The day had a good start with Joyce getting a Healing Touch session from Carole. Then came removing the oxygen and stomach tube from her nose, sitting up in a chair for 30 minutes and then again for 45 minutes.
Joyce was feeling and looking much better today and was back on the same planet with us. She took frequent "cat naps" all day, but who wouldn't, after starting the surgical procedure yesterday at 6 am and not in recovery until 3 pm!
This is all good progress.
Then we started waiting--
For Joyce's body to say "OK, I am ready to move on." Because without that confirmation, Joyce has to keep the IV that is giving her nourishment, and she cannot take any thing by mouth. The nurses assure us we will know when the body is ready!
We were also waiting for a Doctor from the surgeons group to come talk to us. We knew it wouldn't be Dr Athena, because he was going on vacation, but someone from his group was suppose to see us. We waited and waited and waited. We waited until 10:30pm and finally Joyce said "I am going to sleep!" and Doug said "I am going home!" And that is why I am here at 12:15 writing to you.
With Love,
Doug
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Thank you so much for keeping us posted, Doug. Waiting around for a Dr. to stop by seems to be almost all one does in a hospital. It's so frustrating. My prayers are with both of you, with best wishes for a speedy recovery. Pat Eliason
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