Well I think we are back on track. The last two weeks have been hard physically and emotionally and we kind of lost our focus and our trust in what was happening. We both had chats with Dr Temple tonight and he answered our questions and (very importantly) calmed our fears and confusions. Our disappointment about not coming home on the 15th certainly tainted our ability to keep our spirits up but we're now both feeling more positive and we know we need to focus on recovery and strength-building rather than a specific date - Linda's body will be ready to go home when it's ready.
On the medical front, the tear in the stomach seems to be healing - that's good news. The splenic rupture 2 weeks ago aggravated tissues in the upper left quadrant of her abdominal cavity resulting in some inflammation so tubes have been inserted to drain the inflammation. WBC count has remained in a normal (for Linda) range and her vitals are good. She's getting up and about - walking the halls - and getting stronger. She continues to beat me handily at card games - that's not new!! And has started reading again - John Grisham. And we've decided that she'll start writing on here too - look for words of wisdom from Linda tomorrow!
Glad to hear that Linda is on the mend again. Looking forward to playing a couple of hands of 31 with you both after you arrive home (still can't believe that you hadn't heard of that game before). Maybe if you need some new card games I can send you my book "Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks" to keep you entertained ;)
ReplyDeleteps. maybe you could download the WV Alumni dancers video here on the blog for us to see as well? Sounds entertaining!
Hi Lorraine: We look forward to playing some card games with you two. We played a lot of 31 in the 70's, it's a fun game. We also look forward to reading some words of wisdom from Linda. You are an amazing writer and have a phenomenal memory for medical information etc. Keep up the walking and strength building and we shall see you when the time is right. Take Care. Love Ren and Den
ReplyDeleteI am happy to hear that you had a good talk with the Dr. and he is so right that Linda will heal and the date is not important.It has to be very hard to be set back so often but with each set back you both seem to get more strength from somewhere.Just keep up the great work,both of you and we will hope and pray that your homecoming will not be far away.First priority is to get COMPLETELY healed.Lorraine get with the program... so Linda doesn't continue to beat you at cards!!! Love from Stew and Me
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that you are both feeling more positive. The strength you both have is amazing and I know it has been soooooooo hard for both of you. Hang in there and know we are rooting for you everyday. I am excited to hear from Linda. I really miss chatting with her. Lots of love and hugs!!
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Linda & Lorraine, I am so glad you were able to have all you quesitons answered. Hopefully it will give you both the peace of mind you need and desreve. I guess we don't have control over everything, especially the rate our body heals. I guess the up side is when you are able to go home you will know your body is ready and that is important. Linda I look forward to reading your posts. Take care both of you.
ReplyDeletepositive feelings and attitudes are key to getting better and oh so hard to do after such a long ordeal! But you two can do this ! The dogs are happy to know you are both working so hard to get your strength up to come home and I have a new card game to teach you called 9 hole gulf! Hope that peaks Linda's interest! Lorraine you amaze me with this blog truly you are the number one Angel. Hugs to you both and T
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