Thursday was a little bit better with Di. Although very tired, she was very coherent, still in pain, and the nauseousness is beginning to go away. She was up a few times, and at some point during the day she said "you know, right now I don't feel too bad". I told her those little times will become more and more common. She was also able to sleep about an hour at a time, after being transferred to a private room. The highlight for me was late last night, when we there all alone in the darkened room, just looking at each other and I saw a small little smile come across her lips. No need to talk, just communicating by eyesight like all couples can do. (and boy, her eyes still make me melt!) That little upturned expression, with direct eye to eye contact, told me it's beginning to get better. I have my baby back. A little at a time, step by step it will get better. The surgeon came by and answered any questions we had, the dissection they did on her neck is a small line (and I mean small) from her ear to the middle of her neck, and the sutures are on the inside, so she will not look like Frankenstein! Yeaay!
Di will most likely stay there until Sunday when she is discharged. (Can only hospitals and military say the word "discharged" when you leave? I use that word when my rechargeable AA batteries are ready, as in "is discharged up and ready to go?") ha
I cannot thank all of you enough for your outpouring of support, we are truly blessed to have such a strong community of friends like you. The notes, comments and offers of help (and food) have been a huge "helping hand" for Diane, me, and the kids, you are all amazing, and we appreciate it so much. She is on her way back (though it may be a slow process) and it is partly because of all of you!
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5 comments:
Dear Jim,
Thank you for keeping us posted about Diane's progress. Please give Diane our best. Know we are thinking about you both and the whole family. Our prayers are with you. So glad she is improving.
Love you guys.
Judy, Ken and Brett
OHHHH to hear that lilt in your voice Jimmy. And LOVE AFFIRMED is always such a tender and glorious thing, inspiring to us all, whether dealing with life's "bumps" or not. Thank you for reminding us all how precious our loved ones are, healthy or not. Please give that girl the biggest smooch from Ginny, Will and Gracie. We love you all very much.
It's great to hear the progress Jim. Be sure to tell Diane we are thinking of her and keeping you all in our prayers. Keep up the good work!
Emily
899-hello from Little Missy: even the cat is getting into the act walking all over the keyboard before I can begin.
Thanks for sharing your sweetly expressed loving thoughts. You & Diane have found/created something very special, indeed.
All our best thoughts coming your way. Cindy, Ernie & critters
Thanks for your updates, Jim, and keeping us in the loop. We're so glad to hear Diane is recovering well and is in such good hands! Can't wait to see her back to her regular self very soon!
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