Yesterday was a pretty good day - nausea was at a minimum - really only happened when Linda had a wee coughing bout - I think that's progress! And she did manage to down some chicken broth (not home-made tho). She's VERY tired of all the sweet fluids and jello and popsicles - wanting something with a more substantial taste. So I talked her into trying some tea - just weak, gentle green tea. One sip and her face almost collapsed in on itself - she definitely has not acquired a new appreciation for tea. We're still hoping that tomorrow she'll have a tiny bit of real food.
She's had lovely visits with Deb, Sean and Chris - lots of laughing (she sure has maintained her quick wit!!) and chatting. And great to be able to celebrate Chris' birthday here. And she's really looking forward to see Lucille on Tuesday.
We haven't (obviously) been pushing for a specific timeline for our escape but we are in the midst of our 8th week and so we think this week we'll start the process of asking about stuff we need to know about for when we are home (goodness way tooo many prepositions in that sentence!) Linda's right hand is still trembly and the speech articulation continues to be garbled often - time for the rehab to be organized and started.
Happy Hallowe'en from your Spooks in Calgary!!! I'm off to buy some treats for the Unit staff and a hat for Linda!
Happy Halloween you two !!! Lorraine, you are the best care-giver in the world...wow, the staff will surely miss all your 'treats' when you leave Calgary!! And Linda!!, green tea is sooooo good for you...tsk, tsk....I could send some of my most delicious cough drops Linda loves so much..teehee !!
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Happy Halloween to you two, too! Glad to know that Linda has her wonderful sense of humor and will be making some fun for the staff today. We sure appreciate your daily updates Lorraine, you're doing a tremendous job of informing us of the goings on etc. The knowledge you must have gained about the human stamina, anatomy, digestive system etc. must be HUGE! We're looking forward to seeing you both in Vernon hopefully soon. Hugs to both of you! Ren and Den
ReplyDeleteLorraine, what a sweetie--treats for the staff and a new hat for Linda! The smiles will be permanent there when the staff just looks at Linda's room,--it makes me smile thinking of it. Hi from Jan, who has a computer still not working and wishes she could send messages out too! Best of wishes, Neva (Who still hasn't got any snow in the yard, --phew! The larch needles are everywhere,#xx#*, and the hills are golden,mmmm.) Take care.
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