So, here was the plan for me to deliver some items to Steph on Christmas Day (and hopefully get in to see her). Bought some pizza and cinnamon pull-aparts on Christmas Eve, to “bribe” the security guard, nurses, etc. Her twin sister also prepared popcorn bags and other goodies / gifts for the nurses, techs, etc.
I brought the stuff to the security desk at LTACH. Security guard and temperature-taker-lady were friendly and “understanding” – they took the food and stuff for themselves… but wouldn’t allow me to deliver the stuff for Steph – or even have someone come down to deliver it for her. They thanked me for my generosity (most of the credit goes to her sister) and then it was “sorry, goodbye”.
So I called Steph from the parking lot. She didn’t answer at first but called me back. I said I couldn’t deliver the stuff to her. But she found out her tech Antoinette could go down and pick up the prayer blanket, if I gave it to her. So I stuffed a few items inside the blanket, went back in, and gave it to Antoinette, who then delivered it to Steph.
Then when Antoinette got back to Steph’s room, Steph was asking what happened to all the goodies (that I’d delivered on the first trip); she had Antoinette grab as much as she could, so Steph could sort it as to “who gets it and who doesn’t”.
Well, I didn't get to see Steph, but at least spirits were raised and a few people's moods were lightened...
Oh, and I forgot to post this on Christmas, but since Christmas should be celebrated every day, MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you!
I brought the stuff to the security desk at LTACH. Security guard and temperature-taker-lady were friendly and “understanding” – they took the food and stuff for themselves… but wouldn’t allow me to deliver the stuff for Steph – or even have someone come down to deliver it for her. They thanked me for my generosity (most of the credit goes to her sister) and then it was “sorry, goodbye”.
So I called Steph from the parking lot. She didn’t answer at first but called me back. I said I couldn’t deliver the stuff to her. But she found out her tech Antoinette could go down and pick up the prayer blanket, if I gave it to her. So I stuffed a few items inside the blanket, went back in, and gave it to Antoinette, who then delivered it to Steph.
Then when Antoinette got back to Steph’s room, Steph was asking what happened to all the goodies (that I’d delivered on the first trip); she had Antoinette grab as much as she could, so Steph could sort it as to “who gets it and who doesn’t”.
Well, I didn't get to see Steph, but at least spirits were raised and a few people's moods were lightened...
Oh, and I forgot to post this on Christmas, but since Christmas should be celebrated every day, MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you!