Thursday, November 6, 2008

On the Mend and Other Thoughts

Today we go back to the hospital to see how Mike's recovery is progressing. Today and tomorrow will be critical days, but we hope all goes well as he begins the recovery process. If all goes as planned, he will be able to return home on Monday. Amazing how quickly they send you home after a major operation. I will add more later when we have additional news.

Today is Jerry's 47th birthday. It does not seem possible to me that he could have celebrated so many birthdays. Linda, his cousin, turned 50 this week and celebrated with family and has another celebration planned for later in the month. Tonight we will have a birthday dinner here at Jerry's home and have brother Scott to help with the celebration. I think the menu includes steak and twice baked potatoes and maybe key lime pie for dessert. It should be a fun evening.

It has turned cold here and HW2 is pleased since she does not handle heat very well. I guess it is time to break out light jackets since it is also a bit windy here. That is all for the moment.

Mike was sitting up in a chair when we got there. He visited a bit and then went for a walk with Sue. They have removed some of the tubes, and he has had two transfusions. His color was back to being pink rather than pasty white. His progress seems excellent to us and if all maintains he will go home on Monday. Thank the Lord. Happy travels.

1 comment:

sperlonga said...

Nice you could be there for his birthday. That menu sounds familiar. And we're glad about Mike too. Thanks for keeping us informed. We love and miss you...especially on Friday nights!