JackieG
Posted : 2/25/2010 11:32:48 PM
I have tears streaming down my face. I can barely see to type. I'm so amazed at the power of love, I am just overwhelmed with the feeling of all of your loving arms around Charles and I. I know Callie has updated on how well he is doing. His surgeon came in before I left the hospital. His prounouncement: STELLAR!!! I don't know who in the room was beaming more. 
He is eating, walking a few steps, UNAIDED. He is still sleepin a lot. This is normal. They are not keeping him sedated, they do give him small amounts of morphine as needed for pain. He always says it doesn't hurt but we can see that sometimes he's trying to be the tough guy. Men. lol I've told him of all of the people who are praying and sending him their good thoughts and healing vibes. He just shakes his head and says, wow. We both use that word a lot. lol
The doctor told me tonight that day seven thru fourteen are very critical days. The vessels can start to spasm and this is not a good thing. So much of what I am hearing just sails right over my head. lol I do ask questions when I need clarification but even then I sometimes can't really understand. It's a special world, the brain. The neuro critical care center at this hospital is rated as one of the best anywhere, or so everyone tells me. To me, they are the best in the WORLD. The nurses are specially trained neuro nurses. They each only have two patients. They are incredibly knowledgeable, kind and have treated us like their own family.
The parking garages at this hospital have turned into my personal nightmare. lol I spent fifteen minutes, on foot, circling one of them, trying to find the right entrance. I am very directionally challenged. lol My SIL bought me a parking pass so I can park in a special employees lot. She knows me. lol She's been such a support. She's heading back to Ft Worth tomorrow and I know I will miss sharing laughter and tears. She nees to get home to her husband but I am so grateful she was able to come down.
The dogs are really missing their dad. Their routine has been turned topsy turvy. Twister is staying with my friend and coworker. He is very comfortable there. He has been going to work, as usual. I picked him up on my way home tonight. He was sitting on the couch when I walked in, snuggled up with D's wife. Little traitor. lol Twister was beside himself to see me. I was in tears.
Rex and Belle have been at another friends house. She dropped them off here this afternoon. They went bonkers when I walked in tonight. SIL said " I think they're happy to see you" At that moment Belle vaulted Rex in order to get closer to me. It was like a rodeo on speed for five solid minutes. lol I know, they know this is different. All three have looked all over the house for Charles. I am hoping to soon get back to some sort of routine for all of our sake. This may take a while but we'll get there.
I am so tired and sleepy, I hope some of this made sense. lol Please keep those prayers coming and if you don't pray, hey, I'll take vibes and good thoughts, it all works. :)
We've all heard that trite expression about living every day like it's your last. Do it. Don't put off that trip even if it means eating beans and rice for a month. Don't let old angers and hurts keep you from someone you care about. Don't wait till you are in my position of wondering if you will ever have a chance to spend another weekend walking the beach with the person you love most in the world.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. How did I ever think I knew true friendship before I found this wonderful family called idog?
ETA that I have really not looked at any other thread and I hope that if there are sick doggies or people that you know I have you all so close to my heart that I pray for each and every one of you. Whether you need it or not. lol