jim as he has moved from the Shirley Ryan (SR) Ability Labs to his home on Odell. Superior medical transport was the firm that brought him back to Odell Ave. The staff at SR was truly super. They packed up six moving cartons. All of Jim’s...