Jordan Jeanette Fentie
b. March 31, 2011
7lbs 6oz
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| Mother and Daughter |
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| Brandon, Robyn, and Jordan Jeanette |
Jordan is derived from the Hebrew yarden (to flow down, descend). The name is that of the chief river of Palestine, in which Jesus was baptized. Jordan originated as a given name in the Middle Ages, being bestowed upon those baptized in holy water said to be taken from the Jordan River. Jordan was one of the top names on Robyn and Brandon's "Girl Names" list. They settled on it after the birth seeing that it was the name that best fit their new baby.
Jeanette is a female name, a diminutive form of the name Jeanne. Other variations are Janette and Janet. The name is derived from the Hebrew "God is gracious". Jeanette was chosen as a tribute to Grandmother's Jean and Janet. What a great way to carry names and memories into the future!
Jordan was delivered at 12:08pm after Robyn and Brandon arrived at the hospital at 11:30am! Phew! What a close call!
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| Jordan Jeanette Fentie b. March 31, 2011 |
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Weekend Pass
I'm home from the Rehab Hospital on a full weekend pass, which means I am able to stay home overnight on both Friday and Saturday nights. What a treat to sleep in my own bed with Grandma!
I continue to make good progress and am now maneuvering indoor spaces with the aid of one cane (right hand to support left leg). I'm still using the 4-wheeled walker for outdoor strolling.
I had visits with all three of my surgeons this past week (General, Plastic, and Neuro/Spinal). They are all pleased with my progress and see no particular problems. Next on the agenda is a visit to the Cancer Agency to determine more definitively if there is any residual cancer left in the sacrum and whether or not radiation is advisable if there is, or even if there isn't. I'll also be following up with my regular oncologist.
I'm scheduled to finish my rehab program on April 19th. I'll be home after that and following an ongoing physio regimen as an "out-patient". My physio-therapist is setting up a program that will include work-outs at my local community centre.
That's all folks!
Rob; in Vancouver
"A new baby is like the beginning of all things -
Wonder, Hope, a dream of possibilities."
Edna J. Le Shan
