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To: illstillbe; Brad's Gramma; Iowa Granny; Guenevere; MozartLover; Jemian
Just got off the phone with Mama, who has also graciously given me her blessing to be here (so no more sneaking!). Looks like she's stuck in the hospital for tonight, and probably tomorrow, too. The steroids just aren't working as quickly as they'd like them to in order to take down the swelling. There has been SOME improvement, but not enough to not still be frustrating. Plus, with it being a holiday weekend (AGAIN), the hospital is running on limited staff. (She only saw a PA today, not an actual MD.) But she's real impressed with the hospital, says the food is good, and she says the staff are top-notch; so even as boredom and frustration set in, she's trying to see the silver linings.
She reads here a fair amount, but posting is a frustration not just because of the hand, but because the wireless connection at the hospital is abysmal, and she isn't as fond of Daddy's laptop as he is (she hates typing on it, and even moreso one-handed). She's still tired, but getting probably more "rest" (such as it is at a hospital where they interrupt your sleep every three seconds) than she'd like - I know she'd like to be home, because home is so much nicer than a hospital.
So rev up your praying engines that those steroids start behaving like supersteroids, and her hand gets better and she can go home. And thanks again for all your love and prayers and freepmails and emails and support. When I know more, I'll let you all know. Love to you all!
599 posted on 12/31/2006 6:56:23 PM EST by poppyseed
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With every accomplishment there seems to be a small temporary setback, especially, when it comes to medication.
As much as we would love to have you home, Kay, your hospital care is far more important, at the moment.
BTW, just read the love on this thread and ATRW. Please don't get frustrated because there is no need to respond right now. Your previous post tell us what is in your heart.
Love you, Kay.