It is 12:08 pm and I am still in my pajamas. Just finished "breakfast" as a matter of fact! Whoo-hoo, we got some sleep last night!!!! Tom has been taking half of the minimum amount of pain meds but was hurting last night and asked for a little more. I gave him the minimum amount and it not only helped with the hurt but helped with sleep, too. He woke at 2:00 am but it didn't take long to get him settled again and comfortable. Got up and gave him meds and fed him at 7:30, called our daughter-in-law to wish her a happy birthday (didn't answer so she had to suffer through listening me sing happy birthday in a sleep-husky voice!), and went back to bed. At 9:30 our son woke us saying if we were going to wake them then he was going to wake us! How did I know they were going to sleep in--I thought she would be up and on her way to work! Good to laugh!
Last night I ran to Fred Meyer while Yura stayed with Tom. Amazing what can be accomplished in an hour! Found a great 7-drawer table on wheels with top-extension-things on both sides. It works great for all the med supplies that were delivered. The floor is ALMOST clear again!
A friend called this morning and we shared some great laughter and a few tears. Laughter really is good medicine. It just feels so good!
Something else that is happening is that Tom is reaching out and touching me more. I think when he was having to concentrate so much on breathing and not choking he couldn't think of more than taking care of himself. Since the surgery he is more his old self giving gentle touches that say he loves me (AND that he is calmer!)
I think I'm ready for that nap I promised myself yesterday.
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Hi Cathy,
ReplyDeleteI decided to visit your blog after our family received your wonderful christmas card. I have many fond memories of you and Tom at BCCC; VBC's, dropping off our contributions at the Seattle Union Gospel Mission together, learning where you used to live on the red brick road, visiting both of you in the flower shop... I often thought of you as my surrogate grandparents when I was young. :) I didn't know any "older" people who were quite as fun as you two!
This blog is quite amazing. You are an inspiring example of a strong, Christ-following woman.
Well, I just wanted to let you know that I visited your blog, and that you both will be in my prayers.
Can you believe I'm finishing up college this Spring?
Emma Ketterl
Emma, THANK YOU for sharing your special thoughts! I have wonderful memories of you, too--visiting your family in your home and being so warmly greeted, sharing dinner, hearing about what you were interested in. The Union Gospel Mission does stand out as a very special time that we got to share. You can call me grandma anytime--what an honor!
ReplyDeleteNo, I can't believe you're already almost through college. I'll look forward to hearing more--CONGRATULATIONS!
Much love, Cathy