No news is good news - sorry about the paucity of updates today. I sat in on rounds this am - things are still progressing slowly and Linda is still mending. The Team says she'll probably be in ICU for another week at least but I'm glad she'll continue to have the care she needs there. She's still moving limbs and focusing on faces - Chris stopped in early this am on his way out of town and he was so happy that she looked directly at him. Body chemicals are gradually becoming more stable. They took her off the respirator today to see how she could handle that - she did well and now she's on minimum help - just enough so there is no stress on her recovering system.
Today all that's happened this week kind of caught up with Lucille and me and we went home for an afternoon nap. We were very surprised to wake up very cold - it has been chilly outside here but not in our cozy home. Finally a man with a toolbox came and helped us out - really quite simple but we're neophyte RVers! But we missed having our afternoon visit with our Linda. Just waiting for the shift change now. More tomorrow.
No news really was good news today, Lorraine! I keyed in on quite a bit of the language you used here: progressing, mending, focusing on faces, more stable, minimum help, no stress . . . the language of healing! A grand day!
ReplyDeleteHaving experienced the RV Oasis, I can truly picture your shivery day. I'm guessing Chicklet was under the covers with you for a while! :-) Get some rest tonight . . . .
I am glad that your trailer park boasts helpful rv'ers with tools!
ReplyDeleteAnd so glad to hear that you had a nap. As Gladys says and you both know all too well, this is a marathon and you are still running. Good to know that Linda's care is good. Also great to hear that her body chemicals are joining the list of "stable" on her chart.
We are thinking of you all and hoping you sleep well and stay warm and cozy!
You and Lucille are troopers! Linda is one lucky lady! As Sheila said this is a marathon ... so you need to take care of yourselves as well. Linda is in great hands so when you can take advantage of some down time and pup time. Sweet dreams ...
ReplyDeleteHey L - Would love to send you a care package ... dawn, shannon and I ... what's your address ?
ReplyDeleteSo glad for the continued good news.Happy to hear you and Lucille had a chance for a wee rest today...long overdue.Thanks for the invite but I knew you would be very scared of me.Love to L3.Have a good night.
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