Dear friends, family, constituents and co-workers,

I have now been discharged from MGH for six days, after successfully undergoing three surgeries to repair the damage from the seizure I incurred on October 7^th.  Since being discharged, I have been in physical rehabilitation at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, next to North Station in Boston, and one of the best rehab facilities in the country.

Per the doctor’s orders, I spend about 3 hours a day on occupational and physical therapy, and the rest of the day resting from my injuries, making phone calls, responding to emails, and seeing visitors.

Since completing my three surgeries (a week ago from Friday), I’ve also been able to review State House mail, including cards and messages from constituents, co-workers, and family and friends.  I am absolutely overwhelmed by the kind, appreciative and thoughtful correspondence that I’ve received, from everyday citizens to the state’s highest political leadership.  I can’t thank everyone enough for your support and well wishes as I work to get back on my feet.

Your cards sustain me, keep me occupied when I’m not doing physical rehab, and get me excited to get back to work, and back to a normal life.

Until then, keep your messages coming, and please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.  I am making great progress at Spaulding, and I believe part of the reason for that is the positive thoughts people are directing my way.

In addition, I am doing my best to get back to people who call me, email or write me, but it is taking time.  If you haven’t heard back from me yet, my staff and family are helping me keep track of who has been in touch, and I look forward to re-connecting with you over the next couple of months.

Best wishes,

Jamie