Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Sitting up

Mom got up and sat in the chair for a short period of time.  Dr. Harris came up and said he feels pretty good about her vision being fine especially if she is seeing as well as she is with all the internal stuff going on.  She then got back into bed...got some pain meds and is probably sleeping as I type this.  

They have 7 people to leave ICU today and so far only 1 has actually gone anywhere, so it looks like she'll be staying in again tonight.  The really good news is that it looks like they will send her home Friday or Saturday.  We're excited about that and she is ready to get in her own recliner I think.  However I can't say enough about the staff here.  From the people in the family center where you wait (and wait and wait some more) to the surgeons and nursing staff, they have all been just great for her and she's been really well cared for.  I'm trying to learn more about the hospital while I'm here.  It's a neat place and only here for about 20 years or less.  However, I'm without my Starbucks.  I have to find one of those soon.  I might make that a mission this afternoon while she's resting.  

Keep the messages coming and make sure you share this with anyone that needs to see it.  She really likes to hear that I've talked to people and what's going on.  She mentions names to make sure I've talked to everyone some how and some way.  So, we're all on the same page.  :)  

Off to find Starbucks - Ree now is a good time for you to comment to tell me where to go!!  :)  

love to all

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Guffey's so glad to hear that Lois is doing so well. I'm sure that she is ready for her own recliner. And it will be a big change for her to let someone take care of her instead of the other way around.. You might have to get some duct tape to keep her down! And I know her enough to know she is missing all her grandkids. They probly have'nt been without her for this long before. You'll be home lovin on them before you know it.
Leah thanks for all the updates it has been great knowing whats going on. We all love your family so much. I hope you found your Starbucks.

Lots of love and hugs
Gina And Bob.

Anonymous said...

Sitting up? WOW! Unbelieveable!!
She is doing amazing! I just hope they don't send her home TOO soon, though.
Glad that she is progressing so well and hope she improves w/each new day.
Have you taken the picture, yet? :}
Charlotte :)

Anonymous said...

Sitting up? WOW! Unbelieveable!!
She is doing amazing! I just hope they don't send her home TOO soon, though.
Glad that she is progressing so well and hope she improves w/each new day.
Have you taken the picture, yet? :}
Charlotte :)

Anonymous said...

OOPS! I Double Clicked!!!

Charlotte :)

Anonymous said...

Was so glad to hear from you this morning Leah. Am amazed at Lois's progress. She really is one tough cookie!!! Hope your dad is getting some sleep. Dennis is home but getting a little worse, I think Lindy is taking him back to the ER later. Not sure what is going on there!! Betty Lou is fiesty. She has been chasing chickens, turkeys and eating bird doo!!! Kellie & Garrett loved playing with her today. Give your mom a big hug and tell her Randy and I love her!