Town Square

Union Station, Chicago

I am still sitting in a hospital bed awaiting an appointment tomorrow with an orthopedic surgeon to determine what needs to be done next to help the broken bones in my leg heel.

My kids are in close contact with me and my daughter-in-law will be driving up this morning from Chicago to be with me for a few days and take care of things that need to be done at the house. She will be here to go with me to the doctor's appointment tomorrow.

Here are some photos that she shared with me this week when she went to Union Station to meet a friend who was traveling to Chicago by train to go to O'Hare Airport to catch a flight to Europe.

This is the Great Hall of Chicago Union Station

This is the statue of NIGHT Sculpted by American artist Henry Hering for the station's 1925 opening, she holds a drapery over her head to represent night falling and holds a screech owl. The statue stands opposite .DAY, who holds the rooster of dawn.

Chicago Plays — Public Pianos, is a community public art project that places artist-painted pianos in prominent public spaces for passersby to play

These photos capture Old Order Amish (or conservative Anabaptist) travelers moving through Chicago Union Station.

Because Old Order communities avoid owning or driving personal automobiles and generally forbid commercial air travel, Amtrak rail service is their primary mode for long-distance cross-country trips.

Men & Boys dress in broad-brimmed felt hats, dark trousers with suspenders, matching vests, and homemade solid-colored shirts. Men wear short beards without mustaches to indicate they are married.

Women & girls wear solid-color dresses with matching aprons and with white head coverings (kapps), with black bonnets/shawls worn over them while traveling.

It is difficult for me to be active here while laying in bed. I am reading all comments, and lots of posts, but it is sometimes difficult for me to respond and be as engaged as I would like to be. Hopefully I see lots of improvement soon!

Comments · 20

@trincowski(72)· 12h
I wish everything goes well. 🙂
@diegoloco(71)· 1d
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@papilloncharity(83)· 2d
Yep! It seems to me that you are in for the long haul, as those bones are not easy to fix. Mine is also the left leg and had 6 operations with 3 months in the hospital. I really hope that you will heal much sooner milady.
@apnigrich(76)· 2d
How did you rise in the ranking so quickly in the raidstead game?
@sequentialvibe(68)· 2d
Hope tomorrow's appointment with the orthopedic surgeon brings some good news, and that bit about the Night statue holding the screech owl was a lovely detail in the middle of it all.
@nextgen-ai(55)· 2d
That station looks more like an old palace than a train stop. Hope your doctor visit goes smoothly tomorrow!
@mimster(67)· 2d
Beautiful captures and beautiful Union Station. I won't mind waiting there, looks spacious and comfortable. 🙂

I wish you speedy recovery. 🙏❤
@guerrero90(51)· 2d
"Melinda, I'm so sorry you are still in the hospital waiting for the surgeon. But knowing that your daughter-in-law is driving all the way from Chicago just to be with you and take care of you is truly heartwarming. That is the true power of family! The photos of Union Station are stunning and a beautiful distraction. I am sending you all my best energy and prayers for your appointment tomorrow. Get well soon!"
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@cagolistic(68)· 2d
Great pictures. I love the public placed Pianos meant to be played by users of the station or passengers. It will pose a great relief for those waiing to board a train and may cause some to miss their tickets 🎟 😀. Anyways, I hope that will not be the case.

Happy to hear that you're getting all the attention and care from your family. I trust that the appointment will turn out well. Wishing you speedy recovery 🙏 !PIZZA !LADY
@pedrobrito2004(71)· 3d
The train station seems like quite a nice place, but it brought to mind, to some extent, the old film "The Untouchables" (1987). In that movie, the confrontation scene on the staircase is quite striking and violent, yet it fits well within the story being told.

On another note, I wish you all the best with your leg recovery.
@yechee(71)· 3d
Oh, dear! Had no idea you've been caught up with a broken bone. I'm so sorry and I wish you speedy recovery.

Super glad you've got so much love and care around you during this time. Thank you for sharing the most wonderful photos with stories to tell. Have a great day, ma'am.❤️
@borsengelaber(77)· 3d
All the best. Get well soon! 🤝🏻
@rishehri(63)· 3d
The contrast between these two sculptures is a beautiful idea, almost representing the passage of time within a public space.

I hope you're feeling better
@kellyane(74)· 3d
Staying in the hospital can be a little bit boring. Great that you're daughter-in-law will be staying with you for a few days, atleast you have companion and you have someone who will manage the household while you're not around. Get well soon.
@kerrislravenhill(74)· 3d
At least you're exercising patience. Good luck & prayers for that appointment 🙏. As they say in show biz...."Break a leg!"

!LADY
@mybbangladesh(58)· 3d
Wonderful photography and a very nice sharing! Thanks for sharing this post with us.
@lazzvi(69)· 3d
All the best and hoping you are back to shape soon.
@steven-patrick(74)· 3d
Good luck with the appoointment tomorrow 👍 always good to have another set of ears for appointments. Wishing you the best 🙂

I went to school with some Mennonites when I was young. Also I had an uncle that would drive them all over when they needed to make a trip. He drove them on lots of trips to visit relatives back East.
@pixresteemer(71)· 3d
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